GE VISION Line ES44AC, VISION Line GE ES44AC EVOLUTION HYBRID Owner's Manual

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Lionel VISION™ Line

GE® ES44AC

EVOLUTION HYBRID

Owner’s Manual

Lionel VISION™ Line

GE® ES44AC

EVOLUTION HYBRID

Owner’s Manual

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Congratulations!

s a VISION Line™ locomotive, the ES44AC HYBRID is the most technically advanced and

realistic O Gauge diesel locomotive ever made. On the outside, this gold standard engine features more realistic interior detail, exterior detail and decoration than ever before. Inside the body you'll find the highest caliber electronics and sounds to give you unprecedented operational realism. In addition to all the great features found on Lionel Standard O locomotives, your ES44AC HYBRID is equipped with an array of other realistic and dramatic effects including a removable cab roof for viewing a highly detailed interior with illuminated gauges, opening door with interior details on the locomotives front cab, opening doors below the engineer's window showing scale details underneath, operating turbo-intercooler fans, and smoke output synchronized to the diesel RPM of the Legacy RailSounds sound system. More than ever, you are in control of the realistic effects and operation of your locomotive. The VISION Line ES44AC HYBRID locomotive is ready for duty on your layout.

Unpacking Your VISION Line locomotive

ecause of all the fine details and special features on your VISION Line locomotive, we

thought it best to really pack it tight, even better than our normal sturdy packing. This VISION Line locomotive is the first ever packaged with ECO-friendly material including a baseplate used to secure the locomotive while in transit. Both the container and the baseplate are held together with velcro straps. Carefully remove the container and baseplate from the box, and set it on a flat surface. Remove the velcro straps and carefully remove the shell and wrapping. Look at the bottom of the baseplate to locate the screws that fasten the baseplate to the locomotive. With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws while keeping the locomotive level. CAUTION: The handrails of your locomotive are the antennas for the LEGACY system. The stanchions are plastic to insulate the handrails from the die-cast body. The stanchions are very fragile, so do not squeeze them or the handrails when unpacking the locomotive. Your VISION locomotive is now ready to place on the track. PLEASE see the smoke fluid section Fig. 8, page 35 before you run your locomotive.

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VISION Line™ features of this locomotive

Front of Locomotive

New Lighting Features

• Prototypical battery “charging lights” ash in motion along sides

• Rule 17 lighting for both headlight and rear light

• Enhanced realistic lighting in cab interior with illuminated panel details

Unparalleled Detailing

• Movable cab details

• Dual powered turbo-intercooler fans

• Opening doors on the engineer’s side of cab and the front door of cab reveal realistic

details

Opening side doors with interior detail

Opening front door with interior detail

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VISION Line™ features of this locomotive

New Prototypical Idle Mode Features

Prototypical to energy-saving procedures on the actual engine, your VISION Hybrid is equipped with

new Idle Mode features. When your engine is left idling for a period, it will automatically “step-down”

its operations and enter a realistic and prototypical sequence of idle modes

• If the locomotive rests at idle for 30 seconds, it will enter a step-down mode in which operation

on some of the diesel cylinders are shut down. You will hear this change through your RailSounds sound system. Lighting is not affected

• If the engine remains in idle another 30 seconds, the sounds of the diesel engine will shut off. Note you will continue to hear the occasional release of air from the cylinders, and every 15 seconds a

warning bell will sound off. Cab lights and the charging lights turn off, all other lights are unaffected

• At maximum energy saving mode, your Hybrid will randomly start up the diesel to charge the air tanks.

After the brief startup, locomotive cycles back through the steps above. Lights and sounds are reactivated

• If any command other than a speed-related command is entered, a long warning bell will sound

off, and the engine will proceed to full startup

Unparalleled Detailing

• Removable cab roof reveals the decorated cab interior

NOTE: Slide in tabs and place pipe in hole as you replace the roof on the locomotive

To remove roof, lift up front a little, then pull away

Illuminated cab interior with back-lit gauges

Front of Locomotive

Pipe

Hole

Tabs

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VISION Line™ features of this locomotive continued

New Smoke Features

• TruRail Exhaust, a new cab-controlled, variable-intensity smoke effect

• Fan-driven smoke unit with adjustable smoke output delivers varying intensities of smoke

to exhaust stack

• All smoke effects are synchronized to the RailSounds sound system and are completely

user controllable Note: TruRail Exhaust models the prototypical behavior of GE's Evolution Hybrid locomotive. Like the actual Hybrid, this locomotive is capable of producing large volumes of smoke when it transitions through the 8 ascending RPM levels. Once a transition is made, the smoke level

tailors off to a continuous wisp. Slight adjustments in speed steps using the Velocity Throttle will

not produce a large volume of smoke unless an ascending transition in RPM level is detected. Descending levels of RPM levels will not produce large volumes of smoke.

Upgraded Sound Features

• The LEGACY RailSounds sound system synchronized realistic sounds to nearly all aspects

of locomotive operation

• The independently adjustable volume control allows you to use the Remote Controller to

lower the level of background effects (such as RPM levels) while keeping operator controlled effects (such as the horn) at full volume

• TruRail Dialog – Activate our upgraded dialog features which boast the most authentic railroad terminology possible. Also, dialog scenarios can change with engine operation and user control

• TruRail Signals – Activate the “quilling” horn and user-playable bell featuring

continuous or single strike sounds with variable intensity. There is a dedicated CAB-2 slide lever control for both horn and bell functions

Have fun experimenting with the prototypical behavior of GE's Evolution Hybrid locomotive.

Standard Features for this locomotive:

• LEGACY Control System – You can run the engine in LEGACY Control mode, in TrainMaster

Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer

• Odyssey II Speed Control with ON/OFF switch

• Two high-torque motors with momentum ywheels

• Front and rear ElectroCouplers

• Die-cast metal locomotive body, frame, and trucksides

• Traction tires

• Accurate separately-applied builder’s plates

• Engineer and brakeman gures

• Opening roof on cab

• Sliding cab window glass

• Enhanced realistic lighting in cab interior with backlit gauges

• Directional lighting including operating headlight and back-up light

• Illuminated number boards

• Ground lights

• Oscillating ditch lights

• Fan-driven smoke unit with ON/OFF switch

• User-adjustable smoke output

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Table of contents

Quick Start

LEGACY Control operations 8 TrainMaster Command Control operations 8 Transformer operations 8

Locomotive switch function overview

Locomotive switch location 9-10

LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations

Installing the battery 11

LEGACY Control System operations

Get ready to run 12 Start ‘Er Up 12 The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller 13 The Velocity Throttle 14 The Multi-Controller 14-15 The Train Brake Slider 15 The Warning Sound Controller 16 The Speed Bar 17 Ground Light Control 18 Rule 17 Lighting Control 18 LEGACY RailSounds 19 Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements 20 Assigning your locomotive a new ID# 21 Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features 21

TrainMaster Command Control operations

Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment 22

Using LEGACY RailSounds in the TMCC environment 23 CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 24 CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 25 Activating CrewTalk and TowerCom announcements 26 Assigning your locomotive a new ID# 27 Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features 27

Conventional transformer operations

Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment 28-29

Using the LEGACY Railsounds sound system in the conventional environment 30 Activating CrewTalk and TowerCom announcements 31 Locking your locomotive into a single direction 31 Uncoupling your locomotive in the conventional environment 32

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Contents of your locomotive box

1 Locomotive

1 Smoke fluid bottle

4 Replacement traction tires

1 Owner's manual

1 Engine memory module

1 VISION Line Locomotive Warranty Card

VISION Line Enhancements

VISION Line features will be described in each section where it is relevant to the operation of your locomotive and the system you use. Some LEGACY and VISION Line features may not be available in the conventional or TMCC environment.

Odyssey II Speed Control system operations

Odyssey II Speed Control system performance 33 Odyssey II Speed Control system LEGACY Control operation 33 Odyssey II Speed Control system TrainMaster Command Control operation 33 Odyssey II Speed Control system conventional transformer operation 33

Conventional RailSounds operations

Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation 34

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 35 Lubricating your locomotive 36 Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna 37 Servicing your locomotive’s lamps 37

Tire-Traction 38 Notes 39

Lionel VISION Line Locomotive Warranty 40

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Quick Start

Power your locomotive with an alternating-current (50-60Hz AC) transformer only. Powering your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer, or in excess of 19

volts AC, may result in damage to sensitive electronic components.

LEGACY Control operations

or the finest operating experience, your locomotive is fully compatible with the new LEGACY Control System. To operate in LEGACY mode, you need a LEGACY Command Base and LEGACY CAB-2

Remote Controller. Both products are offered together in the LEGACY Command Set,

6-14295.

1. Turn off track power and plug in the LEGACY Base.

2. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-54 or larger track.

3. Increase track power voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC).

4. Press ENG and 1 to address your locomotive with your LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller.

5. Throttle up and move ‘em out.

TrainMaster Command Control operations

o operate your locomotive in the Command Control environment, you need a Command

Base (available separately, 6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (available separately,

6-12868).

1. Turn off track power and plug in the Command Base.

2. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-54 or larger track.

3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC).

4. Press ENG and 1 to address your locomotive with your CAB-1 Remote Controller.

5. Throttle up and move ‘em out.

Transformer operations

1. Turn off track power.

2. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-54 or larger track.

3. Power your locomotive at 12-18 volts with your alternating current (AC)

transformer.

4. Wait three to eight seconds until the locomotive’s headlight illuminates and the

LEGACY RailSounds sound system starts up.

5. Move ‘em out! Press the DIRECTION button on your controller, then throttle up.

For conventional operation, there must not be a Command Base powered up anywhere in the area. The locomotive receives its signals through the airwaves. If a base is detected your locomotive will default to command mode.

Note!

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The switches that control the features and programing of your locomotive are located under the

radiator roof hatch on the top rear of the locomotive Figure 2, page 10. When you lift up the hatch these switches are visible with their icons. Icons on the left hand side show the ON or RUN positions.

Icons on the right hand side show the OFF or PROGRAM positions. On the inside of the lift off hatch, there is also a legend with words that help describe the function of each switch.

Looking down at the back of the locomotive with the front facing away from you the switches are as follows:

Smoke Unit Switch

Used to turn the main smoke stack unit function “ON” and “OFF”.

This switch is "read" by your engine at start-up. Switching it after start-up will

have no effect.

Odyssey II Speed Control System Switch

Used to turn the Odyssey II Speed Control System “ON” and “OFF”.

Battery charging chase lights

Used to turn the chase light effect “ON” and “OFF”. This switch is "read" by your

engine at start-up. Switching it after start-up will have no effect.

Program Run Switch

Used to assign an ID# and reprogram the locomotive in LEGACY and Command operation when the switch is in the “PROG” position. Also used to “lock” your

locomotive in a single direction, or neutral, in conventional operation when the

switch is placed in the “PROG” position. See pages 21, 27, and 31.

Figure 1. Locomotive switch functions

PROGRAM

RUN

SWITCH

OFF

Sound controls

Volume UP/DOWN Control

Used to turn the maximum volume up or down.

RailSounds ON/OFF Switch

Used to turn off all sounds except horn and bell. Switch is read when

the locomotive is powered up after it has been powered down for at

least 10 seconds.

Locomotive switch function overview

Locomotive switch location

SWITCH

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Insert tab into slot in body

Front of Locomotive

Slot

Lift hatch up, then pull back

Rear of Locomotive

Figure 2. Locomotive switch locations

Locomotive switch function overview

Locomotive switch location continued

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Figure 3. Installing the battery in the locomotive

LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations

Installing the battery

lthough the LEGACY RailSounds sound system is powered through the track, we

recommend that you install a nine-volt alkaline battery in the locomotive to prevent the sound system from shutting down during track power interruptions (for example, at a switch or a dirty section of track). Follow these steps and see below as you install the battery.

If the RailSounds sound system turns off during interruptions in track power, you may need to replace the battery.

1. Lift the radiator roof hatch off the rear of the locomotive body by lifting up at the rear

and pulling back. See Figure 2 page 10.

2. Remove the protective cover from the battery harness.

3. Snap the battery harness onto the nine-volt alkaline battery’s terminals.

4. Slide the battery into the battery holder.

5. Replace the radiator roof hatch on the body by inserting the tab at the front of the

radiator fan housing and placing the rear on the magnets. See Figure 2 page 10.

Note!

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et your engine running now by following the instructions in this guide. We'll power up the track, "address the engine" so it can be controlled by your CAB-2 remote, and learn

to use the Velocity Throttle, Horn, Bell, Brake and Direction commands.

Power Up The Track

If using a PowerMaster, TPC or ZW, refer to the proper manual for the correct method

to power up. With your locomotive on the track and ready to roll, power up your track to a

constant 18 volts. If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check

the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all securely on the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit.

Address Your Engine

First, you must address the engine. This "tells" your CAB-2 which locomotive you want

to control. This is important when you have more than one engine on your layout.

To address an engine:

1. Press ENG

2. Press 1

LEGACY Control System operations

This section is a brief overview of the LEGACY Control System. For a more in-depth explanation of the LEGACY Control System features, please see your LEGACY Control System Operations Manual.

GET READY TO RUN

See reference numbers 1, 2, and 3

Start 'Er Up

Now it is time to start up your engine's sound system.

3. Press Startup

Your engine sound system will start up and the Touch-screen Control Panel will appear. Startup dialog. Pressing and holding the startup key while the engine is off triggers a conversation between the dispatcher and locomotive crew, prior to the prime mover sounds coming on. Tapping the same button while the engine is shutdown starts the prime mover sounds without dialog.

Note!

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