Lionel Big Boy User manual

71-1104-250
10/07
Featuring
Lionel
Big Boy Locomotive
and Tender
Owner’s Manual
Lionel
Big Boy Locomotive
and Tender
Owner’s Manual

Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Big Boy locomotive and tender! On the outside, this locomotive features numerous prototypical 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.
Features of this locomotive
• LEGACY Control System equipped—able to run in the TrainMaster
Command Control mode, in the conventional environment with only a
standard transformer, or with the new LEGACY Control System
• Odyssey II speed control with ON/OFF switch
• Refined Conventional Transformer Control Mode with lower starting
speeds, improved smoke output
• LEGACY RailSounds sound system with quilling whistle
• FatBoy speaker for the ultimate in sound reproduction
• High-torque Pittman®motor with momentum flywheel
• Wireless Tether connection between locomotive and tender
• Illuminated headlight and backup lights on locomotive
• Illuminated marker lights on tender
• Illuminated classification lights on locomotive
• ElectroCoupler on rear of tender
• Variable ashpan glow
• Flickering firebox in cab
• Puffing synchronized fan-driven smoke unit with adjustable smoke output
• Minimum curve: O-72
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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™, PowerMax™, LEGACY™
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

Table of contents
Quick Start
Transformer operations 4
TrainMaster Command Control operations 4
LEGACY Control operations 4
Conventional transformer operations
Conventional transformer operations 5
Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment 6
Locking your locomotive into a single direction 7
Coupling your locomotive in the conventional environment 8
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations 9
Installing the battery 10-11
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment 12
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation 13
Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements
in the conventional environment 14
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command Control environment 15
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations 16
Odyssey II Speed Control system conventional transformer environment operation 16
Odyssey II Speed Control system operation 16
TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations with CAB-1 Remote Controller 17
Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment 17
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 18
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 19
Tuning your locomotive’s chuff intensity and performance 20-21
Assigning your locomotive a new ID# 22
Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features 23
LEGACY Control Systems operations
Quick Start 24-28
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 29
Adjusting the smoke output 29
Lubricating your locomotive 30
Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna 31
Servicing your locomotive’s lamps 31
Tire-Traction 32
Installing “Flangeless” tender wheel assemblies 32
Installing the O gauge front coupler 32-33
Removable coal load detail 33
Valve handwheel assembly 34
Notes 35
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 36
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Quick Start
Do not power your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer. Damage
to sensitive electronic components may occur.
Transformer operations
1. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger
track.
2. Power your locomotive at 8-18 volts with your alternating-current (AC)
transformer.
3. Wait three to eight seconds until the headlight stops flickering.
4. Move ‘em out! Press the DIRECTION button on your transformer, then
throttle up.
TrainMaster Command Control operations
To operate your locomotive in the TrainMaster 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. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger track.
3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC).
4. Press ENG and 1 to address your locomotive with your CAB-1 Remote
Controller.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out.
LEGACY Control operations
For the finest operating experience, your Big Boy locomotive is fully compatible with the new LEGACY Control System.
To operate in LEGACY mode, you need a LEGACY Command Base and LEGACY Remote
Controller. Both products are offered together in the LEGACY Command Set, 6-14295.
1. Turn off track power and plug in the LEGACY Base.
2. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger
track.
3. Increase track power voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC).
4. Press ENG and 1 to address your locomotive with your LEGACY Remote
Controller.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out.
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Caution!

Conventional transformer operations
Conventional transformer 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 can 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 13) to activate these features.
To experience all of your locomotive’s features, we recommend operating in the LEGACY
Command Control environment. With a simple one-wire connection, you can use the CAB-2
Remote Controller to access all of the functions of your locomotive. Refer to pages 24-28 to see
how to operate your locomotive in the LEGACY Command Control environment.
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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-72 or larger track.
2. Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender as illustrated in
Figure 1.
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Figure 1. Drawbar connection
3. Power your locomotive at 8-18 volts with your alternating-current
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. 60 HZ AC is required. Do not power
with 50 HZ AC.
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 13 if your transformer is not equipped with those buttons.
Caution!
Note!

Conventional transformer operations
Locking your locomotive into a single direction
When the Command reverse unit switch (PROG/RUN) 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 PROG 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.
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PROG RUN OFF
ODYSSEY
SMOKE WORK LIGHT
ON
OFF ON OFF ON
PROG RUN OFF
ODYSSEY
SMOKE WORK LIGHT
ON
OFF ON OFF ON
Figure 2. Switch locations
FRONT

Conventional transformer operations
Coupling your locomotive in the conventional environment
The tender features an ElectroCoupler that is released by remote control at any point around your layout in the TrainMaster Command Control or LEGACY Control
environment.
In the conventional environment, the ElectroCouplers will not open manually or by using
a Remote-Control Track section. To couple your locomotive in the conventional environment,
you must rely on a piece of rolling stock equipped with a magnetic coupler. Simply release the
magnetic coupler and couple the rolling stock to the locomotive, even if the ElectroCoupler is
closed.
Keep in mind that you may still make use of Lionel Remote-Control Track sections (6-
65530 for O gauge; 6-12746 and 6-65149 for O-27 gauge; and 6-12020 for FasTrack layouts)
with the magnetic couplers on the rolling stock. Place the trigger disc on the magnetic coupler
over the central coil on the Remote-Control Track section, then press UNCOUPLE on the track
section’s controller. As illustrated in Figure 3, the magnetic field pulls the disc downward,
releasing the coupler.
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Figure 3. Magnetic coupler operation
Remote-Control
Track Section

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LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Your locomotive is equipped with the Lionel LEGACY RailSounds sound system, the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. The LEGACY RailSounds sound system
brings the sounds of the railroad to your layout through high quality sound recordings of real
locomotives.
When you operate your locomotive in the conventional environment, you get realistic
chuffing sounds, which automatically increase through 15 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
LEGACY RailSounds sound system starts a realistic steam shutdown sequence (a nine-volt
battery is required for the operation of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system when the track is
powered down).
When you operate your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you
gain additional control of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system, including the whistle and
bell sounds. The locomotive’s chuffing sounds automatically increase, but you can also set a
particular chuff intensity level using your CAB-1 Remote Controller. 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 dialog 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 battery is required for the operation of
the LEGACY RailSounds sound system when the track is powered down).
Operating your locomotive with the LEGACY Control system provides you control of all
the features mentioned above as well as access to the new quilling whistle and single hit bell
sounds.

LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Installing the battery
Although the LEGACY 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 4 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 4 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 holder.
6. Replace the body on the frame and secure it with the body mounting screws. Be careful to
avoid pinching wires between the body and the frame.
Note!
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LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Installing the battery (continued)
Figure 4. Installing the battery in the tender
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Body screw
Body screw
Front
Rear
Rear
Inside the tender
Bottom of the tender
Battery holder
Battery harness
Front
Body screw
Body screw
VOLUME
RAIL
SIGNAL

LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Using the LEGACY 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.
To silence the chuffing sounds, slide the LEGACY RailSounds sound system switch located
under the hatch on top of the tender to the SIGNALSOUNDS 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 under the hatch on top of the tender.
For proper operation of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system during track power
interruptions and for the locomotive shutdown sequence, you must install a nine-
volt alkaline battery. See pages 10-11.
In the conventional environment, you will experience several features of the LEGACY
RailSounds sound system.
• DynaChuff. Your locomotive’s speed automatically determines the level of chuffing
sounds. At low speeds, the chuffing intensity is relaxed. When you highball down the
mainline, the chuffing intensity is labored.
• Whistle. A different whistle sound at different speeds.
• Authentic bell. Press BELL on your transformer to begin the effect, then press BELL a
second time to discontinue the effect.
• CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements. These brief conversations
between the train crew and the tower are triggered by short whistle blasts.
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for
the air-release sound, which is the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse
unit has reset to forward. (A nine-volt alkaline battery is required.)
• 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 shutdown sequence. Because track power is off, a battery is required for this
sequence to function.
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Note!

LEGACY 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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POWER
SUPPLY
For AC transformers lacking bell and horn/whistle buttons
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
Sound Activation Button
for activating the
whistle
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
Sound Activation Button for
activating the bell
Black wire
Black wire
Wire
nut
Red wire
Red wire
Existing wire
Common/Ground/U
Power/A
1 2
POWER
SUPPLY
For AC transformers lacking a bell button
Existing wire
Black wire
Red wire
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
Sound Activation Button for
activating the bell
Common/Ground/U
Power/A

LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in the
conventional environment
In the conventional environment, CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements are triggered by short whistle blasts and vary with the state of the locomotive.
• If the locomotive has been stopped for less than 15 seconds, a short whistle blast triggers a
“please standby” dialog.
• If the locomotive has been stopped for longer than 15 seconds, a short whistle blast triggers
a “cleared outbound” dialog.
• If the locomotive is moving, a short whistle blast triggers an “all clear ahead” dialog.
• If the locomotive is moving with the bell activated, a short whistle blast triggers a “slow to
caution” dialog.
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LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster
Command Control environment
Operating in the TrainMaster Command Control environment allows you access to many of the features of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system. The CAB-1 Remote Controller
activates features such as TowerCom announcements, CrewTalk dialog, and coupler release
sounds. Refer to pages 20-21 to learn how the LEGACY RailSounds sound system is integrated
into TrainMaster Command Control operations.
For proper operation of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system during track power
interruptions and for the locomotive shutdown sequence, you must install a nine-
volt alkaline battery. See pages 10-11.
In the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you will experience these features of
the LEGACY RailSounds sound system. See page 19 to adjust the volume.
• 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 intensity is labored. You may also manually set the chuff sounds to a particular
level using your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
• Whistle. A different whistle sound at different speeds.
• Authentic bell. Press BELL on your CAB-1 Remote Controller 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 as the locomotive slows down.
• 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 a dispatcher-initiated
radio conversation with the engineer. Depending on the movement of the locomotive, the
dialog will change. The LEGACY RailSounds sound system will often use different words and
phrases when composing the conversation.
• CrewTalk dialog. CrewTalk dialog is an engineer-initiated radio conversation with
the dispatcher. Depending on the movement of the locomotive, the dialog will change.
The LEGACY RailSounds sound system will often use different words and phrases when
composing the conversation.
• 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. (A nine-volt alkaline battery is required.)
• 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 shutdown sequence. Because track power is off, a battery is required for this
sequence to function.
Note!

Odyssey II Speed Control system operation
When Odyssey II Speed Control system is activated, changes in the speed of the locomotive will correspond to each signal from the Command Base. For example, when you
address the locomotive and slowly turn the throttle knob, the first flash of the red light on
the Command Base corresponds to the first speed step, which is the slowest speed of the
locomotive. The locomotive will maintain that speed until you increase or decrease the
throttle.
In CAB-1 mode, Odyssey II now provides selectable resolution and momentum. L=32 speed
steps, M= 100 speed steps, and H= 100 speed steps with momentum.
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations
The Odyssey II Speed Control system is “cruise control” for your locomotive. Once the speed control is set, your locomotive will maintain a constant speed, no matter what load
is placed on the locomotive or what grades you have on your layout. The Odyssey II Speed
Control system also allows for extremely slow movement that will amaze any scale enthusiast.
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The Odyssey II Speed Control system is automatically operational when you operate your locomotive in conventional (non-Command Control) mode, as long as the Odyssey switch
is in the ON position (see Figure 2 on page 7). This means that your locomotive will maintain
a constant speed, compensating for grades, loads, and turns. Simply use your transformer’s
throttle to adjust the speed of your locomotive. If you would like to deactivate the speed control
feature, slide the Odyssey switch to the OFF position while the locomotive is not in motion.
In conventional operation, the lights in both the engine and tender are
connected directly to track power. Do not exceed 14-16 volts for extended
periods. Doing so will reduce the life of your lamps.
Because of the way that speed control operates in conventional mode, you will
notice a slight delay between adjusting your transformer throttle and the change
in the speed of your locomotive. If you desire instantaneous response to throttle
changes, turn off the Odyssey II Speed Control system using the Odyssey switch on
the bottom of the locomotive.
Odyssey II Speed Control system conventional transformer
operation
Caution!
Note!

TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations with CAB-1 Remote
Controller
To operate your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you need a Command Base (available separately, 6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (available
separately, 6-12868).
Your commands are sent by the CAB-1 Remote Controller to the Command Base, which
then translates the command into digital code. That code is sent through the outside rails
to your locomotive, which will not respond until it recognizes its unique ID#. TrainMaster
Command Control gives you the power to operate multiple Command-equipped locomotives
on the same track at the same time.
Keep in mind that track power is like gasoline in the tank of a car—it gives you the power
to go places, but it doesn’t tell you where to go or how fast to get there.
Operating your locomotive in the TrainMaster 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 locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger
track.
3. 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.
4. Press ENG and enter the ID# to address your locomotive with your CAB-1
Remote Controller. All Lionel locomotives come factory-programmed as ID# 1. To
change the ID#, see page 22.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out! Your locomotive will respond to every command from
your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
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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 ElectroCoupler on the rear of the
tender. Coupler release sound.
Activates the numeric keypad.
Short steam release sound.
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 dynamic chuffing
effect.
Activates the locomotive’s whistle. Release the
button to discontinue the sound. Whistle,
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 21 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 product. The corresponding RailSounds
sound system effects are in bold italic type.
Stops and resets the locomotive. Resets the locomotive’s direction to forward. Resets the
RailSounds sound system to Automatic Chuff Mode. Air release sound.
Sound volume increases. Use the volume control knob located under the hatch on top of
the tender to adjust the minimum volume of all effects.
CrewTalk dialog commences
Starts the RailSounds sound system if the locomotive was previously shutdown. Triggers the water
pump sounds. Steam effects.
Sound volume decreases. Use the volume control knob located under the hatches on top
of the tender to adjust the maximum volume of all effects.
Dialog and shutdown sequence.
Activates Manual Chuff Mode (see pages 20-21) to set the chuff intensity manually.
TowerCom announcement.
Turns off the smoke unit. Let-off 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. Let-off sound.
AUX1,8 and 9 function only if the locomotive’s smoke unit switch is in the ON position.
See the Lionel web site for more information.
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Note!
Note!
AUX1

TrainMaster Command Control operations
Tuning your locomotive’s chuff intensity and 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#.
Chuff intensity
Your locomotive is equipped with DynaChuff, the realistic steam chuffing sounds produced
by the RailSounds sound system. Your locomotive’s chuff rate is always synchronized with the
drive wheels and the speed of the locomotive. The chuff intensity is also capable of varying
automatically with the speed of the locomotive in automatic chuff mode. You may also choose to
set a constant, or fixed, chuff intensity in manual chuff mode. There are 15 chuff intensity levels.
Automatic chuff mode
When you first throttle up, the intensity of the chuff sounds will vary with adjustments to the
throttle. When you stop the locomotive for two seconds or more, the sounds will return to their
initial intensity.
The initial chuff intensity simulates the sounds of the locomotive pulling a heavy string of
cars. Keep in mind that you may choose to reduce the initial intensity of the chuff sounds to
simulate a lighter load on the locomotive by pressing the BRAKE button while your locomotive is
at rest. This will reduce the initial chuff intensity to the lowest level.
Manual chuff mode
Manual chuff mode allows you to set a constant chuff intensity for your locomotive. The
intensity of the chuff sounds does not vary with the throttle settings or the speed of the locomotive.
To set a constant chuff intensity, get your locomotive moving, then press AUX1,3 or AUX1,6
to enter manual chuff mode. The locomotive will be locked at the current chuff intensity. To adjust
this chuff intensity, press 3to increase the intensity of the chuffing or press 6to decrease the
intensity of the chuffing. The locomotive will save this intensity level.
If you press AUX1,3 while the locomotive is at rest, the chuffing will be set to the maximum
intensity. If you press AUX1,6 while the locomotive is at rest, the chuffing will be set to the lowest
intensity. Once the locomotive is in motion, you may use the 3and 6buttons to increase and
decrease the intensity of the chuff sounds.
When you press AUX1,3 or AUX1,6, you have a ten-second “window” to adjust the chuff
intensity. During this time, the water injector (3) and the steam blow-down (6) sound will not
be triggered by the 3and 6buttons. After ten seconds, the 3and 6buttons will be reassigned to
activate the sounds. To adjust the chuff intensity after the ten seconds have elapsed, simply press
AUX1,3 or AUX1,6 again.
To exit manual chuff mode, turn off track power and allow the locomotive to reset, enter the
shutdown sequence (AUX1,5) or reset the locomotive (AUX1,0).
The water injector sounds (3) and blow down (6) are inactive during the first ten
seconds of entering manual chuff mode. These sounds are restored after the ten seconds
have elapsed. If you wish to adjust the chuff intensity again, press AUX1,3 and AUX1,
6to open another ten-second programming “window”.
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Note!
Note!