Remote cannot find engine (30-1369-1)

Bob,

The engine's DCS ID# may have fallen out of the normal range.

If you're using DCS 4.10 or higher, you should attempt a Recover Engine command. This is described on page 39 of The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition:

Under DCS 4.10 or higher, to recover a PS2 engine that has a DCS ID# that's outside of the normal range, proceed as follows

• Set the engine on a piece of track controlled by TIU #1. The Recover Engine feature only works with TIU #1. You must not have any other engines powered up on any track connected to TIU #1 while attempting to recover an engine

• Apply power to TIU #1

• Power on the DCS Remote 

• Press the Menu button and use the thumbwheel to scroll to SYSTEM. Press the thumbwheel to select it

• Use the thumbwheel to scroll to RECOVER ENGINE. Press the thumbwheel to select it

• The remote will display "Attempting Recovery of Lost Engine, Please wait!!!"

• If the remote is able to recover the engine it will display "Engine Recovered" and return to the Engine Setup menu. The newly recovered engine will be automatically Factory Reset by the remote. Refer to section DCS Menus, Advanced Menu later in this book for an explanation of the Factory Reset command

• Turn TIU #1 off and then back on

• The engine may now be added to the DCS remote using the ADD ENGINE command as 

described in section DCS Menus, System Menu earlier in this book

This and a whole lot more is all in MTH’s “The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition", available for purchase as an eBook or a printed book at MTH's web store!

Bob, If it doesn't find it on the first attempt I do it again.  Sometimes it can take more than one try.  G

If all else fails, try it on a test track with just the engine and a short piece of track in the picture.

Guys, Thanks for your suggestions. Barry's step by step instructions did the trick. Guess what book I'm buying today? This is a super community of train folks willing to help each other enjoy this great hobby to the fullest. Thanks again!!

Bob,

Barry's step by step instructions did the trick

Some days, the magic works!