Legacy locos won’t wake up!, | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Peter CaldwellOGR Forum Member

Away from home on a trip for 5 weeks. On return my Legacy locos sit on the track with lights on but won’t respond otherwise to CAB 2 remote! Track power ok via lighted caboose and multimeter. Commands from remote appears to be seen on base with red light flashing. Cleaned track and rollers. Remote used on friends layout works normally. Have tried 3 different Legacy locos including brand new one with same result.
Have tried reprogramming but when hit Set no response?? Frustration !!! to the max and have cycled through Plan A, B, C and still stumped with no solution as yet. Must be overlooking something somewhere!?? Sure would appreciate any ideas or suggestions - many thanks in advance !!!

2/12/232:27 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Sounds like an issue with the command base. One question. If you cycle power briefly, does the engine take off at full speed?

MartyEOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

Check the connection to the track from the base. The binding post has been know to break the solder inside. A fairly easy fix.

Peter CaldwellOGR Forum Member

Thanks for the quick reply! OK on friend’s layout.

Will check again.

Peter CaldwellOGR Forum Member

Thanks, John. Yes the engine does take off at full speed.

gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I think Marty is on the trail. You obviously have lost the Legacy signal.

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