Question regarding DCS ENgines won't move

Are you sure the batteries are actually good?  Try the shutdown test, after the startup and they're sitting on the track, turn track power off.  They should complete the shutdown sequence without suddenly turning off, if not you need a new battery.

Once you're sure the batteries are good, try them on a test track or another layout.

Most likely a few things. 4 yrs is a long time. Batteries could be the main culprit. Especially if they are the early 5v boards. If they have the white batteries you need to replace them. Next check your track connections as you could also have a few dead spots and clean the track. A once over with a scratch pad wont hurt. run them as the issues will work themselves out.

Thanks Guys.  4 Years is a long time.  It is probably is longer than that for somewhat consistent running time.  I do hear the engines take some time to gracefully shutdown after power has been removed from the track.  As far as the track connections goes...

I was assuming that if I was able to send control signals successfully to an engine at a certain spot on the track that the command wouldn't matter.  In other words, send a go forward 10 s mph should be no different from open front knuckle. The open knuckle seems to always work.

Jim

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I'd try a factory reset and then add it back into the remote and see if that helps.

Lube the center rail roller pins and give them a good spin.