I have a steam loco with ps2. I am troubleshooting this unit. It was proposed that I use an alternative tender to help troubleshoot. The manual says not to. Does anyone know why other than that it won’t have proper sounds?
What could happen?
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I tried that once and instantly fried the computer. Wiring is between engines.
Try a new MTH rechargeable battery. Or swap a MTH battery from a known good unit with the same battery. You will have all kinds of problems with a faulty one. I had a Southern 0-8-0 PS2 loco that had really weak sound and other weird issues. New MTH battery result in a like new loco.
Do not swap tenders. Early PS2 units used a different battery. More knowledgeable people will post advice.
Do not do it! There are several different configurations, and that's the sure way to risk having two dead locomotives!
If you really suspect other than wiring, get a tech to test the board set for you, don't risk another working locomotive in the effort!
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