Lionel ES44AC User manual

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American Flyer
LEGACY ES44AC
Diesel Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
American Flyer
LEGACY ES44AC
Diesel Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
DCC
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DCC
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Thank You!
Thank you for your purchase of this American Flyer LEGACY diesel locomotive! On the outside, this locomotive features numerous details and expert decoration in your favorite livery. Inside
the body, this locomotive is equipped with some of the most advanced sounds and controls in model
railroading. This powerful locomotive is ready for duty on your layout.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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LEGACY®Control System
This revolutionary control system allows you to run your LEGACY®Control System-
equipped locomotive just like a real engineer runs his trains. With its enhanced sounds
and 200 speed steps, this system allows properly equipped engines to function with
unparalleled options. The CAB-2 Remote Controller has an LCD screen display, vibration
that simulates the effort of the locomotive, and other exciting operating features. The
new CAB-IL Remote Controller is a simplified alternative to unlock many LEGACY®
features.
LEGACY®RailSounds®
Widely regarded as the industry standard, the impressive RailSounds®sound system
brings the real sounds of the railroad to your layout. From the mechanical symphony of
the locomotives, to the commotion of the station, you will be impressed by the digitally
recorded samples of these special and authentic sounds.
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Table of Contents
Running your locomotive
Locomotive basics 4
LEGACY Control operations 5
TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC/Command Control) operations 6
Conventional transformer operations 7
Locomotive basics
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive's smoke generator 8
Locomotive switch locations 9
Assigning your locomotive a new ID# (LEGACY and TMCC) 10
Lash-ups (for LEGACY operation only) 11
LEGACY Control System operations
The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller 12
The Velocity Throttle 13
The Multi-Controller 13
The Train Brake Slider 13
The Warning Sound Controller 14
The Speed Bar 14
EFX Trim and EFX Bar Graph 15
Leaving the Preset Speed Screen 15
LEGACY RailSounds Sound System operations
LEGACY RailSounds sound system 16
LEGACY RailSounds Sequence Control 17
CrewTalk dialog in the LEGACY environment 18
TrainMaster Command Control operations
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 19
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 20-21
Setting the smoke level 21
Conventional transformer operations
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment 22
Activating CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements 22
Locking your locomotive into a single direction 23
DCC operations
DC and DCC operation 24
DCC Mode Operating Features 25
Setting the locomotive address in DCC mode 25
Setting the consist position (CV50) in DCC mode 25
Lionel Specific CV settings 26-27
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features (LEGACY) 28
Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features (TMCC) 29
Installing your scale couplers (not included) 30-31
Lubricating your locomotive 32
Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs 33
Replacing the traction tires 34
Locomotive diagnostics 35
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 36

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Running your locomotive
Powering your locomotive in excess of 19 volts, may result in damage to sensitive elec-
tronic components.
Your locomotive requires curves that have a 36” or larger diameter, measured from cen-
ter point between rails to center point between rails.
Locomotive Basics
Your locomotive is equipped with the latest generation electronics for operation in AC, TMCC, DC, and DCC environments. Additionally, scale wheels and couplers are supported for the discriminating modeler.
When placing the locomotive on the track, several startup checks are performed. The locomotive will sam-
ple the track voltage for AC or DC power, and then look for any DCC or TMCC control signals. The DCC control
signal has priority over the TMCC signal, so layouts that have both TMCC and DCC will operate properly, in
that the track the locomotive is on will drive the operational features.
Several DCC command systems were tested, and listed below. The Configuration Variables (CVs) are pro-
grammable in all modes (Ops, Page, Direct, and Register). In many cases, reading back the CVs on a program-
ming track are inconsistent; the only exception is the NCE Power Cab system, which works fine. In other DCC
command systems, the CV reading is quite reliable when using the DCC Specialties PowerPax™ Booster.
DCC Systems Tested with the Lionel DCC decoder:
NCE Power Cab™
Digitrax DCS50™
Digitrax DCS51™
MRC Prodigy Advance 2™
DCC Specialties contact information:
DCC Specialties
57 River Rd, Suite 1023
Essex Junction, VT 05452
800-671-0641
email: [email protected]
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Running your locomotive
Powering your locomotive in excess of 19 volts, may result in damage to sensitive elec-
tronic components.
Your locomotive requires curves that have a 36” or larger diameter, measured from cen-
ter point between rails to center point between rails.
1. Turn off track power, and then plug in the LEGACY
Base and connect it to the track.
2. Place your locomotive on the track.
3. Increase track power voltage to full power (no
more than 19 volts AC). If a circuit breaker trips when
you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your
locomotive to make sure they are all securely on the track.
Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may
cause a short circuit.
4. As illustrated in Figure 1, press ENG and 1 (or
your selected ENG ID#) to address the locomotive
with your LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller.
5. Press the Start Up button on your LEGACY CAB-2
Remote, shown in Figure 2. Then, throttle up and
move 'em out! Your engine sound will start up, and the
locomotive-specific touch screen buttons will populate the
remote. For more information on operating your locomotive
with the LEGACY system, please refer to the LEGACY section
of this manual. Additional information is also found in the
LEGACY System Manual, available online at www.lionel.
com.
Figure 1. LEGACY engine selection
Figure 2. LEGACY start-up
LEGACY Control operations
For the finest operating experience, your locomotive is fully compatible with the LEGACY Control System. To operate in LEGACY mode, you need a LEGACY Command Base and LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller
(6-14295).
Your commands are sent by the CAB-2 Remote Controller to the Command Base, which sends a digital code
through the rails to your locomotive. Your locomotive will not respond until it recognizes its unique ID#, so
you can operate multiple Command-equipped locomotives on the same track at the same time.
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Running your locomotive
Powering your locomotive in excess of 19 volts, may result in damage to sensitive elec-
tronic components.
Your locomotive requires curves that have a 36” or larger diameter, measured from cen-
ter point between rails to center point between rails.
TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC) operations
For operation in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you need a TrainMaster Command Base (6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (6-12868). Refer to your TMCC
System Manual for complete information. To access all the locomotive's features, you
must operate in the LEGACY environment, as discussed on the previous page.
Your commands are sent by the CAB-1 Remote Controller to the Command Base, which 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.
1. Turn off track power, and then plug in the Command Base and connect it to the
track.
2. Place your locomotive on the track.
3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). If a circuit
breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to
make sure they are all securely on the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals
that may cause a short circuit.
4. Press ENG and 1 (or the ENG ID# you set) to address your locomotive with
your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out.
For more information, please refer to the TrainMaster Command Control operations section of
this manual or the TMCC System Manual, available online at www.lionel.com.
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Running your locomotive
For Conventional operation, a Command Base must not be powered up anywhere in the
area, even if it is not connected to the track. If a base is detected, your locomotive will
default to Command mode.
Powering your locomotive in excess of 19 volts, may result in damage to sensitive elec-
tronic components.
Your locomotive requires curves that have a 36” or larger diameter, measured from cen-
ter point between rails to center point between rails.
When operating in the Conventional environment, set the smoke unit switch to
the Off position if you will be making multiple direction changes to prevent over-
heating the smoke unit. See Figure 4 on page 9 for the location of this switch.
Note!
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Caution!
1. With track power off, place your locomotive on the track.
2. Power up the track (8-18 volts AC). Starting voltage will vary based on the
locomotive’s load. If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check
the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all securely on the track. Check to make
sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit.
3. Move ‘em out! When the locomotive’s headlight illuminates and the LEGACY RailSounds
sound system starts, press the DIRECTION button on your transformer to sequence your loco-
motive through the repeating pattern of operations: neutral, forward, neutral, reverse, neutral,
and so on. You may also briefly turn off track power to advance the locomotive to the next oper-
ating state. Adjust the throttle until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.
When placing your locomotive on your layout for the first time and after power inter-
ruptions lasting longer than five seconds, it will start out in neutral.
Use the HORN and BELL buttons on your transformer to activate those features. Adjust the vol-
ume using the volume control knob. Refer to Figure 4 on page 9 for the location of this control. For
more information, please refer to the Conventional transformer operations section of this manual.
If the HORN and BELL buttons on your transformer appear to be reversed (i.e., trigger
the other sound), simply switch the wire connections at the transformer terminals.
Conventional transformer operations
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Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator
Your locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean, white smoke dur- ing operation. Add 10-20 drops to the duct (shown in Figure 3) to prime the unit the first time
you run the locomotive or after being stored for an extended period of time, and then add 10 to 20
drops to refill when smoke production decreases. When refilling, DO NOT EXCEED 20 DROPS as this
can cause your smoke unit to become oversaturated allowing leakage onto the electronics. Note that
operating your locomotive’s smoke unit without smoke fluid will cause damage to the heating ele-
ment.
If you prefer to operate your locomotive without smoke, locate the smoke unit switch and slide it
to the NO SMK position. Refer to Figure 4 on page 9 for the location of the switch.
For best performance, we recommend using Lionel smoke fluid only.
You may find it helpful to add smoke fluid using the funnel that is packed with this loco-
motive.
Locomotive basics
Note!
Note!
Add smoke
uid here
REAR
Figure 3. Smoke fluid location

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The functions of your locomoitve's switches are outlined below. Refer to Figure 4 for the location of the switches. The instructions below are specific to this particular locomo-
tive; note that available features (and switches) may differ from other loco-
motives and sets.
Smoke Unit Switch (NO SMK/SMK)
Used to turn the smoke unit function on and off. Be sure that track power is off when you throw
the switch
Program-Run Switch (PGM/RUN)
Used to assign an ID# and to reprogram the locomotive for LEGACY and Command operation
when the switch is in the PGM position. Also used to “lock” your powered locomotive in a single
direction, or neutral, in conventional operation when the switch is placed in the PGM position.
Locomotive switch locations
Locomotive basics
REAR
Volume control
knob
Program-Run
switch
Smoke unit
switch
Figure 4. Locomotive switch locations

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Assigning your locomotive a new ID# (LEGACY and TMCC)
Locomotive basics
For operation in the LEGACY or Command Control environment, you will want to give your Legacy Steam Locomotive a unique ID#. Your locomotive will respond to commands associated
with its ID# while all other units will disregard these commands. This procedure is not nec-
essary for conventional (non-Command) operation.
1. Slide the Program-Run switch on your locomotive to the PROG position. See
Figure 4 on page 9.
2. Place the locomotive on the track.
3. Connect the Command Base and plug it in.
4. Power up the track.
5. Press ENG on the CAB-1 or CAB-2 remote.
6. Enter the unique ID#. Choose any number from 1 to 98 that has not been
assigned to another locomotive (ENG). We recommend using a part of your
locomotive’s road number.
All LEGACY locomotives respond to ENG 99. We recommend that you reserve ID# 99
as a "universal" ID#.
7. Press SET. The locomotive’s horn will sound or the headlights will flash if the
RailSounds sound system is off.
8. Slide the Program-Run switch back to the RUN position.
The locomotive's ID# has been set. Be sure to record the new ID# for your reference.
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Locomotive basics
Lash-ups (for LEGACY operations only)
In the Command environment, building a lash-up allows you to control your locomotive as one in a prototypical manner. It is still possible to control any of the engines in the lash-up individu-
ally. When you issue a train command, the individual engine you were controlling will return to the
group. If there is a difference in speed, the individual Engine will return to the speed of the lash-up at
the rate set in the train momentum.
To build a lash-up, assign a unique engine (ENG) ID# to each unit. See page 10 for details.
1. Address the train ID# you wish to create or edit, 1 to
99.
2. Press INFO.
3. Press BUILD softkey (button directly under BUILD).
4. Enter the front engine number. It is not necessary
to enter ENG, just enter the #. It will appear in the
blinking box.
5. Press ADD to add the front engine. The engine will
move to the right and the blinking box will be ready
for your next engine to be added.
6. Enter the second engine ID# in the blinking box.
7. Press ADD to add the second engine. The engine will
move to the right and the blinking box will be ready
for your next engine to be added.
8. Add all the engines you want in your lash-up in this
manner.
9. To change the direction of an engine in your lash-up,
turn the Velocity Throttle to move the engine you want
into the blinking box. Then press DIR to change the
direction of the engine.
10. To delete an engine in your lash-up, turn the red
Velocity Throttle knob to move the engine you want to
delete into the blinking box. Then press DEL.
11. To save your lash-up, press SET. Watch the onscreen
prompts and wait until you see the message
TRAIN CREATED.
12. Press CTC to exit to the operating screen.
See reference numbers 1 and 2
See reference number 4
See reference number 3
See reference numbers 6 and 7

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LEGACY Control System operations
The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller
Main Display
Displays real-time information about your railroad sys-
tem. Displays real-time feedback of operation.
Scroll Button
Navigates through the entire list
of Engines, Trains, Switches, etc.
Select Button
Performs addressing by
3-4 digit road number.
Touch Screen Key Pad
A group of touch sensitive keys
with icons for each function.
These keys serve many pur-
poses and their icons change
accordingly.
Train Brake Slider
This slider is used to increase
or decrease the amount of Train
Brake aecting the engine or train.
Train Link Button
Quick select of Train-Link devic-
es (LEGACY Control System
Version 1.3)
AUX-2/Out Button
Controls switch direction.
Toggles all lights on/o,
except lights that are wired
to track power.
Emergency Halt Button
Stops everything on lay-
out; also stops recording
playback.
Record Button
Used to record and play
back events.
Velocity Throttle
Throttle control over
engines, also used to navi-
gate thru info/options.
Set Button
Used to set Engine address and for
programming.
Info Button
Used to enter/view the info/options of
selected components.
CTC Button
Press and hold to turn your remote
on and o. Tap this button to enter
the remote and base options.
Tap it again to return to the main
screen.
Soft Keys
These keys directly correlate to the
5 selection boxes located at the
bottom of the main display. These
are also used in the info/option
menus to select options.
Warning Sound Controller
Warning Bell and Variable Horn
control. Pull down to sound Horn.
Push up and release to trigger
Warning Bell.
Ofcial R.R. Speed Control Bar
Toggles the touchscreen display of
R.R. preset speeds and control panel.
Multi Controller
Boost, Brake, and Direction con-
trol. Rock forward for Boost, rock
backward for engine brake, and
press down for direction change.
Click-hold-and rock for absolute
direction selection.
Front & Rear Coupler Buttons
Fire couplers.
Low, Medium, High Momentum Buttons
Used to select the desired momentum of
your addressed engine/train/accessory.
AUX-1/Thru Button
Press to view the Control
Panel while operating.
Controls switch direction.
Feedback Button
Toggle ON/OFF the vibration feed-
back feature in the CAB-2 Remote.

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The Velocity Throttle (the red rotary knob on the bottom of your Lionel
remote) is used to start your engine moving, slow it down, or speed it up. Use it
simply by turning it clockwise (speed up) or counter-clockwise (slow down).
Direction
The direction of your engine toggles between forward and reverse at the
touch of the Multi-Controller. Press the center of the Multi-Controller once,
and your engine's lights will change directions and the engine will stop until
you throttle up again in the new direction.
Boost & Brake
Boost and brake give you another way to control the speed of your train.
Boost gives your locomotive a temporary increase in tractive power, and returns
to the previous speed when you release the control, while the brake command
slows you down more quickly than the Velocity Throttle alone.
LEGACY Control System operations
The Velocity Throttle
The Multi-Controller
The Train Brake is used to slow down and limit the top speed
of your train by adding a load. The more the Train Brake is
applied by pulling the Train Brake Slider down, the more labor-
ing is heard from the engine. Eventually Train Brake applica-
tion will slow down the train and it is even possible to stop a
train by pulling the Train Brake Slider all the way down. If your
smoke unit is turned on, you'll also see more smoke as the slider
is pulled down.
The Train Brake Slider
This section is a brief overview of the LEGACY Control System. For a more in-depth
explanation of the LEGACY Control System features, please see your LEGACY Control
System Operations Manual, available online at www.lionel.com.
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Warning sounds are an important part of Lionel Railroading. Your Lionel
Legacy Control System equipped engines have a real-time variable "quilling"
horn.
Blow the Horn by pulling down on the Warning Sound Controller. Notice the
difference in intensity of the horn sound.
Strike the bell once by pushing the Warning Sound Controller up and releas-
ing quickly. To activate continuous bell sounds, push the Warning Sound
Controller up and hold it for 1.5 seconds. To discontinue the bell sounds, push
and hold the Warning Sound Controller up until the bell stops.
LEGACY Control System operations
The Warning Sound Controller
The Speed Bar is used to select a new touch-screen
Icon Control set. This set of touch-screen keys is used
to select prototypical preset speeds. The speed of the
engine changes with each press and release of a differ-
ent Preset Speed key.
• Tap a key, and your locomotive will immediately
begin moving to that speed.
• If you hold the key until the dialog is finished,
the engineer will indicate that he is "increasing
to...", "slowing to...", or "we are at..." the com-
mand speed.
You can also use the Velocity Throttle and other
action controls in this mode and continue to use
Preset speeds at the same time.
Press AUX1 to leave the Preset speed mode and
return to the Standard Control Panel. Press the speed
bar to toggle between the Speed Control Panel and the
Standard Control Panel.
The Speed Bar
Switcher engines do not have preset speed dialog.
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Sound and smoke effects of the engine can be trimmed higher or lower depending on your operat-
ing preference. Pressing the EFX up button will make the engine sound like it is working harder and
will also increase the smoke output (if the smoke unit is turned on). Similarly, the EFX down button
will decrease the laboring sound of the engine and smoke. A RESET command will return the EFX
trim to its default setting.
Notice that the current EFX level is displayed on the remote as a bar graph inside the soft key to the
left of the ROLL button. The height of this graph varies with the EFX keys, throttle and train brake
adjustments.
LEGACY Control System operations
EFX Trim and EFX Bar Graph
Use the Speed Bar to leave the Speed Panel and return to the Control panel. Press the Speed Bar to
toggle between the Speed Control Panel and the Standard Control Panel.
Leaving the Preset Speed Screen

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LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
LEGACY RailSounds sound system
RPM
RPM
RPM RailSounds Shutdown
Activates the LEGACY
RailSounds sound system
shutdown sequence when
stopped.
Emergency Stop
Activates the emergency stop
feature while in motion.
(Icon will change as the state
of the locomotive changes).
RPM Levels
Adjusts the level of the RPM
sounds.
CrewTalk
Engineer begins radio dialog, dispatcher
replies.
Volume UP
Raises the overall master volume of the LEGACY
RailSounds sound system. To independently adjust
the level of the background sounds only (e.g., the
diesel roar and brake sounds), tap AUX1 and then
this key.
Volume DOWN
Lowers the overall
master volume
of the LEGACY
RailSounds sound
system. To indepen-
dently adjust the
level of the back-
ground sounds only
(e.g., diesel roar and
brakes), tap AUX1
and then this key.
Volume settings are
retaining when track
power is turned o.
Stops and resets the locomotive
Resets the locomotive's direction to for-
ward. Press and hold to activate a fueling
sequence. Fueling sounds.
TrainSounds Dialog
Activates dialog of random radio chat-
ter.
When adjusting the overall volume, you'll hear a single bell hit that gets louder or softer with each
volume adjustment. When the volume is at maximum, additional button presses have no effect and
won't play the bell. When adjusting the background sounds (AUX1, then a volume key) you'll hear
the prime mover volume change without a single bell hit.

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LEGACY RailSounds Sequence Control
Your LEGACY-equipped locomotive features Sequence Control. Based on the movement and speed of the locomotive, Sequence Control automatically plays the sound effects of an entire trip, from
departure to destination, while you run your locomotive. Prototypical horn signals, bell, and radio
chatter are added automatically as you spin your throttle—no need to memorize a sequence of but-
ton presses.
To activate the Sequence Control feature, press and hold the AUX1 button for three seconds. You'll
hear a unique bell/horn signal, indicating that Sequence Control is now enabled. Release the AUX1
key when you hear the sound.
Now, radio chatter, air brake release, and warning signals will play automatically as you move out,
reach cruising speed, and then decelerate for arrival, as illustrated in Figure 5. Plus, you can still acti-
vate CrewTalk announcements using your remote.
To discontinue Sequence Control, you must tap AUX1, and then tap the 0key or the RESET but-
ton. Cycling track power off and back on also turns off Sequence Control mode.
During sequence control mode operation, speed step 1 is used to trigger departure effects
such as air brake release and departure horn. Therefore your engine will not begin mov-
ing until speed step 2 and the Roll Mode button will bring your engine to a stop while
Sequence Control mode is enabled. For the most realistic operation, medium or high
momentum is recommended when using Sequence Control.
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LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Figure 5. LEGACY RailSounds automatic Sequence Control
AT A STOP, after a long
pause - “Dispatcher, we
have a clear signal.”/ ”Roger
that.”
THROTTLE UP TO STEP
1- Air brakes release,
RPMs up, departure horn.
SLOW BELOW
1/8 THROTTLE -
Bell on.
SLOW BELOW 1/3 THROTTLE
- Horn arrival signal. “We are
arriving,”/ “Roger.”
Automatic Sequence Control
The actual dialog will vary.
1/8 THROTTLE -
Bell off.
SEQUENCE CONTROL
ENABLED (hold AUX1 for 3
seconds) - Ding-ding-toot!
TROTTLE UP TO STEP
2 + - Bell on. "Train is
moving."/"Copy.".
1/3 THROTTLE
- Horn signal (in
transit.).
3/4 THROTTLE - Crossing
signal "We are at maxi-
mum authorized speed.".
STOP - Bell
off. "We are in
position."/
"Copy.".

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LEGACY Control System operations
CrewTalk dialog in the LEGACY environment
In addition to the automatic triggering of dialog via Sequence Control mode operation (see the pre-
vious section), you may control the dialog manually.
CrewTalk dialog features a variety of brief radio conversations between the engineer and dispatch-
er. CrewTalk dialog is an engineer-initiated radio conversation with the dispatcher. Be sure to listen for
the different combinations of words and phrases that comprise these exchanges.
TrainSounds dialog adds a fun variety to your train’s available sounds. In diesels, you’ll head ran-
domized realistic radio chatter. In steam, you’ll hear maintenance crews or cab chatter depending on
the state of engine.
Refer to Table 1 below for the dialog commands. The dialog in the table provides examples of the
conversations you can trigger. The actual dialog will vary.
Table 1. LEGACY Remote Controller dialog commands
Locomotive Commands Example dialog
Stopped AUX1, 2 Crew: Fuel level
2Crew: Ask to depart
Tower: Deny departure
2Crew: Ask to depart
Tower: Approve departure
5 or Crew: Shutdown Announcement
AUX1, 5
Reset or AUX1, 0 Refueling sequence
(hold for several Crew: My fuel is full
seconds)
7TrainSounds Dialog: Randomized radio chatter
Moving AUX1, 2 Crew: Report speed
2Crew: Are we clear ahead?
Tower: Acknowledge
2Crew: Are we clear inbound?
Tower: Acknowledge
5or Tower: Emergency stop
AUX1, 5 Crew: Acknowledge
7TrainSounds dialog: Randomized radio chatter

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TrainMaster Command Control operations
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands
The CAB-1 Remote Controller commands are detailed below. The corresponding RailSounds sound system effects are in bold italic type.
SET L M H
Odyssey II Momentum
L 32 speed steps with low
momentum
M100 speed steps with low
momentum
H 100 speed steps with medium
momentum
Releases the ElectroCoupler on the front of the loco-
motive. Coupler release sound.
Releases the ElectroCoupler on the rear of the locomo-
tive. Coupler release sound.
Activates the numeric keypad.
Short air release sound.
Controls switch direction. Toggles all lights on/off,
except lights that are wired to track power.
Accelerates the locomotive with a clockwise rotation.
Decelerates the locomotive with a counter-clockwise
rotation. Speed-dependent RPM sounds.
Activates the locomotive’s horn. Release the button to
discontinue the sound. Horn sound.
Toggles the bell sound on and off.
Bell sound.
Changes the locomotive’s direction. The locomotive
decelerates to a stop and continues in the opposite
direction when you increase the throttle. Air release
sound.
Increases the locomotive’s speed while the button is
pressed. Release the button to return to the initial
speed. Labored prime mover.
Decreases the locomotive’s speed while the button is
pressed. Squealing brake sounds.
Shuts down all PowerMasters on your railroad. Stops
all TrainMaster Command Control-equipped loco-
motives in operation. Use HALT only in emergency
situations.

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TrainMaster Command Control operations
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands
When you press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. After you press the AUX1 button, you will be able to press any
numbered button until you address a different product. The corresponding RailSounds sound sys-
tem effects are in italic type.
Stops and resets the locomotive. Resets the locomotive’s direction to forward. Your locomo-
tive keeps track of its fuel level. Higher engine speeds and/or heavy labor will use fuel at
a faster rate. Press and hold AUX1, 0 for at least 3 seconds. You will hear the sounds of
fuel flowing into the tank as long as you hold the button. When you release the button, the
sounds will stop and the engineer will confirm that the tank is full. Refueling sequence.
Raises the overall master volume of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system. To independent-
ly adjust the level of the background sounds only (e.g., the diesel roar and brake sounds),
tap AUX1 and then this key. Sound volume increases.
When adjusting the overall volume, you'll hear a single bell hit that gets louder or softer
with each volume adjustment. When the volume is at maximum, additional button presses
have no effect and won't play the bell. When adjusting the background sounds (AUX1, then
a volume key) you'll hear the prime mover volume change without a single bell hit.
Engineer begins radio dialog, dispatcher replies (see page 18). CrewTalk communication.
Enters manual RPM mode and increases the RailSounds sound system RPM level. If the
LEGACY RailSounds sound system is shut down (see 5key below), 3activates a full LEGACY
RailSounds sound system start-up while the locomotive is stopped after pressing 5 with
track power on.
Lowers the overall master volume of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system. To indepen-
dently adjust the level of the background sounds only (e.g., diesel roar and brakes), tap
AUX1 and then this key. Volume settings are retained when track power is turned off.
Sound volume decreases.
Activates the LEGACY RailSounds sound system shutdown sequence when stopped. Activates
the emergency stop feature while in motion. Note that, in the shutdown sequence, the
smoke unit will turn off if it was already on.
Enters manual RPM mode and lowers the LEGACY RailSounds diesel motor RPM level.
TrainSounds random radio chatter.