Just got a Lionel Century Club Niagara today and took it out of the box to test. Using a conventional transformer, I tried to cycle through the F-N-R sequence but the engine seems to be determined to just move forwards. Is there anything I can do to fix this situation?
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@ogauge1217 posted:Is there anything I can do to fix this situation?
YES- try a different transformer source.
Try adding a lighted caboose or additional lighted cars in the case of a transformer that leaks voltage (not going to full 0V off on the track to cycle).
Ensure the program/run switch is in RUN.
That pesky thing- the manual https://www.lionelsupport.com/...ents/72-8069-250.pdf
@Vernon Barry posted:YES- try a different transformer source.
Try adding a lighted caboose or additional lighted cars in the case of a transformer that leaks voltage (not going to full 0V off on the track to cycle).
Ensure the program/run switch is in RUN.
Thanks for the quick response!
Added a lighted caboose but the engine was still stuck in Fwd. Also made sure the program/run switch was set to run. Will try using a different transformer source.
So, tried a different transformer but the problem persists…this one’s perplexing.
Do you have access to a TMCC or Legacy controlled track? Can you have someone reset the engine and test both TMCC and conventional operation after the reset?
Also- it could be something to do with the program/run switch or worst case, a failed motor driver or other issue.
@Vernon Barry posted:Do you have access to a TMCC or Legacy controlled track? Can you have someone reset the engine and test both TMCC and conventional operation after the reset?
Also- it could be something to do with the program/run switch or worst case, a failed motor driver or other issue.
I don’t have any command equipment personally, but I could head to my LHS this weekend to see if they’ll be able to reset the engine.
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