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Running your locomotive
Conventional transformer operations
For Conventional operation, a Command Base
must not be powered up anywhere
in the area
, even if it is not connected to the track. If a base is detected, your locomotive
will default to Command mode.
Power your locomotive with either an AC or DC transformer. Powering your locomotive in
excess of 19 volts may result in damage to sensitive electronic components.
Your locomotive requires Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-36 or larger track curves.
1. With track power off, place your locomotive and tender on the track and plug
in the wired tether as shown in Figure 1 on page 5.
This will improve operation by
allowing electrical pickup through the tender wheels.
2. Power up the track.
If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply,
check the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all securely on the track. Check to
make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit. Also ensure the drawbar
connection is not bent down shorting against the center rail.
3. Move ‘em out!
When the locomotive's headlight illuminates, press the DIRECTION button
on your transformer to sequence your locomotive through the repeating pattern of operations:
neutral, forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. You may also briefly turn off track power
to advance the locomotive to the next operating state. Adjust the throttle until your locomotive
moves at your desired speed.
When placing your locomotive on your layout for the first time and after power
interruptions lasting longer than five seconds, it will start out in neutral.
For more information, please refer to the Conventional transformer operations section of this
manual.
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