Weaver Cincinnatian Battery

Are you confusing DCS and TMCC?  No Weaver engines, that I know of, contained DCS, and only older DCS equipped engines require a battery for operation.  TMCC engines only used a battery for "keep-alive" function when power to the engine was momentarily lost.

Chuck

Unless it was upgraded to TMCC or Proto-Sound 2.0/3.0, the Weaver B&O Cincinnatian came with early Proto-Sound (sounds only, no command control) or without sound. If yours was not upgraded to PS2/PS3, it must be run conventionally with a transformer or through a Variable channel on the TIU.

It came with TMCC and I have the jumper from TIU to the TMCC base. It successfully ran this way at our last home and now wants to start in motion as soon as power is applied to the track instead of waiting for the start up command. I was assuming a battery related problem since it was packed away so long. Perhaps I should just delete it and attempt to reload.

The battery ONLY keeps the sounds alive during power interruptions, it has nothing to do with motor operation.

Okay, so it seems I should try and reload it to see if it responds properly instead of moving as soon as track power is applied. Appreciate the help,

Scott

The taking off with track power implies that the R2LC isn't seeing the TMCC track signal.  I believe in that locomotive, you'll find it in the tender.  One issue is Weaver floats the tender shell to serve as the TMCC antenna.  This is done with an insulated gasket and plastic inserts around the screws.  If one of those plastic inserts is missing, the tender shell may be shorted to the frame, that will kill the TMCC signal.  Check to see if the tender shell is insulated from the wheels.  If not, that's your problem.

Got it, will check tonight, appreciate the help,

Scott

John,

  You were spot on. Checked the continuity between the tender shell and wheelsets and dead short. Opened it up and found a small worn spot in the insulator gasket. Patched it with some electrical tape, reassembled and tested. Everything operates properly. Thanks a ton for pointing me in the right direction,

Scott

I love a cheap fix, glad it worked out.