PS2 2-8-0 Not Running

Motors that sit a long time unused can develop oxidation on the copper commutator.  Running it probably cleaned it off.  We sprayed non-flammable CRC Lectra-Motive cleaner in the motor slot and then ran the motor.  Usually cleans it right up and lowers the operating current.

One note:  Looks like the tall cap on the board is a "WINCAP" which is known to have problems.  They seem to be OK if used regularly, but can fail for no reason, especially if they sit unused.  May be on borrowed time.

@Jon G posted:

One note:  Looks like the tall cap on the board is a "WINCAP" which is known to have problems.  They seem to be OK if used regularly, but can fail for no reason, especially if they sit unused.  May be on borrowed time.

Jon, I’ve heard of 5v boards spontaneously burning up, is this capacitor the reason they go bad?

Another question I have, when I add the engine in the DCS remote, the name of engine does not show up, only shows the address 2.  Any idea what may cause this?

It’s one of the reasons.  There are other components that fail.  If the cap hasn’t swelled on the end, run it.

The board is lacking the serial number file to show the name in the remote.  You can manually enter it in the handheld or if you have the loader program, I can email the file.

Yes, can you please email the file, I do have the loader program.  I believe the correct product number of the item is 30-1244-1.

Thank you.