We have tried to create your failure, with the same setup and ID setting you indicated, and with V1.60 on the Cab-2/Base. We do not have any problem as you describe your setup. Perhaps you should clear the engine record on ID #83 and the engine record for the Vision Reefer(ID??). Try adding them back into a new Train (9 or less as this is a TMCC loco) and let us know your results.
Thanks.