@John1361 posted:Thank you everyone, for the replies. Unfortunately, following the above procedures did not make any difference. The loco just sits there making engine sounds. I did see that a new MTH parts website will be online soon. I gusee I'll be looking for a replacement chip for this engine.
John,
There's one last method to try. I alluded to it earlier but didn't provide any details. You'll find them in this note, which was apparently published by MTH very early on. It seems to contradict the methods that work for most of us and sometimes the contradiction is quite significant.
I think this is because it applies only to the very earliest PS1 systems. Yours may be one of these.
Give it a try.
Thanks to @mort1345 providing this document in the thread I reference earlier called PS1 Cautionary Note | mort1345.
And good luck with your chip replacement if it comes to that.
Mike
