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Conventional transformer operations
Operating your locomotive set in the conventional environment
1. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track.
Be sure that the non-powered A-unit faces the rear of the train. The back-up light on the B-
unit should face the rear of the train.
2. Power your locomotive set at 8-18 volts with your alternating current (AC)
transformer.
Power your locomotive set with an alternating-current (AC) transformer only.
Caution!
Powering your locomotive set with a direct-current (DC) transformer may result
in damage to sensitive electronic components.
3. Wait three to eight seconds as your locomotive's headlight illuminates and
the RailSounds sound system starts up.
When the locomotive set has determined that a TrainMaster Command Base is not connected
to the track, the locomotive set's headlight will illuminate and the RailSounds sound system
will start. You are ready for operation in the conventional environment.
4. Move 'em out!
Press the DIRECTION button on your transformer to sequence your powered A-unit
locomotive through the repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral,
and so on. You may also briefly turn off track power to advance the locomotive set to the
next operating state. Adjust the throttle until your locomotive set moves at your desired
speed.
When placing your powered A-unit locomotive on your layout for the first time, it will
Note!
start out in neutral. Thereafter, it will start in forward after every power interruption
lasting five seconds or longer.
Use the HORN and BELL buttons on your transformer to activate those features on the
powered A-unit locomotive. Refer to page 13 if your transformer is not equipped with those
buttons.
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