Reply to "TMCC / 3rdRail Troubleshooting: Suspect motor and/or TMCC board"

Norm CharbonneauOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

First engine sounds like an antenna issue. Depending on the vintage, some of their tenders had the whole tender and frame isolated from the wheels along with the coupler and drawbar. Look closely for insulators on the coupler and drawbar, the best clue is insulated axles. If it was an aftermarket upgrade, most guys try to just isolate the shell (I now bury a strip antenna in the coal pile). Easiest way to troubleshoot is to pull the shell off and/or disconnect drawbar from engine. This is the first thing I check whenever I get a new (used) 3rd Rail engine.

Second set of engines look like a combo of cruise off (if equipped) and low track voltage.

Would be nice to know what TMCC controls you have (SAW, EOB, or ERR).

11/15/1810:23 AM

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