Proto 3 on DCS won't run, etc

@John H posted:

You shouldn't have to push Read all the time, unless you make the engine inactive on the remote. I just turn on my remote, engines you were running previously come up, I select the engine,turn on the transformer with power to the track, and press startup. Most of the time I just turn off the power when I'm done without pressing shutdown.

Thanks, John, I like to keep things simple.

I wonder what you folks think of this. Once I got the engine fully started, I instinctively let it run for at least 10, maybe 15, minutes, which is a long time for me.

Is that generally a wise thing to do with an engine that had a previous problem? Is it wise to give a problem engine a good workout once you get it running?

Since I gave it a workout, there have been no problems since. Arnold

Glad to hear it's working well, Arnold!  Now let the fun begin continue!

@Arnold D. Cribari posted:

I wonder what you folks think of this. Once I got the engine fully started, I instinctively let it run for at least 10, maybe 15, minutes, which is a long time for me.

Is that generally a wise thing to do with an engine that had a previous problem? Is it wise to give a problem engine a good workout once you get it running?

Since I gave it a workout, there have been no problems since. Arnold

It might be good to get things warmed up and get the electrons flowing. I don't know if it makes a difference but I also tend to run locomotives at a low speed for 10-15 minutes after repairs or even reassembly.