Using The Railsounds Sound System In The Trainmaster Command Control Environment - Lionel Canadian Pacific Freight Owner's Manual

RailSounds sound system operations
Using the RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command
Control environment
T o access all of the features of the RailSounds sound system, you must operate your loco-
motive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment. The CAB-1 Remote Controller
is required to activate features such as TowerCom announcements, CrewTalk communication,
and coupler release sounds. Refer to pages 20-22 to learn how the RailSounds sound system is
integrated into TrainMaster Command Control operations.
For proper operation of the RailSounds sound system during track power interrup-
Note!
tions and for the locomotive shutdown sequence, you must install a nine-volt alka-
line battery. See page 14.
In the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you will experience all of the features
of the RailSounds sound system.
• Four levels of diesel roar. Your locomotive's speed automatically determines the
level of diesel RPM roar. You may also set the RPM sounds to a particular level using your
CAB-1 Remote Controller.
• MultiHorn. A different horn sound at different speeds—a RailSounds sound system
exclusive.
• Mechanical bell Press BELL on your CAB-1 Remote Controller to begin the effect, then
press BELL a second time to discontinue the effect.
• Squealing brakes. Press the BRAKE button and listen for the squealing of the locomo-
tive's brakes as the locomotive slows down.
• Coupler release sounds. Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to release an
ElectroCoupler, and you get the sounds of the coupler opening.
• TowerCom announcements. These messages simulate the communication from the
yardmaster. You get "clear for departure" and "hold for clearance" messages.
• CrewTalk communication. Listen for the crackling, unintelligible radio communica-
tion inside your locomotive.
• Shutdown sequence. When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up
again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound. If you do not restore power, you will hear
the realistic diesel shutdown sequence. Because track power is off, a battery is required for
this sequence to function.
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