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RailSounds sound system operations
Using the RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command
Control environment
T
o access all of the features of the RailSounds sound system, you must operate your
locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment. The CAB-1 Remote
Controller is required to activate features such as TowerCom announcements, CrewTalk
communication, and coupler release sounds. Refer to pages 14-17 to learn how the RailSounds
sound system is integrated into TrainMaster Command Control operations.
For proper operation of the RailSounds sound system during track power
interruptions and for the locomotive shutdown sequence, you must install a nine-volt
alkaline battery. See pages 9 and 10.
In the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you will experience all of the features of
the RailSounds sound system.
• DynaChuff.
Your locomotive’s speed automatically determines the level of chuffing
sounds. At low speeds, the chuffing is relaxed. When you highball down the mainline, the
chuffing is labored.
• MultiWhistle.
A different whistle sound at different speeds—a RailSounds sound system
exclusive.
• Authentic bell.
Press
BELL
on your transformer to begin the effect, then press
BELL
a
second time to discontinue the effect.
• Squealing brakes.
Press the
BRAKE
button and listen for the squealing of the
locomotive’s brakes.
• Coupler release sounds.
Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to release the
ElectroCoupler, and you get the sounds of the coupler opening.
• TowerCom announcements.
TowerCom announcements are messages from the
dispatcher that include the locomotive’s road name and number.
• CrewTalk communication.
CrewTalk communication is unintelligible radio
communication.
• Reverse unit reset sound.
Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for
the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse
unit has reset to forward.
•
Shutdown sequence.
When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up
again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound. If you do not restore power, you will hear
the realistic steam shutdown sequence. Because track power is off, a battery is required for
this sequence to function.
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