New UP #80 Coal Turbine Proto 3 Engine Not Doing Anything

I would only put the one engine on the track when you trying to add to dcs. after you have added it then it usually does not matter if other engines are on the track1

did you try running it in conventional with just dcs turned off or  just transformer contented n see if it starts up by itself. how much current does it draw while sitting on the track just being powered up in dcs mode ?

Thanks for the tips.  I will try these things on Monday since I am not with my trains right now.  I will follow up on how it goes.

My guess is the 2-rail/3-rail switch has a problem.  That is a VERY common issue, it's a cheap slide switch and it is a frequent source of failures.

Alan Mancus posted:

I would only put the one engine on the track when you trying to add to dcs. after you have added it then it usually does not matter if other engines are on the track1

I took your suggestion and took the B unit off (and the tender) and the DCS found the A unit right away.  I then placed the B unit back on and was able to add that into the DCS system.  I was able to get the engine running which I am happy about.  I guess when you have multiple units, you have to add them into the DCS system one at a time.  You learn something new everyday....

Thanks again for the help!