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Yard Mode
Yard Mode is a special operations mode of the LT-50 that is suited
especially for switching movements. By default, the three dot button
is configured to enable/disable yard mode from the main Drive Window.
Yard Mode allows users to quickly and conveniently switch between a
forward speed, a stopped locomotive, and a backwards speed using only
the thumb switches. When in yard mode, the direction indicator on the
Drive Window will show a letter “Y” instead of an arrow.
To drive the locomotive forward, press and hold either thumb switch in
the up position. The locomotive will drive forward as long as the thumb
switch is held in the up position. To drive in reverse, press and hold the
thumb switch in the down positions. Releasing the thumb switch will
return the speed to zero and the locomotive will come to a stop.
Latching Speed
Users may “latch” or lock in the current directions and speed of the loco-
motive by quickly double pressing either thumb switch in the up or down
position. This can be useful if an operator needs to drive for a longer
distance. The locomotive will maintain speed and direction until either
thumb switch is pressed up or down again, releasing the latch.
Speed Adjustment
Yard mode default speeds can be changed during operation. Use the
knob while holding either of the thumb switches in the up or down
position, or when the locomotive is in the “latched” state. The speed for
the left and right thumb switches can be adjusted independently. The
speed adjustments will be retained until the throttle is powered off.
The default speed is the same as the Fast Increment/Decrement setting,
which can be modified if desired. ( , 8, 1, 3, 1)
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