CAN'T PROGRAM LEGACY LOCO - HELP

Lionel Legacy PA forgetting ID

Welcome to the club. It’s getting crowded in here! See above link from Soo Line.

So .... yet another offering from Lionel that came straight from the factory with fundamental operating defects? 

Sure... I mean why actually test these things for QC so they can deliver what the customer paid for when instead they can just keep delivering defective goods and causing their high-end customers headaches ...right?  

Just noticed the B unit makes that basic idling sound -  but I can't start it with Legacy remote. I need to roll it slightly with my hand to start it. And then of course it doesn't respond to Legacy at all. 

Another winner from Lionel. 

Can someone please advise about how to name/number a diesel consist for best operation?  

Thanks 

To answer the second question, yes, assign each unit a unique number. Using cab 1 or cab 2 build a “MU” multiple unit train or as Lionel calls it a “lash up”. The command or legacy manual shows you exactly how to build the lash up. Unfortunately you purchased a set that will be going back to Lionel to be fixed concerning the programming issue. 

Thanks Rod.  The owner's manual said either program all units with one road number or create a consist, but I like the consist better.  

By the way, the locomotives look good- although I'm wondering if the war bonnet is painted on or a decal that's stuck on?  It is raised and not flush as paint would typically be...

Lionel service is accepting repairs for these after July 8th. I would call and get an RA number. Sorry to here.

I checked all my LHS stock and it was 50%. Its going to be busy there next month.