PRR LC 2+ GG1 stalled; won’t move

It's broken, talk to Lionel.  There's nothing you can switch/program to make it do that!

Thanks, John

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

It's broken, talk to Lionel.  There's nothing you can switch/program to make it do that!

That unit shipped in 2020, and the warranty is done. Looks like the board is available from Lionel Support. You should be able to get the part for half price if you buy it by tomorrow: https://www.lionelsupport.com/...-A-LCM5-GG-1-2034020

I have that locomotive.  I’m assuming you bought it new.   This happened to me.  Carefully remove the pantographs and clean the center post on the locomotive shell that connects to the pantograph with mineral and wipe thoroughly with a dry microfiber cloth.  Replace the pantographs and tray it again. This solved my issue but, yours may have a different issue.  It’s worth a try.

I cleaned the wheels and rollers, and it’s behaving for the time being.
@RixTrack writes:

“I have that locomotive.  I’m assuming you bought it new.   This happened to me.  Carefully remove the pantographs and clean the center post on the locomotive shell that connects to the pantograph with mineral and wipe thoroughly with a dry microfiber cloth.  Replace the pantographs and tray it again. This solved my issue but, yours may have a different issue.  It’s worth a try.”

I’m not using catenary?

Yes but I believe the pantographs are part of the antenna for the TMCC / Legacy radio signal.  I guess the hypothesis is that your loco is losing the signal and just stops in place.

I never understood why Lionel didn't give users an option in the TMCC receiver, such that in the event of signal loss it's up to the user whether the loco will stop, or keep going at the last commanded speed.  It seems like the latter option would reduce frustration, and if you really have to stop it, you can always cut track power.

Thanks, Ted. Will try that. Was unaware they were part of the antenna!