Tuning your locomotive set’s performance
MOMENTUM
TrainMaster Command Control’s momentum feature simulates the labored performance of a
locomotive pulling a heavy load. Press
L
,
M
, or
H
(located under your CAB-1 Remote
Controller’s removable panel) for light, medium, or heavy momentum. The locomotive set’s
Command reverse unit remembers this setting until you change it. For quick locomotive
response, choose
L
.
BRAKING AND BOOSTING
There’s more to starting and stopping than just turning the CAB-1 Remote Controller
throttle. Use the
BOOST
and
BRAKE
command buttons—they give you incremental control
of speed
and
are the superior way to handle grades, gradual stops-and-starts, and more. Plus,
using
BRAKE
in the Command environment gives you a bonus RailSounds sound system
effect—the ultra-realistic sound of squealing brakes.
SOUND QUALITY
To achieve your preferred RailSounds sound system master volume level, we recommend
that you adjust your locomotive set volume control knob (see Figure 3 on page 8 for the
location). Turn the adjustment knob left or right to reach the desired volume level.
For quick remote-control of volume
below
the master setting—for example, muting—use
the CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad’s volume control. Press
AUX1
and then
4
on
the numeric keypad to lower the overall RailSounds sound system output.
HIGH VOLTAGE SETTING
Press
SET
, and the headlight will flash. Get your locomotive moving to the maximum speed
you want it to run, then press
BOOST
. Use this to keep your locomotive from derailing at
excessive speeds. Turn off the high voltage setting by pressing
SET
, then
BOOST
, holding each
for one second.
STALL
Make your locomotive set feel more responsive by setting a “stall,” or minimum, voltage.
Address your locomotive by pressing
ENG
and entering the ID#, then press
SET
. Use the
throttle to get your locomotive moving at your desired minumum speed, and then press
SET
again. The locomotive will stop. The next time you throttle up, the locomotive will start at the
speed you set. The Command reverse unit remembers the stall setting until you change it. To
clear the stall setting, press
SET
twice, holding it for one second each time.
These settings will be lost when you assign a new engine ID number.
Note!
TrainMaster Command operations
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