Lionel Trains 71-8340-250 - Manual (Page 13)

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RailSounds sound system operations
Using the RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command
Control environment
T o access all of the features of the RailSounds sound system, you must operate your
locomotives in the TrainMaster Command Control environment. The CAB-1 Remote
Controller is required to activate features such as TowerCom announcements, CrewTalk
communication, and coupler release sounds. Refer to pages 16 to 20 to learn how the
RailSounds sound system is integrated into TrainMaster Command Control operations.
For proper operation of the RailSounds sound system during track power
interruptions and for the locomotive shutdown sequence, you must install a nine-volt
alkaline battery. See page 10.
In the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you will experience all of the features of
the RailSounds sound system.
• Four levels of diesel roar. Your locomotive’s speed automatically determines the level
of diesel RPM roar. You may also set the RPM sounds to a particular level using your CAB-1
Remote Controller.
• MultiHorn. A different horn sound at different speeds—a RailSounds sound system
exclusive.
• Mechanical bell Press BELL on your CAB-1 Remote Controller to begin the effect, then
press BELL a second time to discontinue the effect.
• Squealing brakes. Press the BRAKE button and listen for the squealing of the
locomotive’s brakes.
• Coupler release sounds. Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to release an
ElectroCoupler, and you get the sounds of the coupler opening.
• TowerCom announcements. These messages simulate the communication from the
yardmaster. You get “clear for departure” and “hold for clearance” messages.
• CrewTalk communication. Listen for the crackling, unintelligible radio
communication inside your locomotive.
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for
the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse
unit has reset to forward.
• Shutdown sequence. When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up
again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound. If you do not restore power, you will hear
the realistic diesel shutdown sequence. Because track power is off, a battery is required for
this sequence to function.
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