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Setting Speed Control
1. Run the engine at the desired speed for approximately five seconds. Be sure the Odyssey
switch is in the ON position. See page 5 for the switch locations.
2. Press and hold the horn button.
3. While holding the horn button, increase the track voltage by at least three volts (at least
1/4 turn).
4. At this point, speed control is set.
Engine speed will increase slightly before returning to the set speed.
Turning off Speed Control using your transformer:
1. While the engine is in neutral, turn your controller up to the maximum power (no more
than 20 volts), wait one second, then press and hold the horn button.
2. While holding the horn button, slowly reduce track voltage to one-fourth of full power. The
marker lights will turn off. Keep reducing the throttle and the marker light will turn on.
3. Release the horn button.
4. Cycle the engine to forward/reverse. The engine is now out of speed control mode.
In conventional operation, the lights in both the engine and tender are
connected directly to track power. Do not exceed 14-16 volts for extended
periods. Doing so will reduce the life of your lamps.
If you experience problems with speed control, turn off track power, place the
locomotive on the track with the Odyssey switch OFF, and throttle up. This will clear
the speed settings. You must slide the switch back to the ON position to set another
speed setting.
Odyssey System operations
Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation
The Odyssey System
The Odyssey System is a “cruise control”
for your engine. This digitally-
controlled system allows for extremely slow
movement that will amaze any “scale”
enthusiast. Because your Veranda’s wheels
roll freely, you may notice an increase in
speed as the locomotive travels down the
grade, depending on the load and the
steepness of the grade. You may also notice
a slight reduction in speed as the locomotive
ascends the grade.
Caution!
Note!
Note!
