Received the N&W Aux tender today. When I placed it on the track the front light was on. I was having a little trouble addressing a new number to it. Now that I have it addressed the rear coupler will fire but no lights. I'm at a loss here
Lionel 6-28088. I am using Legacy system. Tender is set up as: TYPE - Diesel. CONTROL: TMCC. SOUND: No sounds
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Ok now I have the front light working but will not change to rear light with direction switch. I have a feeling there is a simple fix in the info menu that is smacking me in the face and I don't see it.
Ok now that the Tender is addressed and operating, the lights do not change in a lash up. Also the rear coupler does not open. I have to physically go to it. In other word my Y6B is address 21 and the Tender 22. When in a lash up the tender does not respond to remote functions but if I switch over to unit 22 it will work
My guess is you're doing the lashup incorrectly.
gunrunnerjohn posted:My guess is you're doing the lashup incorrectly.
Well GRJ In the lash up build menu on the Legacy controller, the Y6B is set as front engine facing forward #21. The tender is set as second engine facing forward #22. But as I said the lights or coupler do not respond when in a lash up.
Am I overlooking something or a wrong setting? Individually the locomotive and auxiliary tender are perfect.
Thanks for the help in advance.
Any difference does it make, if any, setting info as diesel instead of steam like the manual suggests? In fact, what difference does it ever make, any?
cjack posted:Any difference does it make, if any, setting info as diesel instead of steam like the manual suggests? In fact, what difference does it ever make, any?
My original post states that it is set up as diesel
I noticed that, that's why I asked. My UP aux tender says to set it up as a steam and I was wondering why it mattered if it did.
You mention a Y6b, why would you be using diesel?
Still learning the ins and outs of everything. The tender had a default address of 2. In the setting menu it was listed as diesel. I have since changed it to steam but lack of proper operation in a lash up still remains. I have done numerous lash ups with Lionel and MTH engines but this issue with the tender is a first for me.
The actual product numbers for the stuff you're working with would be a big help. We're just guessing here...
gunrunnerjohn posted:The actual product numbers for the stuff you're working with would be a big help. We're just guessing here...
I made sure to provide all info in my first post but will post again. Lionel 6-28088
I was thinking of the aux tender product number.
gunrunnerjohn posted:I was thinking of the aux tender product number.
Forgive me John but I do not understand the question. That is the Lionel part number for the N&W auxiliary water tender.
Having read that manual again here the only thing I can take from it is th lash up has to be #7?
Not familiar with the TMCC controller only the Legacy remote.
Sparky, I feel your pain. A week or so ago I posted here with similar issues using the exact same auxiliary tender. I tried a bunch of combinations and variations until I though that I had it...NOT! Seems like it works sometimes or doesn't. Mine acts like the program is not being saved. Here's the link to my previous thread
Thank you. I'll check out the link in a bit.
Sparky74 posted:Having read that manual again here the only thing I can take from it is th lash up has to be #7?
Not familiar with the TMCC controller only the Legacy remote.
No, that's just an example.
I take it the wires on top are the antennae. This intermittent behavior makes me wonder about reception. On these things, does the light blink like on a loco if reception is bad?
The antenna is the tender handrail which is insulated from the body. I had it apart to check for any problems with wires, plugs, etc earlier.
The thing is the tender works perfectly when operating it as a sole unit. When it is put into a lash up is when the no response to commands happens.
"On these things, does the light blink like on a loco if reception is bad?"
Yes, the lights on my tender blink.
Sorry, I thought that was the locomotive number. In any case, there was only one number, my whole point was to tell us what exact engine number and tender we are talking about. You mention a Y6b, but I don't know if it's the TMCC or Legacy model. If it's the Legacy model, that may explain part of your issues.
gunrunnerjohn posted:Sorry, I thought that was the locomotive number. In any case, there was only one number, my whole point was to tell us what exact engine number and tender we are talking about. You mention a Y6b, but I don't know if it's the TMCC or Legacy model. If it's the Legacy model, that may explain part of your issues.
Ok John here is all the information. The Steam locomotive is the N&W #2171 Y6B. Lionel 6-82340 which is a legacy unit
Tender is 6-28088. It has front and rear lights. Remote rear coupler. Front coupler is regular magnetic style if that helps.
Are you sure the bulb works to begin with? Swap front to rear to test bulbs. G
GGG posted:Are you sure the bulb works to begin with? Swap front to rear to test bulbs. G
The lights work. Scroll 5 posts up.
Sparky74 posted:gunrunnerjohn posted:Sorry, I thought that was the locomotive number. In any case, there was only one number, my whole point was to tell us what exact engine number and tender we are talking about. You mention a Y6b, but I don't know if it's the TMCC or Legacy model. If it's the Legacy model, that may explain part of your issues.
Ok John here is all the information. The Steam locomotive is the N&W #2171 Y6B. Lionel 6-82340 which is a legacy unit
Tender is 6-28088. It has front and rear lights. Remote rear coupler. Front coupler is regular magnetic style if that helps.
John would you mind elaborating or what issue is caused by the locomotive being a Legacy model?
Thank you,
Rob
Loco = Legacy Tender = TMCC I think that is the challenge. I don't think you can lash-up the two.
Can you put the Legacy loco into TMCC mode? Then try the lash-up? TMCC to TMCC
Bill is correct, if you're addressing the Legacy as a Legacy locomotive, the TMCC doesn't see the commands. The only way to do an MU between Legacy and TMCC is to treat them as TMCC. Try that, and I suspect the aux tender will function properly. Of course, you lose the Legacy features like quilling whistle, 200 speed steps, etc. This is also why I wanted to know the model numbers of all the units involved.
Ok I'll try the TMCC lash up now.
Lose the quilling whistle on that locomotive ?!! Blasphemy! Lmao.
Be back in a few after i try this TMCC lash up
The tender still doesn't seem to respond when in a TMCC lash up. Ok for me. Not going to cry over a minor issue. It's quite easy to switch between the two when running.
Everyone's help is greatly appreciated.
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