PS3 Railking Mikado, Pulsating lights

I would check with Marty Fitzhenry and GGG either one might be able to help you, they are  both MTH repair techs and are excellent.

Alan

I remember the issue about non-coasting and my PS3 RK Imperial Mikado also has that issue. As you say, MTH has promised a software update for the engine. If I had to bet, I expect that it will involve the engine's Chain File.

I don't recall seeing the very slight flicker on my model, however, it very possibly could be there. Regardless, ti's harmless. You could report it to MTH so that if it requires a software update, which I expect it does, they can include it with the fix for the non-coasting issue..

Thanks Barry. Appreciate it. Hopefully the update for the coasting will come sooner rather than later. 

FWIW, I also note that the tender headlight and marker lights do not "flash" with each smoke puff. 

Also, while I'm here, any reason for the engine to do this (below)? I was also able to reproduce on my PS3 0-6-0 from several years ago. Very low voltage in conventional (just starting out from stopped). Have not tried to do this with a PS2 steam engine. 

I have't a clue why any PS2 or PS3 engine would chuff while stationary.

Does this, or the marker light blinking, happen under DCS or conventionally?

Thanks Barry. I don't have DCS at home, only the club layout. The light issue is seen both conventional and DCS. On the Mikado, I only see the front engine headlight and markers flicker, not the tender. 

FWIW, like I mentioned in my previous post, I see the same headlight flicker with my PS3 0-6-0. The 0-6-0 does not have marker lights. 

This may be a moot point, but have you tried a dcs reset, back to factory settings?

Penn-Pacific posted:

This may be a moot point, but have you tried a dcs reset, back to factory settings?

Yes, many times. No change.