I am trying to add a Proto 3 engine to my DCS remote. Never incurred a problem doing this. I have strong track voltage. Upon voltage applied to track engine sounds start automatically and engine will only operate conventionally.
Any suggestions would be appreciated...thank you
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check where the dcs-dcc switch is set...
Check that the DCS/DCC switch is in the DCS position and the 3R/2R switch is in 3R, presuming you run on three rail track. Cycle both switches back and forth a couple of times being sure to leave them in the correct position for your layout. Try to load the engine again. If you still have problems, remove all engines from the track except the one you want to load and try with just that engine on the track.
This has worked for me on many PS 3 engines. Good luck.
ok will try both suggestions.
I did have another engine on track..thanks very much!
It was the switch. Was in DCC position. Do only 3.0 engines have this? My first one.
Thank you both very much!
Gerry posted:It was the switch. Was in DCC position. Do only 3.0 engines have this? My first one.
Thank you both very much!
Yes, and some newer PS3 engines don't have the switch installed for this reason.
Gerry posted:It was the switch. Was in DCC position. Do only 3.0 engines have this? My first one.
Thank you both very much!
Both PS 2 and PS 3 engines have the DCS/DCC switch. Sometime the switch simply needs to be cycled to lock into the desired position. Glad the solution worked for you. edit: I misspoke. I was incorrectly recalling in my mind's eye the polarity switch within the PS 2 engine. Regret any confusion.
Both PS 2 and PS 3 engines have the DCS/DCC switch
Uh, no, that's incorrect.
Only PS3 engines are DCC-capable, and only Premier PS3 engines and early RailKing PS3 engines have a switch. Newer RailKing PS3 engines have an internal jumper that is removed to use DCC.
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