Experiencing The Range Of Your F3B's Railsounds System; Notes On Railsounds - Lionel 2343c Non-Powered F3 B Unit Owner's Manual

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Experiencing the range of your F3B's RailSounds system

W ith RailSounds, you experience the
sounds of real railroading like never
before. Simply put, it's the most sophisticat-
ed, authentic model railroad sound system
in the world.
• Four diesel-roar levels. Your F3B's
speed determines the level of diesel RPM
roar—automatically, if you prefer:
idle, slow, medium, or full-speed output.
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• MultiHorn . A different horn sound
every time—a RailSounds exclusive.
• Mechanical bell. Press BELL on your
CAB-1 or transformer to begin the effect;
again to discontinue.
• Full control of RPMs. Prefer hands-
on control of diesel RPM roar? Want to
"ramp up" RPMs before pulling out, just
like real diesels do? It's easy with
RailSounds. Place your F3B on the track
and increase track voltage to maximum.
Note!
Battery must be installed for shutdown sequence.

Notes on RailSounds

• Use the non-powered F3B unit's roof-
mounted "radiator fan" volume control
to adjust sound output. (See page 11 for
its location.)
• Listen for incidental locomotive sounds
during RailSounds operation. They're
automatic and, of course, authentic.
• The 9-volt alkaline battery you installed
ensures continuous F3 diesel roar.
RPMs will continue to increase, eventu-
ally reaching their highest level. Now,
decrease track voltage to the desired
speed level. Hook your F3B unit to a
powered locomotive, press DIR on your
CAB-1 remote or transformer, and head
out with your F3 at full churn, just like
the real thing. RPMs will remain at
that level until the locomotive has
come to a complete halt. Experiment
with controllable RPMs—it's a blast!
• Shutdown sequence. No other model
railroad sound system shuts down like
RailSounds. Turn off track power, and
after the air-release reset sound, you
have 2 seconds to restart your F3B. If
you're done with operations, RailSounds
will commence with an authentic F3B
shutdown sequence about 2 seconds after
the air-release reset occurs.
• Longer track-power interruptions
(including locomotive derailments)
cause RailSounds to shut down after
about 7 seconds.
• For even more authentic RailSounds
effects, operate in the TrainMaster
Command environment.
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