Consisting
It is common for operators to create and disband Multiple Unit “MU”
consists during operating sessions. The LT-50 features a simple
method for quickly creating and managing consists that is completely
self contained in the LT-50. The consist will be saved in the internal
storage of the LT-50, and will be available even after powering down the
system. Any LCC throttle can select a locomotive in a consist, and will
automatically drive all consisted engines.
Function buttons can be sent either to the currently selected locomotive
(Current Cab), or all locomotives in the consist. This can be configured
as described later in the
Locomotive Roster
section.
The LT-50 consisting system is capable of controlling the speed,
direction, and functions for all locomotives within a consist. The internal
consisting system can be used in conjunction with or independently of
decoder-based CV19 consists.
The TCS consisting system features “in-cab control” which allows the
user to select the lead locomotive of the consist, effectively putting you
“in the cab” as an operator. The Enter button can be used to
quickly page through consist members and select the active cab.
Managing Consists
When a consist is created, the current cab address will become the first
member of that consist. The following options in the “Consisting” menu
can be used to manage consists.
Add Loco To Consist
Enter the address of the locomotive to be added, or select from the
Recall/Roster list. Pressing the button while entering the address
changes the direction of the locomotive being added within the consist.
View Current Consist
Shows all members of current consist and their direction within the
consist. Selecting a locomotive from the consist provides options to
switch to that cab, remove that member, or change direction.
Clear Current Consist
Disbands the consist, returning all locomotives to independent operation.
Consist Functions
Determines what functions are assigned to the consist or to the selected
cab.
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