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
