I appreciate the advice. My other locomotives worked alright with the CW80 so I sent it into Bachman to have it serviced. They have received it fixed it the same day. Had to replace the electronics. Apparently as this was an older engine that had been in the dealer stock for a long time it was bad from the factory and the boards were shorting out. They sure were efficient and called me when they received the engine and went over the problem and their recommended fix. I have to give them an A+ for their service.