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I have 2 proto 2 mth engines that have been sitting on a sidding for about a year and not run.  Today I tried to run them and nothing worked.  I did the find loco setting and it said locos were inactive.  Is that because most likely the batteries discarged?  I can take the 9 volt out and charge it but the other one has the rechargeable battery in the engine and is a 2 volt or whatever.  If this is the case how long do I need to leave the engines on the track with 18 volts on it to charge them up.

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So what happened with the one you did charge?

 

Is the other loco a steamer or a diesel?  Is there a charging port on loco or, if a steamer, tender?

 

I tend to agree with GRJ about sitting for an hour and then trying it.

 

Be sure rollers haven't acquired a layer of corrosion.

 

Have you tried applying power to only one of these locos, and no other locos powered on layout, and then trying ADD ENGINE?

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