Loss of control

Did you reconnect the antenna wire to the correct connection?  G

Your cab is grounding out the signal. Check the antenna plate to see if its hitting something as you close the shell. Could be a pinched wire as well

That is what I thought.  The antenna is blocked.  But I cannot see anything wrong.

I will keep looking.  I checked all the wires and got them out of the way.

 

I don't see any wires being pinched.  The antenna is down over the front motor.  If I turn it around to point the the back would that help...

Rich

Are you sure the antenna is plugged in correctly? 

We may be looking in the wrong place.  The second time you power cycle if there is no TMCC signal being received, the locomotive should be in conventional mode and rocket down the rails if you're applying 18 volts.  Are the headlights blinking like they aren't getting a signal?

 

It always helps to know the product number of the engine. If it is a early version the antenna should not be over the motor. You can also tape the antenna if you think it's touching and grounding the signal.

 

Bill

Bill;

The number is 6-28559.  I ran it yesterday.  I put the cab down on the fame very gently and it seemed okay so I left the screws out and ran it all day.  It seems to be okay for now.  I just hope I can put the screws back in and it will work okay.

Thanks for all your help fellas, you guys are great!!

Rich

Your number shows a GP-30.