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3 Truck Shay G Scale with DC/DCC Sound

Problem Solving
#1

I have just received from Trainworld my 3 Truck Shay with DC/DCC/ Sound on Board (#82697) with Loco setting #3.
I want to run this Loco on my LGB MTS Layout, however,when placed on the track, the Shay’s front, rear lights & fire box light up OK, but NO sound or movement forward or rear is possible. I have checked all settings but still no movement.
In desperation, I place my LGB V200 Loco, also with setting #3 on the track and to my surprise the Shay comes to life with sound and movement!!!
Both trains move OK, but when I remove the LGB V200, and after about 15 seconds of non-movement, the Shay goes to sleep again. Place the LGB V200 back on the track, the Shay regains sound and movement.
I am wondering why the Shay doesn’t work on the track by itself???

#2

I think you have your system set to 14 speed steps, it’s possible that the shay will only work on 28.

Try that…

Regards, Greg

#3

Thanks - will try.