Legacy Remote Problem

Never saw anything like that.  It sounds like a trip to Lionel is in order.

This may sound round the bend, but have you tried switching to a different channel? It could possibly be some extraneous signal is being received along with the expected signal, and being passed along as data. Just a thought.

There is a continuously blinking green light on my tpc400 also...just assumed it was normal...

A very good suggestion, Nicole!

Hi,

 

It's normal for the second LED (From the left when looking face on.) to flash all the time. This should flash slowly when the unit is not active, and more rapidly when in use.

I believe that the OP is concerned with the first LED, which flashes to indicate data is being received by the unit.

I believe that is what happens with mine...a big thanks...I really did not want to imagine another problem with my system!

I will try changing the channel but I have 2 remotes and it only happens on one.

My command base has the left green light always on, the red right hand light flashing with CAB2 activity, but off if I'm not pushing any buttons on the CAB2.  The yellow middle LED is normally off.  If I'm not pushing any buttons on the CAB2, the only light that ever does anything is the green power light is on.

You just answered your own question.  The remote is bad.

 

I will try changing the channel but I have 2 remotes and it only happens on one.

 

Most likely there is a stuck button.  I would contact Lionel and explain the problem.  See if you can figure out what command is being issued.

Like I said earlier, sounds like a trip to Lionel is in order.

I sent my remote to Lionel Customer Service. They repaired the problem and sent it back the day after they received it. No charge. My remote is three years old. Impressive service.

That's great, glad it worked out.

this post should be saved for all the nay-sayers.

I had the same expirence!  I went to turn on my "Backup" CAB 2 the other day. Nothing, the screen was blank. Called Lionel, they gave me an RA# (even though it was 3 years old) and I sent it off 1st class Priority Mail. They said it couldn't be repaired and the next day they sent be a "BRAND NEW" Cab2. The whole process took approx. 8 Days!!

 

FANTASTIC SERVICE!!!

 

Keep up the GOOD work!!

 

FREDSTRAINS

Well it turns out I spoke too soon. Still have the same problem.  It seems to be the brake signal is being sent continuously.  The vibrator is turning constantly but the brake / boost button is not stuck.  Taking the batteries out completely or hitting the reset button on the back is the only way to stop it. Sometimes it stops, and sometimes it starts again after only a very short period of time.  

 

Any Ideas?  

time for it to go back to lionel.

Is the train stopping when this happens? Have you tried shutting off the vibration? IMO the "vibrating feature" is a poorly working idea to begin with, mine is barely noticable that it is even operating. The only way I could tell was by putting my ear up to the remote and I could hear it spinning. I turned it off 1/2 hour after I set up the remote and never use it, IMO it probably wastes more battery power than its worth. 

That is addressed in 1.5.

 

mine is barely noticeable that it is even operating. The only way I could tell was by putting my ear up to the remote and I could hear it spinning.

When might we see version 1.5?

Well I sent it back and they sent me a new remote - no charge. This time I am sure the problem is fixed.  Great service at Lionel these days. 

wonder if anyone at the open house asked this question.

It is slated for a possible fall release.