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W
ith RailSounds, you experience the
sounds of real railroading like never
before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisticat-
ed, authentic model railroad sound system in
the world. And remember—coming from
inside your Lionel ‘A’ Class’ tender are the
authentic sounds of the RailSounds digital
sound system. No other electric train can
offer you
authentic
sounds.
That’s
the
power of Lionel.
•
Variable chuff rate.
Your ‘A’ Class’
speed determines the steam chuff rate.
•
MultiWhistle
TM
.
Different whistles
every
time—a RailSounds exclusive.
•
Authentic bell.
Press BELL on your
CAB-1 or transformer to begin the effect,
again to discontinue. Even the final “hit”
is muted like the real thing.
•
Reverse unit reset sound.
Power
down your track, wait for 3-5 seconds,
and listen for the air-release sound—
that’s the ‘A’ Class telling you its R2IR
Command reverse unit has just
reset to
forward operation.
•
Shutdown sequence.
No other model
railroad sound system shuts down like
RailSounds. Turn off track power, and
after the air-release reset sound, you have
two seconds to restart your ‘A’ Class. If
you’re done with operations, RailSounds
will commence with an authentic shut-
down sequence about two seconds after
the air-release reset occurs.
NOTE:
Battery must be installed for shut-
down sequence.
Experiencing the range of your ‘A’ Class’ RailSounds system
Notes on RailSounds
• Use the volume control dial, located on the
underside of the tender, to adjust sound
output.
• Listen for incidental engine sounds during
RailSounds operation. They’re automatic
and, of course, authentic.
• The 9-volt alkaline battery you installed
ensures
continuous
sounds, even during
short track-power interrupts.
• Longer track-power interruptions (includ-
ing locomotive derailments) cause Rail-
Sounds to shut down after about 7 seconds.
• For even
more
authentic RailSounds
effects, operate your ‘A’ Class in the
TrainMaster Command environment. See
page 8-10 for details.
Transformer operations
Tender Body
Screw
Tender Body
Screw
Tender Body
Screw
Tender Body
Screw
Rear
Front
RailSounds
On/Off
Switch
RailSounds
volume
control
Tender
Body
Screw
Tender
Body
Screw
