TrainMaster Command operations
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our powered and non-powered locomotives were factory-programmed as a lash-up. When
you press
TR
,
9
on the CAB-1 Remote Controller, both units respond together, allowing
the headlight and back-up lights to operate prototypically. Remember, you can always address
an individual unit in a lash-up using its engine (ENG) ID#.
The B-unit is not Command-equipped. It cannot be programmed.
You will need to build a new lash-up if you want to change the lash-up (TR) ID#, add an
additional locomotive, or assign new individual ID#’s to any part of the consist.
To build a lash-up, assign a unique engine (ENG) ID# to both units. Arrange the units on
the track and couple them together. The Command reverse unit switches must be set to
RUN/FORWARD.
If you press a wrong button, start over with that particular unit; the assignment isn’t
saved until you press
SET
on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
Start with the powered A-unit.
1. On your CAB-1 Remote Controller, press
TR
, then enter your lash-up ID# (1-9).
No other track or lash-up should be assigned that ID#.
2. Enter the lead unit’s unique ID#, then press
F
.
3. Press
SET
beneath the front panel of the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
The horn will sound to indicate that the lead locomotive has been assigned the first
position.
Complete the lash-up by adding the non-powered A-unit.
1. On your CAB-1 Remote Controller, press
TR
, then enter your lash-up ID# (1-9).
2. Enter the last unit’s unique ID#, then press
R
.
3. Press
SET
beneath the front panel of the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
You are now ready to operate your locomotives as a lash-up. Simply press
TR
and enter the
lash-up ID#, then use the CAB-1 Remote Controller to operate your locomotives. To operate an
individual unit within the lash-up, simply press
ENG
and enter the ID# for that unit.
Building a lash-up
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