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Don Jaworski photo
Page 1: ...FRAN AIS AU VERSO MODEL RS 18 1800 H P ROAD SWITCHER RAPIDO TRAINS INCORPORATED MARKHAM ONTARIO...
Page 2: ...EALLY keep it away from cheap DC controllers Crappy power packs can quickly and easily give any Rapido locomotive an unwanted makeover and not the good kind We would like to warn you that this manual...
Page 3: ...ume Settings Chart 17 Factory Reset 17 Awesome Slow Speed Thingy 18 More Information 18 Limited Warranty 18 Acknowledgements 19 RS 18 DCC FUNCTIONS F0 Headlight F10 Brake F1 Bell F11 Classification Li...
Page 4: ...ns which usually but not always rode on standard 9 4 wheelbase AAR type B trucks or special lightweight trucks respectively CN acquired examples of both 131 standard versus 94 lightweight units CANADI...
Page 5: ...ing the hood don t hold its weight your locomotive will have a brief skydiving experience We don t want to risk that so if your hands are big enough the best way to pick up the unit is to grab it from...
Page 6: ...ously been bumped in transit and is damaged please contact us We know that some of you don t like the idea of human beings touching your models but if it is a matter of gluing an exhaust stack back on...
Page 7: ...he decoder then unfortunately you re going to have to remove almost everything above the frame As much as the RS 18 body is a modular design it doesn t lend itself well to a simple decoder replacement...
Page 8: ...go In DC the number boards are always on and the headlights and ditch lights when equipped are directional The ground lights are installed and wired but they will not work in DC If you are new to the...
Page 9: ...b site If it isn t bug us You will need an ESU LokProgrammer to write the function mapping to the 54615 decoder If you don t have a LokProgrammer you can adjust CVs in the usual way We will be selling...
Page 10: ...idea how they will affect your RS 18 for good or for ill for richer or poorer in sickness and in sorry wrong transcript As always we ll try to help you fix your RS 18 if one of these thing a ma bobs...
Page 11: ...fault address for new locomotives that ALL of them will also be changed to your new address This is great if you want to simulate a bunch of kids getting into the engine shop notching the controllers...
Page 12: ...ng Not like some fancy FP or FPA unit where it always stays on no matter which way it s going If you want the headlight facing the opposite way of travel to be on then read a little further on under t...
Page 13: ...he ditch lights are not directional Remember to turn off the ditch lights when approaching a station or an oncoming train as they are BLINDING and we currently do not offer HO scale sunglasses for you...
Page 14: ...en you turned on Full Throttle and be back at that speed step when you turn Full Throttle off Otherwise your RS 18 may fly like a bird F10 Brake F10 works just like the brakes on a real engine Press F...
Page 15: ...curate steam sounds We ve moved this out to the back woods of functions because there s a solid chance you might be running a freight train and as such don t need steam heat When you accelerate the vo...
Page 16: ...CV 164 0 Steel Bell Default CV 163 1 Nathan K3L 1 CV 164 1 Brass Bell CV 163 2 Nathan K3L 2 Note that after you change the horn or the bell you may need to cycle the power turn it off and on And chang...
Page 17: ...F10 Brake Set Release Volume 483 50 0 128 F14 Head End Power Volume 315 40 0 128 F16 Steam Generator Volume 299 45 0 128 F20 Sarco Spitter Valve Volume 387 90 0 128 F21 Hand Brake Ratchet Volume 371...
Page 18: ...ever have to reset your locomotive you can do the automatic adjustment thingy again it just takes a few seconds Just remember to install the seat belts if you haven t already MORE INFORMATION While ad...
Page 19: ...you out Yes even if it was your fault we will try our best to fix your locomotive for you Don t be shy ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The RS 18 project was one of those born from devotion and passion right from th...
Page 20: ...20 CN RS 18s 3126 and 3115 with the Barrie Flyer at Maple Ontario August 18 1981...
Page 21: ...21 Don Jaworski photo...
