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Basic Analog Operation

Introduction

The Lionel Gas Turbine model has two modes of operation, Diesel and Turbine Mode. Because the prototype Gas Turbine required
considerable time to bring the turbine on line or to shut it down, the operation of the transitions between Diesel and Turbine Mode for the

Quantum equipped model is compressed in time. In the case of shutting down the turbine, the twenty-minute sequence is reduced to a little less
than a minute. In addition, there are some conflicting reports about the turbine sound itself. Some witnesses report that the Big Blow only had
the deafening whoosh sound and no turbine whine at all. In some of the tapes we heard, there appeared to be a slight turbine whine, especially

at idle. Some maintained that there was a whine sound distinctly heard as the turbine was revved up before ignition. We have left it to the
operator to decide how the Gas Turbine should sound. We have included both a Whoosh sound and Turbine Whine on separate sound
channels, which can have their volumes adjusted independently. We have set the defaults of the Turbine Whine to be easily heard during the

start up and shut down sequence. However, on the main, the Whoosh clearly dominates especially during Sound-of-Power™ periods.
QSI recommends that you get used to operating and having fun with your new sound-equipped locomotive before exploring its more advanced
features or programming options. Read through this section and be up and running with your new Quantum equipped locomotive in less than

five minutes.

Running the Locomotive

Use an HO power pack with a standard direction switch. Set the switch to run your locomotive Forward.

Turn the throttle up slowly until you hear the Quantum System™ come on with the Number Board Lights turning on followed by a
Long Air Let-off. The factory default is to have the locomotive start up in Diesel Mode. You will see the Mars light come on steady and

will hear Diesel Start Up sounds.

Continue to turn up the throttle voltage until the locomotive starts to move in Forward.

The Directional Headlight will come on and

optional Mars Light will start strobing. As you turn up the throttle the diesel will rev through all eight notches and the locomotive will

power up to full speed operation.

As you slow the locomotive down by gradually reducing the throttle, Squealing Brake sounds occur as the locomotive comes to a
stop.

Reversing the Locomotive

This simple operation is exactly the same as with standard locomotives.

Bring the locomotive to a stop and turn the power all the way off.

Flip the direction switch and reapply power to go in the opposite direction.

The locomotive’s Reverse Lights on both the locomotive and fuel tender will turn on and the Headlight will turn off. The Mars Light will continue
strobing.

Horn

Blow the authentic Turbine locomotive Horn for short or long blasts – you control the duration.

While the locomotive is

moving

, flip the direction switch to turn on the Horn.

Flip the direction switch back to shut off the Horn.

The locomotive will not change direction when you blow the Horn.

Note:

If you use a reversing-throttle that changes continuously from forward-to-off-to-reverse or if you flip the direction switch too slowly from one position

to the other, you can momentarily lose track power as the switch is being moved through its center position.

Bell

You can turn on the Bell and leave it on while you operate other functions on the locomotive.

Turn the Bell

with a

Quick

flip-and-back operation of the direction switch.

Turn the Bell

off

with a second

Quick

flip-and-back operation of the direction switch.