VL Bigboy/ VL Hudson

Sounds like the TMCC signal isn't being received.  Check the handrails for any bends or shorts.  Measure them to the boiler shell and make sure they're not shorted to the shell.  My VL-BB comes up pretty quickly in conventional if the TMCC track signal isn't there, so you won't see any flashing lights if it's not receiving anything.

If it's not the antenna, it sounds like something is amiss inside.  A common issue is the TMCC receiver perched on the RCMC board, it has been known to come out of it's socket and you lose the command ability.

I know my VL BB does the same thing on dirty track.  All other Legacy and TMCC locomotives act fine, but the BB starts up in conventional if the track is too dirty, or the BB isn't within a couple of track sections from where the command signal is attached.

Thanks for the advice, it was followed with the exception of "looking inside". The tracks are clean, engine on the track with the command signal.

Steps taken:

Find original invoice dated 12/22/14

Look up and read Lionel's contact information

Reprogram the engine as per the exact instructions that includes the word -set-(this was not hit yesterday)

Engine runs GREAT

Thanks for the help

Merry Christmas

Brent

The "SET" is the magic button here, if you don't press that, the reset doesn't happen.

Glad it's all back up and running.