Lionel 13150 Hudson Steam Freight User manual

Lionel
#13150 Hudson
Steam Freight
Owner’s Manual
73-1739-250
9/05
Rev. 1
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featuring
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Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel #13150 Hudson Steam Freight set! This train set features a TrainMaster Command Control equipped 4-6-4 Hudson locomotive and the entire
compliment of carefully reproduced cars from the historical 1964 #13150 freight set.
Features of the locomotive
• TrainMaster Command Control equipped—able to run in the TrainMaster
Command Control environment or in the conventional environment with a
standard transformer
• RailSounds sound system with CrewTalk communication, TowerCom
announcements, and DynaChuff synchronized chuffing
• FatBoy speaker for the ultimate in sound reproduction
• Pullman motor
• Two traction tires
• Magna-Traction track gripping system
• Operating headlight
• Puffing, fan driven smoke unit
• ElectroCoupler on rear of tender
• Minimum Curve: O-42
Features of the passenger cars
• Die-cast metal trucks and operating couplers
• Postwar Celebration Series plaque and packaging
• #3356 horse car includes seven horse figures that move around corral and
through car
• #3662 milk car includes a figure that unloads milk cans at the touch of a
button (Remote control track section required)
• #3434 chicken car features an automatic opening door with sweeper
figure and interior illumination (Remote control track section required)
• #6361 flatcar includes a real wooden log load and metal chains
• #6437 caboose includes interior illumination
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The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law.
All rights reserved.
Lionel®, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds®, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™,
StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1®Remote Controller,
PowerMaster®, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, PowerHouse®, TMCC®, Lionelville™, Lockon®, Wireless Tether™,
LionMaster®, FatBoy™, American Flyer®, TrainSounds™
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

Table of contents
Quick Start
Transformer operations 4
TrainMaster Command Control operations 4
Conventional transformer operations
Conventional operations 5
Operating your train set in the conventional environment 6
Locking your locomotive into a single direction 7
RailSounds sound system operations
RailSounds sound system operations 8
Installing the battery 9-10
Using the RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment 11
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation 12
Using the RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command Control environment 13
TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations 14
Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment 14
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 15
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 16
Tuning your locomotive’s performance 17-18
Assigning your locomotive a new ID# 19
Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features 20
Operating and servicing your train set
Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 21
Lubricating your locomotive 22
Lubricating your locomotive’s Pullmor motor armature 23
Replacing your locomotive’s headlight 24
Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna 25
Replacing the traction tires 25
Setting up the stockyard and OTC Contactor 26-29
Wiring your stockyard and OTC Contactor 30
Operating the Livestock Car 31
Adjusting the Livestock Car doors 32
Installing the Milk Car platform 33-34
Loading and unloading the Milk Car 35
Correcting james in the Milk Car 36
Operating your Poultry Dispatch Car 37
Replacing the lamps in the Poultry Dispatch Car 38
Replacing the lamp in the Porthole Caboose 39
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 40
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Quick Start
Transformer operations
1. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-42 or larger track.
2. Connect the tether and drawbar between the locomotive and tender.
3. Power your locomotive at 8-18 volts with your alternating-current (AC)
transformer.
Do not power your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer. Damage to
sensitive electronic components may occur.
4. Wait three to eight seconds as your locomotive determines whether it is in
a conventional environment or a TrainMaster Command Control
environment.
5. Move ‘em out! Press the DIRECTION button on your controller, then
throttle up.
TrainMaster Command Control operations
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). Both products are offered together in the TrainMaster Command Set (6-12969).
1. Turn off track power and plug in the Command Base.
2. Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender.
3. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-42 or larger track.
4. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC).
Do not power your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer. Damage to
sensitive electronic components may occur.
5. Press ENG and 1 to address your locomotive with your CAB-1 Remote
Controller.
6. Throttle up and move ‘em out.
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Caution!
Caution!

Conventional transformer operations
Conventional operations
Your locomotive is capable of operating in the conventional environment, controlled by nothing more than a standard Lionel alternating-current (AC) transformer.
In the conventional environment, your locomotive cycles through a repeating pattern of
operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To advance to the next operation, press
the DIRECTION button on your transformer. Alternately, you could use the throttle to briefly
turn off track power so that the locomotive advances to the next operation when power is
restored.
Once you cycle the locomotive into forward or reverse, you control your locomotive’s speed
by varying track voltage with the transformer’s throttle. To increase the speed of the locomotive,
you increase track voltage. To decrease the speed, you decrease track voltage. To stop the
locomotive and to change directions (or to enter neutral), track voltage is turned off or
interrupted.
Use the WHISTLE and BELL buttons on your transformer (or separate buttons if your
transformer is not equipped with these controls, see page 12) to activate these features.
To experience all of your locomotive’s features, we recommend operating in the TrainMaster
Command Control environment. With a simple one-wire connection, you can use the CAB-1
Remote Controller to access all of the functions of your locomotive. Refer to pages 14-20 to see
how to operate your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment.
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Conventional transformer operations
Operating your train set in the conventional environment
1. With your transformer turned off, place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-
compatible O-42 or larger track.
2. Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender as illustrated in
Figure 1.
If the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, add fluid to your locomotive’s stack
to prevent damage to the smoke unit. Refer to page 21 for additional information.
3. Power your locomotive at 8-18 volts with your alternating-current (AC)
transformer.
Power your locomotive with an alternating-current (AC) transformer only.
Powering your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer may result in
damage to sensitive electronic components.
4. Wait three to eight seconds as your locomotive determines whether it is in
a conventional environment or a TrainMaster Command Control
environment. The headlight flickers as the locomotive searches for a signal from the
Command Base. When the locomotive has determined that a Command Base is not
connected to the track, the flickering will stop and the headlight will remain illuminated.
You are ready for operation in the conventional environment.
5. Move ‘em out! Press the DIRECTION button on your transformer to sequence your
locomotive through the repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral,
and so on. You may also briefly turn off track power to advance the locomotive to the next
operating state. Adjust the throttle until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.
When placing your locomotive on your layout for the first time, it will start out in
neutral. Thereafter, it will start in forward after every power interruption lasting five
seconds or longer.
Use the WHISTLE and BELL buttons on your transformer to activate those features. Refer
to page 12 if your transformer is not equipped with those buttons.
Note!
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Figure 1. Drawbar connection
Caution!
Caution!

Conventional transformer operations
Locking your locomotive into a single direction
When the Command reverse unit switch is in the RUN position, your locomotive sequences through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on.
To “lock” your locomotive into a single direction (for example, to operate in forward only),
you can deactivate the Command reverse unit’s sequencing function. Refer to Figure 2 for the
location of the Command reverse unit switch.
1. Use your transformer’s DIRECTION button or interruptions in track power to get your
locomotive moving in the desired direction.
2. Slow the locomotive down without stopping (reduce the throttle without turning off track
power).
3. Slide the Command reverse unit switch to the PGM position. At this point, the locomotive is
“locked” into your chosen direction. To restore the forward-neutral-reverse sequence, just
slide the Command reverse unit switch back to the RUN position.
Your locomotive will “reset” to forward after any power interruption lasting five
seconds or longer, regardless of the direction you set.
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Note!
Figure 2. Switch locations
GREASE GREASE GREASE
NO
SMK
SMK
NO
SMK SMK
RUN PGM
RUNPGM
Command reverse
unit switch
Smoke
ON/OFF switch
OFF

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RailSounds sound system operations
RailSounds sound system operations
Your locomotive is equipped with the Lionel RailSounds sound system, the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. The RailSounds sound system brings the sounds
of the railroad to your layout through high quality recordings of real locomotives.
When you operate your locomotive in the conventional environment, you get realistic
chuffing sounds, which automatically increase through four levels as the speed of the
locomotive increases. You can sound the locomotive’s whistle or activate the ringing of the bell.
When you are through with operations and power down the track, your locomotive’s RailSounds
sound system starts a realistic steam shutdown sequence (a nine-volt alkaline battery is
required, see pages 9-10).
When you operate your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you
get full control of the RailSounds sound system, including the whistle and bell sounds. The
locomotive’s chuffing sounds automatically increase. In the Command Control environment,
the release of the ElectroCoupler is accompanied by a coupler release sound. Use the BRAKE
button, and listen for the sound of squealing metal. You can also trigger CrewTalk
communication and TowerCom announcements, which simulate the interaction between the
locomotive crew and the dispatcher. Whenever you choose to shutdown your locomotive, the
realistic shutdown sequence commences (a nine-volt alkaline battery is required if track power
is turned off, see pages 9-10).

RailSounds sound system operations
Installing the battery
While the RailSounds sound system is powered through the track, we recommend that you install a nine-volt alkaline battery in the tender to prevent the sound system from
shutting down during track power interruptions (for example, at a switch or a dirty section of
track). Follow these steps and refer to Figure 3 on page 10 as you install the battery.
If the RailSounds sound system turns off during interruptions in track power, you
may need to replace the battery.
1. Remove the body screws from the underside of the tender. Refer to Figure 3 on page 10 for
the location of the screws.
2. Lift the body off the frame. Be careful to avoid pulling on the wires that connect the body to
the frame.
3. Remove the protective cover from the battery harness.
4. Snap the battery harness onto the nine-volt alkaline battery’s terminals.
5. Slide the battery into the battery clip.
6. Replace the body on the frame and secure it with the body mounting screws. Be careful to
avoid pinching any wires between the body and the frame.
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Note!

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Figure 3. RailSounds controls and battery installation
RailSounds sound system operations
Installing the battery (continued)
SIGNAL
SOUNDS
RAIL
SOUNDS
Body screws
Front
Body screws
Volume control
knob
RailSounds switch
Inside the tender
Battery harness
Battery holder
Rear

RailSounds sound system operations
Using the RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment
When you first power up your locomotive, you will hear the sounds of the locomotive at rest. As the locomotive moves, the chuffing sounds automatically increase with the
locomotive’s speed. In the conventional environment, the whistle and bell sounds are activated
by your transformer controls or sound activation buttons.
To silence the chuffing sounds, slide the RailSounds sound system switch located on the
underside of the tender to the OFF position before you power up the locomotive or after the
locomotive has been powered down for a minimum of ten seconds. The whistle and bell sounds
will still be active. To adjust the volume, use the volume control knob located on the underside
of the tender.
For proper operation of the RailSounds sound system during track power
interruptions and for the locomotive shutdown sequence, you must install a nine-volt
alkaline battery. See pages 9-10.
In the conventional environment, you will experience several features of the RailSounds
sound system.
• DynaChuff. Your locomotive’s speed automatically determines the level of chuffing
sounds. At low speeds, the chuffing is relaxed. When you highball down the mainline, the
chuffing is labored.
• MultiWhistle. A different whistle sound at different speeds—a RailSounds sound system
exclusive.
•Authentic bell. Press BELL on your transformer to begin the effect, then press BELL a
second time to discontinue the effect.
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for
the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse
unit has reset to forward.
• Shutdown sequence. When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up
again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound. If you do not restore power, you will hear
the realistic steam shutdown sequence. Because track power is off, a battery is required for
this sequence to function.
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Note!

RailSounds sound system operations
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation
If your transformer lacks WHISTLE and BELL buttons, you will need to install Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Buttons (available separately) to activate the locomotive’s
whistle and bell sounds.
Connect the buttons as shown below. Be sure that all track power passes through the Sound
Activation Button(s). Do not bypass the buttons.
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LIONEL
SOUND
ACTIVATION
BUTTON
12
POWER
SUPPLY
For AC transformers lacking a bell button
For AC transformers lacking bell and horn/whistle buttons
Existing wire
Black
wire Red wire
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
SoundActivation Button for
activating the bell
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
SoundActivation Button
for activating the
whistle Lionel no. 610-5906-001
SoundActivation Button for
activating the bell
Black wireBlack wire
Wire
nut
Red
wire Red wire
Existing wire
Common/Ground/U
Power/A
Common/Ground/U
Power/A

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RailSounds sound system operations
Using the RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command
Control environment
To access all of the features of the RailSounds sound system, you must operate your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment. The CAB-1 Remote
Controller is required to activate features such as TowerCom announcements, CrewTalk
communication, and coupler release sounds. Refer to pages 14-16 to learn how the RailSounds
sound system is integrated into TrainMaster Command Control operations.
For proper operation of the RailSounds sound system during track power
interruptions and for the locomotive shutdown sequence, you must install a nine-volt
alkaline battery. See pages 9-10.
In the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you will experience all of the features of
the RailSounds sound system.
• DynaChuff. Your locomotive’s speed automatically determines the level of chuffing
sounds. At low speeds, the chuffing is relaxed. When you highball down the mainline, the
chuffing is labored.
• MultiWhistle. A different whistle sound at different speeds—a RailSounds sound system
exclusive.
• Authentic bell. Press BELL on your transformer to begin the effect, then press BELL a
second time to discontinue the effect.
• Squealing brakes. Press the BRAKE button and listen for the squealing of the
locomotive’s brakes.
• Coupler release sounds. Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to release the
ElectroCoupler, and you get the sounds of the coupler opening.
• TowerCom announcements. TowerCom announcements are messages from the
dispatcher that include the locomotive’s road name and number.
• CrewTalk communication. CrewTalk communication is unintelligible radio
communication.
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for
the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse
unit has reset to forward.
•Shutdown sequence. When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up
again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound. If you do not restore power, you will hear
the realistic steam shutdown sequence. Because track power is off, a battery is required for
this sequence to function.
Note!

TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster 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).
Both products are offered together in the TrainMaster Command Set (6-12969).
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 Command
Base is connected to the outside rail or to the Common/Ground/U terminal on your track
power supply.
2. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-42 or larger track.
3. Connect the drawbar and tether between the locomotive and tender. Refer to
Figure 1 on page 6.
4. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). On
PowerMasters, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD. Program Track Power Controllers to
Command Control operation.
Do not power your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer. Damage to
sensitive electronic components may occur.
5. 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 19.
6. Throttle up and move ‘em out! Your locomotive will respond to every command from
your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
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Caution!

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.
Coupler release sound.
Releases the rear coupler.
Coupler release sound.
Activates the numeric keypad.
Toggles the headlight on and off.
Accelerates the locomotive with a clockwise
rotation. Decelerates the locomotive with a counter-
clockwise rotation. Speed-dependent chuffing
sounds. DynaChuff synchronized chuffing
effect.
Activates the locomotive’s whistle. Release the
button to discontinue the sound. Multiwhistle
steam whistle 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 chuff.
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 locomotives in operation. Use HALT only in emergency situations.
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SET L M H
See page 17 for the
momentum settings

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. These
commands are specific to your locomotive, and an overlay is included to
help you learn these functions. After you press the AUX1 button, you will
be able to press any numbered button until you address a different
Command Control equipped product. The corresponding
RailSounds sound system effects are in bold italic type.
Stops and resets the locomotive. Resets the locomotive’s direction to forward. Headlight
flickers.
Raises the volume of the RailSounds sound system. Sound volume increases.
CrewTalk communication is the sound of walkie-talkie communication. CrewTalk
communications.
Start-up sequence commences. Steam blow-off sound.
Lowers the volume of the RailSounds sound system. Sound volume decreases.
Activates the steam locomotive shutdown sequence. The locomotive must be at idle for the
shutdown to occur. Steam shutdown sequences. Note that the whistle and bell will
not sound until you restart the RailSounds sound system. CrewTalk communications.
Steam release sound.
Activates a TowerCom announcement, which includes a call-out specific to your
locomotive. Pressing AUX1, 7the first time triggers a “hold for clearance” message. Press
7again, and a “clear for departure message” plays. There is a four-second delay in this
function. TowerCom announcement.
Turns off the smoke unit if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Steam release
sound.
Turns on the smoke unit if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Be sure to add
smoke fluid before turning on the smoke unit to prevent damage to your locomotive.
Steam blow-off sound.
AUX1,8 and 9function only if the locomotive’s smoke unit switch is in the ON
position.
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Note!
STEAM ENGINE
RESET
VOLUME
SMOKE
➠
BLOW
OFF
SHUT
DOWN
OFF ON
STEAM
RELEASE
PRESS
& HOLD
SMOKE
BOOST
➠
START-UP
AUX1

TrainMaster Command Control operations
Tuning your locomotive’s performance
TrainMaster Command Control allows you to fine-tune the performance of your locomotive. Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to make these adjustments.
These settings will be lost if you assign a new ID#.
Momentum
The TrainMaster Command Control momentum feature simulates the labored performance
of a locomotive pulling a light, moderate, or heavy load. Press L, M, or H(located under the
removable panel on the CAB-1 Remote Controller) to adjust the momentum setting. For quicker
response to your commands, press L, which is the factory default setting. Your locomotive will
keep this setting until it is changed.
Adjusting the speed
The BRAKE and BOOST buttons give you incremental control of your locomotive’s speed
while you press and hold these buttons, allowing you to make small, gradual adjustments
around curves and over grades. The locomotive will resume its initial speed when the buttons
are released. Listen for the squeal of your locomotive’s brakes when you use the BRAKE button.
Volume
Use the volume control knob located on the underside of the tender to set the maximum
volume level. To make quick adjustments below that level, use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to
press AUX1,1to raise the volume or AUX1,4to lower the volume.
Setting the maximum speed (high voltage)
You may use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to set your locomotive’s maximum speed. This
will prevent the locomotive from derailing as a result of excessive speed.
1. With the Command reverse unit switch in the RUN position, address your locomotive by
pressing ENG and entering the ID#.
2. Press SET on the CAB-1 Remote Controller. The headlight will flash.
3. Get your locomotive moving at your desired maximum speed.
4. Press BOOST.
The maximum speed has been set. To clear this setting, press SET and then BOOST,
holding each button for one second.
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Note!

TrainMaster Command Control operations
Tuning your locomotive’s performance (continued)
Setting the minimum speed (stall voltage)
You may use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to set your locomotive’s minimum, or stall, speed.
1. With the Command reverse unit switch in the RUN position, address your locomotive by
pressing ENG and entering the ID#.
2. Press SET on the CAB-1 Remote Controller. The headlight will flash.
3. Get your locomotive moving at your desired minimum speed.
4. Press SET again. The locomotive will stop.
The next time you throttle up, your locomotive will start at the speed you set. To clear this
setting, press SET twice, holding the button for one second each time.
These settings will be lost when you assign a new engine ID#.
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Note!

TrainMaster Command Control operations
Assigning your locomotive a new ID#
As your roster of TrainMaster Command Control-equipped locomotives grows, you will want to give each unit a unique ID#. The locomotive will respond to commands associated with
its ID# while all other units will disregard these commands.
To restore your locomotive’s features, see page 20.
1. Slide the Command reverse unit switch on your locomotive to the PGM position.
2. Place the locomotive on the track.
3. Connect the Command Base and plug it in.
4. Power up the track.
5. Press ENG.
6. Enter the unique ID#. Choose any number from 1 to 99 that has not been assigned to
another locomotive (ENG). We recommend using a part of your locomotive’s cab number.
7. Press SET. The locomotive’s horn will sound, or the headlights will flash if the RailSounds
sound system is off.
8. Slide the Command reverse unit 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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Note!

TrainMaster Command Control operations
Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features
If your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive. All
factory default settings will be restored when you reprogram the locomotive.
1. Slide the Command reverse unit switch to the PGM position.
2. Plug in and connect your Command Base.
3. Place your locomotive on the track, then power up the track.
4. Press ENG and enter the locomotive’s ID#.
5. Press SET.
6. Press ENG and enter the locomotive’s ID# again.
7. Press AUX1.
8. Enter 74 for this particular locomotive.
9. Turn off track power and wait ten seconds.
10. Slide the Command reverse unit switch back to the RUN position.
At this point, your locomotive has been reset. Restore power to the track and operate the
locomotive as usual. Be sure to use the ID# entered in Step 4.
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