Lionel FT A-A User manual

Instructions Included to Upgrade
your FT with These available Kits,
Railsounds: part No. 6- 22964
Command Control: part No. 6-22960
Electrocouplers: part No. 6-22957
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Lionel FT A-A
Diesel Locomotive
Owner’s Manual

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Table of contents
Transformer operations
Running your FT with a Lionel transformer 3
UsingyourFT’smagneticcoupler
Experiencing the range of your FT’s Signalsounds 4
Your FT’s 104E reverse units operation 4
Installing the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button 6
Maintaining and servicing your FT
Lubricating your FT 7
Replacing your FT’s lamps 8
Upgrades to your FT
Railsounds upgrade 9
Your FT’s Railsounds
™
system—the basics 10
Notes on Railsounds
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Experiencing the range of your FT’s Railsounds
™
system 11
CommandControl upgrade 12
Coilcoupler upgrade 13
TrainMaster
®
Command operations
The Command
™
control environment 14
RunningyourFTintheTrainMaster
®
Commandenvironment 15
CAB-1 commands for your FT 15
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your FT 16
Tuning your FT’s performance 17
Assigning your FT a new ID# 18
ProgrammingyourFTAunit tousetheElectrocoupler 19
ReprogrammingR2LCcircuitboardstorestoreorchangefeatures 19
Lionel Service 20
• Two powerful flywheel equipped can motors
• Lionel electronic reversing unit
•SignalSounds horn and bell
• Tire-Traction
• Die-cast magnetic coupler
• Iluminated headlight
•Upgrade Ready
•Illuminated non-powered “A”
You purchased a tough, durable
locomotive—the FT diesel locomotive
built by Lionel. From the crisp detail and
expert decoration on the outside to the
brute power under the hood, the Lionel FT
is ready for duty on your model railroad.
Experience the superiority of today’s
Lionel. our FT is also upgradable to
include the latest Command Control and
Railsounds features
Congratulations!

Your Lionel FT is equipped with a front
operating magnetic knuckle coupler.
Lionel magnetic
couplers react to the
magnetic field gener-
ated by a Lionel
remote-control track
section (available
separately).
Place your lo-
comotive’s coupler
trigger disc over the
central coil of a
remote-control track section and press
UNCOUPLE on the controller. The magnetic
field pulls the disc downward, and the
knuckle opens.
One operating technique favored by
Lionel railroaders is
the “moving uncou-
ple.” Press the
UNCOUPLE button as
the FT passes over a
remote-control section.
The magnetic field
will open the coupler;
the consist remains
behind as the locomo-
tive moves on. But be
careful—the speed of a newly uncou-
pled and moving locomotive can
increase dramatically.
Position your FT’s trigger disc over the
remote-control section, then press
“uncouple.” The coupler opens.
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3Move ‘em out!
• Get your FT moving. Press the DIR button on your CAB-1 remote
or Lionel transformer. This sequences the Lionel 104 E reverse unit
to the next operating state. The 104 E unit alternates between
three states: forward, neutral, and reverse.
• Adjust track voltage until your FT moves at your desired speed.
To increase speed, increase track voltage. To decrease speed,
reduce voltage. To stop the locomotive, cut track power.
• See table on page 5 for information on locking your FT in a sin-
gle operating state
Place your FT locomotives on Lionel or Lionel-
compatible O, 027 gauge track.
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2Power up your FTs with your transformer.
• Your FT is designed to operate on 0- 6 volts alternating current.
Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current
transformers are suitable.
• DO NOT POWER YOUR FT WITH DIRECT CURRENT (DC). Damage to
sensitive electronic components may occur.
• When you first power up your track, your FT’s headlights will
illuminate. At this point, the locomotive is in neutral. This occurs
when placing the FT on your railroad for the first time. When
your train is first powered up, the default state will be neutral and
the default direction is forward. This means whenever you power
up your engine the engine will remain in neutral, and when the
power is removed and again applied, the train will move forward.
This condition holds true if the engine is being powered up for the
first time or if the engine has been powered down longer than five
seconds.
Note!
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Running your Lionel FTs with a Lionel transformer
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Transformer operations
Using your FT’s magnetic coupler

With SignalSounds, you experience
the sounds of real railroading
like never before. Simply put, it delivers
realistic, and authentic sounds to your
model railroad. To adjust the volume of
signalsounds see the next page for loca-
tion of adjustment knob
• Diesel Horn. Press horn to produce
an authentic diesel horn blast.
• Mechanical bell. Press BELL on your
CAB-1 or transformer to begin the
effect; again to discontinue.
Experiencing the range of your FT’s SignalSounds system
Your FT’s 104 E Reverse unit
The New E-Series Reversing Unit con-
trols the direction of the engine. When the
reversing unit senses an interruption in
track power, it will cycle into the next
direction in the sequence. The sequence is
neutral, forward, neutral, reverse.... Track
power interruptions are created using the
direction control on your transformer or
Cab-1, or by turning the throttle to zero.
When power is first applied (or after a 5
second power interruption), the engine
will power up in neutral, always before
forward. A single press of the direction
button will set your engine in forward
motion. This will help eliminate unex-
pected start ups, derailments, and crash-
es. Listed in the table on the next page is
the direction sequence pattern that your
104 E unit will follow under the given
conditions.
As always, a lockout switch is included
to deactivate the 104 E’s sequencing func-
tion. (for switch location see illustration
on the next page) A new feature is that
now you will have a neutral available
even when the reversing unit is “off”. In
addition, you no longer have to slow the
engine by hand to turn off the reversing
unit while the train is moving. Simply
stop the engine, and throw the switch.
The 104 E unit will be locked into its last
moving direction, plus neutral. Even sim-
pler, just put the switch in the “PROG”
position and keep power off for 5 sec-
onds. When you start, you will be locked
in neutral/forward. If you want to lock
your engine in reverse for any length of
time, it is recommended that you reverse
the spade connections (blue and yellow)
on the top of the motors (see page 7).
Otherwise, your “reverse” lock will
become a “forward” lock after any 5 sec-
ond power off.
NOTE: Due to limitations of the
electronic components, it is hard to
predict how each engine will function
when power is interrupted between
2.5 seconds and 5 seconds. Engines
will function either as in case #1 or
case #2. This solely depends on the
tolerances of the installed electronics
and is not affected or caused by your
power supply.
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Transformer operations

Summary Table of Engine Directions
Condition Direction Change Cycle
Case #1: First power up or without power longer than 5 sec.
E unit off (switch in PROG position) N, F, N, F, etc.
E unit on (switch in RUN position) N, F, N, R, etc.
Case #2: Engine without power for less than 2.5 seconds
E unit off (switch in PROG position) N, Last-Dir, N, Last-Dir, etc.
E unit on (switch in RUN position) N, F, N, R, etc.
NOTE: With your 104 E reversing unit, positioning the switch in the PROG position
locks your engine into its last moving direction plus neutral. Positioning the switch
in the RUN position resumes normal sequencing operation.
Your FT’s 104 E Reverse unit
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Reverse unit control switch
Volume control knob
Railsounds Signalsounds ON/OFF switch
(has no function until Railsounds upgrade is
installed).
Battery clip on motherboard
Note; Shown with Upgrade installed on board
Front of FT
Re r of FT
Inside of
FT
RUN PGM
OFF
ON
Roof hatch
Tab & slot
To remove the roof hatch on your powered FT, just pull straight
up. To replace the hatch check to make sure the tabs line up with
the slots in the body of the FT and press the hatch down.

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Transformer operations
Installing the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button
To operate the bell and horn sounds
when operating your FT with conven-
tional transformers, you’ll need to install
the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 sound activa-
tion button (available separately). Connect
the button(s) as shown below.
For AC tr nsformers l cking horn/whistle button (two no. 5906s required)
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
sound activation button
for activating the bell
Lionel no.
610-5906-001
sound activa-
tion button
(for horn)
Lionel no.
610-5906-001
sound activa-
tion button
(for bell)
Black wire
Red wire
Red wire ATTACH TO GROUND TERMINAL
ATTACH TO POWER TERMINAL
TO OUR TRANSFORMER
The no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button (available separately)
works with any Lionel AC transformer except no. 6-4690 Type MW.
Transformers made by other manufacturers may not be compatible
with Railsounds.
Note!
ATTACH TO GROUND TERMINAL
ATTACH TO POWER TERMINAL
Red wire
TO OUR TRANSFORMER
CUSTOMER’S WIRE
BLACK WIRE
Note!
All track power must
feed through “Sound
Activation Button”
Do not bypass button
For AC tr nsformers with horn/whistle button

Lubricating your FTs
Help your Lionel FTs lead a long and
productive life on your railroad by
maintaining it properly.
We recommend you purchase a Lionel
Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (no. 6-
62927), available from your Lionel dealer.
Two basic rules to keep in mind: never
over-lubricate (a small amount will do),
and avoid getting grease or oil on the FT’s
wheels or your track. ou’ll know your FT
requires lubrication when visual inspec-
tion reveals dryness on the parts indicated
in the illustration. Remove accumulated
dirt and dust before lubricating, and
always lubricate any locomotive emerging
from prolonged storage.
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Maintaining and servicing your FTs
LUBRICATE WITH
LIONEL OIL SPARINGLY
LUBRICATE WITH
LIONEL OIL SPARINGLY
TURN TRUCKS TO
REMOVE FRONT BOD
MOUNT SCREWS
BOD MOUNT
SCREWS
BOD MOUNT
SCREWS
LUBRICATE WITH LIONEL
GREASE SPARINGLY
(POWERED UNIT ONLY)
LUBRICATE WITH LIONEL
GREASE SPARINGLY
(POWERED UNIT ONLY)

Replacing your FT’s lamps
our FT is illuminated by one 18-
volt lamp. During the course of
normal operation, they may require
replacement.
Begin by removing the FT’s shell;
see page 7 for screw location. After
removing the six screws, carefully lift
the shell away from the frame. Take
care with the various wiring assemblies
connected to the shell.
Locate the assembly containing the
expired lamp. It’s held in position by a
plastic housing; carefully remove the
expired lamp from the socket. Replace it
with Lionel part no. 12-3011-311, avail-
able from your authorized Lionel Service
Center or Lionel Service. See the Lionel
Service section on page 20 for more
information. Reinstall the shell.
Remove the FT’s shell, pull the l mp
ssembly from its ret ining clip, nd
repl ce the expired l mp.
Note! If you have upgraded your powered locomotive to Command
Control, make sure the headlight was not turned off by press-
ing AUX2 before replacing bulb.
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Lionel part No.
12-3011-311

Available Railsounds and Command Control Upgrades
To experience the most from your FT
several upgrade options are available,
including Railsounds, Command Control,
and Electrocouplers. With these you can
enjoy the full spectrum of digitally record-
ed real diesel sounds and the ability to
control your locomotive from anywhere.
As with all upgrades you may choose to
have this done at an authorized Lionel
Service Center for a fee, or you can choose
“do it yourself”. Just follow these instruc-
tions we have included and you’ll be
ready to experience the fun that is today’s
Lionel
Railsounds Upgrade
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Installation is as follows: using kit 6-22964 ,
which includes two plug-in circuits.
Remove the cab from the chassis as shown
on page 7. Unplug the Signal Sounds circuit
with the aluminum heat sink bracket and set
it aside. ( ou will want to store this in the
static resistant packaging from the upgrade
kit). Plug the RailSounds sound card to the
slot marked “AUDIO”. (The sound card can
be identified by the large square
chips/receptacle on both sides). Plug the
power supply card to the slot marked
“POWER”(The power supply card has the
large coil).
NOTE: Be sure these are plugged in correctly,
or RailSounds will not function. Damage
may occur if the engine is operated with
these circuits in the wrong locations!
If no other upgrades are to be made, recab
the engine reversing the cab removal
steps. our engine will now have
RailSounds including horn and bell
which respond to your sound activation
button, and engine sounds which respond
to the speed of the locomotive and to
track voltage. Other random realistic
sounds will occur, listen for these. For
even more sounds and command control
of your engine, install the command
upgrade kit 6-22960 (sold separately). The
next section includes detailed instructions
for this upgrade.
Signal Sounds
board
Heat sink
RailSounds
board
RailSounds
power board
Chips
Large coil
Front of FT
NOTE: Both rows of pins must be
plugged into the sockets or the
boards will not function.
Rear of FT

Notes on Railsounds
• Turn the volume knob clockwise or
counter clockwise in the location shown to
adjust sound output.
• Listen for incidental locomotive sounds
during Railsounds operation. They’re
automatic and, of course, authentic.
• The 9-volt alkaline battery you
installed ensures continuous FT 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.
Your FT’s Railsounds system—the basics
Lionel Railsounds is the most realistic
model railroad sound system in the
world. our FT Railsounds upgrade fea-
tures digital samples for the ultim te in
realism.
Begin by in-
stalling a 9-volt
lk line battery
in your FT.
This ensures
interruption
free operation
of Railsounds.
Lift off the
access panel
as shown in
the illustration
on page 5.
Connect the 9-
volt alkaline
battery to the
battery clip
and then replace the access panel.
When you first apply track power,
the FT’s Railsounds system delivers an
authentic start-up sequence, followed by
the sounds of the locomotive at idle. As
the FT’s speed
increases, the
RPMs move
through four
levels of roar.
Sounds return to
idle only after the
locomotive has
come to a com-
plete halt.
To silence the
diesel roar (horn
and bell remain
unaffected), slide
the Railsounds
switch, inside
the powered FT,
to the OFF posi-
tion before powering up the locomotive.
Inst ll n lk line 9-volt b ttery in your FT. Lift off the
roof, connect the b ttery to the mother bo rd, nd pl ce the
roof p nel b ck on. (See p ge 5 for illustr tion.)
Although Railsounds is
powered by track voltage,
the b ttery is required for
uninterrupted operation and
shutdown sequences. Use
only alkaline batteries.
Note!
Discontinue locomotive
power for 10 seconds before
changing the Railsounds
ON/OFF switch position.
NOTE: See above for location of volume control knob
Note!
If Railsounds “drops out”
during track power inter-
rupts (direction change),
replace the battery.
Note!
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BATTER CLIPS HERE
RAILSOUNDS OFF/ON SWITCH
VOLUME CONTROL
OFF
ON

With Railsounds, you experience
the sounds of real railroading
like never before. Simply put, it’s the
most sophisticated, authentic model
railroad sound system in the world.
• Four diesel-roar levels. our FT’s
speed determines the level of diesel
RPM roar— utom tic lly, if you prefer:
idle, half throttle, three quarters or full-
speed output.
• MultiHorn™. A different horn sound
at different speeds—a Railsounds exclu-
sive.
• 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 e sy with
Railsounds. Place your FT in neutral and
increase track voltage to maximum.
RPMs will continue to increase as long as
the FT 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, your FT at full churn, just
like the real thing. RPMs will rem in t
th t level until the locomotive h s come to
complete h lt. 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 FT telling you its Lionel
Command reverse unit has just reset to
forw rd oper tion.
• 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 two seconds to
restart your FT. If you’re done with
operations, Railsounds will com-
mence with a realistic diesel shut-
down sequence about two seconds
after the air-release reset occurs.
Experiencing the range of your FT’s Railsounds system
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NOTE: The antenna connection is already
built into your engine. The antenna in the
upgrade kit is not required.
This upgrade is made using kit 6-22960,
which includes a radio circuit and an
antenna. Remove the cab from the chassis as
shown on page 7. First, unplug the 104E unit
circuit board and set it aside. This circuit
board is mounted sideways on the main cir-
cuit board, pull straight back from its mount-
ing pins to remove it. Next plug in the circuit
board (R2LC) into the slot marked “Radio”.
(same slot as the 04E unit used)
Command Control Upgrade
Command Control
board (R2LC)
Electronic revesing
unit (104E)
Front of FT
Rear of FT
NOTE: Both rows of pins must be
plugged into the sockets or the
boards will not function.

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This upgrade is made using kit 6-22957
which is for a Lionel F3. The removal
and installation of the coupler is the same,
only the wiring is slightly different. Refer
to the instructions included with the
upgrade kit. With the cab removed, begin
by replacing the old coupler as shown in
the upgrade kit instructions. Route the cou-
pler leads through the frame following the
same path taken by the truck pickup wires.
Once the wires are routed, install the coil
coupler leads into the white 2 pin connec-
tor included with your upgrade kit. See
illustration below for correct installation.
Plug the connector into the main circuit
board at the location shown. Finally, make
sure the wires are clear of the motor and
the truck guides. Neatly bundle them
using twist ties for added protection and
reinstall the cab.
Coil Couplers Upgrade
Front of FT Front coupler leads
2 pin
connector
Rear of FT

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TrainMaster Command operations
The Command control environment
Lionel TrainMaster Command is
the advanced model railroad con-
trol system from Lionel. our upgrad-
ed FT is equipped with a Liontech
Command reverse unit.
TrainMaster Command gives you
the power to operate multiple
Command-equipped locomotives on
the s me tr ck, t the s me time.
TO OPERATE IN COMMAND, YOU NEED
ACOMMAND BASE AND A CAB-
REMOTE. Find them both at your
authorized Lionel retailer.
Place your FT on Lionel or Lionel-compatible
O gauge track.
• Make sure track power is OFF before placing on the track.
• Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and its communi-
cations wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel
transformer or the U on any of your installed PowerMasters.
• Once positioned on the track, increase track voltage to FULL (on
PowerMaster, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD).
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2Address your FT using CAB-1.
• Press ENG and on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1 remote.
This command is sent by CAB-1 to the Command Base, which
then translates your command into digital code. That code is sent
around your railroad’s outside rails in the form of a digital “halo.”
All Command-equipped Lionels listen to this digital communica-
tion, but they do not respond until they hear their individual ID
number—in this case, “1.”
• The digital language of TrainMaster Command—and not track
power—controls the actions of Command-equipped Lionels.
Track power is simply like gasoline in the tank of your car—it
gives you the power to go places, but it doesn’t tell you where to
go or how fast to get there.
• All Command upgrades come factory-programmed with an ID#
of “ .” To change the ID# of your FT, see page 18.
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• Throttle up or press any command button on CAB-1. our FT will
respond to your every command. Read on.
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Running your FT in the TrainMaster Command environment
Press AUX2 to
turn your FT’s
headlight on and
off.
Activates keypad.
Press HALT to shut
down ll Power-
Master electrical out-
put on your railroad.
Stops ll Command-
equipped Lionels in
operation.
Turn the THROT-
TLE to the right to
accelerate, left to
decelerate.
Your Command-upgraded FT
comes factory-programmed
with an ID# of “1.” To get your FT in
action, set PowerMasters to CMD or
set all power supplies on full. Press
ENG and “1” on CAB-1. Turn the
throttle or press any command but-
ton; your FT is ready for Command
operations.
address Locomotive #1
PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional
power supplies ON FULL
Press ENG
Press 1 (the ID#)
Throttle up/press any command button
Example
CAB-1 commands for your FT
Press WSTL/HRN to acti-
vate the FT horn. release it
to discontinue. M
ULTI H ORN
DIESEL HORN SOUND
.
Press DIR—the locomotive
decelerates to a complete
stop; turn the throttle up, and
the locomotive will accelerate
in the new, opposite direc-
tion. THERE IS NO NEUTRAL
STATE.
D IESEL AIR - RELEASE SOUND .
Press BELL once to activate
the bell, again to discontin-
ue. D IESEL MECHANICAL BELL SOUND .
Press and hold BOOST for
extra power. Release BOOST
and return to the FT’s previ-
ous speed.
Press and hold BRAKE to
slow down or stop. Release
BRAKE and return to the
previous speed.
S
QUEALING BRAKE
SOUNDS
.
Front coupler
releases.
C OUPLER RELEASE SOUNDS .
Sounds other th n Horn nd Bell only if
R ilsounds upgr de inst lled
Coupler will oper te only if coil coupler upgr de
is inst lled
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When you press AUX1 on CAB-1,
you turn the numeric keypad
into 10 command buttons. The keypad
lets you control extra command features
(until you press any top-row button
like SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or
ENG).
R AILSOUNDS SOUNDS IN BOLD ITALIC . (U PGRADE
REQUIRED FOR THESE
).
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your FT
TrainMaster Command operations
0
Stops and resets the FT’s.
.Resets the FT’s direction to FOR-
WARD. Resets Railsounds to auto-
matic RPM operation.
H
ORN BLOWS . RPM S
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC
.
1
Raises the volume of Rail-
sounds.
S OUND VOLUME INCREASES .
2
CrewTalk™ is the .sound of inaudible
walkie-talkie communication.
3
Raises Railsounds RPM level.
Starts up Railsounds.
RPM S INCREASE .
S
TARTUP SEQUENCE COMMENCES .
4
Lowers the volume of Rail-
sounds.
S OUND VOLUME DECREASES .
5
Activates the Railsounds shut-
down sequence. Just like the real
thing, your FT’s RPMs must be t idle for
shutdown to occur. Press 6 repeatedly to
lower RPMs until they won’t descend
further. our locomotive is now at idle.
Press 5 to initiate the shutdown sequence,
following Crewtalk sound.
C
REWTALK SOUNDS ,
D
IESEL SHUTDOWN COMMENCES . Remember, the
horn, bell, and RPMs will not sound until
you rest rt Railsounds.
6
Lowers Railsounds RPM level.
RPM S DECREASE .
7
TowerCom™is an audible announce-
ment that includes that engine’s road
number and/or name. There is Four sec-
ond del y in this function.
AUX1

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Tuning your FT’s performance
MOMENTUM
TrainMaster Command’s momentum
feature simulates the labored perfor-
mance of a locomotive pulling a heavy
load. Press L, M, or H (located under
CAB-1’s removable panel) for light,
medium, or heavy momentum. The
FT’s R2LC remembers this setting until
you change it. For quick locomotive
response, choose L.
BRAKINGAND BOOSTING
There’s more to starting and stopping
than just turning the CAB-1 throttle.
Use the BOOST and BRAKE command
buttons—they give you incremental
control of speed nd are the superior
way to handle grades, gradual stops-
and-starts, and more. Plus, using
BRAKE in the Command environment
gives you a bonus Railsounds effect—
the ultra realistic sound of squealing
brakes.(Railsounds upgrade required)
SOUNDQUALITY
To achieve your preferred Railsounds
master volume level, we recommend
you adjust your FT volume control set
screw under the removable roof panel
(see page 5 for location). Turn the set
screw left or right to reach the desired
volume level.
For quick remote-control of volume
below the master setting—for example,
muting—use the CAB-1 numeric key-
pad’s volume control. Press AUX1 and
then 4 on the numeric keypad to lower
overall Railsounds output.
HIGHVOLTAGE SETTING
Press SET, headlight will flash. Get
your locomotive moving to the maxi-
mum speed you want it to run, press
BOOST. Use this to keep your locomo-
tive from excess-speed derailing. Turn
off the high voltage setting by pressing
SET, then BOOST, holding each for one
second.
STALL
Make your FT feel more responsive
by setting a “stall” voltage. Get your
locomotive moving, then press SET; the
FT will stop. Turn the throttle clockwise
to get the locomotive moving, then
decrease speed until the locomotive just
stops. Then press SET again; the R2LC
remembers the stall setting until you
change it. To clear stall, press SET twice,
holding it for one second each time.
These settings will be lost when
you ssign new engine ID
number.
Note!

TrainMaster Command operations
AssignanewID#toyour
Command-equippedFT
Command Base ON
Place the FT on track
PowerMasterssettoCMDor
traditionalpowersuppliesONFULL
SettheFTreverseunitcontrol
switchtoPROGRAM
Turntrackpoweron(PowerMasters):
Press BOOST
Program the FT with a new ID#:
Press ENG
Press a number you choose
(the ID#)
Press SET
Set thereverseunitcontrolswitch
toFORWARD/RUN
YourFTset remembersitsID# forever;
changeitanytimewiththesesteps
Example
We recommend that you choose an
easy to remember ID# for your
engine. Some possibilities are part of
the engine road number, your age,
any two digit number that is not
used by another en ine. Write the
number on a small piece of tape and
put this on the bottom of the fuel
tank to aid in remembering.
As your fleet of Command-
equipped Lionels grows, you’ll
want to give your FT a more individual-
ized number. Choose from any between
1 and 99. To make things easy, use a por-
tion of your FT’s cab number.
Turn the Command Base ON and
place the FT on track. Power up, then set
the FT’s reverse unit control switch to
PROGRAM/LOCK (see the illustra-
tion). Using CAB-1, press ENG, the loco-
motive ID# (you select: ?), then press the
SET button located under CAB-1’s
removable panel. Hear the horn blow
(or see the headlight flash if Railsounds
is off); that’s the R2LC confirming the
new ID#. Set the reverse unit control
switch to FORWARD/RUN. our FT is
ready for operations with its all-new
ID#.
Set the FT’s reverse unit progr m switch
to PROGRAM. When you’ve finished
progr mming the ID#, set the switch to
RUN.
Assigning your FT a new ID#
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RailSounds OFF/ON switch
OFF
ON
Reverse unit control switch
RUN PGM

Reprogramming R2LC circuit boards to restore features
Programming your powered FT to use the Electrocoupler
STEP 1: Move switch on locomotive from
run to program.
STEP2: Turn on Command Base.
STEP 3: Place locomotive on track, then
turn on power to track.
STEP 4: Press “ENG” then input loco-
motive’s ID#. Press “SET”
STEP 5: Press “ENG”, then the ID#,
“AUX1”, then press 6 for your
locomotive.
STEP 6: Turn off power to track, wait ten
seconds.
STEP 7: Remove locomotive from track,
move switch from program to run.
STEP 8: Place locomotive back on track,
turn power on to track.
STEP 9: Press “ENG” and ID#, then oper-
ate as normal.
Due to the inevitable derailments,
static, and the neg tive nature of
electricity, it is possible that your
R2LC could someday lose its setup
program.The symptoms of this
condition would be unresponsive-
ness in command mode. This can be
easily remedied by “reprogramming”
your R2LC using the following steps.
If you have installed the coupler
upgrade kit on your powered FT A
unit, you will need to program a 1 engine
consist so you can take advantage of the
remote coupler feature. Place the non-
powered A unit in the lead facin forward,
connected to the powered A unit with the
front facin rearward, and follow these
simple steps shown on the right. After you
have programmed your FT set like this it
will answer to a TR (train # you selected)
command and when you press R (rear
uncoupler) it will open. The headlight on
the non-powered FT will remain on at all
times, while the headlight on your pow-
ered FT will be on when you back up.
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To progr m your R2LC s diesel locomotive with c b
light, follow these steps. (These steps will lso restore
progr mming which is ccident lly lost due to st tic,
numerous der ilments, etc.)
Note!
Leave powered A unit program switch
set to run
Hear the horn/whistle blow
Press TR
Press SET
Press ? (the train number
you select 1-9)
Press R
Press DIR
Press ?? (the engine number
you assigned it 1-99)
Non-powered A Powered A

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