Lionel TrainMaster Command-equipped F3 diesel locomotive B... User manual

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Lionel
Non-Powered F3B Unit
Diesel Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
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Table of contents
Transformer operations
Your F3B’s RailSounds system—the basics 3
Experiencing the range of your F3B’s RailSounds system 4
Notes on RailSounds 4
Installing the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Button 5
TrainMaster Command operations
The Command Control environment 6
Running your F3B in the TrainMaster Command environment 7
CAB-1 commands for your F3B unit 7
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your F3B unit 8
Assigning your non-powered F3B unit a new ID# 9
Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features 10
Maintaining and servicing your non-powered F3B unit
Lubricating your F3B unit 10
Adjusting the sound volume 11
Replacing your F3B unit’s lamp 11
Lionel Service 12
You own one of the most sophisticated model trains ever built—the Lionel
TrainMaster Command-equipped F3 diesel
locomotive B unit. From the crisp detail and
expert decoration on the outside to the
advanced technology under the hood, the
Lionel F3B unit is ready for duty on your
model railroad. Experience the superiority
of today’s Lionel.
• Die-cast frame
• RailSounds diesel sound system
• CrewTalk and Two-part TowerCom (in Command mode)
• Directional back-up light
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®
Features of the Non-powered F3B unit

Transformer operations
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Your F3B’s RailSounds system—the basics
Lionel RailSounds is the most realistic model railroad sound system in the
world. Your F3B unit features digital sam-
ples from an authentic F3 for the ultimate
in realism.
Begin by installing a 9-volt alkaline bat-
tery in the non-powered F3B unit. This
ensures interruption-free operation of
RailSounds. To access the battery clip inside,
remove the front and rear screws on the cab
ends and lift the body up off the frame.
Connect the 9-volt battery to the battery clip on
the circuit board as illustrated in Figure 1.
Replace the body and reinsert the screws.
Apply track power, and the F3B unit’s
RailSounds system delivers an authentic
start-up sequence, followed by sounds of the
locomotive at idle. As the F3B unit’s speed
increases, the R.P.M.’s increase through four
levels of roar. Sounds return to idle only
after the locomotive has come to a complete
halt. To silence diesel R.P.M. roar (horn and
bell remain unaffected), slide the
RailSounds switch to its SIG (signal) posi-
tion before powering up the locomotive.
See page 9 for the non-powered F3B unit’s
switch location and positioning. To return to
the diesel R.P.M. roar, return the switch to
the FULL position.
Discontinue locomotive power for 10 seconds before changing
the RailSounds SIG/FULL switch.
If RailSounds “drops out” during track power interruptions,
replace the battery.
Although track voltage powers RailSounds, the battery is
required for uninterrupted operation and shutdown
sequences. Use only alkaline batteries.
Note!
Note!
Note!
Figure 1. Battery installation
REAR
FRONT

Transformer operations
With RailSounds, you experience the sounds of real railroading like never
before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisticat-
ed, authentic model railroad sound system
in the world.
• MultiHorn. Variable horn sounds—a
RailSounds exclusive.
• Mechanical bell. Press BELL on your
CAB-1 or transformer to begin the effect;
again to discontinue.
• Four diesel-roar levels. Your F3B
unit’s speed determines the level of diesel
R.P.M. roar—automatically, if you
prefer: idle, slow, medium, or full-speed
output.
• Full control of R.P.M.’s. Prefer
hands-on control of diesel R.P.M. roar?
Want to “ramp up” R.P.M.’s before
pulling out, just like real diesels do? It’s
easy with RailSounds. Place your F3B
unit on the track and increase track volt-
age to maximum. R.P.M.’s will continue
to increase, eventually reaching their
highest level. Now, decrease track voltage
to the desired speed level. Hook your F3B
unit to a powered locomotive, press DIR
on your CAB-1 remote or transformer,
and head out with your F3B unit at full
churn, just like the real thing. R.P.M.’s
will remain at that level until the loco-
motive has come to a complete halt.
Experiment with controllable R.P.M.’s—
it’s a blast!
• Shutdown sequence. No other model
railroad sound system shuts down like
RailSounds. Turn off track power, and
after the air-release reset sound, you
have two seconds to restart your F3B
unit. If you’re done with operations,
RailSounds will commence with an
authentic F3B unit shutdown sequence
about two seconds after the air-release
reset occurs.
Experiencing the range of your F3B unit’s RailSounds system
• Use the non-powered F3B unit’s roof-
mounted “radiator fan” volume control
to adjust sound output. (See page 11 for
its location.)
• Listen for incidental locomotive sounds
during RailSounds operation. They’re
automatic and, of course, authentic.
• The 9-volt alkaline battery you installed
ensures continuous F3 diesel roar.
• Longer track-power interruptions
(including locomotive derailments)
cause RailSounds to shut down after
about seven seconds.
• For even more authentic RailSounds
effects, operate in the TrainMaster
Command environment.
A 9-volt alkaline battery must be
installed for the shutdown sequence.
Note!
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Notes on RailSounds

Installing the Lionel Sound Activation Button
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POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button
For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button
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 whistle Lionel no. 610-5906-001
SoundActivation Button for bell
Black wire
Red wire
Red wire
The no. 610-5906-001 button works with any Lionel AC transformer except
no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers may not be
compatible with RailSounds.
Note!
To operate the bell and horn sounds when operating your locomotive with conven-
tional transformers, you’ll need to install the
Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation
Button (available separately). Connect the
button(s) as shown below.
All track power must feed through
the Sound Activation Button. Do
not bypass the button.
Note!
Existing wire
Common/Ground/U
Power/A
Common/Ground/U
Power/A
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TrainMaster Command operations
The Command Control environment
Lionel TrainMaster Command is the advanced model railroad control system
from Lionel. TrainMaster Command gives
you the power to operate multiple
Command-equipped locomotives on the
same track, at the same time.
To operate in Command mode, you
need a Command Base and a CAB-1
remote. Find them both at your authorized
Lionel retailer.
Place your F3B unit on Lionel or Lionel-compatible
O gauge track.
•Make sure track power is OFF before placing it on the track.
•Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and connected. Its
communications wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel trans-
former or the U post on any of your installed PowerMasters.
• Once positioned on the track, increase track voltage to FULL (on any
installed PowerMasters, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD).
Address your F3B unit using CAB-1.
•Press ENG and 1 on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1 remote. This
command is sent by CAB-1 to the Command Base, which then translates
your command into digital code. That code is sent around your railroad’s
outside rails in the form of a digital “halo.” All Command-equipped Lionel
locomotives listen to this digital communication, but they do not respond
until they hear their individual ID number—in this case, “1.”
• The digital language of TrainMaster Command—and not track
power—controls the actions of Command-equipped Lionels.
Track power is simply like gasoline in the tank of your car—it gives you
the power to go places, but it doesn’t tell you where to go or how fast to get
there.
•All Command-equipped Lionels come factory-programmed
with an ID# of “1.” To change the ID#s of your non-powered F3B unit,
see page 9.
Move ‘em out!
•Throttle up or press any command button on CAB-1. Your F3B unit
will respond to your every command. Read on.
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We recommend that you assign your F3B unit the same ID# as
your F3A units for the announcements to coincide. There is no
need to build a lash up.
Note!

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Coupler release
sounds.
TrainMaster Command operations
Running your F3B unit in the TrainMaster Command environment
Activates keypad.
Diesel air-
release sound.
Halt shuts down all
PowerMaster
electrical output
on your railroad. Stops all
Command-equipped
Lionels in operation.
Your Command-equipped F3B unit comes factory-programmed with
an ID# of “1.” To get your F3B unit in
action, set PowerMasters to CMD or set
all power supplies on full. Press ENG
and “1” on CAB-1. Turn the throttle or
press any command button; your F3B
unit is ready for Command opera-
tions.
Address Locomotive #1
PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional
power supplies on FULL
Press ENG
Press 1 (the ID#)
Throttle up/press any command button
Example
CAB-1 commands for your F3B unit
Activates the F3 horn.
Release the button to dis-
continue. MultiHorn diesel
horn sound.
Activates the bell. Press
again to discontinue.
Diesel mechanical bell
sound.
Squealing brake
sound.
Coupler release
sounds.
SET L M H
Beneath this panel
Note! Use HALT in emergency
situations only.

TrainMaster Command operations
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your F3B unit
0Resets RailSounds to automatic R.P.M. operation. R.P.M.’s return to
automatic.
1Raises the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume increases.
2CrewTalk™ is the sound of walkie-talkie communication. CrewTalk
announcement.
3Raises RailSounds R.P.M. level. Starts up RailSounds. R.P.M.’s increase.
Start-up sequence commences.
4Lowers the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume decreases.
5Activates the RailSounds shutdown sequence. Just like the real thing, your F3B
unit’s R.P.M.’s must be at idle for shutdown to
occur. Press 6 repeatedly to lower R.P.M.’s until
they won’t descend further. Your locomotive is
now at idle. Press 5 to initiate the shutdown
sequence. CrewTalk announcement/
Diesel shutdown commences.
Remember, the horn, bell, and R.P.M.’s will not
sound until you restart RailSounds.
6Lowers RailSounds R.P.M. level. R.P.M.’s decrease.
7Activates TowerCom, an audible announcement that includes that
engine’s road number and/or name. Your
F3B unit features a two-part announcement
that coincides with the announcement from
the F3A unit.
To coordinate the announcements
between these locomotives, assign
the same ID# to the F3A and F3B
units (see page 9). After you address the
locomotives, press AUX1 and 7 on the CAB-1
remote. The F3B unit will instantly make a
standby announcement, and a response
from the F3A unit will follow. Press 7 again
(without pressing AUX1), and the F3B unit
will make a departure announcement, fol-
lowed by the response from the F3A unit.
Also, inserting a command between the
AUX1 and 7 (for example, AUX1, BRAKE, 7)
will result in the departure announcements.
When you press AUX1 on CAB-1, you turn the numeric keypad into 10 command buttons. The keypad lets you control extra
command features (until you press any top-row button like SW,
ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG). RailSounds sounds in bold italic.
DIESEL ENGINE
RESET
VOLUME
CAB LIGHT
RPM
S
SHUT
CREW
TALK
TOWER
COM
DOWN
OFF ON
➠
➠
➠
➠
START-UP
AUX1
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TrainMaster Command operations
Assign a new ID# to
your Command-
equipped F3B unit
Set the non-powered F3B unit con-
trol switch to PROGRAM
Plug-in Command Base
Place the F3B unit on track
PowerMasters set to CMD or
traditional power supplies ON FULL
Turn track power on
(PowerMasters):
Press BOOST
Program the non-powered F3B unit
with a new ID#:
Press ENG
Press a number you
choose (the ID#)
Press SET
Set unit control switch to
FORWARD/RUN. Your F3B remem-
bers its ID# forever; change it any
time with these steps
Example
Non-powered F3B
sound switch
Non-powered F3B
program switch
PROG SIG
We recommend that you choose an easy to
remember ID# for your engine. Some possibilities
are part of the engine road number, your age, or
any two digit number that is not used by
another engine. Write the number on a small
piece of tape and put this on the bottom of the fuel
tank to aid in remembering.
As your fleet of Command-equipped Lionels grows, give your F3A and F3B
units their own ID#. Choose from any num-
ber between 1 and 99. Give the non-powered
F3B unit the same ID# as the F3A unit so the
sounds will coincide.
Slide the non-powered F3B unit Command
reverse unit control switch to PROG. Refer to
Figure 2 for the location of this switch. Plug-in
the Command Base. Then place the F3B unit
on the track. Turn track power on.
Using CAB-1, press ENG, the locomotive
ID# that you select, then press the SET but-
ton located under CAB-1’s removable panel.
Hear the non-powered F3B unit’s horn
sound; that’s your signal that the program-
ming has been accepted. Slide the control
switch to FORWARD/RUN. Your F3B unit is
now programmed to respond to the number
you entered.
Assigning your non-powered F3B unit a new ID#
Figure 2. Switch location

Lubricating your non-powered F3B unit
Maintaining and servicing your non-powered
F3B unit
Help your Lionel non-powered F3B unit lead a long and productive life on your railroad
by maintaining it properly.
We recommend you purchase a Lionel
Lubrication and Maintenance Kit
(no. 6-62927), available from your Lionel deal-
er. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-
lubricate (a small amount will do), and avoid
getting grease or oil on the F3B unit’s wheels,
contact rollers, or your track.
You’ll know your F3B unit requires lubrication
when visual inspection reveals dryness on the
parts indicated in Figure 3. Remove accumulat-
ed dirt and dust before lubricating, and always
lubricate any locomotive emerging from pro-
longed storage.
Lubricate areas marked by arrows with Lionel oil sparingly
Underside of F3B unit
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Reprogramming the Command reverse unit circuit board
to restore features
Due to the inevitable derailments and static, it is possible that your Command
reverse unit could someday lose its setup
program.The symptoms of this condition
would be unresponsiveness in Command
mode. This can be easily remedied by
“reprogramming” your Command reverse
unit using the following steps.
STEP 1: Move the switch on your locomo-
tive from RUN to PROGRAM.
STEP 2: Plug-in your Command Base.
STEP 3: Place the locomotive on track,
then turn on power to your track.
STEP 4: Press “ENG” then input the loco-
motive’s ID#. Press “SET”.
STEP 5: Press “ENG”, then the ID#,
“AUX1”, then press 6 for your locomotive.
STEP 6: Turn off power to your track and
wait ten seconds.
STEP 7: Remove the locomotive from your
track, move the switch from PROGRAM to
RUN.
STEP 8: Place the locomotive back on
track, then turn power on to track.
STEP 9: Press “ENG” and the ID#, then
operate as normal.
TrainMaster Command operations
Figure 3. Lubrication points