User's Manual

Answers to questions (continued)

Problem Solving

I connected my switches to throw but they’re not working.

• You must program each switch controller accessory with IDs before you can operate the switches.

• Verify the switch in question is receiving power.

I programmed switch numbers for every one, but now I can’t remember which switch is

which!

• Place numbered “flags” or stickers at each switch. This will help you remember switch numbers; later,

you can remove them. A layout diagram with numbered switch locations can also help. Small divisional

diagrams positioned around a large layout’s perimeter can provide another solution.

When I address a switch and press AUX1 to make it go straight, it throws to the curve.

• Reverse the “outer” wires (those connected to the two outside binding post on 022 and Q-72 switches) either

at the switch or at the switch controller.

I incorrectly entered some information when programming a RTE. What should I do?

• Making errors during route programming is no big deal. Just remember that as long as you don’t press SET,

you haven’t programmed anything. Start over at the RTE command for that particular switch; RTE. route

ID#, RTE, route ID#, the switch number, the direction you want the switch to throw (AUXI or AUX2), and

final ly. SET. Pressing SET commits the command string to memory. If you pressed SET already, read on.

I added a switch to a route that I don’t really want. How can I remove it?

• You must clear the entire route and reprogram it. Press RTE. route ID# and SET. This erases all switch

assignments in the route.

My train derailed and I want to shut down its track—but I don’t want to deactivate the

entire layout.

• Shut down the track power accessory controlling that block of track: press TR, the devices ID#, AUXI, and 0.

To reactivate, press TR, its ID#, and BOOST.

After fixing a derailment (or experiencing an accidental power interrupt), my

locomotive runs fine—but RailSounds isn’t responding to CAB-1 commands.

• After a derailment has been corrected, your Command-equipped Lionel may work normally though

RailSounds does not fully respond to CAB-1L button commands. If your loco has a battery installed for

the Railsounds system, reset Railsounds by removing all power from the track, wait for RailSounds to

completely shut down, then wait 5 more seconds. Power up the track again, address the locomotive, and full

sound performance should be restored.

After fixing a derailment (or experiencing an accidental power interrupts), my diesel

RailSounds is still on—at full RPMs—and won’t shut off.

• Power up your track. RailSounds will return to idle and is ready for operation.

My kid likes running trains, but she runs ‘em too fast. Is there anything I can do?

• Set a maximum voltage output for every track power controller installed on your railroad.

• If you’re using a Lionel ZW or other manually operated hobby transformer, turn down its output.

Bulbs keep burning out all over my railroad. Help!

• Light bulbs powered by constant voltage may burn out quicker than those receiving variable voltage during

conventional operations. Replace them with higher-voltage bulbs.