13
12
lowing functions:
1: Whistle signal “crossing” (2 long,
1 short, 1 long blasts)
2: Brake sound
3: Bell
4: Conductor announcement:
"Ladies and Gentlemen, please
step back from the yellow line.
The train is leaving now. Thank you."
5: Air pressure release
6: Diesel engine off/on
7: Alarm bell
8: Sound off/on
With a Loco Remote or Universal
Remote, press the numbered loco
function buttons. For example, to
trigger the brake sound, press button
“2” on the Loco Remote or Universal
Remote.
When using the MTS components
marked with a “p,” this loco can
receive "parallel" function com-
mands, which eliminate the pause
that occurs when a "serial" command
is received.
Parallel: Command is send directly.
Serial: Command is send as a string
of "1" commands, for example, 3 = 1
+ 1 + 1).
Most MTS components can be
upgraded to parallel function com-
mands (Exceptions: first generation
55000 MTS Central Station, 55010
Train Mouse). For more information,
contact your authorized retailer or go
to www.lgb.com.
When operating with the Multi-Train
System, the loco features a “Back-
EMF” function. This keeps the motor
speed constant (and under normal
conditions the loco speed), even
when the load of the loco changes,
for example, in curves or on grades.
This feature does not work at top
speed, because additional voltage
must be available to overcome any
added load.
If desired, numerous functions of the
onboard decoder, such as accelera-
tion, braking, direction of travel and
many others, can be programmed
using a PC and the 55045 MTS PC
Decoder Programming Module (see
Instructions for advanced users).
These functions also can be pro-
grammed with the 55015 Universal
Remote.
Sound
This model features a digital elec-
tronic sound system. The volume
control is located under the radiator
housing behind the cab (Fig. 1).
All sound features described below
also can be controlled directly with
the LGB Multi-Train System (see
Multi-Train System
).
When the throttle is turned up slow-
ly, you first hear the diesel engine
starting. Then the engine idles. If you
turn up the throttle further, the loco
starts. The drive sounds are synchro-
nized to the loco’s speed. When
operating with the Multi-Train
System, you can turn the diesel
engine off and on by pressing the F6
button (see
Multi-Train System
).
Bell and whistle:
The whistle sounds
automatically when the locomotive is
started: Two long blasts when the
loco moves forward, three short
blasts when it reverses.
The bell and whistle also can be trig-
gered using the LGB Sound Trigger
Magnet (17050) included with this
model. The 17050 snaps between
the ties of most LGB track sections.
The magnet in the 17050 is under the
LGB logo. If the contact is installed
with the logo on one side of the
track, it will trigger the whistle as the
model passes. If the contact is
reversed, it will trigger the bell.
Brake:
To trigger the “squealing”
brake sound, reduce the model’s
speed slowly. This requires a skilled
hand and a little practice.
American Diesel Loco With
Sound
THE PROTOTYPE
Today, most trains in North America
are pulled large diesel-electric loco-
motives. Their high tractive effort is
ideal for hauling long trains. Often,
railroads couple two to six locomo-
tives together, all controlled by one
engineer in the cab of the front loco.
THE MODEL
This detailed replica features:
- weather-resistant construction
- factory-installed onboard decoder
for MTS and analog operation
- opening cab doors
- four-way power control switch
- two protected gearboxes with two
seven-pole Bühler motors
- eight powered wheels
- one traction tire
- twelve power pickups
- digital electronic sound system
- horn sounds (starting, crossing)
- bell sound
- braking sound
- magnetic bell and whistle trigger
- conductor announcement (with
Multi-Train System)
- alarm bell (with Multi-Train
System)
- remote control of sound features
(with Multi-Train System)
- voltage stabilization circuit
- automatic directional lanterns
- multi-purpose socket with circuit
breaker
- length: 630 mm (24.8 in.)
- weight: 4050 g (8.9 lb.)
THE PROGRAM
This LGB model is part of the com-
prehensive LGB program of more
than 600 quality G-scale trains, track
sections and accessories. To learn
more about the many other products
in the LGB program, see the big LGB
catalog or visit www.lgb.com
OPERATION
Operating Modes
This model has a four-way power
control switch mounted under the
radiator housing behind the cab (Fig.
1, 2):
Position 0: All power off
Position 1: Power to lights
Position 2: Power to motors and
lights
Position 3: Power to motors, lights
and sound (factory pre-
set)
Attention:
Do not connect this model
to other loco models with different
starting characteristics. This can
damage the internal gearing.
Multi-Train System
The model is equipped with a facto-
ry-installed onboard decoder for the
LGB Multi-Train System. It can be
used without modifications on ana-
log or digital layouts. For operation
with the Multi-Train System, the
model is programmed to loco
address 03. For information on pro-
gramming the loco address, see the
instructions for various MTS compo-
nents.
When operating with the Multi-Train
System, you can control the loco’s
functions remotely. Press the light-
ing button (“9” with remotes) to turn
the loco lights on or off. Press the
function buttons to control the fol-
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