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• Operating End-of-Train Device (rear car only) • Single rotary couplers The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel®, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds™, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™, StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1 Remote Controller®,...
Table of contents Transformer operations Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer Locking your locomotive into a single operational state Using your locomotive’s ElectroCouplers in the non-Command environment Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button RailSounds operations Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system...
Move ‘em out! Get your locomotive moving. Press the DIRECTION button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller or Lionel transformer. This sequences the Command reverse unit to the next operating state. Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed. To increase speed, increase track voltage.
Locking your locomotive into a single operational state o select a single operational state for now “locked” into your chosen direction. your Lionel locomotive (for example, When you no longer want single-direction forward only), you can deactivate the operation, just slide the Command reverse Command reverse unit’s sequencing...
Transformer operations Using your locomotive’s ElectroCouplers in the non-Command environment o uncouple rolling stock from your Lionel magnetic couplers that can be locomotive’s ElectroCouplers in the coupled directly to your locomotive’s non-Command environment, you must rely ElectroCouplers. The magnetic coupler on...
Lionel no. 610-5906-001 whistle Sound Activation Button for activating the bell The no. 610-5906-001 button works with any Lionel AC transformer except Note! no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers may not be compatible with RailSounds.
RailSounds operations Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics he Lionel RailSounds sound system is battery harness and slide the battery into the the most realistic model railroad sound holder. Reassemble in reverse order. system in the world. Your locomotive When you first apply track power, the features digital samples from real-life diesel locomotive’s RailSounds sound system...
Odyssey System operations The Odyssey System he Odyssey System is a “cruise control” locomotive pulls or what grades you have on for your engine. Once the speed is set your layout. This digitally-controlled system (see below), your engine will maintain a also allows for extremely slow movement constant speed, no matter what loads the that will amaze any “scale”...
CAB-1 to the Command Base, which then translates your command into digital code. That code is sent around your railroad’s outside rails in the form of a digital “halo.” All Command-equipped Lionel engines listen to this digital communication, but they do not respond until they hear their individual ID number—in this case, “1.”...
TrainMaster Command operations Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment our Command-equipped Example Address Locomotive #1 locomotive comes factory- Set PowerMaster to CMD or traditional programmed with an ID# of “1.” To power supplies to full throttle (no more get your locomotive in action, set than 20 volts) PowerMasters to CMD or set all power...
TrainMaster Command operations CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive AUX1 START-UP CREW TALK hen you press AUX1 on your CAB-1, you turn the numeric VOLUME SHUT keypad into ten command buttons. The keypad lets you control DOWN extra command features (until you press any top-row button like SW, SMOKE TOWER ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG).
TrainMaster Command operations Tuning your locomotive’s performance MOMENTUM For quick remote-control of volume TrainMaster Command’s momentum below the master setting—for example, feature simulates the labored performance muting—use the CAB-1 numeric keypad’s of a locomotive pulling a heavy load. Press volume control. Press AUX1, 4 on the numeric keypad to lower the overall L, M, or H (located under CAB-1’s removable panel) for light, medium, or...
TrainMaster Command operations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# s your fleet of Command-equipped Lionel Assign a new ID# to your Example locomotives grows, you’ll want to give Command-equipped locomotive your locomotive a more individualized number. Choose from any between 1 and 99.
The smoke generator requires the SMK/NO SMK (see Figure 1 on page 5 for the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in location). Move the switch to NO SMK and order to function. Pierce the tube end with a your locomotive will stop smoking.
Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive locomotive’s wheels or your track. You’ll elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by know your locomotive requires lubrication maintaining it properly. when visual inspection reveals dryness on We recommend that you purchase a the parts indicated in Figure 5.
Two 18-volt lamps illuminate the interior of your locomotive. You may also choose to have these lamps replace at a Lionel Service Center. If you choose to replace these lamps yourself, follow these steps and refer to Figure 6.
During the course of normal Lionel Service Center. See the Lionel Service operation, the traction tires may become section on page 20 for more information.
Center, together with proof of original purchase above instructions carefully before returning any will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or merchandise for service. You may choose to have replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the...
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