Note:
When you toggle the Bell off, it will continue ringing briefly with less volume as the pneumatic clapper slows down, just like the prototype.
Switching between Turbine Mode and Diesel Mode
In Analog, we use a coded horn signal to switch between Turbine and Diesel Mode.
Transitioning from Diesel to Turbine Mode:
In Forward, reduce the throttle until the locomotive stops but do not completely shut off the track power. At this point, the headlight will
shut off and the Mars light will stop strobing and switch to steady on and you will hear a Short Air Let-off. About three seconds later,
you will hear a Long Air Let-off and the Air Pumps will start.
Do four
Slow
flip-and-back operations of the direction switch to blow the horn four times in quick secession. This will start the
transition into Turbine Mode. The steady Mars Light will turn off and you will hear the Diesel Motor rev up followed by the Turbine
igniting and the Turbine revving up to full power. The entire procedure takes about 48 seconds. The Mars Light will switch back to
steady on at the end of the procedure. You are now in Turbine Mode and can proceed to operate your locomotive with the throttle.
Transitioning from Turbine to Diesel Mode:
Reduce the throttle until the locomotive stops but do not completely shut off the track power. At this point, the Headlight will shut off
and the Mars light will stop strobing and switch to steady on and you will hear a Short Air Let-off. About three seconds later, you will
hear a Long Air Let-off and the Air Pumps will start.
Do four
Slow
flip-and-back operations of the direction switch to blow the Horn four times in quick secession. This will start the
transition into Diesel Mode. The steady Mars Light will turn off and you will hear the Diesel Motor start and rev up to full RPM followed
by the Turbine Whoosh and Whine decreasing to off. The Diesel Motor will then decrease to idle. The entire procedure takes about 55
seconds. The Mars Light will switch back to steady on at the end of the procedure. You are now in Diesel Mode and can proceed to
operate your locomotive with the throttle.
Note:
Once the locomotive is in Turbine Mode or Diesel Mode, it will stay in that mode through direction changes and power downs.
Gas Turbine Locomotive Q1R Operation Manual Version 3.0
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