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Odyssey II Speed Control system TrainMaster Command Control
operation
W
hen Odyssey II Speed Control system is activated, changes in the speed of the locomotive
will correspond to each signal from the Command Base. For example, when you address the
locomotive and slowly turn the throttle knob, the first flash of the red light on the Command Base
corresponds to the first speed step, which is the slowest speed of the locomotive. The locomotive will
maintain that speed until you increase or decrease the throttle.
In TrainMaster Command Control CAB-1 mode, Odyssey II Speed Control System now provides
selectable resolution and momentum. L=32 speed steps, M= 100 speed steps, and H= 100 speed
steps with momentum. See page 14.
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations
T
he Odyssey II Speed Control system is “cruise control” for your powered A-unit locomotive.
Once the speed control is set, your powered A-unit locomotive will maintain a constant
speed, no matter what load is placed on the locomotive or what grades you have on your
layout. The Odyssey II Speed Control system also allows for extremely slow movement that will
amaze any scale enthusiast.
T
he Odyssey II Speed Control system is automatically operational when you operate your
locomotive in conventional (non-Command Control) mode, as long as the Odyssey II
Speed Control system switch is in the ODY position (see Figure 1 on page 12). This means that
your locomotive will maintain a constant speed, compensating for grades, loads, and turns.
Simply use your transformer’s throttle to adjust the speed of your locomotive.
In conventional operation, the lights in the locomotive are connected directly to
track power. Do not exceed 14-16 volts for extended periods. Doing so will reduce
the life of your lamps.
Because of the way that speed control operates in conventional mode, you will
notice a slight delay between adjusting your transformer throttle and the change
in the speed of your locomotive. If you desire instantaneous response to throttle
changes, turn off the Odyssey II Speed Control system using the Odyssey switch on
the bottom of the locomotive. See Figure 1 on page 12.
Odyssey II
Speed Control system conventional transformer
operation
Caution!
Note!
Odyssey II Speed Control System LEGACY Control operation
I
n LEGACY Control System CAB-2 mode, Odyssey II Speed Control system provides 0-199
speed steps. For a more in depth explanation of the LEGACY Control System features, please
see your LEGACY Control System operations manual.
