Quick Start; Conventional Transformer Operations; Trainmaster Command Control Operations - Lionel 2551W Great NorthernFreight Owner's Manual

Quick Start

Conventional transformer operations

1. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track.
2. Power your locomotive at 8-19 volts with your alternating current (AC)
transformer.
Do not power your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer. Damage to
Note!
sensitive electronic components may occur.
3. Wait three to eight seconds as your locomotive determines whether it is in
a conventional environment or a TrainMaster Command Control
environment.
4. Move 'em out! Press the DIRECTION button on your controller, then
throttle up.

TrainMaster Command Control operations

T
o operate your locomotive in the Command Control environment, you need a Command
Base (available separately, 6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (available separately,
6-12868). These products are available together in the TrainMaster Command Set (6-12969).
1. Turn off track power and plug in the Command Base.
2. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track.
3. Increase track voltage to full power or 19 volts AC.
Do not power your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer. Damage to
Note!
sensitive electronic components may occur.
4. Press ENG and 1 to address your locomotive with your CAB-1 Remote
Controller.
5. Throttle up and move 'em out.
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