
3rd Rail
power
Cantenary
power
Run
Lock
Run
Down
V
olume
RS
SS
Pantograph control
3rd Rail
power
Cantenary
power
Run
Lock
Run
Down
Pgm
Run
Odyssey
On
Odyssey
Off
V
olume
RS
SS
Pantograph control
RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations
Installing the battery
A
lthough the RailSounds sound system is powered through the track or an electrical
catenary, we recommend that you install a nine-volt alkaline battery in each locomotive to
prevent the sound system from shutting down during track power interruptions (for example, at
a switch or a dirty section of track). Follow these steps and refer to Figure 5 as you install the
batteries.
If the RailSounds sound system turns off during interruptions in track power, you
may need to replace the battery.
1. Lift away the rear removable roof-top hatch.
2. Remove the protective cover from the battery harness.
3. Snap the battery harness onto the nine-volt alkaline battery’s terminals.
4. Slide the battery into the battery clip.
5. Snap the hatch back in place.
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Note!
Battery harness
Battery holder
Battery harness
Battery holder
Figure 5. Battery installation
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RailSounds
sound system
switch
RailSounds
sound system
switch