PS 2 engine only makes screeching noise

hi try a factory reset in conventional!

you can try a W-B-B-B-B-B (W=Whistle. B=Bell) Conventional AC reset

then you should ear 2 whistle or bell toots if reset works then try again to run.

how does it run in conventional?

Alan

Thanks, I'll try the reset when I get home from work tonight.  It seems to run fine in conventional on the Xmas tree loop.

Rich

Make sure wheels and pickups cleaned too.  The Trail A is a slave and runs only when connected to the Lead A.  Either as AA or ABA with tethers all connected. G

Well the wheels & pickups were sure dirty, but are now cleaned.  Have done the reset several times and still do not have a change in the condition, ie: no engine sounds, bell or horn.   I did switch my power wires just in case since I run Atlas track under the tree and I can't tell on the Atlas power terminal track which connection goes to the center rail and which goes to the outside rail(s).  Any other suggestions ?

Thank you. 

Can you control the screeching sounds? Can you turn them down with the volume control? Mute them?

If so, I would re-load the sounds into the lead A unit.

Can't seem to control the screeching sounds, but I did turn the chassis volume all the way up & lo and behold - I have a full compliment of very loud sounds, ie: engine noise, crew chatter and when requested, horn & bell.  I can't hear the screech at this setting, so maybe it's drowned out.  Dialing the volume down brings the screech back & no "desirable" sounds are heard.

Thks for any input.

Try turning off the smoke and see if the screeching sound quits.

Could this be the squealing brake feature cutting in??

The screeching seems to be lessening, it's volume does rise & fall with the Z4000's voltage but now falls into the background when the engine is run and the engine sounds come on.  I did find the speaker was loose for some reason??   The smoke switch is off.   I'm setting this minor issue aside as we're taking down the tree now and tomorrow is my back-to-the-layout day !  A great way to start the New Year !

Thank you for your inputs.