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My new (Dec. 2014) Lionel BigBoy will only function in Conventional Mode.  Subsequent to tract layout adjustments, the BigBoy seems incapable of receiving Legacy Commands though my other trains work properly in Legacy Command setting on the same track.  I've been unable to reset the engine to factory specs and the dealer has no experience with the BigBoy.  Thank you in advance for your consideration. 

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RD...  did loading new 1.52 software show more features on cab-2 remote?

 

I just updated my legacy from 1.3 and I assure you it ran just fine using that version of software.

 

most likely not all of its features were available on 1.3 then again what I used worked okay.

 

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I had a problem like this on another Vision Line steamer. It turned out that the run/program switch was in the wrong position although it appeared to read "run." Did you try changing the engine number? I've often forgot to re-set the r/p switch after that exercise.

 

Other than that I'd suspect a loose antenna connection, which is another cause of the no answering commands issue. But anything like a wiring connection is best dealt with by Lionel servicing. After you check all the switch positions, I'd call them on Monday and report what you have found rather than trying to take anything apart.

Thanks for your suggestions.  Are the handrails used as antenna located atop the Tender or the ones running parallel to the cat walk on the Locomotive?  Would you use a meter to look for a voltage or check for continuity between the handrails and chassis?  I cleaned the IR ports between the tender and loco and gained reception for a brief period.  May have been coincidental.  Nevertheless, the problem continues to occur.  This is the first time the BigBoy has been a Big Brat!

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Grindinggear 

 

So it was running in Legacy Command mode, but then stopped doing so?

 

How frustrating.  I would try any of the non invasive suggestions here (i.e. do not take apart), and contact Lionel on Monday.  Sorry to hear about this, but I feel confident Lionel will bend over backwards to make sure this loco works.

 

Let us know the final resolution.

 

Thanks.

 

 

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