Yes, CV29 is why it woudl nto run on DC, CV29 was set to disable DC. Some do this as a matter of course if all they run is DCC, since it can thoeretically prevent runaways where the decoder doesn;t see the DCC signal initially and so thinks it is on DC track and then sees full power and takes off. If you run both, or need to use the loco on a DC layout as well as DCC, you need to keep CV29 set so DC is enabled.
–Randy
[:$] I’m sorry, the engine did move with DC and it had engine sounds. With the Tsunami 2 decoder I wanted to get the other sounds as well. Once I found the right address and put in the Prodogy System it works fine now and I get all of the other sounds, even cab chatter, which I admit is cool. The engine is now running good.
Now the two F units I just received from Tony’s don’t run on DC for some reason, engine sound yes but the engines won’t move eventhough they both have dual decoders, but on the DCC system they work great, so I am not sure why that happened, but just so they operate on DCC I am satisfied.
I have to say all of my new Bachman’s work great, run smooth and sound good. The Proto 2000’s from Walthers work really well, very realistic, they are QSI sound decoders. I do have a Broadway Limited Steam engine, and on DCC it is wonderful. Multiple sounds and very smooth. All in all very satisfied with DCC.
Robert Sylvester
Newberry-Colimbia Line, SC
Good to hear! Hopefully over time you decide to use your new DCC system to it’s fullest capacity![:D]
Robert,
CV29 has probably been programmed with the Analog turned off - i.e. DCC only vs DC anabled. If you are going to be operating primarily with DCC, it’s better to turn the analog off.
Tom