Lionel F7 A-B-A User manual

Lionel
F7 A-B-A Diesel
Locomotive Set
Owner’s Manual
73-4513-250
11/07
Featuring

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Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel E7 ABA Diesel Locomotive set! This set features a powered A-unit, a non-powered B-unit, and a non-powered A-unit. On the
outside, these locomotives feature numerous prototypical details and expert decoration in
your favorite livery. Inside the bodies, these locomotives are equipped with some of the most
advanced sounds and controls in model railroading. This set is ready for duty on your layout.
Features of this locomotive set
• LEGACY Control System equipped—able to run with the new LEGACY
Control system, in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, or in
the conventional environment with only a standard transformer
• LEGACY RailSounds sound system with intelligible CrewTalk dialog and
TowerCom announcements, each with different scenarios depending on
whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped
• Odyssey II speed control with ON/OFF switch(powered A-unit only)
• Directional lighting including operating LED headlights
• Diretional bi-color marker lights (A-units only)
• ElectroCouplers
• Dual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels
(powered A-unit only)
• Four traction tires (powered A-unit only)
• Fan-driven smoke units
• Lighted number boards
• Lighted cab interior
• Minimum curve: O-31
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.
Special thanks to the Niles Canyon Railway, The Pacific Locomotive
Association and Five Chime Consultants for their assistance in the recording
of the beautifully restored WP 918 EMD F7 locomotive.

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Table of contents
Quick Start
LEGACY Control operations 4
TrainMaster Command Control operations 4
Transformer operations 4
LEGACY Control Systems operations
Get ready to run 5
Start ‘Er Up 5
The velocity throttle 6
The multi-controller 6-7
The train brake slider 7
The warning sound controller 8
The speed bar 9
Assigning a new ID# to your locomotives 10
Lash-ups 11
Locomotive switch function overview
Switch overview 12
TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations 13
Operating your locomotive set in the Command Control environment 13
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 14
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 15
CAB-1 numeric keypad table 16
Tuning your locomotive’s performance 17-18
Assigning a new ID# to your locomotives 19
Building a lash-up 20
Reprogramming your locomotives to restore features 21
Conventional transformer operations
Operating your locomotive set in the conventional environment 22-23
Locking your powered A-unit locomotive into a single direction 24
Uncoupling in the conventional environment 25
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations 26
Odyssey II Speed Control system LEGACY Control operation 26
Odyssey II Speed Control system TrainMaster Command Control operation 26
Odyssey II Speed Control system conventional transformer operation 26
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations 27
Installing the battery 28
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment 29
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation 30
Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in the conventional environment 31
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command Control environment 32
Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in the Command Control environment 33
LEGACY RailSounds on a round trip 34
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Lubricating your locomotive set 35-37
Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 38
Adjusting the smoke output 39
Replacing your locomotive’s LEDs and lamps 39
Replacing the traction tires 39
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 40

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Quick Start
Power your locomotive set with an alternating-current (AC) transformer only.
Powering your locomotive set with a direct-current (DC) transformer, or in excess of
19 volts AC, may result in damage to sensitive electronic components.
LEGACY Control operations
Your F-7 A-B-A Diesel Locomotives are factory programmed as ENG 1.
For the finest operating experience, your F-7 A-B-A Diesel Locomotive set is fully compatible with the new LEGACY Control System.
To operate in LEGACY mode, you need a LEGACY Command Base and LEGACY CAB-2
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 set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 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 set with your LEGACY CAB-2
Remote Controller.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out.
TrainMaster Command Control operations
Your F-7 A-B-A Diesel Locomotives are factory programmed as ENG 1.
To operate your locomotive set in the Command Control environment, you need a Command Base (available separately, 6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (available separately, 6-12868).
1. Turn off track power and plug-in the Command Base.
2. Place your locomotive set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 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 set with your CAB-1 Remote
Controller.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out.
Transformer operations
1. Place your locomotive set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger
track.
2. Power your locomotive set at 12-18 volts with your alternating current
(AC) transformer.
3. Wait three to eight seconds until the locomotive’s headlight illuminates
and the LEGACY RailSounds sound system starts up.
4. Move ‘em out! Press the DIRECTION button on your controller, then
throttle up.
Note!
Note!
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LEGACY Control System operations
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.
GET READY TO RUN
Get your engine running now by following the instructions in this guide. We'll power up the track, "address the engine" so it can be controlled by your CAB-2 remote and learn to
use the Velocity Throttle, Whistle, Bell, Brake and Direction commands.
Power Up The Track
Refer to PowerMaster, TPC, or ZW manual for correct method. With your engine on the track
and ready to roll, power-up your track to a constant 18 volts. 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.
Address Your Engine
First, you must address the engine. This "tells" your CAB-2 which locomotive you want to
control. This is important when you have more than one engine on your layout.
To address an your locomotive set:
1. Press ENG
2. Press 1
3. Press Start Up
See reference numbers 1, 2, and 3
Start 'Er Up
Now it is time to start up your engine's sound system.
To start the engine's Railsounds system, press Start on the touch-screen or any action key
(Whistle, Bell, Velocity Throttle, etc.).
Your engine sound system will start up and the Touch-screen Control Panel will appear.
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LEGACY Control System operations
THE VELOCITY THROTTLE
The Velocity Throttle (that big red rotary knob in the middle 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).
4. Turn the Velocity Throttle clockwise a small amount. Your engine will begin to move.
5. Experiment with the engine’s response to the Velocity Throttle. Turn the Velocity Throttle
clock-wise and counter-clock-wise.
6. Slow and stop your engine by turning the Velocity Throttle counter-clockwise.
See reference numbers 4, 5, and 6
See reference numbers 7, and 8
THE MULTI-CONTROLLER
Direction
The direction of your engine toggles between forward and reverse at the touch of the Multi-
Controller.
7. Press the Multi-Controller once. Your engine's lights will change directions.
8. Turn the Velocity Throttle clockwise a small amount. Your Engine will reverse directions
and travel in the opposite direction.

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LEGACY Control System operations
THE MULTI-CONTROLLER (continued)
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
quicker than the Velocity Throttle alone and holds
your speed at the adjusted level.
9. Experiment with Boost and Brake. Notice how
your engine responds to the Multi-Controller. See reference number 9
THE TRAIN BRAKE SLIDER
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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. A
tremendous amount of laboring can be heard whenever you apply the Train Brake in a large
amount.
10. Experiment with the Train Brake. Try a small amount of the Train Brake when your
engine is moving down the rails at a medium speed. Notice the effect the Train Brake has
on sound and speed. Try adding more Train brake and notice that the Train Brake can
limit the top speed available to your engine.
Try adding even more Train Brake and notice that the Engine sounds like it is working
harder and harder as the Train Brake is applied more.
See reference number 10

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LEGACY Control System operations
THE WARNING SOUND CONTROLLER
Warning sounds are an important part of Lionel Railroading. Your Lionel Legacy Control System equipped engines have a real-time variable "quilling" whistle and horn, while
Lionel TMCC engines do not have this feature.
11. Blow the Horn/Whistle by pulling down on the Warning Sound Controller.
12. Try pulling down the Warning Sound Controller various amounts and listen. Notice the
difference in intensity of the Whistle or Horn.
13. Push the Warning Sound Controller up once and quickly release. Notice that the bell rings
once.
14. Push the Warning Sound Controller up and hold it for 1.5 seconds. Notice that the Bell is
sounding continuously.
15. Push the Warning Sound Controller up once. Notice that the continuous Bell stops.
16. Experiment with ringing the Bell in your own rhythm or continuously, depending on how
you push the Warning Sound Controller
See reference numbers 11, and 12 See reference numbers 13, 14, 15, and 16

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LEGACY Control System operations
THE SPEED BAR
Selection of Official Rail Road Speeds
The Speed Bar is used to select a new touch-screen Icon Control set. This set of touch- screen keys is used to select official Railroad Speeds. Two additional controls, "High Ball,"
(Top Speed) and "Brake to Roll," (speed step one) are possible with this Touch-Screen set of
controls. Pressing AUX-1 returns you to the standard control panel.
17. Press, hold and release the
RR Speed icons one by one.
Experiment.
18. The speed of the engine
changes with each press and
release of a different RR
Speed key.
19. TowerCom dialog occurs each
time you press and hold a RR
speed key.
20. The Engineer dialog
responds and the speed of the
engine changes as soon as
you release the RR speed key.
21. If you touch a RR speed
key and release it quickly, a
speed change is enabled with
no dialog scene.
22. You can also use the Velocity
Throttle and other action
controls in this mode and
continue to use Official RR
speeds at the same time.
23. Repeat step 17.
24. Press AUX-1 to leave the RR speed mode and return to the standard mode and return to
the standard control panel.
25. Press the speed bar to toggle between the Official RR Speed Control Panel and the
Standard Control Panel.
At this point you know the basics of how to operate. There is a lot of fun waiting as you
experience the interaction of the controls and the touch-screen.
Be sure to read the entire Lionel Legacy Control System Manual to get the most from your
Lionel products.
See reference numbers 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25

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LEGACY Control System operations
Assigning a new ID# to your locomotives
1. Make sure no other CABs are in use.
2. Slide the engine’s PGM/RUN switch to PGM
Work with only one locomotive at a time.
3. Power down your track.
4. Put the engine on the track.
5. Power up your track.
6. Press ENG on the remote.
7. Enter a unique engine ID# 1 to 99.
8. Press SET.
9. The horn should blow, the headlight pulse, or both.
10. Power down your track.
11. Take the engine off the track (if needed to access the PGM/
RUN switch).
12. IMPORTANT! Slide the engine’s PGM/RUN switch back to
RUN right away.
13. Put the engine on the track (if needed).
14. Power up your track.
15. You are ready to operate.
Note!
See reference numbers 1-5
See reference number 12
See reference numbers 8 & 9
See reference numbers 6 & 7

LEGACY Control System operations
Lash-ups
Building a lash-up allows you to control your locomotive set 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. If there is a difference in speed, the individual Engine will return to the speed of the
lash-up at the rate set in the train momentum.
To build a lash-up, assign a unique engine (ENG) ID# to each unit. See page 10 for details.
Build a Lashup
1. Address the train ID# you wish to create or
change, 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 matter.
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 FWD
or REV to change the direction of the engine.
10. To delete an engine in your lash-up, turn the
Velocity Throttle 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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Locomotive switch function overview
Switch overview
Command Reverse Unit Switch
Used to assign an ID# and reprogram the locomotive in LEGACY and Command operation
when the switch is in the “PGM” position. Also used to “lock” your locomotive in a single
direction, or neutral, in conventional operation when the switch is placed in the “PGM”
position. See pages 19, 20, 21, 36 and 37.
Smoke Unit Switch
Used to turn the smoke unit function “on” and “off”. See pages 36 and 37.
LEGACY RailSounds Sound System Switch
Used to turn the LEGACY RailSounds sound system “on” and “off”. When the switch is in the
“NO SND” postion, the horn and bell are still active. See page 29.
Odyssey II Speed Control System Switch
Used to turn the Odyssey II Speed Control System “on” and “off”. See pages 23 and 26.
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RUN
PGM
SMK
NO SMK
SND
NO SND
ODY
NO ODY
Figure 1. Switch locations
Smoke unit switch
Command reverse
unit switch
LEGACY RailSounds sound
system switch
Odyssey II Speed Control
System switch
FRONT
Powered A-unit

Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment
Both of your Your F-7 A-B-A Diesel Locomotives are factory programmed as ENG 1.
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 set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger
track. Be sure that the headlight on the non-powered A-unit faces the rear of the train.
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.
Power your locomotive with an alternating-current (AC) transformer only.
Powering your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer, or in excess
of 19 volts AC, may result in damage to sensitive electronic components.
4. Press ENG and 1 to address your locomotive set with your CAB-1 Remote
Controller.
To change individual ID#’s or to build a lash-up, refer to pages 19 and 20.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out! Your locomotive set will respond to every command
from your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
Caution!
Note!
Note!
TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations
In addition to your transformer, 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).
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.
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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 front coupler.
Coupler release sound.
Releases the rear coupler.
Coupler release sound.
Activates the numeric keypad.
Air release sound.
Toggles all directional lighting on and off.
Toggles the interior cab lights on and
off when the A-unit locomotives are
either stopped or in motion.
Accelerates the locomotive with a clockwise
rotation. Decelerates the locomotive with a
counter-clockwise rotation.
Shuts down all PowerMasters on your railroad.
Stops all TrainMaster Command Control-equipped
locomotives in operation. Use HALT only in
emergency situations.
Activates the locomotive’s horn. Release the button
to discontinue the sound. Multihorn diesel
horn sound.
Toggles the bell sound on and off. Mechanical
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.
Decreases the locomotive’s speed while the button
is pressed. Squealing brake sounds.
SET L M H
L = 32 speed steps
M = 100 speed steps
H = 100 speed steps
with 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. 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 LEGACY RailSounds sound system effects
are in bold italic type.
Stops and resets the locomotive. Resets the locomotive’s direction to
forward. Horn blows. RPM sounds return to automatic.
Raises the volume of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system background sounds, such as RPM
sounds and let-off sounds. The horn, bell and dialog are unaffected. The default is full volume.
The volume setting is retained when track power is turned off. Sound volume increases.
Engineer begins radio dialog, dispatcher replies (see pages 33 and 34). CrewTalk
communication.
Enters manual RPM mode and increases the RailSounds sound system RPM level (see
page 17). 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, 5with track power on.
Lowers the volume of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system background sounds, such as RPM
sounds and let-off sounds. The horn, bell, and dialog are unaffected. The volume setting is
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
does not turn off if it was already on. To turn off the smoke unit, press AUX1, 8 or use the
smoke unit SMK/NO SMK switch.
Enters manual RPM mode and lowers the LEGACY RailSounds diesel motor RPM level (see
page 17).
Dispatcher begins radio dialog, engineer replies (see pages 33 and 34). TowerCom
announcement.
Turns off the smoke unit. Air release sound.
Turns on the smoke unit if the smoke unit switch is in the SMK position. Be sure to add smoke
fluid before turning on the smoke unit to prevent damage to your locomotive. Steam
generator blow-off sound.
AUX1,8 and 9 function only if the locomotive’s smoke unit switch is in the SMK
position. Sounds will be active in both switch positions.
Note!
DIESEL
ENGINE
RESET
VOLUME
SMOKE
RPM S
SHUT
CREW
TALK
TOWER
COM
DOWN
OFF ON
➠
➠
➠
➠
START-UP

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CAB-1 numeric keypad table
The 3, 5, and 6keys on your CAB-1 can perform several different functions when controlling your locomotive. These functions include:
• Starting up and shutting down the engine sounds.
• Controlling the engine RPM sounds manually ("Manual RPM Mode").
If you press AUX1 immediately before you press the 3, 5or 6button, its function will be
modified. The following table summarizes the functions of these CAB-1 Remote Controller
buttons for your locomotive.
Key Command LEGACY RailSounds sound system
3 If the LEGACY RailSounds sound system is shut down, engine sounds start up.
If the LEGACY RailSounds sound system is running, engine enters manual RPM
mode and revs up RPM one level with each press.
AUX1, 3 (same as above)
5 If locomotive is stopped, engineer announces "shut down," engine sounds turn
off. If the locomotive is moving, the dispatcher instructs, “Go to restricted speed.”
AUX1, 5 If the locomotive is moving, the dispatcher instructs, “Emergency stop!”
6 If the locomotive is moving, engine enters manual RPM mode and revs
down RPM one level with each press.
AUX1, 6 (same as above)
TrainMaster Command Control operations

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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. See page 15.
These settings will be lost if you assign a new ID#.
RPM RUN LEVEL
Your locomotive has eight levels of RPM sounds, corresponding to the eight run levels in
a real diesel locomotive. The three ways in which you can control your locomotive's RPM
sounds are discussed below.
Automatic RPM Mode
In Automatic RPM Mode, your locomotive's RPM run level is controlled by movements of
the throttle on your CAB-1 Remote Controller. A small clockwise motion of the throttle knob
will cause the RPM sounds to ramp up one run level, while a small counter-clockwise motion
of the throttle knob will cause the RPM sounds to ramp down one run level.
While the locomotive is ramping between run levels, it will ignore additional throttle
movements. Once the RPMs have finished ramping to the next run level, additional throttle
motions will again trigger another RPM ramp. This feature will allow you to "fine-tune" your
RPM run level, regardless of the locomotive's speed, using only the throttle knob. This mode is
the default setting for your locomotive on power up.
Manual RPM Mode
In Manual RPM Mode, you can set your locomotive's RPM run level to a constant value by
pressing the AUX1, 3or AUX1, 6key sequences on your CAB-1 Remote Controller. When your
locomotive is in this mode, its RPM run level will not vary with throttle movements or with the
speed of the locomotive.
To enter Manual RPM Mode, press the AUX1, 3key sequence while the locomotive is
stopped, or press either the AUX1, 3or AUX1, 6 key sequence while the locomotive is
moving. Pressing AUX1, 3will cause your locomotive to enter Manual RPM Mode and ramp
up one RPM run level; pressing AUX1, 6 will cause your locomotive to enter Manual RPM
Mode and ramp down one RPM run level. You may then press the 3or 6key additional times
to ramp your locomotive's RPMs through all the run levels. Once you set your locomotive's
RPM run level it will remain there until you change it with the 3or 6keys, or until you exit
Manual RPM Mode.
You may cause your locomotive to exit Manual RPM Mode in several ways: reset the
locomotive with AUX1, 0key sequence; enter the shutdown sequence with the AUX1, 5key
sequence; or turn off the track power and allow the locomotive to reset.
Speed RPM Mode
In Speed RPM Mode, your locomotive's RPM run level is controlled only by the actual
speed of the locomotive.
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TrainMaster Command Control operations
Tuning your locomotive’s performance (continued)
Speed RPM Mode (continued)
To enter Speed RPM Mode, press the AUX1, BRAKE key sequence while the locomotive
is stopped. A distinctive "clunk" sound will be heard. Once your locomotive is in Speed RPM
Mode, the RPMs will ramp up and down through its eight run levels depending on how fast
the locomotive is moving on the track. (Note that this is how your locomotive's RPMs are
controlled when it is running in Conventional Mode.)
To exit Speed RPM mode, reset the locomotive with AUX1, 0key sequence or turn off the
track power and allow the locomotive to reset.
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.
SOUND LEVEL
Press AUX1,1or 4on your CAB-1 Remote Controller to raise and lower the volume of the
background locomotive sounds, such as RPMs and air release or let-offs. The horn, bell and
dialog will be unaffected. Note that this setting is preserved through power down and system
reset. Remember that the sounds will be silent when you power up your locomotive if the
sounds were turned down previously. To set the maximum volume of both the background and
foreground sounds, we recommend that you adjust your locomotive’s volume control knob
(see Figure 3 on page 28 for the location).

Assigning a new ID# to your locomotives
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 functions, see page 21.
1. Slide the Command reverse unit switch on your locomotives to the PGM position. See pages
12, 36, and 37 for the location of the Command Reverse Unit switch on each unit.
Work with only one locomotive at a time.
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.
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.
Note!
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TrainMaster Command Control operations
Note!

TrainMaster Command Control operations
Building a lash-up
TrainMaster Command Control allows you to couple your Command Control-equipped locomotives together, forming a multiple unit lash-up. Just like with the real railroads, lash-ups
allow you to pull longer trains and climb steeper grades. You will find that the lighting operates
prototypically—the lead unit’s headlight and interior lights are illuminated when the train is in
forward, and the rear unit’s headlight and interior lights are on when the train is in reverse. For
more information, refer to your TrainMaster Command Control manual.
To build a lash-up, assign a unique engine (ENG) ID# to each unit. Arrange the units on the
track and couple them together. The Command reverse unit switch must be set to RUN. See pages
12, 36, and 37 for the location of this switch on each unit.
If you press a wrong button, start over with that particular unit. The assignment isn’t
saved until you press SET.
Start with the lead (front) unit
1. Press TR and enter your lash-up ID# (1-9) on your CAB-1 Remote Controller. No other lash-up
or track should share this ID#.
2. Enter the unique ID# of the lead unit.
3. Press F.
4. Press SET on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
Add the middle units, one at a time
1. Press TR and enter the lash-up ID# (1-9) on your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
2. Enter the unique ID# of the middle unit.
3. Press the DIRECTION button if the unit is facing rearward.
4. Press SET on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
5. Repeat these steps for any additional middle units.
Complete the lash-up by adding the rear unit
1. Press TR and enter the lash-up ID# (1-9) on your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
2. Enter the unique ID# of the rear unit.
3. Press R.
4. Press the DIRECTION button if the unit is facing rearward.
5. Press SET on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
You are now ready to operate your locomotive as a lash-up. Simply press TR and enter the
lash-up ID#, then use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to operate your locomotives. To operate an
individual unit within the lash-up, press ENG and enter the ID# for that particular unit.
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