@VegasTrains posted:It seems that the infrared communication was an issue. I dusted both lenses with compressed air and finally got the engine to re-program to an assigned engine ID. But now another issue has surfaced: retarded behavior! It takes up to 30 seconds before the engine will respond to a command from the Cab2 controller: speed, direction, whistle, bell, etc. All of my other Legacy locos work perfectly on this loop of my layout with the same Cab2 controller. So, we need to move on to the next diagnosis...any suggestions will be appreciated.
Technically, you don’t even need the tender to program the engine……the tender only has sounds, coupler, and B/U light. The main boards are in the engine. So simply dusting the I/R wasn’t any kind of cure,…..as Dave suggests, it may be time for a look around under the hood at the radio board,….
Pat
