MTH AutomaticOperating Pantograph Problem

Have you tried moving the locomotive? I thought they both went up when stopped, and then one went down when starting to move in a direction. This sounds like something that could be fixed with a modification to the engine file, but I'll leave it to those experts to confirm.

I'd start with a factory reset and see if that helps.

Thanks fellas. I will try the reset.

Jerry

Tried  a factory reset and a feature reset and also a reinstall. Still have the problem. I will give MTH a call. I was hoping for a quick fix.

Jerry

IF YOU HAVE THE DCS REMOTE:  On the soft keys of the remote there is a “Pantograp menu.”  (The “h” was left off because it would be too many characters.)   You may have to scroll though the soft keys, or even hit “more” to find it.

On that menu you can control which pantographs are up or down, whether you have automatic operation (which is what you are looking for) or manual operation.  I doubt this is your problem because you did the factory reset, but you might want to change the settings in that menu. You also might try to do the factory reset afterwards.

You also might want to turn the power off, and pull it off the track for several hours.  I have quite a few MTH electrics, and sometimes the pantographs get VERY confused.  A long power off wait has always solved the problem.

You should also be aware that most MTH electrics have a separate pantograph control board. And there are two varieties. You will have to do a product search.

Many thanks, John ! I will let you know how I do.

J

I’ll be interested to hear what you find out as I have the same issue with a PS2 GG1.

Hi John and everyone,

I have tried all of John's suggestions and I cannot find the pantograph menu in my DCS remote. I used all the soft keys and clicked the "more" key and scrolled to each item. I cannot find the pantograph menu. There does not seem to be a pantograph on/off switch anywhere on the loco. On the top, the panel does not come off and nothing on the bottom. I have tried a "Factory" as well as "Feature" reset several times. I have also left the loco unpowered overnight. The problem persists. Is it possible my remote has not been updated to the latest operating system? It has not been updated in a very long time.

What version is the remote and TIU?

John,

I am embarrassed to say I don't know. They are both very old and I cannot remember if they were updated. I'm sure the version is on the remote. How do I get the version for the TIU?

Thanks, John

@Jerryrails posted:

John,

I am embarrassed to say I don't know. They are both very old and I cannot remember if they were updated. I'm sure the version is on the remote. How do I get the version for the TIU?

Thanks, John

MENU

SYSTEM

TIU SETUP

TIU VERSION

https://ogrforum.com/...s-running-in-the-tiu

hi when you first turn the remote on the rev will show up in the lcd screen. the Tiu ,  do what Vernon Barry suggested and then you'll know the rev of tiu!

Alan

Hi the latest rev for tiu n remote are here!