Conventional transformer operations
Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment
1. With your transformer turned off, place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-
compatible O-27 or larger track.
2. Connect the drawbar and tether 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 24 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!
