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Odyssey System operations
The Odyssey System
T
he Odyssey System is a "cruise control" for your engine. Once the speed is set (see below),
your engine will maintain a constant speed, no matter what loads the locomotive pulls or
what grades you have on your layout. This digitally-controlled system also allows for
extremely slow movement that will amaze any "scale" enthusiast.
Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation
Setting Speed Control
1. Slide the Odyssey System switch to the ON position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the
location of the switch.
2. Run the engine at the desired speed for approximately five seconds.
3. Press and hold the horn button.
4. While holding the horn button, increase the track voltage by at least three volts (at
least a quarter turn).
5. At this point, speed control is set.
Note!
The speed of the locomotive will increase slightly before returning to the set speed.
Turning Off Speed Control:
1. While the engine is in neutral, turn your controller up to the maximum power (no
more than 19 volts), wait one second, then press and hold the horn button.
2. While holding the horn button, slowly reduce track voltage to one-fourth of full power.
3. Release the horn button.
4. Cycle the engine to forward or reverse. The engine is now out of speed control mode.
Sliding the Odyssey System switch to the OFF position will disable the Odyssey
Note!
System. We recommend that you keep the Odyssey System switch in the OFF position
unless you want to activate the locomotive's speed control.
In conventional operation, the smoke unit and lights are connected directly to
Caution!
track power. Do not exceed 14-16 volts for extended periods. Doing so will cause
damage to the locomotive.
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