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TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations
T
rainMaster Command Control is the advanced model railroad control system from Lionel. To
operate your locomotive in the Command Control environment, you need a Command Base
(available separately, 6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (available separately, 6-12868).
Your commands are sent by the CAB-1 Remote Controller to the Command Base, which then
translates the command into digital code. That code is sent through the outside rails to your
locomotive, which will not respond until it recognizes its unique ID#. TrainMaster Command
Control gives you the power to operate multiple Command-equipped locomotives on the same
track at the same time.
Keep in mind that track power is like gasoline in the tank of a car—it gives you the power
to go places, but it doesn't tell you where to go or how fast to get there.
Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment
1. Turn off track power and plug-in the Command Base. Be sure that the TRACK U
terminal on the Command Base is connected to the BASE (or common) terminal on your
TRACK U terminal on the track power supply.
2. Place your locomotive on American Flyer or S gauge two-rail track.
3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). If you are
operating with a PowerMaster, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD. Program any Track
Power Controllers to Command Control operation.
4. Press ENG and enter the ID# to address your locomotive with your CAB-1
Remote Controller. All Lionel locomotives come factory-programmed as ID# 1. To
change the ID#, see page 22.
5. Throttle up and move 'em out! Your locomotive will respond to every command from
your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
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