Lionel Trains 71-8340-250 - Manual (Page 9)

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RailSounds sound system operations
RailSounds sound system operations
Y our locomotives are equipped with the Lionel RailSounds sound system, the most realistic
model railroad sound system in the world. The RailSounds sound system brings the sounds
of the railroad to your layout through high quality digital samples of real locomotives.
When you operate your locomotives in the conventional environment, you get the realistic
sounds of the diesel engines, which automatically rev up as the speed of the locomotives
increase. You can sound the locomotive set’s horn or activate the ringing of the mechanical
bell. When you are through with operations and power down the track, your locomotive set’s
RailSounds sound system starts a realistic diesel shutdown sequence (a nine-volt alkaline
battery is required for the shutdown sequence).
When you operate your locomotives in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you
get full control of the RailSounds sound system. You still get the horn and bell sounds. The
locomotive’s RPM sounds automatically rev up, but you can also set a particular RPM sound
using your CAB-1 Remote Controller. In the Command Control environment, the release of the
ElectroCouplers is accompanied by a coupler release sound. Use the BRAKE button, and listen
for the sound of squealing metal. You can also trigger CrewTalk communication and TowerCom
announcements, which simulate the interaction between the locomotive crew and the
yardmaster. Whenever you choose to shutdown your locomotive, the realistic shutdown sequence
commences (a nine-volt alkaline battery is required for the shutdown sequence).