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Post by Country Joe on Sept 25, 2019 0:56:03 GMT
David, I'm sorry to hear this. I really like Lionel and want them to do well.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2019 0:56:48 GMT
It must be RF noise generated by the rectifier boards in all those passenger cars which is interfering with the TMCC signal. But, if is the first time this has ever happened I have to wonder is the RF reception on your new engines is weak. Bad Boards, poor location of the antenna. Time will tell when your running these babies on a layout with those cars and other engines.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Sept 25, 2019 3:39:03 GMT
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Post by rockymountaineer on Sept 25, 2019 4:26:17 GMT
It must be RF noise generated by the rectifier boards in all those passenger cars which is interfering with the TMCC signal. But, if is the first time this has ever happened I have to wonder is the RF reception on your new engines is weak. Bad Boards, poor location of the antenna. Time will tell when your running these babies on a layout with those cars and other engines. 
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Post by Country Joe on Sept 25, 2019 4:52:59 GMT
David, I'm glad you found the problem and it was an easy fix. The locomotives and cars look great.
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Post by Traindiesel! on Sept 25, 2019 7:48:03 GMT
I never wanted a separate programming track, but it seems it's the best way to get a clean signal. In a rush with a new locomotive, I've tried programming them on a live track with passenger cars with mixed results. I may save myself dome aggravation and add a programming track when I build my layout.
Glad it worked out for you David! There's nothing more frustrating than opening up a new treasure and having it turn into a dud!
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Post by Traindiesel! on Sept 25, 2019 7:52:28 GMT
......This reminds me of when I went to Home Depot the other day to buy a replacement bulb for our garage door opener. The guy told me we now need "special" LED bulbs for garage door openers, because the regular LED bulbs emit interference that blocks clear reception of the remote control signal to the door opener inside the garage. You just can't make up this kind of stuff.
David Unbelievable!!! That must be the trouble I'm having with my garage door. I thought the bright sun was washing out the remote signal.  It only works when I'm right up against the door. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2019 11:37:10 GMT
......This reminds me of when I went to Home Depot the other day to buy a replacement bulb for our garage door opener. The guy told me we now need "special" LED bulbs for garage door openers, because the regular LED bulbs emit interference that blocks clear reception of the remote control signal to the door opener inside the garage. You just can't make up this kind of stuff.
David Unbelievable!!! That must be the trouble I'm having with my garage door. I thought the bright sun was washing out the remote signal. It only works when I'm right up against the door. My twenty year old door opener has no issue with the LED bulbs I installed. Wondering if newer garage door openers have changed frequency. Go with CREE LED bulbs when possible. Designed and assembled in the USA with outsourced components. Bet the the better made bulds don't emit a lot of RF junk. |
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Post by josef on Sept 25, 2019 12:19:39 GMT
David, I encountered problems with MTH and Lionels in programing them on a busy track which is right in front were I have a stretch with no interference with scenery, etc.. Its also were I remove engines including my BB when I lube them. Its clear elbow room for me and easy to place and remove engines. But after time I also encountered programing problems with as I stated MTH and Lionel's, can't count the times when putting a new MTH engine on track and see can't find engine not on track, etc. What I did was use a long storage tracks I had and added a switch which I disable all other tracks and just the storage track is switched live for programing. Have not had a problem since and this is were I reprogram and set new engines on for programing.
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Post by laz57 on Sept 25, 2019 14:21:33 GMT
DAVID, nice engines, they are stunning. Another thing you might consider for getting good signal is an earth ground. I had this problem a few years back and was told to try and grounding to a copper pipe. Worked wonders for the signal on my layout. No problems.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2019 18:48:41 GMT
Nice engines David. Glad you got them working. I was feeling bad especially since I told you a friend said there would be no problems!!
Gary.
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Post by fabforrest on Sept 26, 2019 11:54:42 GMT
“then re-attempted the reprogramming procedure. VOILLA!!! With the illuminated passenger cars removed from the track and the GP35 RUN/PGM switch set to PGM, the GP35 was quiet as a mouse until I hit the SET button on the CAB-2 after entering the new engine ID... at which time I received the confirmation horn toot.”
Nice thinking. Really cool insight.!
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It only works when I'm right up against the door.
