Lionel American Flyer SD70ACe User manual

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American Flyer SD70ACe
Diesel Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
American Flyer SD70ACe
Diesel Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
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Congratulations!
Congratulations on 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.
Included with your locomotive
1 Powered locomotive
4 Replacement traction tires
1 Owner's manual
2 Scale coupler mounting brackets and screws
1 Smoke fluid funnel
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Table of contents
Running your locomotive
Locomotive basics 4
LEGACY Control operations 5
TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC/Command) 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 operations 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 and TowerCom announcements in the LEGACY environment 18
TrainMaster Command Control operations
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 19
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 20-21
Controlling the smoke level and cab lights 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
Lubricating your locomotive 31
Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs 32
Replacing the traction tires 33
Locomotive diagnostics 34
Notes 35
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 36

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Powering your locomotive in excess of 19 volts, may result in damage to sensitive
electronic components.
Your locomotive requires curves that have a 36" or larger diameter, measured from center
point between rails to center point between rails.
Note!
Note!
Running your locomotive
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 sample 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 programmable in all modes (Ops, Page, Direct, and Register). In many cases,
reading back the CVs on a programming 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
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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.
Running your locomotive
Figure 1. LEGACY engine selection
Figure 2. Start up button
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.
Powering your locomotive in excess of 19 volts, may result in damage to sensitive
electronic components.
Your locomotive requires curves that have a 36" or larger diameter, measured from center
point between rails to center point between rails.
Note!
Note!

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Running your locomotive
Powering your locomotive in excess of 19 volts, may result in damage to sensitive
electronic components.
Your locomotive requires curves that have a 36" or larger diameter, measured from center
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.
Note!
Note!

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Running your locomotive
Conventional transformer operations
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
electronic components.
Your locomotive requires curves that have a 36" or larger diameter, measured from center
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 overheating the
smoke unit. See Figure 4 on page 9 for the location of this switch.
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
locomotive 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 operating 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
interruptions 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
volume 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.
Note!
Note!
Note!
Note!
Note!
Caution!

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Locomotive basics
Your locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean, white smoke during 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
element.
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
locomotive.
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator
Figure 3. Smoke fluid location
Note!
Note!
Exhaust stack.
Remove cover.
Add smoke
fluid here.
REAR

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NO SMK SMK
PGM
RUN
VOL
The functions of your locomotive'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 locomotive sets.
Smoke Unit Switch (SMK/NO 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 (RUN/PGM)
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.
Figure 4. Locomotive switch locations
Smoke unit switch
Locomotive basics
Locomotive switch locations
Program-Run switch
Volume control knob
Remove rooftop hatch REAR

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For operation in the LEGACY or TMCC environment, 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. This procedure is not necessary for conventional (non-
Command) operation.
1. Slide the Program-Run switch on your locomotive to the PGM position. See
Figure 4 on page 8.
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 headlights will flash. The horn will also sound
provided that the overall volume of the RailSounds has not been lowered.
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.
Locomotive basics
Assigning your locomotive a new ID# (LEGACY and TMCC)
Note!

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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
individually. When you issue a train command, the individual engine you were controlling
will return to the group.
To build a lash-up, assign a unique engine (ENG) ID# to each unit. See page 9 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
system. 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 purposes and their icons
change accordingly.
Train Brake Slider
This slider is used to increase
or decrease the amount of Train
Brake affecting the engine or train.
Train Link Button
Quick select of Train-Link
devices (LEGACY Control
System Version 1.3)
AUX-2/Out Button
Controls switch direction.
Toggles all directional
lights on/off.
Emergency Halt Button
Stops everything on
layout; also stops
recording playback.
Record Button
Used to record and play
back events.
Velocity Throttle
Throttle control over
engines, also used to
navigate 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 off. 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.
Official R.R. Speed Control Bar
Toggles the touchscreen display of
R.R. preset speeds and control panel.
Multi Controller
Boost, Brake, and Direction
control. 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 feedback
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 loco 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 laboring is heard from the engine. Eventually Train
Brake application will slow down the train and it is even
possible to stop a train by pulling the Train Brake Slider all
the way 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.
Note!

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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
releasing 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 different 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 command 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.
Switcher engines do not have preset speed dialog.
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The Speed Bar

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The sound of the engine can be trimmed slightly higher or lower depending on your
operating preference. Pressing the EFX up button will make the engine sound like it is working
harder. Similarly, the EFX down button will decrease the laboring sound of the engine. 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 on the keypad display. 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 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 independently adjust
the level of the background sounds only (e.g.,
diesel roar and brakes), tap AUX1 and then this key.
Volume settings are retaining when track power is
turned off.
RailSounds Shutdown
Activates the LEGACY
RailSounds sound system
shutdown sequence when
stopped. OR
Emergency Stop
Activates the emergency stop
feature while in motion. Icon will
change (see below) as the state
of the locomotive changes.
Stops and resets the locomotive
Resets the locomotive's direction to
forward. Press and hold to activate a
fueling sequence. Fueling sounds.
TowerCom
Dispatcher begins radio dialog,
engineer replies. See page 16.

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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 depar-
ture 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 button 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 activate CrewTalk communication and TowerCom announcements using your remote.
To discontinue Sequence Control, you must tap AUX1, and then tap the 0key or the RESET
button. 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 are air brake release and departure horn. Therefore your engine will not begin
moving 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.
Note!
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
maximum authorized
speed.".
STOP - Bell
off. "We are in
position."/
"Copy.".
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations

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LEGACY Control System operations
*Activating 7or AUX1, 7 while the locomotive is in motion enables an arrival
conversation for 30 seconds. If the train stops within this time, pressing 2 will play this special
conversation.
CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements 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 and TowerCom announcements feature a variety of brief radio
conversations between the engineer and dispatcher. CrewTalk dialog is an engineer-initiated
radio conversation with the dispatcher. TowerCom announcements are a dispatcher-initiated
radio conversation with the engineer. Be sure to listen for the different combinations of words
and phrases that comprise these exchanges.
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.
Locomotive Commands Example dialog
Stopped AUX1, 2 Crew: Ask To Depart
Tower: Deny Departure
AUX1, 7 Tower: Ask To Standby
Crew: Acknowledge
2Crew: Ask To Depart
Tower: Approve Departure
7Tower: Approve Departure
Crew: Acknowledge
5or Crew: Shutdown Announcement
AUX1, 5 Shutdown sequence
AUX1, 0 (hold for Refueling sequence
several seconds) Crew: My tank is full
Moving 2(recent departure) Crew: Train is underway
Tower: Acknowledge
2Crew: Are we clear ahead?
Tower: Acknowledge
AUX1, 2 Crew: Report engine status, including fuel level
7or Tower: Clear in-bound
AUX1, 7*Crew: Acknowledge
5or Tower: Emergency stop
AUX1, 5 Crew: Acknowledge
Table 1. LEGACY Remote Controller dialog commands

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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.
Releases the ElectroCoupler on the front of the
locomotive. Coupler release sound.
Releases the ElectroCoupler on the rear of the
tender. Coupler release sound.
Activates the numeric keypad.
Short air release sound.
Controls switch direction. Toggles all directional
lights on/off.
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
locomotives in operation. Use HALT only in
emergency situations.
SET L M H
L 32 speed steps with low
momentum
M100 speed steps with low
momentum
H 100 speed steps with medium
momentum

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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 system effects are in italic type.
Stops and resets the locomotive. Resets the locomotive’s direction to forward.
Raises the volume of the background sounds by tapping AUX1 and then this key. Volume
settings are retained when track power is turned off. Sound volume increases.
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), AUX1, 3 activates a full
LEGACY RailSounds sound system start-up while the locomotive is stopped after pressing
AUX1, 5 with track power on.
Lowers the volume of the background sounds by tapping 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.