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Odyssey System operations
Odyssey System operations
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he Odyssey System is "cruise control" for your locomotive. Once the speed control is set,
your locomotive will maintain a constant speed, no matter what load is placed on the
locomotive or what grades you have on your layout. The Odyssey System also allows for
extremely slow movement that will amaze any scale enthusiast.
Odyssey System conventional transformer operation
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he Odyssey System is automatically operational when you operate your locomotive in
conventional (non-Command Control) mode, as long as the Odyssey switch is in the ON
position (see Figure 2 on page 7). This means that your locomotive will maintain a constant
speed, compensating for grades, loads, and turns. Simply use your transformer's throttle to
adjust the speed of your locomotive. If you would like to deactivate the speed control feature,
slide the Odyssey switch to the OFF position while the locomotive is not in motion.
In conventional operation, the lights in both the engine and tender are connected
Caution!
directly to track power. Do not exceed 14-16 volts for extended periods. Doing so
will reduce the life of your lamps.
Because of the way that speed control operates in conventional mode, you will notice
Note!
a slight delay between adjusting your transformer throttle and the change in the
speed of your locomotive. If you desire instantaneous response to throttle changes,
turn off the Odyssey System.
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