Lionel KW Transformer

[jnsap2]

My Lionel KW Transformer will not operate my Lionel Southern Pacific SD-40 in conventional mode. Why? I get the Railsounds when I turn on but no motion. It does fine in TMCC mode . Any ideas are welcomed

[Chris F]

Sounds like the loco still wants to run in command mode. Did you unplug the command base from the power outlet? Disconnecting it from the common terminal sometimes isn't enough.

[jnsap2]

Hi thanks for the reply. My layout is 6 X 14 feet with two levels. The upper level is primarily passenger service. One side of the KW is used for that. Occasionally I'll use a TMCC equipped LOCO on the lower level to haul freight. Perhaps the KW is not able to handle that or mine is just too old.

[jnsap2]

Exciting News! You know I did unplug the command base from the outlet. Guess what? It works!! What a sight to behold! That weathered Southern Pacific SD-40 "Warhorse" leading a long line of heavy freight. Those Pullmors chattering over that smooth MAGNE-TRACTION with the Rail Sounds under load. Beautiful! But boy! she sure does pull a lot of AMPs...she has to share the system with something light, otherwise everything running is pulled down. Thanks." Railroading is Fun"