Odyssey System Operations The Odyssey System; Odyssey System Conventional (Transformer) Operation - Lionel 2-8-4 Berkshire Steam Locomotive and Tender Owner's Manual

Odyssey System operations
The Odyssey System
T he Odyssey System is a "cruise control" for your locomotive. Once the speed is set (see
below), your locomotive will maintain a constant speed, no matter what loads the
locomotive pulls or what grades you have on your layout. This digitally-controlled system also
allows for extremely slow movement that will amaze any "scale" enthusiast.

Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation

T he Odyssey System is automatically operational when you operate your locomotive in
conventional (non-Command Control) mode, as long as the Odyssey System switch is in the
ON position (see Figure 2 on page 5). 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
Caution!
connected 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
Note!
notice 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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