I'm getting things figured out. Tonight I opened up the remote and reset the rf board, now the remote works. I also ran a check on the signal and it is between 3 and 5, this is on the 40" test track and the layout. Tomorrow i'll make some good wire leads with good crimped on connectors and rewire the TIU, track and transformer connections. Also Barry's book showed up today and just skimming through it I'be learn a few things to try. I feel like I see light at the end of the tunnel.
Again thanks for everyone's help.
James