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FlyerChief™ system features
Locomotive control
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ou may choose to control your FlyerChief locomotive with the included FlyerChief remote (using
a transformer or power supply capable of supplying a constant 18 VAC or 18 VDC to the track) or
using a transformer. Use the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE control switch to select between FlyerChief
remote operation or conventional AC transformer operation. See page 5 for switch location.
If you choose to run your locomotive in FlyerChief mode, slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE
switch to the REMOTE position. Your locomotive runs on fixed 18 VAC or 18 VDC voltage, which
is optimal for the sound system and smoke system. The locomotive listens to commands from its
FlyerChief remote at a specific frequency to increase or decrease speed, change directions, or trigger
sounds. That’s why the locomotive and remote must be operated as a matched pair.
If you choose to run your FlyerChief locomotive with a transformer, slide the TRANSFORMER/
REMOTE switch to TRANSFORMER position with the track power off. The locomotive responds to the
transformer’s throttle and direction buttons.
FlyerChief RC sound system
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our locomotive features a wide range of sounds to make operation even more realistic and inter-
active! The diesel sounds are synchronized with the speed of the locomotive. You may choose to
turn the steam sounds off by sliding the RPM/SOUND switch to the OFF position. See page 5 for switch
locations.
