Old man trying to run conv.with DPS

 Try this one.... Menu/System/DCS set up/ Select var 1 and hit FXD, The FXD key  is like a toggle that changes the channel from fixed to var mode with each press... The remote will tell you what mode you've selected.. In this case we went var mode.

Now go to the TR on the dcs remote. select the var channel and scroll up the voltage...

 PS if you're trying to run a proto-2 in conventional you'll also have to turn off the dcs signal.

Same command.... Menu/System/ Dcs set up//// Lots of options for turning the dcs signal on or off /

I know that I need to get Barrys book but have not  yet

That would, indeed, answer all of your questions.  

There's an entire section devoted to conventional operation under DCS, along with just about every other DCS topic.

This and a whole lot more is all in “The DCS Companion 3rd Edition!" This book is available from many fine OGR advertisers and forum sponsors, or as an eBook or a printed book at OGR’s web store!

Not clear but you must run conventional trains off VAR1 or 2.  You can not use the Fixed outputs to control conventional track voltage with DCS. G

Kountry Mailman,

   The cool thing about the DCS is that you can run both Conventional and P2/P3 engines both at the same time, from the DCS hand held remote control, doing this with my Father's original Tin Plate 263E Work Train is way cool, having my Repro MTH 263E P2 Work Train, to run right along side it at the same time, is just fantastic!  As a kid in the late 40's, I only dreamed about this kind of remote control, now it actually exists.

PCRR/Dave

Yep nothing beats Tin Plate Remote Control Trains - Especially at Christmas Time!

Wish Lionel would make a Legacy 263E, Work Train, I would have that one also!