Your new Genesis
TM
Big Boy Locomotive comes factory
equipped with a state-of-the-art Dual Function decoder. This
means your locomotive will run on any NMRA compatible
DCC system or on any regular DC Train Control (HO power
pack).
Caution: Do not run your new Genesis
TM
Big Boy Locomotive with power
packs intended for “G” scale [do not exceed 18 V DC] as you may dam-
age the locomotive circuitry. Also, never operate your locomotive with a
transformer designed for use with AC powered model trains, O-27 trains
or some European HO models. Some DCC systems also come equipped
with a switch for extra voltage for larger scales [“O” or “G”] but if you
use your locomotive on this setting damage will occur to the on-board
electronics due to the higher constant track voltage [22 volts].
When running on a DC power pack, this locomotive features a
wireless radio control. This makes accessing the sound functions
and running the locomotive more convenient when following
your train around the layout. The transmitter (battery included)
that comes with your locomotive has the following functions:
1. Button 1 [Bell Button] will start or stop the bell sounds.
2. Button 2 [Whistle Button] will operate the steam whistle.
3. Button 3 [Speed down Button] will decelerate the locomo-
tive. Press Button 3 when the locomotive is stopped and you
will hear an air release sound.
4. Button 4 [Speed up Button] will accelerate the locomo-
tive. When the locomotive has reached its maximum speed,
pressing Button 4 will activate the sound of the fire box door
opening and closing.
5. Button 5 [Direction Button] should be used after bringing
the locomotive to a stop. If pressed while the locomotive is
moving, the locomotive will slow down to a gradual stop,
change its direction and then gradually speed up. This is also
a built in safety feature. Press Button 5 when the locomotive
is in idle (25%—35% throttle setting) to activate the blower
hiss sound.
6. Button STP [Stop Button] will bring the locomotive to a
gradual stop. This is a built in safety feature. Press Button
STP while the locomotive is stopped and you will hear the
water injector sound.
NOTE: If you turn the "Load Control" feature on (CV #123 from 0 to 1)
while using this locomotive on a DCC layout, this changes the operation
of this locomotive in the analog DC mode. To operate this locomotive
on analog DC, you must use the transmitter as your main control, your
powerpack just supplies the constant track voltage. Adjust your throttle
control to your desired top speed setting, [do not exceed 18 vdc]. The loco-
motive will start to idle, now use your transmitter to control the speed and
direction of your locomotive. If you want to use your powerpack’s throttle
control to run this locomotive, please have someone with a DCC system
disable the “Load Control” feature by changing CV #123 to a value “0”..
DC Operation-(Analog Mode)
To set up your Hand Held Controller and operate your locomo-
tive with a DC power pack, follow these easy directions:
1. Install the battery in the transmitter.
2. Connect the wires from your DC power pack's "variable
track terminals" to your track.
3. Place the locomotive on the track making sure all wheels are
aligned correctly to avoid short circuits, which can possibly
damage your locomotive circuitry and power pack.
4. Turn the switch on the power pack to ON.
5. Slowly adjust the throttle until you hear the locomotive begin
to idle. Only during idle can you use the direction switch on
the power pack to change the locomotive’s direction. Either
the headlight or back-up light will illuminate to indicate the
locomotive’s direction. Once the locomotive begins moving,
you cannot use the direction switch on the power pack to
change direction. You can only use the transmitter to change
the locomotive direction while it is moving. This feature
allows you to control another analog locomotive on the same
track.
NOTE: Your new Genesis
TM
Big Boy Locomotive will always
remember its last direction of operation regardless of the position of
the direction switch on the power pack.
6. When you use the power pack's throttle to control the
locomotive’s speed, the top speed will be limited by the
transmitter’s speed setting. When you use the transmitter to
control the locomotive’s speed, the top speed will be limited
by the power pack's throttle setting.
7. If the locomotive's top speed is too low, do not set the
power pack's throttle to maximum. We recommend you set
the throttle to 60%-70% and use the transmitter to control
the locomotive speed. This will give you the best operating
range.
8.
Never
exceed 18 volts DC to the track in analog operation.
Excessive track voltage may damage the locomotive’s cir-
cuitry.
Never try to operate the locomotive on AC power.
9. If the transmitter’s range begins to decrease, the battery
needs to be replaced. On larger layouts, or if your layout is
in a room that has a lot of radio interference, (metal pipes,
screen wire scenery, etc.) we recommend that you hold the
transmitters antenna wire close to, or touching, the running
rails of the layout if the locomotive is traveling far from your
position.
10. We recommend you always use the power pack's throttle
to control the locomotive’s speed. Not only will you
get a smoother speed control, but the battery life will be
extended.
11. Whenever you feel that the locomotive is not operating
properly you should move the throttle to zero or 25%-35%
throttle setting (depending on your power pack) and slowly
move the throttle up again to control the locomotive.
12. If you hear the locomotive say “Program” while running
in the analog DC mode, do not press any buttons on the
transmitter. Power down with the power pack’s throttle to
zero, bringing your train to a gradual stop. Then turn the
power pack’s on/off switch to "off" to reset your locomotive.
(Entering program mode might occur if you are attempting
to use the stop button [STP] while the locomotive is travers-
ing a long dirty section of track. The locomotive will read
this as a power down/ power up sequence.) If you press any
buttons on the transmitter at this time you can change some
of your settings inadvertently.
Programming in DC Operation-(Analog Mode)
While in analog mode, you can program the chuff rate [up or
down], chuff starting point, and you can also select different
bells or whistles.
NOTE: Please wait at least 2 seconds between button presses when in
the Program Mode. Multiple, rapid pressing of buttons will confuse the
system.
