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Basic Analog Operation
Broadway Limited Imports recommends that you get used to operating and
having fun with your locomotive before exploring its more advanced features or
programming options. Read through this section and be up and running with
your new Quantum equipped engine is less than five minutes.
Running the Locomotive
Use an HO power pack with a standard direction switch. Set the switch to
run your engine forward.
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Turn the throttle up slowly until you hear the Quantum System™
come on. You will hear Start Up sounds and the dynamo will rev up
as the headlight comes on.
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Continue to turn up the throttle voltage until the locomotive starts to
move in Forward.
The directional headlight will come on bright. The
locomotive will start out slowly due to special Quantum inertia effects
that resist rapid increases or decreases in speed
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As you slow the engine 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.
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Bring the locomotive to a stop and turn the power all the way off.
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Flip the direction switch and reapply power to go in the opposite
direction.
The optional steam tender reverse light comes on in reverse while the
headlight switches to dim.
Whistle
Blow the authentic Steam Locomotive Whistle for short or long blasts – you
control the duration.
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While the locomotive is
moving
, flip the direction switch to turn on
the Whistle.
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Flip the direction switch back to shut off the Whistle.
The engine will not change direction when you blow the Whistle.
Note:
If you flip the direction switch too slowly from one position to the
