RailSounds operations
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Your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system—the basics
The Lionel RailSounds sound system is
the most realistic model railroad sound
system in the world. Your locomotive
features digital samples from real-life steam
locomotives for the ultimate in realism.
Begin by installing a nine-volt alkaline
battery in the tender as illustrated in Figure 5
on page 10. This ensures interruption-free
operation of the RailSounds sound system.
The battery clip is located inside the tender.
To access the battery clip, you must first
remove the four body screws and two truck
screws from the bottom of the tender. Refer to
Figure 5 on page 10 for the location of the
screws. After removing the body and truck
screws, slide back the truck to remove the
coupler from the rear pilot beam, then lift the
frame away from the body. Be careful with the
wires that connect the truck, frame, and body.
Connect the battery and position it in the
holder, then reassemble the tender in reverse
order. Be careful to avoid pinching any wires
between the body and the frame. Note that
the two small ladders are held in place by the
two rear body screws.
When you first apply track power, the
locomotive’s RailSounds sound system will
produce the sounds of the locomotive at rest.
As the locomotive moves, chuffing begins,
increasing with the locomotive’s speed.
To silence the steam chuffing sound
(whistle/bell are unaffected), slide the
RailSounds switch, to the SIGNALSOUNDS
position before powering up the
locomotive. This switch is located on the
top of the tender beneath the hatch (see
page 10 for the location). The whistle is
activated by using the lever or button on
your transformer or CAB-1 Remote
Controller. The volume control knob is
located on the top of the tender beneath the
lid of the “tool box” (see page 10).
Please remove the protective cover from the battery clip before installing the battery.
Although RailSounds is powered by track voltage, the battery is required for
uninterrupted operation and shutdown sequences. Use only alkaline batteries.
Discontinue locomotive power for ten seconds before changing the RailSounds
ON/OFF switch position.
If the RailSounds sound system “drops out” during track power interruptions
(during direction changes, switches, crossings, etc.), replace the battery.
