Hi

I have the above locomotive and have run it at various times. Just recently it seems to run very slow. My research and experimentation indicates that My World features are turned on. On the CS2, the loc shows both the wrench and loc icon just below the speed dial. This is the only loc I have that shows this. I don't want to use the My World feature (restoring resource) but am not sure how to turn this feature off.

When I click on the wrench, I see 'consumption mode' as a feature. I have this set at 'without consumption'. Does this turn My World off? The other choices are 'with consumption' and 'maintenance ... refueling'. Does this last choice turn of My World? I sort of just picked everything and saw the sand be restored and the loc runs fine. The Zugkraft dial (traction) stays at 0.

So, how do I avoid having to restore resource? What mode should I select?

Thanks
Harvey

In Summary
- Set resource usage/consumption rate to 0
- set resource resevours to 100%
- then disable WoO by setting the Operation Mode to "without consumption"
- MAKE SURE THE CHANGES GET TO THE DECODER

I would recommend the following before disabling WoO.
These steps may not be essential for all decoders, however they do clear the air should the feature be enabled at a later date.
The reason I say before, is that using the normal screens for "without consumption", the option screens to change settings become unavailable - noting however the values may still be accessed via "CVs"

ESSENTIAL throughout all the following , ensure that the loco/decoder is on the track and power to receive configuration changes.
It needs to be understood that the settings need to "get to the decode" so if you curtail a setting change or the decoder is not accessible then no changes will "stick"

OF EQUAL IMPORTANCE = WAIT
The WoO operation of the CS2 will poll/query each WoO decoder every 10 seconds and it is at this time that the decoder informs the CS what ITS resource values are. This applies to both any replenishment as well as resource usage


It is possible to do this with the UI(Screens), but the CV(programming) option is more precise if you are happy to work in that area.

Assumptions
- the CS has mFX enabled
- the decoder is set for "With consumption" rather than "Maintenance"
when the mode is "with Consumption" you are able to display and replenish resources in a concise manner , where as in "Maintenance" mode the only way to replenish resources is via the fullscreen CabMode - and here you may not alter the usage rates.

CS2
To access the resource management, click the Bowser icon


CS3
To access the resource management panel is less intuitive than the CS2 - you must click "in the vicinity of the resource bars"
Also, for the Usage(Consumption) rate settings, you need a further click on the "Consumption" title at the bottom of the pane




A) Using the CS screens (not CV mode)
- Access the "With Consumption" consumption management screens
- Set
- - Consumption Rate for each resource to 0 - personal preference as some do occasionally like to drive via the fullscreen cab, but do not want to be encumbered by the need to top up resources
- - Reservoir values for each to 100%

Again WAIT .By clicking the bowser icon the CS gives offers a simulation of filling up slowly, this is PURELY cosmetic.
It is not until either the 100% mark is reached and the nozzle is holstered, or the filling is interrupted and the save Checkmark is selected that the values actually are written to the decoder - if the decoder is accessible.


B) Using CV (CS2) or Configuration (CS3)
The blue screens provide the exact values for WoO resource handling under the "Supply" section
- FLAG = 0 = no consumption
- 3 x "Current ...." = reservoir .... set to 255
- 3 x "Consumption ..." = rate of usage ... set to 0



I Find the best check to see if configuration variables have stuck, is to delete the loco from the CS and then let it rediscover the decoder/loco.
In doing so The CS reads the actual the values from the decoder. (rather than working on what it thinks it last sent to the decoder)

Maybe this is a coincident or I have done something incorrectly twice.

My 37325 and my 37301 are both World of Operation. I have followed the instruction from Peter and I sand is full without consumption. And both run nicely. However, when the loc comes to a stop, it will not restart. Sound works, lights are on. If I give the loc a gentle push, it begins to run fine. I have left the loc idle (at speed 5o, for example) for a minute or 2 but it still does not move unless I give a gentle push.

Any thoughts?

Regards
Harvey

or there is a iffy connection to an area of track that causes voltage drop when the loco draws current.

Maybe the brushes (connection or dirt) are the issue as this refusal to restart occurs everywhere on the layout and while it is 'stopped', the sound and all other functions work. From another posting there is a video how to open the loc and get to he brushes


I will try doing this on one of the locs (at least to visually inspect).

Thanks
Harvey