Williams scale GG1 - TMCC/Cruise

What a clever idea using the pantos for programming mode. Great tip!

It really was.  My repairman just happens to be an electrical engineer who loves trains.  Maybe others would have thought of that, but I don't think that method was in the manual.  I liked his thinking on this project.  Very grateful to have him.  

Larry Mullen:

I have several Williams GG-1 that I would also like to convert to TMCC and ERR sound.

Can you provide some photos of the chassis installation?

Also can you provide the part numbers/model numbers for the new parts that were used?

Pro Hobby

I can't remember what was ordered now, but you can email Boxcar Bill and tell him what you have; he will send you the correct kit. { http://www.mttponline.com/#!&nbsp }.  I am loving this engine.  Was running it last night pulling 5 scale MTH passenger cars and it pulls them without a hitch.  

I also like the way my guy set it up.  Again, he didn't have to drill anything into the frame to install the program/run switch.  I thought it was slick.  

I have more pictures if you need them, but these are two of the better ones. 

What a great idea on the Pantographs. I have one sitting in my display case waiting this conversion and will use that trick for sure. Glad to hear they are smooth runners once converted.

Great post Larry.  The Williams GG-1 is often overlooked.  It is a great product.  Where did he hook the antenna to?  Great photo of a neat job.

Thanks, Marty.  I am not sure where he hooked up the antenna, but I can ask.  

Is this better, Marty?  It looks like it is just taped to the shell, if I am seeing that correctly.

His work is nice and clean. The panto programming is brilliant

Thanks Larry.  He did you right.  Enjoy.

Nice job.  The Williams scale GG-1 gives you tons of space to put stuff in.  I normally use the existing switches or holes if they're available, no reason to do extra work punching holes.

Another neat trick for the program switch that you can use for plastic shells is a reed switch.  I resorted to that when I put TMCC into one of the RMT speeders, no convenient place for the switch!  Just set a magnet on it and you're in program mode.

That is an excellent idea indeed.  When I was still in HO, I had some P2K engines which used the reed switch to adjust sound and some other characteristics, it was very convenient and simple.