PS 3 engine buzzes with bell in conventional

Joe,

 

That's normal. The buzzer sound is the sound of that subway's "bell".

But I am unable to get the couplers to fire (or any other conventional commands to work) and the buzzing persists even after the transit announcements start. No where I'm the manual does it talk about a buzz for a bell, but I will read it again That being said, is there a video that shows the timing for the conventional button combinations? I am unable to get anything to work Joe

Joe,

 

Timing on button presses is critical in conventional mode. The correct timing is 1/2 second presses with 1/2 second pauses in between. The transformer makes a difference. It will work best with (no surprise) an MTH transformer.

 

The standard features and their button presses are in the engine's manual. If you'd like more infor regarding transit station stops, click on the following link:

 

http://www.protosound2.com/dcs...ionStopOperation.pdf

 

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Is there a video that shows the timing anywhere? I having difficulty getting any of the timing down Joe

No video that I'm aware of. It just takes practice to get the timing down. Once you get it, it's easy. Just keep trying different speeds of pressing the buttons until you get it.

I think most has trouble with this at first.

 

Try saying one thousand, two thousand etc. and you should get two presses for each.

So I almost got the hand of it! Shame the remote commander does not fire station sounds because the remote is fun to use. Onerous question: whenever I try and run in auto mode the train takes off at outrageous speeds and derails. Is this preventable, Joe

What transformer are you using?  G

Last few days I have had a CW 80 plugged in while my KW gets its cord fixed. That may be the issue. We shall see

Yes.  Works best with MTH transformers like the Z-1000.  I have a K line 120W that will work also.  G