Lionel GG1 User manual

Lionel
GG1 Electric Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
Lionel
GG1 Electric Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
71-8354-250
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Do not attempt to raise or lower the pantographs by hand.
Be sure that the pantographs have enough clearance on your layout.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel GG1 Electric Locomotive! 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. The Lionel GG1 locomotive is ready for duty on your layout.
Do not attempt to raise or lower the pantographs by hand.
Features of this locomotive
• TrainMaster Command Control equipped—able to run in Command
Control Mode or in Conventional Transformer Control Mode
• Odyssey System for speed control with ON/OFF switch
• Refined Conventional Transformer Control Mode with lower starting
speeds and improved Odyssey System controls
• Operating pantographs deploy and retract according to direction, a TMCC
CAB-1 command, or with roof-mounted switches
• Pantograph lock-down prevents accidental operation on layouts with low
clearances
• RailSounds 5.0 sound system with new intelligible CrewTalk dialog and
more TowerCom announcements, each with different scenarios depending
on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped
• RailSounds 5.0 effects simulate the raising and lowering of the
pantographs, perfectly synchronized with each operation
• Independently adjustable volume control—lower the level of background
effects such as the blower with the CAB-1 Remote Controller while keeping
operator-controlled effects such as the horn at full volume
• Dual FatBoy speakers for the ultimate in sound reproduction
• Realistic steam generator blow-off—a plume of smoke erupts from the stack
• Dual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels
• Directional LED headlights
• Directional marker lights illuminate on the end opposite of the active
headlight
• Illuminated number boards
• Front and rear ElectroCouplers
• Traction tires
• Illuminated front cab interior
• 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™
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

Table of contents
Quick Start
Conventional transformer operations 4
TrainMaster Command Control operations 4
Conventional transformer operations
Conventional operations 5
Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment 6
Locking your locomotive into a single direction 7
Operating your pantographs in the conventional environment 8-9
Operating your smoke unit in the conventional environment 9
Uncoupling your locomotive in the conventional environment 10
RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations
RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations 11
Installing the battery 12
Using the RailSounds 5.0 sound system in the conventional environment 13
Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements
in the conventional environment 14
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation 15
Using the RailSounds 5.0 sound system in the TrainMaster Command Control environment 16
Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements
in the Command Control environment 17
RailSounds 5.0 sound system dialog on a round trip 18
Odyssey System operations
Odyssey System operations 19
Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation 19
Odyssey System Command Control operation 20
TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations 21
Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment 21
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 22
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 23
CAB-1 numeric keypad table 24
Operating the pantographs in the Command Control environment 25-26
Operating the smoke unit in the Command Control environment 26
Tuning your locomotive’s performance 27-28
Assigning your locomotive a new ID# 29
Building a lash-up 30
Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features 31
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 32
Lubricating your locomotive 33-34
Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs and lamps 35
Servicing the traction tires 35
Servicing the pantographs 35
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 36
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Quick Start
Conventional transformer operations
Do not attempt to raise or lower the pantographs by hand.
Be sure to remove the paper bands from around the pantographs before you operate
the locomotive.
1. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger
track.
2. Power your locomotive at 8-19 volts with your alternating current (AC)
transformer.
Do not power your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer. Damage to
sensitive electronic components may occur.
3. Wait three to eight seconds as your locomotive determines whether it is in
a conventional environment or a TrainMaster Command Control
environment. The pantographs will operate automatically.
4. Move ‘em out! Press the DIRECTION button on your controller, then
throttle up.
TrainMaster Command Control operations
Do not attempt to raise or lower the pantographs by hand.
Be sure to remove the paper bands from around the pantographs before you operate
the locomotive.
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). These products are available 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 or 19 volts AC.
Do not power your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer. Damage to
sensitive electronic components may occur.
4. Press ENG and 1 to address your locomotive with your CAB-1 Remote
Controller. The pantographs will operate automatically.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out.
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Conventional transformer operations
Conventional operations
Your locomotive is capable of operating in the conventional environment with 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 could 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 HORN and BELL buttons on your transformer (or separate buttons if your
transformer is not equipped with these controls, see page 15) to activate these features.
To experience all of your locomotive’s features, we recommend operating in the TrainMaster
Command Control environment. With a simple one-wire connection, you can use the CAB-1
Remote Controller to access all of the functions of your locomotive. Refer to pages 21-31 to see
how to operate your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment.
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Conventional transformer operations
Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment
Do not attempt to raise or lower the pantographs by hand.
Be sure to remove the paper bands from around the pantographs before you operate
the locomotive.
1. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger
track.
2. Power your locomotive at 8-19 volts with your alternating current (AC)
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.
3. Wait three to eight seconds as your locomotive determines whether it is in
a conventional environment or a TrainMaster Command Control
environment. The pantographs will operate automatically.
When the locomotive has determined that a TrainMaster Command Base is not connected to
the track, the locomotive’s headlight will illuminate and the RailSounds sound system will
start. You are ready for operation in the conventional environment.
4. 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. The RailSounds sound system will be silent, except for the pantograph
sounds. Thereafter, it will start in forward after every power interruption lasting five
seconds or longer.
Use the HORN and BELL buttons on your transformer to activate those features. Refer to
page 15 if your transformer is not equipped with those buttons. Adjust the volume using the
volume control knob located under the removable roof-top hatch. Refer to Figure 1 on page 7.
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Conventional transformer operations
Locking your locomotive into a single direction
When the Command reverse unit switch 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 1 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 or into neutral.
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, turn off track power and slide the
Command reverse unit switch back to the RUN position.
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Figure 1. Switch locations
PENTA
RUN↔DOWN
SIGNALSOUND↔RAILSOUND
COMMANDREVERSE
PROG↔RUN
PANTA
RUN↔LOCK
SMOKE
OFF↔ON
ODYSSEY
OFF↔ON
FRONT
PANTA
RUN ↔DOWN
SIGNALSOUND ↔RAILSOUND
COMMAND REVERSE
PROG ↔RUN
PANTA
RUN ↔LOCK
SMOKE
OFF ↔ON
ODYSSEY
OFF ↔ON
Volume
control
knob

Conventional transformer operations
Operating your pantographs in the conventional environment
To prevent damage to your locomotive, do not raise or lower the pantographs by
hand. Be sure that the pantographs have enough clearance on your layout.
Be sure to remove the paper bands from around the pantographs before you operate
the locomotive.
Your GG1 locomotive is equipped with two operating pantographs. Do not raise or lower the pantographs by hand, or you will damage the locomotive. Be sure that the pantographs
clear all bridges, signals, and other objects on your layout. Refer to Figure 2 to determine the
proper clearance.
The operation of the pantographs corresponds with the direction of travel. When the
locomotive is in neutral, both pantographs are raised. If the locomotive travels forward, only the
rear pantograph is raised. If the locomotive travels backward, only the front pantograph is
raised. After a direction change, the lowered pantograph raises, and then there
is a ten-second delay before the pantographs change positions.
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6.25"
3"
Figure 2. Locomotive clearance
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Conventional transformer operations
Operating your pantographs in the conventional environment
(continued)
Locking down the pantographs in the conventional environment
If you have bridges, signals, or other trackside structures with low clearance, you will need
to lock down the pantographs. Follow these steps to lock both pantographs in the lowered
position.
1. Turn off track power.
You must turn off track power before sliding the RUN/DOWN switch to the DOWN
position.
2. With track power off, slide the RUN/DOWN switch to the DOWN position.
3. Be sure that the RUN/LOCKOUT switch is in the RUN position.
4. Power up the track. Both pantographs will lower.
Cycle the locomotive into neutral, then slide the RUN/DOWN switch to the RUN position to
resume automatic operation of the pantographs.
Locking the pantographs in your desired position
To lock the pantographs in any position (both up, both down, one up, one down, etc.),
simply operate the locomotive until the pantographs are in your desired position and slide the
RUN/LOCKOUT switch to the LOCKOUT position. Your locomotive will now operate with the
pantographs in your desired position. When you are ready to resume normal operations, cycle
the locomotive into neutral, then slide the switch back to the RUN position.
Operating the smoke unit in the conventional environment
Your locomotive is equipped with a smoke unit to simulate the operation of the steam generator. When the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, always be sure that there is a
small amount of smoke fluid in the smoke generator. To turn off the smoke unit, slide the
smoke unit switch to the OFF position. See Figure 1 on page 7 for the switch locations.
When you first power up your locomotive, the smoke unit requires approximately 30 seconds
to warm up. The smoke unit will automatically turn on for five seconds. The smoke unit will
also turn on for five seconds after every five minutes of continuous operation in a single
operational state (in forward, reverse, or neutral and after changes in direction) and after
changes in direction. Be sure to install a nine-volt battery for the smoke unit to
operate while the locomotive is in neutral. See page 12.
Always be sure that there is smoke fluid in the smoke unit when the smoke unit
switch is in the ON position. When smoke production decreases, add more smoke
fluid as discussed on page 32. 9
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Conventional transformer operations
Uncoupling your locomotive in the conventional environment
Your locomotive features two ElectroCouplers that are released by remote control at any point around your layout in the TrainMaster Command 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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RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations
RailSounds sound system operations
Your locomotive is equipped with the Lionel RailSounds 5.0 sound system, the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. The 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 the realistic
sounds of the electric motor, which automatically rev up as the speed of the locomotive
increases. You can sound the locomotive’s horn or activate the ringing of the mechanical bell.
CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements are triggered with the horn button on your
controller. When you are through with operations and power down the track, your locomotive’s
RailSounds sound system starts a realistic shutdown sequence (a nine-volt alkaline battery is
required, see page 12).
When you operate your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you
get full control of the RailSounds 5.0 sound system. In addition to the horn and bell sounds, the
locomotive’s RPM sounds automatically rev up, and you can also set a particular RPM level
using your CAB-1 Remote Controller. In the Command Control environment, the release of the
ElectroCouplers 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 alkaline battery is required if track power is turned off, see page 12).

RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations
Installing the battery
Although the RailSounds sound system is powered through the track, we recommend that you install a nine-volt alkaline battery 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. Lift away the rear removable roof-top hatch.
2. Remove the protective cover from the battery harness.
3. Snap the battery harness onto the nine-volt alkaline battery’s terminals.
4. Slide the battery into the battery clip.
5. Replace the hatch. Two magnets secure the hatch to the roof.
The roof hatches serve as your locomotive’s antenna. Be sure that the hatches are in
place before operating your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control
environment.
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Rear roof-top hatch (TMCC antenna)
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Battery harness
Battery holder
Figure 4. Battery installation
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FRONT

RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations
Using the RailSounds 5.0 sound system in the conventional environment
When you first power up your locomotive, you will hear the sounds of the operating pantographs and the locomotive at rest. As the locomotive moves, the RPM sounds
automatically increase with the locomotive’s speed. In the conventional environment, the horn
and bell sounds are activated by your transformer controls.
To silence the motor sounds, slide the RailSounds 5.0 sound system switch located on the
under the front roof-top hatch 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
horn and bell sounds will still be active. To adjust the volume, use the volume control knob
located beneath the front roof-top hatch. Refer to Figure 1 on page 7.
For proper operation of the RailSounds 5.0 sound system during track power
interruptions and for the locomotive shutdown sequence, you must install a nine-volt
alkaline battery. See page 12.
In the conventional environment, you will experience several features of the RailSounds 5.0
sound system.
•Eight levels of electric motor RPM. The level of electric motor RPM automatically
varies with your throttle adjustments.
•MultiHorn. A different horn sound at different speeds—a RailSounds sound system
exclusive.
•Mechanical 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. CrewTalk dialog is triggered by
your transformer’s HORN button.
•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.
•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 electric shutdown sequence. Because track power is off, a nine-volt battery is
required for this sequence to function.
•Pantograph sounds. Listen for the sounds of the spring-pneumatic equipment that
raises and lowers the pantographs.
•Steam generator blow-off sound. Listen for the blow-off sound of the steam
generator when the smoke unit turns on.
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Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in
the conventional environment
In the conventional environment, CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements are triggered by short horn blasts and vary with the state of the locomotive.
•If the locomotive has been stopped for less than 15 seconds, a short horn blast triggers a
“please standby” dialog.
•If the locomotive has been stopped for longer than 15 seconds, a short horn blast triggers a
“cleared outbound” dialog.
•If the locomotive is moving, a short horn blast triggers an “all clear ahead” dialog.
•If the locomotive is moving with the bell activated, a short horn blast triggers a “slow to
caution” dialog.
RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations
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RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation
If your transformer lacks HORN and BELL buttons, you will need to install Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Buttons (available separately) to activate the locomotive’s
horn 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
POWER
SUPPLY
For AC transformers lacking a bell button
For AC transformers lacking bell and horn/whistle buttons
Existing wire
Black wire
Red wire
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
SoundActivation Button for
activating the bell
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
SoundActivation Button
for activating the
horn Lionel no. 610-5906-001
SoundActivation Button for
activating the bell
Black wire
Black wire
Wire
nut
Red wire
Red wire Existing wire
Common/Ground/U
Power/A
Common/Ground/U
Power/A

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RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations
Using the RailSounds 5.0 sound system in the TrainMaster Command
Control environment
To access all of the features of the RailSounds 5.0 sound system, you must operate your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment. The CAB-1 Remote Controller
is required to activate features such as TowerCom announcements, CrewTalk communication, and
coupler release sounds. Refer to pages 21-31 to learn how the RailSounds 5.0 sound system is
integrated into TrainMaster Command Control operations.
For proper operation of the RailSounds sound system during track power
interruptions and for the locomotive shutdown sequence, you must install a nine-volt
alkaline battery. See page 12.
In the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you will experience all of the features of
the RailSounds sound system.
•Eight levels of electric motor RPM. Your CAB-1 Remote Controller throttle
automatically determines the level of the electric motor RPM. You may also set the RPM
sounds to a particular level manually using your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
•MultiHorn. A different horn sound at different speeds—a RailSounds 5.0 sound system
exclusive.
•Mechanical 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 an
ElectroCoupler, and you get the sounds of the coupler opening.
•CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements. Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller
to trigger conversations between the dispatcher and locomotive engineer. You’ll hear “hold for
clearance,” “cleared for departure,” and many other exchanges. See pages 17 and 18.
•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 electric shutdown sequence. Because track power is off, a nine-volt battery is
required for this sequence to function. You may also trigger the shutdown sequence using
AUX1, 5 command without powering down the track.
•Pantograph sounds. Listen for the sounds of the spring-pneumatic equipment that
raises and lowers the pantographs.
•Steam generator blow-off sound. Listen for the blow-off sound of the steam
generator when the smoke unit turns on.
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Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in
the Command Control environment
With the RailSounds 5.0 sound system, CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements feature a variety of brief radio conversations between the engineer and dispatcher. All
dialog is intelligible, and each comment is followed by at least one automatic response.
CrewTalk dialog is an engineer-initiated radio conversation with the dispatcher. TowerCom
announcements are a dispatcher-initiated radio conversation with the engineer. Be sure to listen
for the different combinations of words and phrases that comprise these exchanges.
Refer to Table 1 below for the dialog commands. The dialog in the table provides examples of
the conversations you can trigger. The actual dialog will vary.
Locomotive Commands Example dialog
AUX1, 2 Crew:Can we go?
Tower: No,please standby
AUX1, 7 Tower: Stand by for clearance.
Crew:Roger.
Stopped 2Crew:Can we go?
Tower: Roger, you are clear.
7Tower:You are clear for departure.
Crew:Roger, we are clear.
AUX1, 5 Crew:Signing off!
Shutdown sequence
AUX1, 2* Crew:Train is arriving.
Tower: Roger, you are clear inbound.
AUX1, 7* Tower:You are clear for arrival.
Crew:Roger.
Moving 2Crew:Are we clear ahead?
Tower:You are all clear.
7Tower:You are all clear.
Crew:Roger.
AUX1, 5 Tower: Come to an immediate stop.
Crew:We are stopping now.
5Tower: Slow to caution speed.
Crew:Roger, slowing now.
* Activating either AUX1, 2 or AUX1, 7 while the locomotive is in motion enables a “train has now
arrived”conversation for 15 seconds. If the train stops within this time,pressing 2or 7will play this
special conversation.
Table 1. CAB-1 Remote Controller dialog commands
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RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations

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RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations
RailSounds 5.0 sound system dialog on a round trip
Figure 5. RailSounds 5.0 sound system dialog on a round trip
Refer to Figure 5 for a sample dialog script for the locomotive’s round trip.
AUX1, 7 - “Stand by.”
7-“You are clear.” 5-“Slow to caution speed.” AUX1, 5 - “Come to a full stop.”
7-“Welcome back,stand by.” 7-“All clear ahead.”
AUX1, 7 - “You are clear inbound.”
AUX1, 2 - “Are we clear?”/”No,stand by.”
2-“Can we go yet?”/”Yes,you are clear.” 2-“Still clear ahead?”/ “Roger,you are clear.”
7-“we have arrived and
we are standing by.” AUX1, 2 - “We are arriving,”/ “OK,you are clear inbound.”
ENGINEER-INITIATED DIALOG
TOWER-INITIATED DIALOG

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The Odyssey System is automatically active when you operate your locomotive in conventional (non-Command Control) mode, as long as the Odyssey switch is in the ON
position (see Figure 1 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 the locomotive are connected directly to
track power. Do not exceed 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 System.
Odyssey System operations
Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation
The Odyssey System
The Odyssey System is “cruise control” for your locomotive. Once the speed is set (see below), your locomotive will maintain a constant speed, no matter what loads the locomotive pulls
or what grades you have on your layout. This digitally-controlled system also allows for
extremely slow movement that will amaze any “scale” enthusiast.
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Odyssey System operations
Odyssey System Command Control operation
When the Odyssey 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 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 the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you can use your CAB-1 Remote
Controller to turn the Odyssey System on or off. The position of the Odyssey System switch (see
Figure 1 on page 7) is the Odyssey System default setting when you power up the locomotive.
You can override the default setting with the following commands. The override settings will be
cleared and the default setting will be restored when you power down the locomotive.
Do not wait longer than two or three seconds between pushing the buttons in each sequence.
If the command is not accepted, repeat the sequence.
The locomotive must be in “neutral” when you enable or disable the Odyssey System.
Turn off the Odyssey System.
When you press 7, you will trigger a TowerCom announcement. This has no impact
on the Odyssey System function.
Turn on the Odyssey System.
When you press 9, you will activate the Air release sound and turn on the smoke unit
for five seconds of operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. This has
no impact on the Odyssey System.
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