Rapido Trains Rebuilt F40PH-2D Manual

Thank you for purchasing the uniquely Canadian VIA Rail Rebuilt F40PH-2D
locomotive. We're very proud of this model, and we're also proud that the N scale
version has lived up to the same hype and expectations as the HO scale one!
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us should there be anything wrong with
your model. Whether you have a warranty issue (missing parts, octagon wheels,
leaking toilet retention tank, telegraph failure, etc.), a question ("Are these still
nicknamed screamers?") or a comment ("Why does my locomotive not scream? What
do you mean it no longer screams? You guys suck!") please give us a shout. More
information about your model can be found on our web site in the Support section.
BREAK IN
Your Rebuilt F40PH-2D needs to be broken in. Run it around a test track for an hour
or so in each direction to get the gears to mesh nicely. You should not need to add
any more oil – just run it and you will be fine.
GET IT RUNNING: DC (SILENT)
Put your Rebuilt F40PH-2D on the track. Give it some juice. Make it go. That's about it.
GET IT RUNNING: DC (SOUND)
Like the DC model, you just need to put it on the track and make it go. But please be
aware that your Rebuilt F40PH-2D will start moving when the voltage is high enough
to fire up the prime mover. This is about 7 volts.
GET IT RUNNING: DCC
The factory default address for your Rebuilt F40PH-2D is 3.
Press F8 to turn on the sound. Your Rebuilt F40PH-2D will now run appropriately for
hauling freight (it did happen) or passenger equipment that did not require Head
End Power (HEP). However, if you're hauling passenger cars that require HEP, make
sure to press F5 to turn on the sound for the separate HEP generator added in the
late 2000s-early 2010s. No need for those convoluted "standby" and "run" modes
anymore!
On the right is a full function list. More information on these functions can be found
in the complete Loksound V5 decoder, which is available to download in the Rebuilt
F40PH-2D Support section of our web site.
The default horn is a K3L as used by VIA Rail. We've included an additional K3L
recording if you want to mix things up a little. To change it, change CV 163 to 1. If
you want to go back to the original K3L, set CV 163 to 0. There's also two bell audio
files to choose from. To change the bell sound file, set CV 164 to 1. If you don't like
the other version, set CV 164 to 0 to revert back to the original. If you've messed up
and your locomotive horn or bell now sound like the Loch Ness Monster battling a set
of bagpipes, just reset the decoder.
HOW TO RESET THE DECODER
If your DCC-equipped Rebuilt F40PH-2D
perform a factory reset of your decoder. On the main or on the programming track,
program CV 8 to a value of 8. If programming on the main, make sure your Rebuilt
F40PH-2D has a unique address or you will reset all locomotives with that address.
We hope you enjoy your Rapido Rebuilt F40PH-2D. Did you know we also made
the as-built version of the F40PH-2D? You know, the ones that got the nickname
"screamers" and were once seen in freight service? Go find one. They're a beauty
way to go!
WARRANTY INFORMATION
We stand by our products 100%. If you find anything wrong with your F40PH-2D,
please get in touch by phone or email and we will do our best to fix it for you or
replace broken stuff while we still have parts in stock. Please do not send us your
Rebuilt F40PH-2D without contacting us first.
If you damage your Rebuilt F40PH-2D, please get in touch as well. We will still try and
fix your model even if the problem was your fault. There may be a small charge to do
so, depending on the repair. If you fry your Rebuilt
used a 1973-built power pack you found in the attic, that charge won't be so small.
WA R N I N G : Please do not use any "cheap, train set" DC controllers with your Rapido
products. They can permanently damage the decoder. If you have any one of the follow-
ing systems, DO NOT USE IT until you contact us for more information: MRC RailPower
1300/1370-series, Bachmann Spectrum Magnum, Atlas 313 Universal Power Pack.
F0 Headlight
F1 Bell
F2 Horn
F3 Doppler Horn (Fast)
F4 Dynamic Brake
F5 Head End Power (HEP) Generator
F6 Ditch Lights
F7 Headlight Dimmer
F8 Startup/Mute/Shutdown
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F9 Drive Hold (Full Throttle)
F10 Engine Brake
F11 Doppler Horn (Slow)
F12 Switching Mode
F13 Xenon Headlight
F14 Number boards & Inspection Lights
F18 Spitter (Sarco) Valve
F20 Spitter (Sarco) Valve on Shutdown