MTH Seaboard GE-C30-7 part number MT2016..... "stuck in reverse"!

AMFOGR Forum Member

I have a "vintage" 1994 MTH Seaboard GE-C30-7, part number MT2016 which is stuck in reverse. I am using an MTH Z4000 transformer, and track voltage with handles off shows 0.3 volts on both handles. (I run conventional only) I tried reset 18 and a reset 40, but since the engine wont go into a reset mode, it stays in reverse! It makes no clicks or clanks. I have tried the MTH Reset Kit, which I have, but no change as again....... no clanks or clicks. I believe the engine needs to be in "reset" mode before it will accept a change from the lock out condition. I am using a BCR "battery", and have also tried using an MTH green battery which, tests at 8.4 volts. I have looked for wires that may be frayed or disconnected and have found none. This has been a great running, good looking engine, and would really like to see it back on my layout working again! Anyone have any ideas?......thanks in advance!

8/14/182:20 PM

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Alan MancusOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

when you power it down how long due the sounds last ?approximately 7 seconds? you might try a light bulb on the track connector for an added load and then try to run engine again in conventional again using the direction button on the z4000. if I remember correctly you might try reset 40 or 18 with only 10.00 volts applied to track

Alan

8/14/184:06 PM

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Wigville RROGR Forum Member

Power up the engine have it running hold down on the horn button then turn power off with handle wile horn is blowing let of the horn button and turn the power to track back on at the same time it will blow once or it will be unlocked ,it may take a couple time to get it wright .

8/14/184:21 PM

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Alan MancusOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

look up mthtrains.com and put in 20-3021-1 and print out reset instructions might help you get it to follow the procedure does not work!

that's the number for big boy but resets are the same I believe for proto 1. here is te direction to go threw from there web sight from mth pdf file will tell you how do many things rests cancel forward locked ad reverse unlock procedure good to have handy .

https://mthtrains.com/sites/de...ction/20st15115i.pdf

8/14/184:26 PM

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AMFOGR Forum Member

Hello Wigville RR........what you suggested WORKED! That is really weird. It took several tries with your method, as you mentioned, but it now works fine again. Thank you!!!!!