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the operator to adjust the speed stick to the proper setting after switching locos. Upon flipping the Ch 5 switch
there is a short delay, in which you can move the speed stick to an appropriate setting for the oncoming loco be-
fore the new speed setting actually takes effect. This will minimize speed changes to the oncoming loco. For ex-
ample: If you had just finished switching in the yard, and that loco is at a stop, the delay allows you to switch over
to the loco running on the mainline, and move the throttle to running speed during the delay so the mainline loco
doesn’t immediately try to stop when the Ch 5 switch is flipped.
Running two trains on the same loop can be tricky. But this feature is very useful for moving a loco in the yard
while another one is running elsewhere.
When terminal 7 is connected for two train operation, momentum can no longer be enabled and disabled using
the rudder stick. It is always enabled. So program the desired rate using the DIP switch parameter 4.
Emergency Stops
Holding the Momentum stick FULL LEFT for more than 2 seconds will make a quick stop, but not instantaneous.
This avoids gear damage due to the real momentum of the train. Return the throttle to full the down position to
restore operation. This command is useful when you can’t remember if momentum was turned on or not and have
no time to think about it.
Automated Station Stops
A momentary UP command on the direction stick while the train is running will enable station stops.
A momentary DOWN command on the direction stick while the train is running will disable station stops.
If you would like to make the train leave the station early (tired of waiting or another train is coming), a momentary
Up command while the train is stopped will initiate a departure.
During the station stop sequence (slowing down, stopped, and accelerating back to speed) all stick commands
are temporarily disabled. If you change the throttle setting, the train will assume the new speed after accelerating
to the old speed.
Transmitter Off
The transmitter transmits continuously, whether you are doing anything or not, and this is just a continuous drain
on the transmitter batteries. You can turn off the transmitter at any time and the train will continue running at the
same speed and performing station stops (if they were enabled). Control will be restored when you turn it back on,
following a delay to re-establish the communications link (the delay may be quite long for some radios). If the
throttle stick is moved while the transmitter off, speed will be changed to the new speed setting when transmitter
is turned back on.
Manually triggering sounds from the Transmitter
A momentary full LEFT of the direction stick will sound the bell.
A momentary full RIGHT of the direction stick will sound the whistle/horn.
A momentary partial LEFT will trigger sound T3
A momentary partial RIGHT will trigger sound T4
Momentary commands should be about 1 second long to insure proper operation.
A “partial” command is just off center stick (less than half way).
Your sound board may have options available, such as a manual bell or a programmed bell. The manual bell will
turn on with a LEFT command and continue ringing until turned off with another LEFT command. The pro-
grammed bell will turn on with a momentary LEFT command and then time out and turn off on its own.
If you want to sound your own whistle signals from the transmitter, you should set your sound board for the man-
ual whistle option. The horn or whistle will sound as long as the RIGHT command is maintained. If you have opted
for the programmed grade crossing signal, a momentary RIGHT command will initiate it.
In order to use the manual sound triggers, the sound trigger outputs must be connected to your sound board.
