Conventional transformer operations
Activating the breakdown scenario in the conventional environment
F
ollow these steps to activate the breakdown scenario in the conventional environment. Once
activated, the sequence progresses until either the engine fails catastrophically or you return
to the yard and shut it down first. Be sure to listen for the crew dialog as the scene progresses.
A nine-volt alkaline battery is required for conventional operation. Without a battery,
power interruptions will restart the breakdown sequence. See Figure 2 on page 14.
1. Be sure that there is smoke fluid in the locomotive's smoke generator. If you are operating
the locomotive for the first time, add 10-15 drops. Add a few more drops when smoke
production decreases. If you do not want to operate your locomotive with smoke, slide the
smoke unit switch to the OFF position. See Figure 3 on page 15.
Never operate the locomotive's smoke generator without smoke fluid. Damage to
the locomotive may occur.
2. Run the unit for approximately 30 seconds.
For full operation, be sure that the Command reverse unit switch is in the RUN
position, the sound switch is in the SND position, and the smoke switch is in the SMK
position.
3. Smoke production will start after shortly after the scenario begins. If you bring the
locomotive to a stop after the breakdown sequence has started, you have TWO choices.
• Throttle up slowly and return to the yard at a crawl. You will hear the train crew
nervously struggling to "nurse" the unit along. By moving slowly, you may have time to
return to the yard before the engine fails completely.
• Ignore the problem, throttle up quickly and race down the mainline.
But be warned: highballing will make the engine fail quickly! Hear the sound of a
catastrophic engine failure? Better luck next time!
4. Listen for the scenario to end. All sounds will turn off.
To restart the locomotive, bring the locomotive to a stop, turn off track power to that block
for 10 seconds, then turn it back on. Alternately, wait 30 seconds and press and hold the
HORN button for 10 seconds. The breakdown sequence will start automatically when you get
the locomotive moving.
While the B-unit receives the HORN commands to stop and start the breakdown
sequence, because it is a B-unit, it does not produce the horn sound.
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