Odd DCS remote display

Did you check the batteries in the remote?

How about the engine's battery? I believe the engine came out in 2004?

Will it move in conventional mode and how long do sounds continue on after track power removed, (not shut down with remote)

I've never seen a "Battery Low" message like that.  My remotes give a simple BAT on the right side of the screen

I checked and you're right, a set of dying batteries doesn't give that message.  I suspect this may be the indication from the locomotive.  I seem to remember Barry saying that the battery low doesn't necessarily indicate a problem, it's telling you that the charging circuit is not delivering charging current, which may mean the battery is fully charged.

John,

I seem to remember Barry saying that the battery low doesn't necessarily indicate a problem, it's telling you that the charging circuit is not delivering charging current, which may mean the battery is fully charged.

You remember correctly.

 

As far as the "odd" display is concerned, it looks like an overlay of the INFO soft key with a CHECK TRACK error message. Unless it happens again, I'd ignore it and move on.

I had the same problem with an MTH J 611. Problem was with loose and worn out tether connection. Not wanting an expensive repair the technician said to put a little "liquid electrical tape" on both sides of the tether. Let it dry then insert into locomotive. Be sure to not get any on contacts. My J now works perfect. Hope it works for you also.