02-03-2015, 09:25 AM
Test the engine by removing the decoder and replacing it with the "plug" that came with the engine. It should run. Rarely will a motor burn out due to a faulty decoder.
B'mann decoders aren't worth a pitcher of warm spit. I have several B'mann engines and before I test them I replace them with the DC plug that should have come with the engine. If the engine works OK with DC, the mechanics are OK.
Once the testing is done with, I install a Digitrax decoder, do a preliminary "program", and go from there.
Hope this helps.
B'mann decoders aren't worth a pitcher of warm spit. I have several B'mann engines and before I test them I replace them with the DC plug that should have come with the engine. If the engine works OK with DC, the mechanics are OK.
Once the testing is done with, I install a Digitrax decoder, do a preliminary "program", and go from there.
Hope this helps.
Gus (LC&P).