Ted S posted:^^What Elliot said. Disconnect your command base and try the loco with a conventional transformer. This will tell you for sure if it's a signal issue. Also, is your track level?
One thing I never understood... why do TMCC locos stop when they have a weak / lost signal? I would have programmed it like a nuclear submarine- if you lose contact with the surface, proceed with your last mission until you receive further orders. At the very least, the behavior I describe should be an Optional setting through the remote, or a dip switch on the circuit board. It would solve a lot of grousing I see on these forums!
Ted, operating under that theory is more dangerous, because if your last command was go fast, and you lose signal, you can't slow down for that curve at the edge of the layout, and there goes your Visionline Big Boy. (worst case scenario)
Not moving is a better default condition, don't you think? (even though it's a pita)
