Note!
Note!
Controller operations
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Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer
Refer to Figure 4 on page 9 for the location of the Transformer features listed in this section.
THROTTLE
Push the throttle forward to increase track power. The markings on the throttle approxi-
mate the percentage of full power. For more realism, push the throttle slowly to gradually
increase or decrease the speed of the locomotive. Slowing or stopping the locomotive with the
throttle instead of the DIRECTION button will allow you to continue in the same direction
when you increase the throttle again. To achieve this effect, reduce the throttle to the point
that the locomotive stops moving, but don’t completely turn off the throttle. That way, your
train won’t sequence into neutral.
POWER-ON INDICATOR
The green light will remain on during normal operation. The green light will begin to
flash if you exceed the power limit of the Transformer. The unit will allow you to momentarily
exceed the power limit, but power will be gradually reduced until the problem is corrected.
This safety feature replaces the circuit breaker. The benefit is that the Transformer will not
instantly turn off.
DIRECTION
The DIRECTION control button interrupts track power to activate the reverse unit in your
locomotive. Your locomotive will not respond to this button when the reverse unit switch is in
the OFF position.
WHISTLE/HORN
The WHISTLE/HORN button will activate your locomotive’s horn. The sound will continue
until the button is released. No external sound activation buttons are needed. This button will
also activate the horn and whistle sounds on locomotives equipped with the digital RailSounds
sound system.
BELL
When you purchase an advanced locomotive equipped with the RailSounds sound system,
the BELL button will activate the bell sound. Press and hold the BELL button for two to three
seconds to begin the sounds; press and hold the button again to turn off the ringing.
One thing to keep in mind when you purchase a RailSounds-equipped locomotive:
Do not activate horns, whistles, or bells on RailSounds-equipped locomotives until
track power has been turned on for a few moments, or a continuous horn/whistle or
bell sound may occur. To correct this problem, simply turn off the CW-80
Transformer, then turn it back on.
The CW-80 Transformer may cause random whistles in the Lionel Mighty Sounds of
Steam
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tenders with a three-pin connector. We recommend that you a purchase a
RailSounds-equipped tender to solve this problem.
