At that point their should be power to the track but the lights and sound should not be on. Sounds like the engine isn’t getting the watch dog signal.
Test it tomorrow on two pieces of track.
Since you have the same problem with two engines I think your down to an Explorer problem or the signal getting through the track to the engine. If it still doesn’t work on a test track you probable will need to call MTH service. Should be covered under warrant.
I had a problem in the beginning of this year with one of my three PS3 engines not working with the explorer. The others worked fine. Also the engine worked on with a TIU at the LHS. I sent it and the Explorer and engine to MTH both under warranty. They replaced the explorer because they said they tested it and had problems with my Explorer working with a few engines when they tested it with. My symptoms were different but my point is that it’s possible it’s an Explorer problem.
Mark W
