@gunrunnerjohn posted:All versions of the R2LC pulse the smoke in neutral to avoid burning up conventional smoke units. Apparently, Lionel never thought anyone would want smoke when they weren't running.
Odd but makes sense. I normally only run in command mode anyway, but thought something was wrong with my engine. Glad to know it’s a “feature”.
I guess this is the model train equivalent of, “Its not a bug, it’s a feature!”