Lionel LionChief Plus 2.0 GP20 User manual

Lionel
LionChief Plus 2.0 GP20
Diesel Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
Lionel
LionChief Plus 2.0 GP20
Diesel Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
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Thank You!
Thank you for your purchase of this Lionel diesel locomotive! On the outside, this locomotive features numerous details and expert decoration in your favorite livery. This locomotive is
equipped with some of the most advanced sounds and controls in model railroading. This powerful
locomotive is ready for duty on your layout.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contains
P/N: BM832(A)
FCC ID: X8WBM832
IC ID: 4100A-BM832
FCC Statement
LionChief® Plus 2.0
A step-up from our traditional set locomotives, these locomotives include improved
sounds, additional light and smoke features, speed control and the ability to be run via
conventional transformer or TMCC Command Control in addition to Bluetooth.
ODYSSEY II® Speed Control
Slow speed and start-up operation are smooth and steady with ODYSSEY II®Speed
Control. Watch your locomotive as it creeps through the yard or ghts up a grade
without hesitation.
LionChief® Bluetooth®
Incorporating Bluetooth technology into Lionel model trains opens a new world,
integrating the tradition of model railroading with the latest smart-device technol-
ogy. With Lionel’s new LionChief app, you can control full operation and sounds
directly from your Bluetooth-enabled smart phone or tablet and operate multiple
locomotives from the same device. LionChief is available to smartphone users and
is compatible with all 2017 to current LionChief, LionChief Plus, S-Gauge, and HO
Trains.
Lionel Voice Control
Simply speak a command into your phone via your LionChief app and watch as your
engine follows your lead! e Lionel Voice Control feature is available on all new and
previously produced Bluetooth equipped engines.

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Table of Contents
Running your locomotive
Powering your locomotive 4
LEGACY controller operations 4-5
TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC/Command Control) operations 6
Conventional transformer operations 7
Locomotive basics
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive's smoke generator 8
Locomotive switch locations 8
Assigning your locomotive a new ID# (LEGACY and TMCC) 9
LEGACY controller operations
The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller 10
The Velocity Throttle 11
The Multi-Controller 11
The Train Brake Slider 11
The Warning Sound Controller 12
The Speed Bar 12
RailSounds Sound System operations
RailSounds sound system 13
Using the Bluetooth LionChief App
Connecting your Bluetooth-equipped locomotive on Apple devices 14
What if my Bluetooth enabled engine didn’t automatically connect? 15
Connecting your Bluetooth-equipped locomotive on Android devices 16
Running Your Locomotive 17
Settings 18
Volume Control 18
Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth®Locomotives 19
Lionel Voice Control 20-21
Troubleshooting 22
Using the LionChief Universal Remote
The LionChief Universal Remote (6-83071) 23-24
Adjusting the locomotive volume using the Universal Remote 25
Pairing locomotives to the Universal Remote 25
Operating locomotives with the Universal Remote 26-27
TrainMaster Command Control operations
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 28
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 29-30
Setting the smoke level 30
Customizable Horn and Bell Feature 30
Conventional transformer operations
Using the RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment 31
Activating CrewTalk dialog 31
Locking your locomotive into a single direction 32
Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features 32
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Lubricating your locomotive 33-34
Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs 34
Replacing the traction tires 35
Locomotive diagnostics 35
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 36

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Your LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive requires Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger
track curves.
1. Turn off track power, and then plug in the LEGACY Base and connect it to the track.
2. Place your locomotive on the track.
3. Increase track power voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). 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.
4. As illustrated in Figure 1, press ENG and 1 (or your selected ENG ID#) to address the
locomotive with your LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller.
Note!
Running your locomotive
Figure 1. LEGACY engine selection
LEGACY controller operations
Your LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive is compatible for operation with the Lionel LEGACY system. It will also operate on the original Lionel TrainMaster System (TMCC1) and also on the LEGACY
Cab-1L / Base-1L operating system.
Your commands are sent by the Remote Controller to the Command Base, which broadcasts
a radio frequency that is distributed through the outer rails of the track to your locomotives.
Your locomotive will not respond until it recognizes its unique ID#, so you can operate multiple
Command-equipped locomotives on the same track at the same time.
Powering your locomotive
Your locomotive is designed to work with either AC or DC power.
AC Power: Use an alternating-current (50-60Hz AC) transformer for Legacy, Bluetooth, or
Conventional control. Powering your locomotive in excess of 19 volts AC may result in damage to
sensitive electronic components.
DC Power: Use a DC transformer for Bluetooth control only. You locomotive is not designed to
operate with Legacy or conventional control while using DC power. Powering your locomotive in
excess of 19 volts DC may result in damage to sensitive electronic components.

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5. After selecting the ENG ID# on the Cab 2 remote, your remote needs to be configured
for TMCC or CAB1 control for the locomotive. Select the engine ID# of your LC+ 2.0
engine as before, then press the INFO button on the top right of your CAB-2 remote.
Press the SCROLL button on the top left of the CAB-2 row until the CONTROL tab is selected.
Press the button that corresponds to the TMCC or CAB1 Mode selection on the screen.
Congratulations! You have now configured your CAB-2 remote to run your LC+ 2.0 locomotive in
TMCC mode. Enjoy all the features your locomotive has to offer.
6. Press the Start Up key on your LEGACY CAB-2 Remote, shown in Figure 4. Then,
throttle up and move 'em out! Your engine sound will start up, and the locomotive-specific
touch screen buttons will populate the remote. For more information on operating your
locomotive with the LEGACY system, please refer to the LEGACY section of this manual.
Additional information is also found in the LEGACY System Manual, available online at www.
lionel.com.
Running your locomotive
LEGACY controller operations continued
Figure 4. LEGACY start-up
Figure 2. CAB-2 info button
Figure 3a. CAB-2 scroll button Figure 3b. CAB-2 control screen
ENGINE 1 INFO
Custom
Type
OTH TMCC
CAB1 TMCC LE
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LIONEL TMCC
LRS
Control
Sound

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TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC/Command Control) operations
For operation in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you need a TrainMaster Command Base (6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (6-12868). Refer to your TMCC
System Manual for complete information.
Your commands are sent by the CAB-1 Remote Controller to the Command Base, which
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.
1. Turn off track power, and then plug in the Command Base and connect it to the
track.
2. Place your locomotive on the track.
3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). 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.
4. Press ENG and 1 to address your locomotive with your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out.
For more information, please refer to the TrainMaster Command Control operations section of
this manual or the TMCC System Manual, available online at www.lionel.com.
Note! Your LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive requires Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger
track curves.
Running your locomotive

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Running your locomotive
Conventional transformer operations
For Conventional operation, a Command Base must not be powered up
anywhere in the area, even if it is not connected to the track. If a base is detected, your
locomotive will default to Command mode.
Your LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive requires Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or
larger track curves.
To access ALL of the features of your LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive you must operate in
the TMCC environment as described on page 6.
1. With track power off, place your locomotive on the track.
2. Power up the track. 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.
3. Move ‘em out! When the locomotive's headlight illuminates and the LEGACY RailSounds
sound system starts, press the DIRECTION button on your transformer to sequence your
locomotive through the repeating pattern of operations: neutral, 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 and after power interruptions
lasting longer than five seconds, it will start out in neutral.
Use the Whistle and BELL buttons on your transformer to activate those features. For
more information, please refer to the Conventional transformer operations section of
this manual.
If your locomotive is running in Conventional mode, it can be interrupted by a Bluetooth
Control device. If you do not wish for this to happen, locate the Bluetooth ON/OFF switch
and move it to the OFF position. Refer to Figure 6 on page 8.
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Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator
Note!
Your LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean, white smoke during operation. The smoke generator for this locomotive supplies
the stack smoke effect. The reservoir contains the fluid and wick which, once saturated, sup-
plies the heating element with the right amount of fluid.
For best performance, we recommend using only 6-37841 Lionel Premium Smoke
Fluid.

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Exhaust Smoke
Loading smoke fluid into either of the exhaust stacks will
provide smoke fluid for the exhaust smoke effect. When adding
fluid DO NOT EXCEED 20 DROPS as this can cause your
smoke unit to become oversaturated allowing leakage onto the
electronics. Note that operating your locomotive's smoke unit
without smoke fluid will cause damage to the heating element.
Add 20 drops initially and 10 to 20 thereafter, as required to
maintain desired smoke.
Your locomotive's smoke fluid consumption will vary
depending on the smoke level setting you have selected.
Note! Figure 5. Exhaust smoke location
Locomotive basics
Refer to Figure 5 as you add the smoke fluid. If you prefer to operate your locomotive without
smoke, locate the smoke unit switch under under the cab of the locomotive and slide it to the OFF
position. Refer below for the location of the switch.
The functions of your LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive's switches are outlined below. The instruc- tions below are specific to this particular locomotive; note that available features
(and switches) may differ from other locomotives and sets.
Locomotive switch locations
Smoke Switch
Used to turn the smoke unit on
and off.
Program / Run Switch
Used to assign an ID# and
reprogram the locomotive in
Command operation when the
switch is in the PROG position.
Also used to “lock” your locomotive
in a single direction, or neutral,
in conventional operation when
the switch is placed in the PROG
position.
Bluetooth Switch
Used to turn the Bluetooth
module on and off.
Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator continued
Figure 6. Switch locations
Bluetooth
switch
Smoke
switch
Add smoke to
either stack
OR
Program/Run
switch

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For operation in the Command Control environment, you will want to give your LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive a unique ID#. Your locomotive will respond to commands associated with its
ID# while all other units will disregard these commands. This procedure is not necessary for
conventional (non-Command) or BlueTooth operation.
1. Slide the program run switch on your locomotive to the PROG position. See Figure 6
on page 8.
2. Place the locomotive on the track.
3. Connect the Command Base and plug it in.
4. Power up the track.
5. Press ENG on the CAB-1 or CAB-2 remote.
6. Enter the unique ID#. Choose any number from 1 to 98 that has not been assigned
to another locomotive (ENG). We recommend using a part of your locomotive’s road
number.
All Command Control enabled locomotives respond to ENG 99. We recommend that you
reserve ID# 99 as a "universal" ID#.
7. Press SET. The locomotive’s horn will sound, or the headlights will flash if the
RailSounds sound system is off.
8. Slide the program run switch back to the RUN position.
The LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive ID# has been set. Be sure to record the new ID# for your
reference.
Locomotive basics
Assigning your locomotive a new ID#
Note!

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LEGACY controller operations
The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller
Main Display
Displays real-time information about your railroad
system. Displays real-time feedback of operation.
Scroll Button
Navigates through the entire list
of Engines, Trains, Switches, etc.
Select Button
Performs addressing by
3-4 digit road number.
Touch Screen Key Pad
A group of touch sensitive
keys with icons for each
function. These keys serve
many purposes and their icons
change accordingly.
Train Brake Slider
This slider is used to increase or
decrease the amount of Train Brake
affecting the engine or train.
Train Link Button
Quick select of Train-Link
devices (LEGACY Control
System Version 1.3)
AUX-2/Out Button
Controls switch direction.
Toggles all lights on/off,
except lights that are wired
to track power.
Emergency Halt Button
Stops everything on
layout; also stops
recording playback.
Record Button
Used to record and play
back events.
Velocity Throttle
Throttle control over
engines, also used to
navigate thru info/options.
Set Button
Used to set Engine address and for
programming.
Info Button
Used to enter/view the info/options of
selected components.
CTC Button
Press and hold to turn your remote
on and off. Tap this button to enter
the remote and base options. Tap it
again to return to the main screen.
Soft Keys
These keys directly correlate to the
5 selection boxes located at the
bottom of the main display. These
are also used in the info/option
menus to select options.
Warning Sound Controller
Warning Bell and Variable Whistle
control. Pull down to sound Whistle.
Push up and release to trigger
Warning Bell.
Official R.R. Speed Control Bar
Toggles the touchscreen display of R.R.
preset speeds and control panel.
Multi Controller
Boost, Brake, and Direction
control. Rock forward for Boost,
rock backward for engine brake,
and press down for direction
change. Click-hold-and rock for
absolute direction selection.
Front & Rear Coupler Buttons
Fire couplers.
Low, Medium, High Momentum Buttons
Used to select the desired momentum of
your addressed engine/train/accessory.
AUX-1/Thru Button
Press to view the Control
Panel while operating.
Controls switch direction.
Feedback Button
Toggle ON/OFF the vibration feedback
feature in the CAB-2 Remote.

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The Velocity Throttle (the red rotary knob on the bottom 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).
Direction
The direction of your engine toggles between forward and reverse at the
touch of the Multi-Controller. Press the center of the Multi-Controller once,
and your engine's lights will change directions and the engine will stop until
you throttle up again in the new direction.
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 more quickly than the Velocity Throttle alone.
LEGACY controller operations
The Velocity Throttle
The Multi-Controller
The 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
the 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.
The Train Brake Slider
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, available online at www.lionel.com.
Note!

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Warning sounds are an important part of Lionel Railroading. Your
LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive features a whistle/horn with 5 different
selectable pitch levels. Blow the whistle/horn by pulling down on the
Warning Sound Controller.
Your LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive features a bell with 5 different
selectable pitch levels. Press the Warning Sounds Controller up to turn
the continuous bell on. Press up again to turn it off.
Your LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive features customizable
whistle/horn and bell sounds available through your CAB-2 or
CAB-1 remote control systems. Simply press the AUX 1 button
followed by the whistle/horn or bell and your locomotive will
cycle through the available bell and whistle/horn sounds.
This feature is similar to the pitch slider options found in the
LionChief Bluetooth app.
LEGACY controller operations
Warning Sound Controller
The Speed Bar is used to select a new
touch-screen Icon Control set. This set of
touch-screen keys is used to select prototypical
preset speeds. The speed of the engine changes
with each press and release of a different
Preset Speed key.
• Tap a key, and your locomotive will
immediately begin moving to that speed.
The Speed Bar
Note!
You can also use the Velocity Throttle and
other action controls in this mode and continue
to use Preset speeds at the same time.
Press AUX1 to leave the Preset speed mode
and return to the Standard Control Panel. Press
the speed bar to toggle between the Speed
Control Panel and the Standard Control Panel.

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RailSounds Sound System operations
RailSounds sound system
When adjusting the overall volume, you'll hear a single bell hit that gets louder or softer
with each volume adjustment. When the volume is at maximum, additional button presses
have no effect and won't play the bell. When adjusting the background sounds (AUX1, then a
volume key) you'll hear the volume change without a single bell hit.
RPM Levels
Adjusts the level of the RPM
sounds.
CrewTalk
Engineer begins radio dialog, dispatcher
replies.
Volume UP
Raises the overall master volume of the RailSounds
sound system. To independently adjust the level of
the background sounds only (e.g., the diesel roar
sounds and brake sounds), tap AUX1 and then
this key.
Volume DOWN
Lowers the overall master volume of the
RailSounds sound system. To independently adjust
the level of the background sounds only (e.g., the
diesel roar sounds and brake sounds), tap AUX1
and then this key. Volume settings are retaining
when track power is turned off.
RailSounds Shutdown
Activates the RailSounds
sound system shutdown
sequence when stopped.
Emergency Stop
Activates the emergency stop
feature while in motion.
(Icon will change as the state
of the locomotive changes).
Stops and resets the locomotive
Resets the locomotive set's direction
to forward. Press and hold to activate a
fueling sequence. Fueling sounds.
TrainSounds Dialog
Activates dialog of crew working
around and on the train.

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Note!
Note!
Available for both Apple and Android
small hand-held smart devices.
Using the LionChief App
Once you have downloaded the free LionChief app and your locomotive is powered up on the track, tap the LionChief icon on your Apple smart device.
The screens below will be present and within a few seconds will automatically connect
with your locomotive. Once it has connected, your Bluetooth enabled locomotive will show up
in the locomotive box. You are now ready to operate your locomotive.
A Legacy or LionChief Plus 2.0 Bluetooth-equipped engine will blow the horn/
whistle once when it has connected to a Bluetooth device. All others will make a
chirping sound until connected.
Figure 7a. LionChief app home screen prior to connecting to an engine
Figure 7b. LionChief app home screen when a locomotive is connected
Connecting your Bluetooth-equipped locomotive on Apple devices
no connected locomotive
1234
FWD
405
RVS
FWD

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What if my Bluetooth enabled engine didn’t automatically connect?
Figure 8. Engine Select screen
Tap on the locomotive road number (1234 when no engine is connected). The engine select screen will appear as shown below. Tap on the engine you wish to connect to, and
then tap on the Link button to connect. The app will automatically return to the home screen.
Using the LionChief App
CONNECTED LOCOMOTIVE’S NAME AND
FEATURES
Available Engines: 1
Link

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Note!
Using the LionChief App
Once you have downloaded the free LionChief app and your locomotive is powered up on the track, tap the LionChief icon on your Android smart device.
The home screen below will appear. Tap on the locomotive road number (1234 when no
engine is connected). Once on the Engine Select screen, tap on the looking glass icon to search
for available engines. Once engines appear, tap on the one you wish to connect to and tap on
the link button. Finally, tap on the X button to return to the app home screen.
no connected locomotive
1234
FWD
Tap here
Figure 9a. App home screen prior to connecting to an engine
Figure 9b. Engine Select screen prior to searching for an engine
Figure 9c. Engine Select screen after finding an available engine
Available Engines: 0
Looking glass
icon
A Legacy or LionChief Plus 2.0 Bluetooth-equipped engine will blow the horn/
whistle once when it has connected to a Bluetooth device. All others will make a
chirping sound until connected.
Available Engines: 0
Connecting your Bluetooth-equipped locomotive on Android devices

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Note!
405
RVS
FWD
Connected locomotive Voice control
Settings
Speed
Throttle
Connected locomotive
Horn/
Whistle
Bell
Announcement
Volume
Control
Front coupler
Rear coupler
ElectroCoupler
Only available on locomotives
equipped with electrocouplers.
Direction
Tap the icon to switch
directions
Using the LionChiefApp
This is your main control panel.
Running your locomotive
Grayed out icons means this feature is not available on your locomotive.
Figure 10. Controlling your locomotive with the app
1234
RVS
FWD
1234
RVS

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Note!
Note!
Using the LionChiefApp
On the setting screen, you will be able to establish key elements of how your locomotive will run including smoke, momentum and speed limit. These settings will reset once you
are done running the locomotive and close out of your LionChief app.
Settings
SPEED LIMIT MOMENTUM SMOKE
L
M
H
SPEED LIMIT MOMENTUM SMOKE
L
M
H
SPEED LIMIT MOMENTUM SMOKE
L
M
H
Smoke On
Smoke Off
Smoke On/Off
LionChief Steam,
LionChief Plus and
FlyerChief steam
locomotives come
equipped with a smoke
unit. This button allows
you to turn on/off your
smoke unit.
Momentum
The setting simulates the gradual
acceleration and stopping of a
real train.
Speed Limit
This setting allows you to control the
max speed the locomotive can go while
you are running your set on the app.
Exit Screen
Figure 11. Adjusting locomotive speed and smoke settings
Lionel Bluetooth-equipped engines come with a very impressive RailSounds sound system. This menu in the app allows you to establish the volume for individual sound elements or
the overall sound level.
Volume Settings
Once these are established here, the characteristics will continue both on the app or
with your remote until you choose to change them again.
On newer Legacy models, the horn/whistle pitch slider may change the type of
whistle/horn altogether!
CUSTOM LEVELS PITCH
OVERALL VOLUME
Pitch
You are able to adjust
the quality of sound
“higher” or “lower” for
both the horn/whistle
and bell.
Train Sounds
Diesel revving or steam chuffing
Figure 12. Adjusting locomotive individual and overall
volume levels

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Your LionChief app will display all “available” locomotives in the engine selection carousel. If you have three or more available engines, touch and scroll right to view them.
Switching between available locomotives is easy, press the un-link icon to release the currently
connected engine. Alternately, you can highlight the engine you would like to run and press
the Link icon to connect. In both cases, if the previously selected locomotive was in motion, it
will stop when disconnected.
Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth® Locomotives
Using the LionChiefApp
Link
Un-link
Figure 13. Switching between three locomotives
CONNECTED LOCOMOTIVE’S NAME AND
FEATURES
Available Engines: 3

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The LionChief app now features voice control for Bluetooth-equipped trains! To use voice control, a Bluetooth-equipped engine must first be connected to the app. Once connected
and on the app’s home screen, tap on the LVC icon as shown below.
Lionel Voice Control
Using the LionChiefApp
405
RVS
FWD
405
RVS
FWD
Ready for Voice Commands...
Voice control
Figure 14. LVC button location on the app’s home screen
Figure 15. Lionel Voice Control prompt
The voice command prompt will appear and indicate that it’s ready for you to speak! Try saying
different commands to make your engine do as you wish!
The chart on the next page shows some of the basic commands that the app will recognize. While the
app is capable of recognizing many more commands than what is in the chart, this will get you started
by using Lionel Voice Control’s basic functions.