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Conventional transformer operations
Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment
1. Slide the Odyssey System switch to the NO ODY position to operate without
speed control.
To operate your locomotive with speed control, slide the Odyssey System
switch to the ODY position and refer to page 21.
Keep the Odyssey System switch in the NO ODY position when you are not running
your locomotive with speed control. If the Odyssey System switch remains in the ODY
position, your locomotive may lock into an unwanted speed setting as you adjust
your throttle to control train speed. This effect may be caused by variations in your
power supply and/or conditions on your layout. To operate your locomotive with the
Odyssey System for speed control, slide the Odyssey System switch to the ODY position
and refer to the procedures on page 21. Be sure that the locomotive is not in motion
and track power is turned off when you engage the Odyssey System switch.
2. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger
track.
3. Power your locomotive at 8-18 volts with your alternating current (AC)
transformer.
Power your locomotive with an alternating-current (AC) transformer only.
Powering your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer may result in
damage to sensitive electronic components.
4. Wait three to eight seconds as your locomotive determines whether it is in
a conventional environment or a TrainMaster Command Control
environment.
When the locomotive has determined that a TrainMaster Command Base is not connected to
the track, the locomotive’s headlight will illuminate and the RailSounds sound system will
start. You are ready for operation in the conventional environment.
5. Move ‘em out!
Press the
DIRECTION
button on your transformer to sequence your locomotive through
the repeating pattern of operations: 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, it will start out in
neutral. Thereafter, it will start in forward after every power interruption lasting five
seconds or longer.
Use the
HORN
and
BELL
buttons on your transformer to activate those features. Adjust the
volume using the volume control knob located inside the locomotive. Refer to Figure 6 on page 25.
Note!
Note!
Caution!
