Lionel 6-28063 T1 duplex, smoke fan not spinning and element not getting hot

These have a simple smoke unit usually driven directly from the R2LC. Smoke is likely continuous. Make sure the smoke switch is on. In TMCC press AUX1 9. If no joy, reprogram it using AUX1 74 for the feature code. If still nothing look for broken wires.

Pete

@Norton posted:

These have a simple smoke unit usually driven directly from the R2LC. Smoke is likely continuous. Make sure the smoke switch is on. In TMCC press AUX1 9. If no joy, reprogram it using AUX1 74 for the feature code. If still nothing look for broken wires.

Pete

thanks! I'm running this in conventional and the smoke switch is on, anything else to test/check for conventional operation or do I need to get the base out to reset it?

@DashingDanLIRR posted:

thanks! I'm running this in conventional and the smoke switch is on, anything else to test/check for conventional operation or do I need to get the base out to reset it?

You are going to have to get the base out and reset it. This is because feature codes- part of that reset- determines how the output for smoke works, and if the wrong code- it will never work in conventional or command modes. In other words, settings like this from command mode affect conventional mode too.

That model does have continuous smoke, it's one I converted to Legacy.  Love the T1 Duplex.

I tried using a Cab 2 to set it and no luck unfortunately, the smoke will come on but after shutting down the engine for more than 10 seconds it goes back to forgetting how to turn on the smoke (fan and element).

I did notice this is an R2LC C07 which is a bit odd since the support site says C08 is supposed to be in this engine. I have headlights though.

What I did is:

-Set engine to program

-Set Cab 2 to Steam and Cab 1 Remote

- Engine, 1, set (horn + sounds come on)

-Engine 1, aux1, 7 (horn - at this point smoke fan starts 50% of the time), 4 (horn - smoke fan turns off)

-Turn power off, wait 10 seconds, set engine to run

Smoke (both element and fan) work great, turn engine off, wait 10 seconds, turn it back on, its back to forgetting it has a smoke unit :/

I'm assuming there's something odd with the R2LC board? Either that or im not pressing the right buttons on the cab 2

Scratch that....I didnt read the cab2 manual

cab2 aux1 != TMCC Aux1.....

Smoke works after a 74 reset!

The C07 board isn't a problem unless you upgrade to LED lighting.  The difference between the R2LC-C07 and C08 is the polarity of the lighting outputs in command mode.  The C07 has positive in respect to the frame and the C08 has negative in respect to the frame.  Other than that, they're functionally the same.

BTW, that a locomotive that certainly deserves a Super-Chuffer II  and a Chuff-Generator upgrade.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

The C07 board isn't a problem unless you upgrade to LED lighting.  The difference between the R2LC-C07 and C08 is the polarity of the lighting outputs in command mode.  The C07 has positive in respect to the frame and the C08 has negative in respect to the frame.  Other than that, they're functionally the same.

BTW, that a locomotive that certainly deserves a Super-Chuffer II  and a Chuff-Generator upgrade.

I found this beauty for 350 at an auction so there's definitely enough budget for them I'll reach out in March after I get through the next few shows. Want to make sure I have budget in case I stumble across the amtrak Empire service engine or anything VIA rail.

Do you know when you'll have the SCII back in stock?

Wow Dan, that's a very good price if it's in good condition!   As for the SC-II, I have them, just haven't heard from the store that they needed them.  I'll make sure they get more this week.  The factory (that would be me) has plenty of SC-II boards.

I've been getting pretty lucky with some good deals lately. This is testing it before fixing the smoke unit. a bit dusty but otherwise great condition

I found this PS2 3v triplex for 700 a few weeks ago also, only thing wrong was the front smoke unit motor needed to be replaced.

https://www.instagram.com/reel...gsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The triplex for $700 is another great deal, I should follow you around.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

The triplex for $700 is another great deal, I should follow you around.

I found a PS2 M10000 for 150 and the M1 behind the duplex in the video I found for roughly 380 after shipping

and yet I cant seem to find another VIA rail F40PH (or at least someone willing to sell one) 🙃

I got a good deal on my PRR M1a, and then I treated it to an upgrade.