pennsyfan posted:Moonman posted:The significance of the date code is that it indicates the powerhouse 180 are wired backwards at the factory and are out of phase. try switching the A & U to the tracks and see how it behaves. The Lionel notice and fix .pdf are attached.
Carl,
Thanks!
He would see that problem going between different power blocks with a engine. This would put a short on the transformer tripping over current red light...then possibly tripping the breaker. It sounds like it also worked before. He never stated if he has tried it without a command base powered!