Walthers HO USRA 0-8-0 and Sound Traxx decoder

[NP2626]

rrinker

 Stick to the programming section of the Zephyr manual. The part about programming other CVs, not the address.

 If the loco is at least responding to the correct address - ie, a unique value not shared with another loco, just do this to make sure CV2=0:

Select the loco - verify it by running it, turning the lights on/off, whatever. Just to validate the selected loco is the one you are trying to program. As long as you have no other locos using this address you do not have to clear off the layout.

Press the Program button until the display says OPS

Pres the CV button.

Hit 02 so it show 02 in the display.

Press the CV button.

Hit 00 so it shows 00 in the display

Press CV-WR to write the value.

Press Exit to get out of programming - display should show loco address. Now see if it takes off at full speed when you crack the throttle.

This is on page 21 of the Zephyr manual.

                    --Randy

Randy,

Like I said, it ended up being very simple!  Thank you so much for your help and patience!  I don't know what the value of CV 02 was set at.  However setting at zero was all it took to get the loco to operate the way it should. 

When I can't easily find an answer to what I want to know, I become frustrated and the more I read the electronic jargon it seems the less likely I am to find an answer.  I will freely admit, electronic gizmos frustrate me the most and make me feel totally inept.

Thank goodness I can access good people who can help me through these situations!  Again thanks for the help, Randy!

Mark