Command/Control reference book?

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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Anyone know of such a thing covering the Lionel circuit boards used in various locomotives?

My current question is whether or not the CC circuit boards used in the steamers have a provision to operate a front electro coupler like the diesels do?

I just picked up a C/C 763 Hudson and would like to add an operating front coupler to it (using the Atlantic electro-coupler kit 6-22959). I guess if one had to, they could run the front coupler in parallel with the rear, but I wouldnt want to overload the electronics.

The Hudson, being the smallest steamer on the pike would be relegated to yard switching duties, and I’d love the couple function.

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The boards come in a few “basic” flavors. Major distinction is AC motor vers DC motor. After that it’s an issue of modular vrs all in one, speed control/no speed control. Kalmbach has published a book by DIck Teal on the repair/servicing of modern electronic toy trains. It’s a great book, highly recommended.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0897785290?ie=UTF8&tag=lioneltrainsh-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=0897785290