I got to thinking that since the engine behaved differently when it was by itself on the track and when I had it on its side that perhaps it would behave differently on the layout. So I put it back on the layout and connected a train; maybe 10-12 cars. It loaded right into the remote without a hitch, and then proceeded to run perfectly! Go figure!
So next question: I suspect I have a fair number of PS2 engines w/ 5v boards. (Need to pull my inventory sheet and physically track each one down. Unfortunately I did not record that piece of info when I entered them.) With NiMH batteries are scarce as hen's teeth, is it going to be cost effective to pull the old NiCds out and replace them w/ BCRs? Or am I throwing good money after bad?
Chris
LVHR
