I have an 8X6 layout with an inner and outer loop connected with switches and a couple of sidings. Because of the crossover switches, the two loops are isolated and powered with parallel wiring from the TIU. I am running a Z1000 with TIU Rev L version 6.1 and a hand held remote V6.1.
I have two PS2 Steam Engines (One 3V and one 5V), a PS3 SA-70 Diesel and a PS2 20-2234-1 Premier E8 ABA Diesel engine (5V board). All have BCR instead of batteries.
All have been working fine until yesterday. I tried to start up the E8 ABA engine and got "Engine Not on Track". All other engines work fine.
I have had the E8 ABA for about 3 weeks and have not encountered any problems until now.
Here is my troubleshooting.
1. Tried to "Recover Lost Engines" - No Engine to Recover
2. I deleted the E8 ABA from the Remote and tried to add the engine back in (No other engines and no lighted cars on the track) - "No Engine To Add" (I can still add back the other engines)_
3. I tried a test track with no luck.
4. I tried conventional mode and the engine won't start up
5. I cleaned the wheels and the track (both the test track and the layout track).
6. I tested the voltage on the engine (Screws connecting the pickups and wheels to the board) and get 18V ac (I don't know where to check voltage on the board). I also checked the voltage on the BCR terminals (with the BCR attached) and get from 2-5V ac.
Can anyone suggest other troubleshooting alternatives?
Thank you,
A basic DCS user.
Leon DeHaven
