Lionel Non-Powered LEGACY RailSounds Super Bass F3... User manual

Lionel
Non-Powered
LEGACY RailSounds
Super Bass F3 B-Unit
Owner’s Manual
73-4544-250
11/08
Featuring

Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Non-Powered LEGACY RailSounds F3 B-Unit Diesel 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 two baby FatBoy speakers housed in a newly designed acoustic suspension
chamber. LEGACY Super Bass Diesel Roar brings powerful low-end sound accentuation for a
super realistic effect. Here and feel the diesel roar with 15 levels of laboring. The Non-Powered
LEGACY RailSounds F3 B-Unit is ready for duty on your layout.
Features of the Non-Powered LEGACY RailSounds F3 B-Unit
• LEGACY Control System equipped—able to run with the new LEGACY
Control system, in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, or in
the conventional environment with only a standard transformer
• LEGACY RailSounds sound system with Super Bass Diesel Roar and
intelligible CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements
• Electrocoupler on rear (in Command)
• Operating back-up light
• Minimum curve: O-31
Your LEGACY F3 B-Unit can be used with any locomotive from an original Post-War engine
up to and including the latest Lionel Legacy models. It will beef up the motor sounds of any
locomotive and can also provide Dialog (in stop condition only). Horn and Bell sounds are
also available from your LEGACY F3 B-Unit. In the LEGACY environment, you can even “quill”
this locomotive’s horn.
The following pages will help you choose the best operating plan for your LEGACY F3 B-Unit,
depending on the type of locomotive you want to lash it to and your layout’s control mode
(conventional, TMCC or Legacy).
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TrainSounds™, PowerMax™, LEGACY™, PowerMax™Plus, Odyssey II™, LEGACY RailSounds™
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

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Table of contents
LEGACY Control Systems operations
LEGACY Control System operations 4
Get ready to run 5
Start ‘Er Up 5
The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller 6
The warning sound controller 7
Locomotive switch function overview
Switch overview 8
TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations 9
Operating your non-powered locomotive in the Command Control environment 9
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 10
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 11
CAB-1 numeric keypad table 12
Tuning your non-powered locomotive’s performance 13-14
Assigning your non-powered locomotive a new ID# 14
Building a lash-up 15
Reprogramming your non-powered locomotive to restore features 16
Conventional transformer operations
Conventional transformer operations 17
Operating your non-powered locomotive in the conventional environment 18
Uncoupling in the conventional environment 19
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations 20
Installing the battery 21
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment 22
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation 23
Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements
in the conventional environment 24
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the
TrainMaster Command Control environment 25
Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements
in the Command Control environment 26
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Lubricating your non-powered locomotive 25
Replacing your non-powered locomotive’s lamp 27
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 28

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LEGACY Control System operations
This section is a brief overview of the LEGACY Control System. For a more in depth
explanation of the LEGACY Control System features, please see your LEGACY Control
System Operations Manual.
Note!
LEGACY Control System operations
For operation in the LEGACY Control System environment, when coupling your non- powered LEGACY RailSounds Super Bass F3 B-Unit to a powered TMCC A-Unit with
Railsounds, we recommend that you assign a unique ID number to each unit and build a
lash-up as described in the LEGACY Control System manual. The powered TMCC A-Unit will
be the lead unit and the non-powered LEGACY RailSounds Super Bass F3 B-Unit will be the
middle, or rear, unit. In this lash-up configuration, all Railsounds features are active in
the powered TMCC unit. In the non-powered LEGACY RailSounds Super Bass F3 B-Unit, the
Crewtalk/Towercom and SignalSounds features of the LEGACY RailSounds are disabled and only
the Super Bass Diesel Roar sound will be heard. Address your locomotives using the assigned
Train ID number with the CAB-2 remote controller and move ‘em out!
Future CAB-2 software upgrades will allow you to assign the sound features to a particular
locomotive that you desire selecting the Crewtalk/Towercom dialog and/or Horn/Bell sounds to
the selected locomotive in the lash-up. This will allow to you access all of the available Super
Bass Railsounds features.

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LEGACY Control System operations
GET READY TO RUN
Couple your F3 B-unit to a powererd locomotive for operation in the LEGACY Control
System environment.
Get your engine running now by following the instructions in this guide. We'll power up the track, "address the engine" so it can be controlled by your CAB-2 remote and learn to use the Whistle
and Bell commands.
Power Up The Track
Refer to PowerMaster, TPC, or ZW manual for correct method. With your engine on the track and
ready to roll, power-up your track to a constant 18 volts. If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on
the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all securely on
the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit.
Address Your Engine
First, you must address the engine. This "tells" your CAB-2 which locomotive you want to control.
This is important when you have more than one engine on your layout.
To address an engine:
1. Press ENG
2. Press 1
3. Press Start Up. A quick press of the start-up key will trigger the diesel locomotive start-up
sequence. Pressing and holding the start-up key will trigger a conversation between the
Dispatcher and the Engineer prior to the diesel locomotive start-up sequence.
See reference numbers 1, 2, and 3
Start 'Er Up
Now it is time to start up your engine's sound system.
To start the engine's Railsounds system, press Start on the touch-screen or any action key
(Whistle, Bell, Velocity Throttle, etc.).
Your engine sound system will start up and the Touch-screen Control Panel will appear.
Note!

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LEGACY Control System 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 effecting the engine or train.
Train Link Button
For future use.
AUX-1/Thru Button
Press to view the Control Panel
while operating. Controls switch
direction.
AUX-2/Out Button
Controls switch direction.
Emergency Halt Button
Stops everything on
layout, also stops
recording playback.
Record Button
Used to record and
playback 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
Turns the Remote Control ON and
OFF. Used to enter the Remote and
Base options. Pressing CTC while
in a menu will always bring you
back to main screen.
Soft Keys
These keys directly correlate to the
5 selection boxes located at the
bottom of the main screen. These
are also used in the info/option
menus to select options.
Warning Sound Controller
Warning Bell and Variable Whistle/
Horn control. Pull down to sound
Whistle/Horn. 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 select.
Front & Rear Coupler Buttons
Fire couplers.
Feedback Buttons
Toggle ON/OFF the vibration feedback
feature in the CAB-2 Remote.
Low, Medium, High Momentum Buttons
Used to select the desired momentum of
your addressed engine/train/accessory.

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

RUNPGM SS RS
Locomotive switch function overview
Switch overview
Command Reverse Unit Switch
Used to assign an ID# and reprogram the locomotive in LEGACY and Command operation
when the switch is in the “PGM” position. See pages 14, 15, and 16.
LEGACY RailSounds Sound System Switch
Used to place the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in RailSounds (RS) or SignalSounds (SS)
mode. When the switch is in the SS postion, the horn and bell are still active. See page 22.
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Figure 1. Switches and volume control knob location
LEGACY RailSounds
sound sytem switch
Command reverse
unit switch
Volume
control
knob

Caution!
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TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations
For operation in the TMCC environment, when coupling your non-powered LEGACY RailSounds Super Bass F3 B-Unit to a powered TMCC A-Unit without RailSounds, we recommend that you assign the
same ID number to both units. The Crewtalk/Towercom, SignalSounds, and the Super Bass Diesel Roar
are active in the non-powered LEGACY RailSounds Super Bass F3 B-Unit. It is not necessary to build a
lash-up to operate in this configuration. Simply address your locomotives with the CAB-1 remote controller
and move ‘em out!
When coupling your non-powered LEGACY RailSounds Super Bass F3 B-Unit to a powered TMCC unit
with RailSounds, we recommend that you assign a unique ID number to each units and build a lash-up
as described on page 15. The powered TMCC A-Unit will be the lead unit and the non-powered LEGACY
RailSounds Super Bass F3 B-Unit will be the middle, or rear, unit. In this lash-up configuration, all
RailSounds features are active in the powered TMCC A-Unit. In the non-powered LEGACY RailSounds
Super Bass F3 B-Unit, the Crewtalk/Towercom and SignalSounds features of the LEGACY RailSounds are
disabled and only the Super Bass Diesel Roar sound will be heard. Address your locomotives using the
assigned Train ID number with the CAB-1 remote controller and move ‘em out!
In addition to your transformer, to operate your locomotive in the Command Control environment, you need a Command Base (available separately, 6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (available
separately, 6-12868).
Your commands are sent by the CAB-1 Remote Controller to the Command Base, which then translates
the command into digital code. That code is sent through the outside rails to your locomotive, which
will not respond until it recognizes its unique ID#. TrainMaster Command Control gives you the power to
operate multiple Command-equipped locomotives on the same track at the same time.
Operating your non-powered locomotive in the Command Control
environment
Couple your F3 B-unit to a powererd locomotive for operation in the Command Control
environment.
1. Turn off track power and plug-in the Command Base. Be sure that the Command Base is
connected to the outside rail or to the Common/Ground/U terminal on your track power supply.
2. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track.
3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). On PowerMasters, slide
the CMD/CONV switch to CMD. Program Track Power Controllers to Command Control operation.
Power your locomotive with an alternating-current (AC) transformer only. Powering your
locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer, or in excess of 19 volts AC, may result in
damage to sensitive electronic components.
4. Press ENG and enter the ID# to address your locomotive with your CAB-1 Remote
Controller. All Lionel locomotives come factory-programmed as ID# 1. To change the ID#, see page 14.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out! Your locomotive will respond to every command from your
CAB-1 Remote Controller.
Note!

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TrainMaster Command Control operations
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands
The CAB-1 Remote Controller commands are detailed below. The corresponding RailSounds sound system effects are in bold italic type.
Releases the rear coupler.
Coupler release sound.
Activates the numeric keypad.
Air release sound.
Toggles all directional lighting on and off.
Shuts down all PowerMasters on your railroad.
Stops all TrainMaster Command Control-
equipped locomotives in operation. Use HALT
only in emergency situations.
Activates the locomotive’s horn. Release the
button to discontinue the sound. Multihorn
diesel horn sound.
Toggles the bell sound on and off. Mechanical
bell sound.
SET L M H

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TrainMaster Command Control operations
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands
When you press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command
buttons. These commands are specific to your locomotive, and an
overlay is included to help you learn these functions. After you press
the AUX1 button, you will be able to press any numbered button until
you address a different Command Control equipped product. The
corresponding LEGACY RailSounds sound system effects
are in bold italic type.
Stops and resets the locomotive. Resets the locomotive’s direction to
forward. Horn blows. RPM sounds return to automatic.
Raises the volume of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system background sounds, such as RPM
sounds and let-off sounds. The horn, bell and dialog are unaffected. The default is full volume.
The volume setting is retained when track power is turned off. Sound volume increases.
When the locomotive is stopped, engineer begins radio dialog, dispatcher replies (see page 26).
CrewTalk communication.
Enters manual RPM mode and increases the RailSounds sound system RPM level (see
page 13). If the LEGACY RailSounds sound system is shut down (see 5key below), AUX1, 3
activates a full LEGACY RailSounds sound system start-up while the locomotive is stopped after
pressing AUX1, 5with track power on.
Lowers the volume of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system background sounds, such as RPM
sounds and let-off sounds. The horn, bell, and dialog are unaffected. The volume setting is
retained when track power is turned off. Sound volume decreases.
Activates the LEGACY RailSounds sound system shutdown sequence when stopped.
Enters manual RPM mode and lowers the LEGACY RailSounds diesel motor RPM level (see
page 13).
When the locomotive is stopped, dispatcher begins radio dialog, engineer replies (see page 26).
TowerCom announcement.
DIESEL
ENGINE
RESET
VOLUME
RPMs
SHUT
CREW
TALK
TOWER
COM
DOWN
➠
➠
➠
➠
START-UP

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

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TrainMaster Command Control operations
Tuning your non-powered locomotive’s performance
TrainMaster Command Control allows you to fine-tune the performance of your locomotive. Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to make these adjustments. See page 11.
These settings will be lost if you assign a new ID#.
RPM RUN LEVEL
Your locomotive has eight levels of RPM sounds, corresponding to the eight run levels in
a real diesel locomotive. The three ways in which you can control your locomotive's RPM
sounds are discussed below.
Automatic RPM Mode
In Automatic RPM Mode, your locomotive's RPM run level is controlled by movements of
the throttle on your CAB-1 Remote Controller. A small clockwise motion of the throttle knob
will cause the RPM sounds to ramp up one run level, while a small counter-clockwise motion
of the throttle knob will cause the RPM sounds to ramp down one run level.
While the locomotive is ramping between run levels, it will ignore additional throttle
movements. Once the RPMs have finished ramping to the next run level, additional throttle
motions will again trigger another RPM ramp. This feature will allow you to "fine-tune" your
RPM run level, regardless of the locomotive's speed, using only the throttle knob. This mode is
the default setting for your locomotive on power up.
Manual RPM Mode
In Manual RPM Mode, you can set your locomotive's RPM run level to a constant value by
pressing the AUX1, 3or AUX1, 6key sequences on your CAB-1 Remote Controller. When your
locomotive is in this mode, its RPM run level will not vary with throttle movements or with the
speed of the locomotive.
To enter Manual RPM Mode, press the AUX1, 3key sequence while the locomotive is
stopped, or press either the AUX1, 3or AUX1, 6 key sequence while the locomotive is
moving. Pressing AUX1, 3will cause your locomotive to enter Manual RPM Mode and ramp
up one RPM run level; pressing AUX1, 6 will cause your locomotive to enter Manual RPM
Mode and ramp down one RPM run level. You may then press the 3or 6key additional times
to ramp your locomotive's RPMs through all the run levels. Once you set your locomotive's
RPM run level it will remain there until you change it with the 3or 6keys, or until you exit
Manual RPM Mode.
You may cause your locomotive to exit Manual RPM Mode in several ways: reset the
locomotive with AUX1, 0key sequence; enter the shutdown sequence with the AUX1, 5key
sequence; or turn off the track power and allow the locomotive to reset.
Speed RPM Mode
In Speed RPM Mode, your locomotive's RPM run level is controlled only by the actual
speed of the locomotive.
Note!

Note!
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TrainMaster Command Control operations
Tuning your non-powered locomotive’s performance (continued)
Speed RPM Mode (continued)
To enter Speed RPM Mode, press the AUX1, BRAKE key sequence while the locomotive
is stopped. A distinctive "clunk" sound will be heard. Once your locomotive is in Speed RPM
Mode, the RPMs will ramp up and down through its eight run levels depending on how fast
the locomotive is moving on the track. (Note that this is how your locomotive's RPMs are
controlled when it is running in Conventional Mode.)
To exit Speed RPM mode, reset the locomotive with AUX1, 0key sequence or turn off the
track power and allow the locomotive to reset.
SOUND LEVEL
Press AUX1,1or 4on your CAB-1 Remote Controller to raise and lower the volume of the
background locomotive sounds, such as RPMs and air release or let-offs. The horn, bell and
dialog will be unaffected. Note that this setting is preserved through power down and system
reset. Remember that the sounds will be silent when you power up your locomotive if the
sounds were turned down previously. To set the maximum volume of both the background and
foreground sounds, we recommend that you adjust your locomotive’s volume control knob
(see Figure 1 on page 8 for the location).
Assigning your non-powered locomotive a new ID#
As your roster of TrainMaster Command Control-equipped locomotives grows, you will want to give each unit a unique ID#. The locomotive will respond to commands
associated with its ID# while all other units will disregard these commands.
To restore your non-powered locomotive’s functions, see page 16.
1. Slide the Command reverse unit switch on your locomotive to the PGM position.
2. Place the non-powered locomotive on the track.
3. Connect the Command Base and plug it in.
4. Power up the track.
5. Press ENG.
6. Enter the unique ID#. Choose any number from 1 to 99 that has not been assigned to
another locomotive (ENG). We recommend using a part of your locomotive’s cab number.
7. Press SET. The non-powered locomotive’s horn will sound if the RailSounds sound system
is on.
8. Slide the Command reverse unit switch back to the RUN position.
The non-powered locomotive’s ID# has been set. Be sure to record the new ID# for your
reference.

TrainMaster Command Control operations
Building a lash-up
TrainMaster Command Control allows you to couple your Command Control-equipped locomotives together, forming a multiple unit lash-up. Just like with the real railroads, lash-ups
allow you to pull longer trains and climb steeper grades. You will find that the lighting operates
prototypically—the lead unit’s headlight and interior lights are illuminated when the train is in
forward, and the rear unit’s headlight and interior lights are on when the train is in reverse. For more
information, refer to your TrainMaster Command Control manual.
To build a lash-up, assign a unique engine (ENG) ID# to each unit. Arrange the units on the
track and couple them together. The Command reverse unit switch must be set to RUN. See Figure 1
on page 8.
If you press a wrong button, start over with that particular unit. The assignment isn’t
saved until you press SET.
The CrewTalk/TowerCom and SignalSounds featrues of RailSounds are disabled on
locomotives that are programmed as middle or rear units in a lash-up. Only the diesel
locomotive sounds are active.
Start with the lead (front) unit
1. Press TR and enter your lash-up ID# (1-9) on your CAB-1 Remote Controller. No other lash-up or
track should share this ID#.
2. Enter the unique ID# of the lead unit.
3. Press F.
4. Press SET on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
Add the middle units, one at a time
1. Press TR and enter the lash-up ID# (1-9) on your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
2. Enter the unique ID# of the middle unit.
3. Press the DIRECTION button if the unit is facing rearward.
4. Press SET on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
5. Repeat these steps for any additional middle units.
Complete the lash-up by adding the rear unit
1. Press TR and enter the lash-up ID# (1-9) on your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
2. Enter the unique ID# of the rear unit.
3. Press R.
4. Press the DIRECTION button if the unit is facing rearward.
5. Press SET on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
You are now ready to operate your locomotive as a lash-up. Simply press TR and enter the lash-
up ID#, then use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to operate your locomotives. To operate an individual
unit within the lash-up, press ENG and enter the ID# for that particular unit.
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Note!
Note!

TrainMaster Command Control operations
Reprogramming your non-powered locomotive to restore features
If your non-powered locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your
locomotive.
1. Slide the Command reverse unit switch to the PGM position.
2. Plug in and connect your Command Base.
3. Place your non-powered locomotive on the track, then power up the track.
4. Press ENG and enter the locomotive’s ID#.
5. Press SET.
6. Press ENG and enter the locomotive’s ID# again.
7. Press AUX1.
8. Enter 2for this particular locomotive.
9. Turn off track power and wait ten seconds.
10. Slide the Command reverse unit switch back to the RUN position.
At this point, your non-powered locomotive has been reset. Restore power to the track and
operate the locomotive as usual. Be sure to use the ID# entered in Step 4.
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Conventional transformer operations
Conventional transformer operations
In conventional mode operation, simply couple your LEGACY F3 B-Unit to a powered A-Unit locomotive and apply AC voltage to your track.
In conventional mode, your LEGACY F3 B-Unit will ramp its run levels up and down based on
speed, or when in neutral, by track voltage. The BELL and HORN buttons on your transformer will
work as expected. Note that the LEGACY F3 B-unit LEGACY Quilling Horn is only available under
CAB-2 control. Dialog can be triggered by a short horn blast while the engine is stopped.
If there are other RailSounds engines on the same track section, horn, bell and dialog may
sound simultaneously from multiple engines. To prevent this, turn down the volume controls on any
engines you wish to silence.
For more about operating your LEGACY F3 B-Unit in the LEGACY environment, see pages 4-7 of
this manual.
We recommend that you operate your non-powered LEGACY RailSounds Super Bass F3 B-Unit in
the Legacy Control environment to access all of the LEGACY RailSounds features.

Conventional transformer operations
Operating your non-powered locomotive in the conventional
environment
Your non-powered locomotive is capable of operating in the conventional environment with nothing more than a standard Lionel alternating-current (AC) transformer.
Use the HORN and BELL buttons on your transformer to activate these features. If your
transformer is not equipped with these controls, separate buttons are available (610-5906-001).
Please refer to page 23 of this manual.
Couple your F3 B-unit to a powererd locomotive for operation in the Conventional
environment.
1. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger
track.
2. Power your locomotive at 12-18 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, or in excess of 19 volts AC,
may result in damage to sensitive electronic components. 60 HZ AC is required. Do not
power with 50 HZ AC.
3. Wait three to eight seconds as your locomotive determines whether it is in a
conventional environment or a TrainMaster Command Control environment.
When the locomotive has determined that a TrainMaster Command Base is not connected to the
track, the locomotive’s headlight will illuminate and the LEGACY 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 powered 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.
Thereafter, it will start in forward after every power interruption lasting five seconds or
longer.
We recommend that you operate your powered LEGACY diesel locomotive
with The Odyssey II Speed Control System turned on. You may choose to
operate your powered locomotive without speed control by placing the Odyssey II Speed
Control System switch to the “NO ODY” position.
Use the HORN and BELL buttons on your transformer to activate those features. Refer to page 23
if your transformer is not equipped with those buttons. Adjust the volume using the volume control
knob located on the underside of the non-powered locomotive. Refer to Figure 1 on page 8.
Note!
Caution!
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Note!
Note!

Conventional transformer operations
Uncoupling your non-powered locomotive in the conventional
environment
Your non-powered locomotive features an ElectroCoupler on the rear that is released by remote control at any point around your layout in the TrainMaster Command Control environment.
In the conventional environment, the ElectroCoupler 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 and 6-12054 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 2, the magnetic field pulls the disc downward, releasing the coupler.
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Figure 2. Magnetic coupler operation
Remote-Control
Track Section

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LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Couple your non-powered locomotive to a powered locomotive to experience all of
the features of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system.
Your non-powered locomotive is equipped with the Lionel LEGACY RailSounds sound system, the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. The LEGACY
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 diesel motor, which automatically revs 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
LEGACY RailSounds sound system starts a realistic shutdown sequence (a nine-volt alkaline
battery is required, see Figure 3 on page 21).
When you operate your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment,
you get full control of the LEGACY RailSounds 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 brakes. 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 for the shudown sequence, if
track power is turned off. Refer to Figure 3 on page 21.
Operating your locomotive with the LEGACY Control system provides you control of all the
features mentioned above as well as access to the new quilling horn and single hit bell
sounds.
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