Transformer operations
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With Railsounds, you experience the
sounds of real railroading like never
before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisticat-
ed, authentic model railroad sound system
in the world.
• Four diesel-roar levels. Your F3’s
speed determines the level of diesel RPM
roar—automatically, if you prefer:
idle, slow, medium, or full-speed output.
• MultiHornTM. A different horn sound
every time—a Railsounds exclusive.
• Mechanical bell. Press BELL on your
CAB-1 or transformer to begin the effect;
again to discontinue.
• Full control of RPMs. Prefer hands-
on control of diesel RPM roar? Want to
“ramp up” RPMs before pulling out, just
like real diesels do? It’s easy with
Railsounds. Place your F3 set in neutral
and increase track voltage to maximum.
RPMs will continue to increase as long
as the F3 remains in neutral, eventually
reaching their highest level. Now,
decrease track voltage to the desired
speed level. Press DIR on your CAB-1
remote or transformer, and head out
with your F3 at full churn, just like the
real thing. RPMs will remain at that
level until the locomotive has come to
a complete halt. Experiment with con-
trollable RPMs—it’s a blast!
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power
down your track, wait for 3-5 seconds,
and listen for the air-release sound—
that’s the F3 set telling you its Liontech
Command reverse unit has just reset to
forward operation.
• Shutdown sequence. No other model
railroad sound system shuts down like
Railsounds. Turn off track power, and
after the air-release reset sound, you
have 2 seconds to restart your F3. If
you’re done with operations, Railsounds
will commence with an authentic F3
shutdown sequence about 2 seconds after
the air-release reset occurs.
Experiencing the range of your F3’s Railsounds system
Notes on Railsounds
• Use the non-powered F3A unit’s roof-
mounted “radiator fan” volume control
to adjust sound output. (See page 11 for
its location.)
• Listen for incidental locomotive sounds
during Railsounds operation. They’re
automatic and, of course, authentic.
• The 9-volt alkaline battery you installed
ensures continuous F3 diesel roar.
• Longer track-power interruptions
(including locomotive derailments)
cause Railsounds to shut down after
about 7 seconds.
• For even more authentic Railsounds
effects, operate in the TrainMaster
Command environment.
Battery must be installed for shutdown sequence
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