Shay Help Please

[On30Sumo]

I started On30 three years ago but my locos have been in storage since. Today I set up a test track and ran my two Shays  (non DCC). The Colorado model was fine but the Pocahontas won't move. The light blinks. Nothing happens.

Any ideas? I bought from eBay I think and have no records.

All I can say is that the Pocahontas has more chips in the rear compartment that than the Colorado so is it possible that it has been upgraded to DCC?

Thanks

MIKE

[dutchbuilder]

Could be , chips doesn't say much without a picture.
I just finished a bag full , the potato kind.

Ton

[2foot6]

Hello Mike,it sounds like the Pocohontas has a DCC chip that has not been programmed for DC and DCC,it's not a big issue. You can remove it but you will need to fit some links to make it work on DC or get the chip programmed for Dc and DCC . If you know some one with a DCC layout they should be able to help or go to a Model hobby retailer who may be able to help.....Peter

[On30Sumo]

If that is the case I can run it DCC on a separate track for now. I will try later. Thanks.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BWmnQUFhvMM/

[2foot6]

Mike ,the photo does show a DCC chip..If the loco came with a number,try that number as the DCC Address.If it has not got a number ,try number 3,the default address for chips....Peter.

[On30Sumo]

All sorted. Looks like seller converted to DCC!

Thanks.