If you have an LC+ loco and have erratic performance, try changing the batteries for a fresher set. Of the four locos I have had the running problems only on the Hudson and Pacific, but it both cases they started not responding and the sound would act up. Fresh batteries fixed the problem. Apparently if the loco is not getting a good signal it gets lonely and act up. After 24 minutes I would not think the batteries would be weak yet, but it is easy to try . . .
Lee,
Thanks...good to know. My issue wasn't a battery, at least with the performance, there was a MAJOR bind in it. I wiggled the tether a bit, and had some erratic sound but once I really clamped down on the tether, all went away. Clearance between the tether and railhead looks a bit tight to try the zip-tie trick but I maybe wrong. Mikado #2 arrives tomorrow, hopefully this one isn't a dud.
