Train won't respond to reset (MTH Z1000), and horn won't shut off

Hello, I hooked up my 400e tonight and I was getting this Issue... no matter what I do the horn stays on and it won't move unless I hold in the bell button but then the horn comes back on.  I also am using a z-1000.  I ruled it out because it runs my 384e with no issues but the 400e is a mess... any input would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks, steve

What is the MTH item number of the engine (XX_XXXX_X)?

Is it original Protosounds, PS2, PS3, or something else? Without knowing this, it will be almost impossible to diagnose your issue.

The mth number is 10-1265-1.  It has Proto 2.  I appreciate you trying to help me out. 

Steve,

The mth number is 10-1265-1.  It has Proto 2.

The first thing I'd suggest is to use a different transformer.

My grandson had a similar problem with a PS/2 engine.  I replaced the old battery with a BCR.  Apparently, the old battery would not hold a charge.  It was only about 10 years old.  As always, YMMV.  Hope this helps,

Wally

If a constant horn to any engine when power applied the controller probably has  fault.  G

Thanks for all of the input guys.  I did a factory reset last night and the horn stopped constantly blowing.  It now runs completely fine until you turn the throttle up past half and then the sound kicks off and goes silent.  The train keeps running as it should.  Speeds up and slows down.  I have a new z-1000 transformer on order.  Any input would be appreciated.  Also... if you turn the train off and right back on the sounds are back. 

Steve,

I did a factory reset last night and the horn stopped constantly blowing. It now runs completely fine until you turn the throttle up past half and then the sound kicks off and goes silent.

Actually, it sounds as if the engine might have a feature called "Clickity-Clack" turned on. While I've never seen it working under conventional mode, it's possible that it might have been turned on under DCS before you bought it and might have survived a conventional (transformer) reset. BTW, although the engine manual may say that a transformer reset (bells & whistles) is a "factory" reset, it is in actuality a "feature" reset".

What  "Clickity-Clack" does is, when the engine reaches approx. 30 SMPH, all engine sounds turn off and only the "clicking" of the rails is heard. Listen carefully to see if that's what's happening.

When the engine slows back down, engine sounds return.