Thanks to all for your advice. The video is very helpful and shows that his unit is configured exactly as mine is. This is in conflict with Eric’s description in the OGR review, however (as noted in my original post here on the Forum).
As to running problem in Conventional, I tried switching the Run/program switch in various ways to see if I could get a reset but nothing I did would allow the unit to run in other than just the one direction.
So while Charles Ro kindly offered to replace the unit, I opted to just lock it in the one direction and run it that way.
My thinking is that I only run it in one direction anyway, so what the heck. Plus, it probably runs fine in the various other remote control modes, so if I ever go to sell it, it is doubtful that the buyer would care about Conventional running anyway. After all, who in their right mind would pay the price for features they will not use; most folks are not a dumb as yours truly...
I must say, however, that the only two Legacy engines I have bought this year both had problems running conventionally: an Atlantic steamer would not whistle when run in conventional with the smoke unit On . My dealer sent the unit back to Lionel and it took a couple of months, but they did correct the problem.
And then this direction snafu. I wonder if Lionel sort of attaches less importance to conventional operation than the other modes? I dunno.
I like LionChief Plus much better for my operational needs. Obviously a better fit for me.
Again, thank you for your advice!
