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OPERATION
After unpacking the locomotive, make sure that the uncoupling plunger is in the correct position with the pin inserted in
the knuckle (see figure 1). Failure to do so will allow the uncoupling plunger to contact the center rail and a direct short
will occur when power is applied to the track. We recommend using an AC hobby transformer with maximum voltage
output of 18 VAC and a wattage rating of
at least 80 watts
.
Throttle Control
The throttle control will allow you to operate your train at a wide range of speeds. Slowly turn the control knob until you
are familiar with the response of the locomotive that you are operating. Please note that our sound systems require 6 volts
or greater to operate correctly.
Horn Operation
To operate the horn of your locomotive, simply depress the horn /whistle button on your transformer. Our True Blast
®
Horns will play a 6-second sequence one time.
Bell Operation
To operate the bell on your locomotive, press and hold the bell button for one second. To stop the bell, press and hold the
button for one second.
Direction Control
Williams reverse units sequence FORWARD, NEUTRAL, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and again FOWARD. To sequence
the reverse board, simply depress and hold the direction button, release the button 1 second after the train has come to a
complete stop.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you do not wait for your train to come to a complete stop, the reverse unit may not
always sequence properly. After approximately 7 seconds without power, the reverse board will reset to FORWARD.
Direction Lockout
This locomotive is equipped with a direction lockout switch to prevent the reverse unit from cycling through the normal
sequencing. The switch is located on the bottom of the locomotive frame just in front of the fuel tank (see Figure 2).
FORWARD ONLY OPERATION:
If you wish to lock your locomotive in the forward direction, slide the switch to the
LOCK position before turning on the power. The locomotive will now travel in the forward direction only. To return to
normal operation, slide the switch to the run position.
REVERSE ONLY OPERATION:
If you wish to lock your locomotive in reverse, first turn on the power to the track
and sequence until the locomotive is going in reverse. Turn off power, remove the locomotive from the track, and slide the
switch to LOCK within 5 seconds after turning off the power. The locomotive will now travel in the reverse direction
only. Please note that if the locomotive is not operated for an extended period of time, it may revert to forward only
operation. To correct this, simply slide the switch to RUN and repeat the steps above for locking the locomotive in
reverse. To return to normal operation, slide the switch to the run position.
