I am having some frustration. I broke out some old Proto 1.0 locos and tried running them at the same time as Proto 2.0 locos. Apparently that doesn't work so well. My Proto 2.0 loco lurched forward when I pushed DCS into Proto 1.0 mode.

Am I missing something here?

Marc

PS And yes by the way, it was almost a "Gomez Adams" train wreck. Here is a pic of my "dueling Proto locos!"

A Proto-1 loco is a conventionally controlled engine with a sound system.
DCS has no Proto-1 mode. There are 2 variable channels to control track power for conventional engines.

As for the PS-2 engine. Is it loaded into the Hand held? Anyway address the engine and hit startup. Now the PS-2 engine will not be in conventional mode and sit there until you tell it what to do.

You can call me if you like 315-457-3427. I will be home if you need more help.

Thanks Jim, I used the wrong nomenclature. I can put the remote into a PS-1 mode. When in PS-1 mode, I lose control of the Proto 2.0 loco. The way PS-1 cycles is via the directional signals to the engine. I think that this sends a message to the PS2 engine even in command mode. I'll give you a call, thanks again!

Then you are programming the PS-1 engine with the clinks and clanks generated by the remote. Might be best to remove the PS-2 engine from the same track block,just unplug the tender cable or address the engine and startup leave it sitting there. The battery in the PS-2 engine should compenste for the on off cycling of track power.