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TrainMaster Command Control operations

CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands

W

hen you press the 

AUX1

button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric

keypad into ten command buttons. These commands are specific to your locomotive, and

an overlay is included to help you learn these functions. After you press the 

AUX1

button, you

will be able to press any numbered button until you address a different Command Control
equipped 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
lights and pantograph operation with the full start-up sequence. 

Horn blows. RPM

sounds return to automatic.

Raises the volume of the RailSounds sound system background sounds, such as RPM
sounds and let-off sounds. The horn, bell and dialog are unaffected. The default is full
volume. The volume setting is retained when track power is turned off. 

Sound volume

increases.

Triggers station PA or attendant announcements (see pages 17 and 18). 

StationSounds

Announcements.

Enters manual RPM mode and increases the RailSounds sound system RPM level (see 
page 27). If the RailSounds sound system is shut down (see 

5

key below), 

AUX1

3

activates a full RailSounds sound system start-up with prototypical pantograph operation
while the locomotive is stopped after pressing 

AUX1

5

with track power on.

Lowers the volume of the RailSounds sound system background sounds, such as RPM
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 RailSounds sound system shutdown sequence. Optionally lowers the
pantographs (see page 24). Triggers aution and amergency stop announcements when the
train is in motion.

Enters manual RPM mode and lowers the RailSounds electric motor RPM level (see page 27).
Optionally cycles the pantographs through all position combinations (see page 24).

Triggers crew announcements (see pages 17 and 18). 

TowerCom and CrewTalk

announcement.

AUX1

toggles the cab light off. 

Air release sound.

AUX1

toggles the cab light on. 

Air release sound.

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Summary of Contents for Amtrak Acela

Page 1: ...Lionel Amtrak Acela sm Owner s Manual Lionel Amtrak Acela sm Owner s Manual 73 1714 250 11 05 Rev 1 SYSTEM featuring and Be sure that the pantographs have enough clearance on your layout Caution...

Page 2: ...train from the track Infrared wireless system connects each car Close coupling system allows near prototypical distance between the cars Realistic tilting mechanism leans passenger car bodies into cur...

Page 3: ...ol environment 16 Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in the Command Control environment 17 RailSounds 5 0 sound system dialog on a round trip 18 Odyssey System operations Odysse...

Page 4: ...throttle up 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 avai...

Page 5: ...u 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 v...

Page 6: ...and Base is not connected to the track the lead locomotive s monitor light inside the cab will illuminate and the RailSounds sound system will start You are ready for operation in the conventional env...

Page 7: ...the train set is in neutral If you would like the right side doors to open use the switch located under the roof top hatch on each car to lock out the left doors The switches are illustrated in Figure...

Page 8: ...irection or into neutral 2 Slow the locomotive down without stopping reduce the throttle without turning off track power 3 Slide the Command reverse unit switch to the PROG position This switch is loc...

Page 9: ...comotive is in neutral both pantographs are raised If the locomotive travels forward only the rear pantograph is raised If the locomotive travels backward only the front pantograph is raised After a d...

Page 10: ...operation of pantographs cycle the locomotive into neutral then slide the RUN DOWN switch to the RUN position You will need to use the LOCKOUT switch on each locomotive to lock down each unit individ...

Page 11: ...m announcements are triggered with the horn button on your controller When you are through with operations and power down the track your locomotives RailSounds sound system starts a realistic shutdown...

Page 12: ...rruptions for example at a switch or a dirty section of track Follow these steps and refer to Figure 5 as you install the batteries If the RailSounds sound system turns off during interruptions in tra...

Page 13: ...system Eight levels of electric motor RPM The level of electric motor RPM automatically varies with your throttle adjustments MultiHorn A different horn sound at different speeds a RailSounds sound sy...

Page 14: ...lay If the locomotive has been stopped for longer than 15 seconds a departure announcement will play followed by CrewTalk and TowerCom announcements If the locomotive is moving a ticket collection ann...

Page 15: ...r passes through the Sound Activation Button s Do not bypass the buttons 15 1 2 POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY For AC transformers lacking a bell button For AC transformers lacking bell and horn whistle bu...

Page 16: ...e between the authentic city horn quieter and the country horn louder sounds If you press and hold the HORN button for a few seconds the bell sounds will be triggered automatically Press the BELL butt...

Page 17: ...nSounds arrival announcement AUX1 7 CrewTalk and TowerCom standby announcements 2 StationsSounds departure announcement 7 CrewTalk and TowerCom cleared outbound announcements AUX1 5 or 5 Shutdown sequ...

Page 18: ...UX1 7 CrewTalk and TowerCom Stand by 7 You are cleared outbound 5 Slow to caution speed AUX1 5 Come to a full stop 7 CrewTalk and TowerCom All clear ahead 7 Welcome back stand by AUX1 7 You are clear...

Page 19: ...k power Do not exceed 16 volts for extended periods Doing so will reduce the life of your lamps Because of the way that speed control operates in conventional mode you will notice a slight delay betwe...

Page 20: ...setting when you power up the train set You can override the default setting with the following commands The override settings will be cleared and the default setting will be restored when you power...

Page 21: ...tion This train set was designed to operate best with a transformer capable of providing a six amp minimum output Turning off the passenger car lights will decrease the current requirements 4 Press EN...

Page 22: ...motive s horn Release the button to discontinue the sound Multihorn air horn sound Holding the Horn Button for longer than two seconds turns on the bell sound as well prototypical of actual Acela oper...

Page 23: ...s Triggers station PA or attendant announcements see pages 17 and 18 StationSounds Announcements Enters manual RPM mode and increases the RailSounds sound system RPM level see page 27 If the RailSound...

Page 24: ...as above prototypical position 5 No effect If locomotive is stopped engineer announces shut down engine sounds turn off If thelocomotive is moving see page 17 AUX1 5 Pantographs move to down same as...

Page 25: ...UP position If you press 6 again after a minimum of three seconds but within ten seconds the pantographs will cycle to the next position If you wait more than ten seconds the 6 button will no longer c...

Page 26: ...nds between commands until the pantographs are in your desired position If you wait longer than ten seconds between button presses press AUX1 6 and continue through the cycle by pressing 6 repeatedly...

Page 27: ...be locked at the current RPM level To adjust the RPM level press 3 to ramp up or 6 to ramp down The locomotive will retain this setting When the locomotive is in motion you may adjust the RPM level To...

Page 28: ...and entering the ID 2 Press SET on the CAB 1 Remote Controller The monitor light inside the cab of the lead unit will flash 3 Get your locomotive moving at your desired maximum speed 4 Press BOOST The...

Page 29: ...n your locomotive to the PROG position 2 Place the locomotive 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...

Page 30: ...2 Plug in and connect your Command Base 3 Place your locomotive 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 aga...

Page 31: ...authorized Lionel dealer When you find that the lubrication points illustrated in Figure 7 on page 32 appear dry lubricate your locomotive after you have removed any accumulated dirt and dust There ar...

Page 32: ...ide details and lubrication points Lubricate with Lionel oil separately Lubricate with Lionel oil separately Lubricate with Lionel oil separately Lubricate with Lionel oil separately Lubricate with Li...

Page 33: ...ing your train set continued Lubricate with Lionel oil separately Lubricate with Lionel oil separately An occasional drop of oil on the lead screw that opens the passenger cars door will keep the oper...

Page 34: ...erviced at an authorized Lionel Service Center if it is even required See the Lionel Service section on page 36 for more information The ground lights and door indicator lights are LEDs Servicing the...

Page 35: ...while the platform lights are flashing press AUX1 BRAKE to tilt the car left incrementally Press AUX2 BRAKE to tilt the car right incrementally When you have centered the cars use the switches to lock...

Page 36: ...th your dated sales receipt and completed warranty information to the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Center Your nearest Lionel Service Center can be found by calling 1 800 4 Lionel or by accessing...

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