Originally Posted by Marty Fitzhenry:
It would read the other engine (NS) if it was in the remote and powered up somewhere on the layout. From day one, I have never used a program track. If the layout has perfect signal, put a new engine on the track at any location to add it to the remote.
Barry, you would be right as Sam knows his trains.
Marty Not using a programming track (or equivalent) is just not a good thing. Only the engine you're trying to add should have power , the reset should be on dead tracks. You might get away with it a few times but it'll eventually bite you.