Lionel USRA 0-8-0 Steam Locomotive and Tender User manual

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Lionel
USRA 0-8-0 Steam
Locomotive and Tender
Owner’s Manual
Lionel
USRA 0-8-0 Steam
Locomotive and Tender
Owner’s Manual
71-1247-250
3/11

Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel USRA 0-8-0 steam locomotive and tender! On the outside, this locomotive features numerous prototypical details and expert
decoration in your favorite livery. Inside the boiler, 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.
Features of this locomotive
• 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
• Odyssey II Speed Control with ON/OFF switch
• Five official railroad speeds with CrewTalk dialog
• Refined Conventional Transformer Control Mode with lower starting
speeds, improved smoke output
• Powerful maintenance-free motor with momentum flywheel
• Puffing synchronized fan-driven smoke unit with adjustable smoke output
• Illuminated headlight on locomotive
• Illuminated back-up light on rear of tender
• Wireless Tether connection between locomotive and tender
• LEGACY RailSounds sound system with real-time quilling whistle
• FatBoy speaker for the ultimate in sound reproduction
• ElectroCouplers on front of locomotive and rear of tender
• Minimum curve: O-31
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Table of contents
Quick Start
LEGACY Control operations 4
TrainMaster Command Control operations 4
Transformer operations 4
LEGACY Control System operations
Get ready to run 5
Start ‘Er Up 5
The LEGACY CAB-2 Controller 6
The Velocity Throttle 7
The Multi-Controller 7-8
The Train Brake Slider 8
The Warning Sound Controller 9
The Speed Bar 10
Locomotive switch function overview
Switch overview 11
TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations 12
Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment 12
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 13
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 14
Tuning your locomotive’s chuff intensity and performance 15-16
Assigning your locomotive a new ID# 17
Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features 18
Conventional transformer operations
Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment 19-20
Locking your locomotive into a single direction 21
Uncoupling in the conventional environment 22
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations 23
Odyssey II Speed Control system LEGACY Control operation 23
Odyssey II Speed Control system TrainMaster Command Control operation 23
Odyssey II Speed Control system conventional transformer operation 23
LEGACY RailSounds Sound System operations
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations 24
Installing the battery 25-26
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command Control environment 27
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment 28
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation 29
Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in the conventional environment 30
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 31
Adjusting the smoke output 31
Lubricating your locomotive 32
Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna 33
Servicing your locomotive’s lamps 33
Tire-Traction 34
Notes 35
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 36
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Quick Start
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. See page 31 to add smoke fluid or
turn off the smoke unit before operating the locomotive.
LEGACY Control operations
For the finest operating experience, your locomotive is fully compatible with the new LEGACY Control System.
To operate in LEGACY mode, you need a LEGACY
Command Base and LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller. Both
products are offered together in the LEGACY Command Set,
6-14295.
1. Turn off track power and plug in the LEGACY
Base.
2. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track
and connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender as illustrated
in Figure 1.
3. Increase track power voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC).
4. Press ENG and 1 to address your locomotive with your LEGACY CAB-2
Remote Controller.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out.
TrainMaster Command Control operations
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).
1. Turn off track power and plug-in the Command Base.
2. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track
and connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender as illustrated
in Figure 1.
3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC).
4. Press ENG and 1 to address your locomotive with your CAB-1 Remote
Controller.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out.
Transformer operations
1. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track
and connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender as illustrated
in Figure 1.
2. Power your locomotive at 12-18 volts with your alternating current (AC)
transformer.
3. Wait three to eight seconds until the locomotive’s headlight illuminates
and the LEGACY RailSounds sound system starts up.
4. Move ‘em out! Press the DIRECTION button on your transformer, then
throttle up.
Note!
Figure 1. Drawbar connection

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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.
GET READY TO RUN
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
Velocity Throttle, Whistle, Bell, Brake and Direction commands.
Power Up The Track
Refer to PowerMaster, TPC, or ZW manual for the correct method to power up. With your
locomotive 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 metal 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
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!

LEGACY Control System operations
The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller
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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-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 VELOCITY THROTTLE
The Velocity Throttle (that big red rotary knob in the middle 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).
4. Turn the Velocity Throttle clockwise a small amount. Your engine will begin to move.
5. Experiment with the engine’s response to the Velocity Throttle. Turn the Velocity Throttle
clock-wise and counter-clock-wise.
6. Slow and stop your engine by turning the Velocity Throttle counter-clockwise.
See reference numbers 4, 5, and 6
See reference numbers 7, and 8
THE MULTI-CONTROLLER
Direction
The direction of your engine toggles between forward and reverse at the touch of the Multi-
Controller.
7. Press the Multi-Controller once. Your engine's lights will change directions.
8. Turn the Velocity Throttle clockwise a small amount. Your Engine will reverse directions
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LEGACY Control System operations
THE MULTI-CONTROLLER (continued)
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
quicker than the Velocity Throttle alone and holds
your speed at the adjusted level.
9. Experiment with Boost and Brake. Notice how
your engine responds to the Multi-Controller. See reference number 9
THE TRAIN BRAKE SLIDER
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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 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. A
tremendous amount of laboring can be heard whenever you apply the Train Brake in a large
amount.
10. Experiment with the Train Brake. Try a small amount of the Train Brake when your
engine is moving down the rails at a medium speed. Notice the effect the Train Brake has
on sound and speed. Try adding more Train brake and notice that the Train Brake can
limit the top speed available to your engine.
Try adding even more Train Brake and notice that the Engine sounds like it is working
harder and harder as the Train Brake is applied more.
See reference number 10

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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

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LEGACY Control System operations
THE SPEED BAR
Selection of Official Rail Road Speeds
The Speed Bar is used to select a new touch-screen Icon Control set. This set of touch- screen keys is used to select official Railroad Speeds. Two additional controls, "High Ball,"
(Top Speed) and "Brake to Roll," (speed step one) are possible with this Touch-Screen set of
controls. Pressing AUX-1 returns you to the standard control panel.
17. Press, hold and release the
RR Speed icons one by one.
Experiment.
18. The speed of the engine
changes with each press and
release of a different RR
Speed key.
19. TowerCom dialog occurs each
time you press and hold a RR
speed key.
20. The Engineer dialog
responds and the speed of the
engine changes as soon as
you release the RR speed key.
21. If you touch a RR speed
key and release it quickly, a
speed change is enabled with
no dialog scene.
22. You can also use the Velocity
Throttle and other action
controls in this mode and
continue to use Official RR
speeds at the same time.
23. Repeat step 17.
24. Press AUX-1 to leave the RR speed mode and return to the standard mode and return to
the standard control panel.
25. Press the speed bar to toggle between the Official RR Speed Control Panel and the
Standard Control Panel.
At this point you know the basics of how to operate. There is a lot of fun waiting as you
experience the interaction of the controls and the touch-screen.
Be sure to read the entire Lionel Legacy Control System Manual to get the most from your
Lionel products.
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See reference numbers 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25

Locomotive switch function overview
Switch overview
The locomotive's switches are illustrated in Figure 2 and described below.
Command Reverse Unit Switch
Used to assign an ID# and reprogram the locomotive in LEGACY and 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” posi-
tion. See pages 17, 18, and 21.
Smoke Unit Switch
Used to turn the smoke unit function “on” and “off”. See page 31.
Odyssey II Speed Control System Switch
Used to turn the Odyssey II Speed Control System “on” and “off”. See pages 20, and 23.
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Figure 2. Switch locations
REAR
FRONT
Command reverse
unit switch
Smoke unit switch
Odyssey II
Speed Control
System switch
ONOFF
SMOKE
ONOFF
ODYSSEY
PROG RUN

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Caution!
TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations
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.
Keep in mind that track power is like gasoline in the tank of a car—it gives you the power
to go places, but it doesn’t tell you where to go or how fast to get there.
Operating your locomotive 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 17.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out! Your locomotive will respond to every command from
your CAB-1 Remote Controller.

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.
Coupler release sound.
Releases the ElectroCoupler on the rear of the
tender. Coupler release sound.
Activates the numeric keypad.
Short steam release sound.
Toggles the headlight on and off.
Accelerates the locomotive with a clockwise
rotation. Decelerates the locomotive with a
counter-clockwise rotation. Speed-dependent
chuffing sounds. DynaChuff dynamic chuffing
effect.
Activates the locomotive’s whistle. Release the
button to discontinue the sound. Whistle,
steam whistle sound.
Toggles the bell sound on and off.
Bell sound.
Changes the locomotive’s direction. The locomotive
decelerates to a stop and continues in the opposite
direction when you increase the throttle. Air release sound.
Increases the locomotive’s speed while the button is
pressed. Release the button to return to the initial
speed. Labored chuff.
Decreases the locomotive’s speed while the button is
pressed. Squealing brake sounds.
Shuts down all PowerMasters on your railroad. Stops
all TrainMaster Command Control-equipped locomotives in operation. Use HALT only
in emergency situations.
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SET L M H
L = 32 speed steps
M = 100 speed steps
H = 100 speed steps
with momentum.

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. After you press the AUX1 button, you will be able
to press any numbered button until you address a different product. The corresponding
RailSounds sound system effects are in bold italic type.
Stops and resets the locomotive. Resets the locomotive’s direction to forward. Resets the
RailSounds sound system to Automatic Chuff Mode. Air release sound.
Raises the volume of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system background sounds, such as chuff
sounds and let-off sounds. The whistle, bell and dialog are unaffected. The default is full
volume. The volume setting is retained when track power is turned off. Sound volume
increases.
Engineer begins radio dialog, dispatcher replies (see pages 27 and 28). CrewTalk
communication.
Starts the RailSounds sound system if the locomotive was previously shutdown. Triggers the
water pump sounds. Steam effects.
Lowers the volume of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system background sounds, such as chuff
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. Activates the
emergency stop feature while in motion. Note that in the shutdown sequence, the smoke unit
does not turn off if it was already on. To turn off the smoke unit, press AUX1, 8 or use the
smoke unit Smoke ON/OFF switch.
Activates Manual Chuff Mode (see page 15) to set the chuff intensity manually. Triggers the
“Blow Down” sound.
Dispatcher begins radio dialog, engineer replies (see pages 27 and 28). TowerCom
announcement.
Turns off the smoke unit. Let-off sound.
Turns on the smoke unit if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Be sure to add smoke
fluid before turning on the smoke unit to prevent damage to your locomotive. Let-off
sound.
AUX1, 8 and 9 function only if the locomotive’s smoke unit switch is in the ON
position.
See the Lionel web site for more information.
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Note!
Note!

TrainMaster Command Control operations
Tuning your locomotive’s chuff intensity and performance
TrainMaster Command Control allows you to fine-tune the performance of your locomotive. Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to make these adjustments.
These settings will be lost if you assign a new ID#.
Chuff intensity
Your locomotive is equipped with DynaChuff, the realistic steam chuffing sounds produced by
the RailSounds sound system. Your locomotive’s chuff rate is always synchronized with the drive
wheels and the speed of the locomotive. The chuff intensity is also capable of varying automatically
with the speed of the locomotive in automatic chuff mode. You may also choose to set a constant, or
fixed, chuff intensity in manual chuff mode. There are 15 chuff intensity levels.
Automatic chuff mode
When you first throttle up, the intensity of the chuff sounds will vary with adjustments to the
throttle. When you stop the locomotive for two seconds or more, the sounds will return to their
initial intensity.
The initial chuff intensity simulates the sounds of the locomotive pulling a heavy string of cars.
Keep in mind that you may choose to reduce the initial intensity of the chuff sounds to simulate a
lighter load on the locomotive by pressing the BRAKE button while your locomotive is at rest. This
will reduce the initial chuff intensity to the lowest level.
Manual chuff mode
Manual chuff mode allows you to set a constant chuff intensity for your locomotive. The
intensity of the chuff sounds does not vary with the throttle settings or the speed of the locomotive.
To set a constant chuff intensity, get your locomotive moving, then press AUX1, 3 or AUX1,
6 to enter manual chuff mode. The locomotive will be locked at the current chuff intensity. To
adjust this chuff intensity, press 3 to increase the intensity of the chuffing or press 6 to decrease the
intensity of the chuffing. The locomotive will save this intensity level.
If you press AUX1, 3 while the locomotive is at rest, the chuffing will be set to the maximum
intensity. If you press AUX1, 6 while the locomotive is at rest, the chuffing will be set to the lowest
intensity. Once the locomotive is in motion, you may use the 3 and 6 buttons to increase and
decrease the intensity of the chuff sounds.
When you press AUX1, 3 or AUX1, 6, you have a ten-second “window” to adjust the chuff
intensity. During this time, the water injector (3) and the air horn (6) sound will not be triggered
by the 3 and 6 buttons. After ten seconds, the 3 and 6 buttons will be reassigned to activate the
sounds. To adjust the chuff intensity after the ten seconds have elapsed, simply press AUX1, 3 or
AUX1, 6 again.
To exit manual chuff mode, turn off track power and allow the locomotive to reset, enter the
shutdown sequence (AUX1, 5) or reset the locomotive (AUX1, 0).
The water injector sounds (3) and Blow Down sound (6) are inactive during the first ten
seconds of entering manual chuff mode. These sounds are restored after the ten seconds
have elapsed. If you wish to adjust the chuff intensity again, press AUX1, 3 and AUX1,
6 to open another ten-second programming “window”.
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Note!
Note!

TrainMaster Command Control operations
Tuning your locomotive’s chuff intensity and performance (continued)
Volume
The RailSounds sound system gives you greater control over the volume of your locomotive’s
sounds. Pressing AUX1, 1 raises the volume of the chuffing and boiler sounds, and AUX1, 4
lowers the volume. There are nine volume levels.
The volume level you set will be saved and restored upon power-up. Press AUX1, 1
and 4 to adjust the volume.
The whistle, bell, CrewTalk dialog, and TowerCom announcement sounds play at full volume,
regardless of the settings entered with the CAB-1 Remote Controller. To set the maximum volume,
use the volume control knob found under the hatches on the tender.
Adjusting the speed
The BRAKE and BOOST buttons give you incremental control of your locomotive’s speed while
you press and hold these buttons, allowing you to make small, gradual adjustments around curves
and over grades. The locomotive will resume its initial speed when the buttons are released. Listen
for the squeal of your locomotive’s brakes when you use the BRAKE button.
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Note!

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TrainMaster Command Control operations
Assigning your 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 locomotive’s features, see page 18.
1. Slide the Command reverse unit switch on your locomotive to the PROG position. See
Figure 2 on page 11.
2. Place the locomotive and tender 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 locomotive’s whistle will sound, or the headlights will flash if the
RailSounds sound system is off.
8. Slide the Command reverse unit switch back to the RUN position.
The locomotive’s ID# has been set. Be sure to record the new ID# for your reference.
Note!

TrainMaster Command Control operations
Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features
If your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive. All
factory default settings will be restored when you reprogram the locomotive.
1. Slide the Command reverse unit switch to the PROG position.
2. Plug in and connect your Command Base.
3. Place your locomotive and tender 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 1 for 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 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
Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment
Your locomotive is capable of operating in the conventional environment with nothing more than a standard Lionel alternating-current (AC) transformer.
In the conventional environment, your locomotive cycles through a repeating pattern of
operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To advance to the next operation, press the
DIRECTION button on your transformer. Alternately, you could use the throttle to briefly turn off
track power so that the locomotive advances to the next operation when power is restored.
Once you cycle the locomotive into forward or reverse, you control your locomotive’s speed by
varying track voltage with the transformer’s throttle. To increase the speed of the locomotive, you
increase track voltage. To decrease the speed, you decrease track voltage. To stop the locomotive and
to change directions (or to enter neutral), track voltage is turned off or interrupted.
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 (6105906001).
Please refer to page 29 of this manual.
To experience all of your locomotive’s features, we recommend operating in the LEGACY
Command Control environment. With a simple one-wire connection, you can use the CAB-2 Remote
Controller to access all of the functions of your locomotive. Refer to pages 5-10 to see how to operate
your locomotive in the LEGACY Command Control environment.
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Conventional transformer operations
Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment (continued)
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 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 LEGACY locomotive with The Odyssey II
Speed Control System turned on. You may choose to operate your locomotive without
speed control by placing the Odyssey II Speed Control System switch to the OFF position. See
Figure 2 on page 11.
Use the HORN and BELL buttons on your transformer to activate those features. Refer to
page 29 if your transformer is not equipped with those buttons. Adjust the volume using the
volume control knob located under the tender water hatch. Refer to Figure 4 on page 26.
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Note!
Caution!