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TrainMaster Command Control operations

Tuning your locomotive’s performance (continued)

Setting the minimum speed 

You may use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to set your locomotive’s minimum, or stall, speed.

1. With the Command reverse unit switch in the RUN position, address your locomotive by

pressing 

ENG

and entering the ID#.

2. Press 

SET

on the CAB-1 Remote Controller. The headlight will flash.

3. Get your locomotive moving at your desired minimum speed.

4. Press 

SET

again. The locomotive will stop.

The next time you throttle up, your locomotive will start at the speed you set. To clear this

setting, press 

SET

twice, holding the button for one second each time.

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Summary of Contents for LionMaster SD-80

Page 1: ...75 2347 250 12 04 SYSTEM and Lionel LionMaster SD 80 Diesel Locomotive Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...ilSounds sound system with CrewTalk communication and TowerCom announcements Odyssey System for speed control with ON OFF switch Directional lighting including front and rear headlights Two ElectroCou...

Page 3: ...yssey System operations Odyssey System operations 14 Activating the Odyssey System in the conventional environment 15 Turning off the Odyssey System in the conventional environment 16 Odyssey System C...

Page 4: ...out Press the DIRECTION button on your transformer then throttle up TrainMaster Command Control operations To operate your locomotive in the Command Control environment you need a Command Base availa...

Page 5: ...erse you 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...

Page 6: ...ill illuminate and the RailSounds sound system will start You are ready for operation in the conventional environment 4 Move em out Press the DIRECTION button on your transformer to sequence your loco...

Page 7: ...power to get your locomotive moving in the desired direction or into neutral 2 Slow the locomotive down without stopping reduce the throttle without turning off track power 3 Slide the Command reverse...

Page 8: ...d with a magnetic coupler Simply release the magnetic coupler and couple the rolling stock to the locomotive even if the ElectroCoupler is closed Keep in mind that you may still make use of Lionel Rem...

Page 9: ...nds sound system starts a realistic diesel shutdown sequence A nine volt alkaline battery is required When you operate your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment you get full contr...

Page 10: ...er to Figure 3 as you install the battery If the RailSounds sound system turns off during interruptions in track power you may need to replace the battery 1 Carefully unsnap and remove the rear roof t...

Page 11: ...wer interruptions and for the locomotive shutdown sequence you must install a nine volt alkaline battery See page 10 In the conventional environment you will experience several features of the RailSou...

Page 12: ...er passes through the Sound Activation Button s Do not bypass the buttons 1 2 POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY For AC transformers lacking a bell button For AC transformers lacking bell and horn whistle butt...

Page 13: ...MultiHorn A different horn sound at different speeds a RailSounds sound system exclusive Mechanical bell Press BELL on your CAB 1 Remote Controller to begin the effect then press BELL a second time to...

Page 14: ...extremely slow movement that will amaze any scale enthusiasts In the conventional environment you activate the Odyssey System and set your locomotive to operate at one particular speed Your locomotive...

Page 15: ...The locomotive s speed will increase before returning to the initial speed At this point speed control is set Increasing the throttle will not increase the speed of the locomotive however decreasing t...

Page 16: ...ted repeat the sequence The locomotive must be in neutral when you enable or disable the Odyssey System Turn off the Odyssey System When you press 7 you will trigger a TowerCom announcement This has n...

Page 17: ...omotives on the same track at the same time Keep in mind that track power is like gasoline in the tank of a car it gives you the power to go places but it doesn t tell you where to go or how fast to g...

Page 18: ...all PowerMasters on your railroad Stops all TrainMaster Command Control equipped locomotives in operation Use HALT only in emergency situations Activates the locomotive s horn Release the button to di...

Page 19: ...mmences Lowers the volume of the RailSounds sound system Sound volume decreases Activates the shutdown sequence Like prototypical locomotives the RPM level must be at idle for shutdown to occur Press...

Page 20: ...gradual adjustments around curves and over grades The locomotive will resume its initial speed when the buttons are released Listen for the squeal of your locomotive s brakes when you use the BRAKE bu...

Page 21: ...e unit switch in the RUN position address your locomotive by pressing ENG and entering the ID 2 Press SET on the CAB 1 Remote Controller The headlight will flash 3 Get your locomotive moving at your d...

Page 22: ...t switch on your locomotive to the PRG 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 f...

Page 23: ...ith the lead front unit 1 Press TR and enter your lash up ID 1 9 on your CAB 1 Remote Controller No other lash up or track should share this ID 2 Enter the unique ID of the lead unit 3 Press F 4 Press...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...l start faster if you operate your locomotive at higher speeds Smoke production is greatest at high voltages and when the locomotive pulls a heavy load When smoke production decreases add four to eigh...

Page 26: ...gure 5 appear dry lubricate your locomotive after you have removed any accumulated dirt and dust There are two basic rules to keep in mind when you are lubricating your locomotive use only a small amo...

Page 27: ...ter See the Lionel Service section on page 28 for more information Replacing the traction tires Your locomotive is equipped with traction tires to increase the tractive effort of your locomotive and a...

Page 28: ...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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