Hi Jim, thanks for the response.

The first question you posed maybe the right answer.  I do notice when unplugging that the LED's dim down to off over a 3-4 second period indicating the symptom as you described. I had occasion to unplug it while I made some track changes and plugged back in after 4 or 5 minutes, which was when I first noticed the problem.  No I am not operating anywhere near maximum this is a new set up for me my first (since childhood) venture into model railroads.

The E-Z command center instructions say if you have a short or something that causes it to overload and shut down, unplug it wait for 2 minutes and let it reset itself, then plug back in.  So you see why I am confused.

Have a good day!

Why is it that my EZ Control Center refuses to boot back up after I unplug from the wall and later plug it in again.  No shorts or open circuits, loco seems OK...Help!!!

Why after I unplug from the wall socket does the EZ Command Center NOT boot right back up when I plug it into the wall again.  I have checked for short circuits and open circuits etc with a meter and nothing appears wrong with the track or the locomotive.  After leaving it plugged in for 5 to 10 minutes it suddenly springs to life and I have done nothing...I am new to this but have an electronics background so I understand a little....Help!!!