New engine wont reverse

daylightOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Test ran my new 3rd RAIL BRASS O Scale Anniversary Series Great Northern M2 2-6-8-0 Sunset Model for the first time in conventionel mode the other day. It ran perfectly for a few feet in both forward and reverse (using direction button on power supply) and then shut down. Traced the problem to bad wiring connection from power source to track.. Fixed that but when I turned back on the power supply the engine will only go forward when using the direction button or when cycling the handle on the power supply on and off. Put another engine on track and it went forward and reverse using button without a problem.

What should I try, thank you

1/27/209:42 AM

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BobbyDOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Is it possible whatever happened it is now in Forward only mode? Which control/sound system does it have? Hopefully no boards involved.

1/27/2010:06 AM

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Alan MancusOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

what kind of engine is it and is it lionel or mth item number woild help! it could be locked in neutral!

Alan

1/27/2011:24 AM

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BobbyDOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Alan Mancus posted:
what kind of engine is it and is it lionel or mth item number woild help! it could be locked in neutral!
Alan

That is in the beginning:

"Test ran my new 3rd RAIL BRASS O Scale Anniversary Series Great Northern M2 2-6-8-0 Sunset Model for the first time in conventionel mode the other day."

1/27/2012:35 PM

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DanrOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Moving the PRG/RUN switch works in much the same way as moving the e-unit lever. When you have the locomotive moving in the direction you want, slow it down without stopping, and move the PRG/RUN switch to the PRG. It is now locked in that direction.

Check the PRG/RUN switch. Make sure it is in the RUN position. There is a note in Lionel instructions that the unit will reset to forward after any power interruption of 5 seconds or longer, so what you are experiencing is correct.

1/27/201:57 PM

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daylightOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Sunset 3rd rail M2 2-6-8-0

Has rail sounds 4 and synchronized smoke unit puffing smoke all worked in the conventional mode the first time I powered it up