Lionel VISIONLINE GG1 Electric Locomotive 10/16 Owner's manual

Brand: Lionel

Model: VISIONLINE GG1 Electric Locomotive 10/16

Type: Owner's manual

78-3165-250

10/16

Lionel

VISIONLINE

GG1 Electric Locomotive

Owner’s Manual

Lionel

VISIONLINE

GG1 Electric Locomotive

Owner’s Manual

featuring

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel VISION GG1! This is the first time a model

of “Old Rivets” has been mass produced in O Scale, and is accompanied by many new

VISIONLINE features. Your VISION GG1 is ready to enjoy right out of the box. We highly recommend

that you read through this manual to familiarize yourself with all the amazing features this loco-

motive has to offer and to learn how to properly care for your model so that it may provide years of

enjoyment.

Contents of your locomotive box

1 VISION GG1 locomotive

4 Replacement traction tires

1 Owner's manual

1 Engine memory module

1 Smoke fluid funnel

The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under

Lionel®, LionChief™, LionChief Plus™,TMCC®, LEGACY®, FasTrack®, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®,

RailSounds®, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™, StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™,

Magne-Traction®, CAB-1® Remote Controller, American Flyer®, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, MagniVision®,

TMCC®, Lionelville®, Wireless Tether™, Powerhouse™, LionMaster®, Conventional Classics™, Postwar

Celebration Series™, TruRail™, PH-1 Powerhouse®, Powermaster®, Powerstation-Powerhouse®,

Accessory Motor Controller™, AMC™, Accessory Switch Controller™, ASC™, Action Recorder

Controller™, ARC™, Track Power Controller 300™, TPC 300™, Track Power Controller 400™, TPC

400™, Block Power Controller™, BPC™, Operating Track Controller™, OTC™, FatBoy™, Lionel

Lines®, Joshua Lionel Cowen Series™, Lockon®, TrainSounds™, MultiHorn™, MultiWhistle™,

Choo-Choo™, SensorTrack™, Plug-Expand-Play™, Imagineering™, SensorCar™, LionScale™

Caution! To prevent damage to your VISION GG1, DO NOT RAISE OR LOWER THE

PANTOGRAPHS BY HAND. Be sure that the pantographs have enough clearance

on your layout.

Be sure to remove the paper bands from around the pantographs before you

operate the locomotive. Always store the GG1 with the pantographs in the

lowered position. See page 12 for more information.

Note!

Features of this locomotive

• LEGACY™ Control System equipped – able to run in LEGACY™ Control Mode, in

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

transformer

• Odyssey®II Speed Control

• LEGACY RailSounds® system featuring:

• Dual Sounds (or Stereo Sounds) - With separate sound systems at each end

of the locomotive, Dual Sound enhances sound realism and localizes a wide

variety of authentic sound effects.

• Cab number – specific CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements, each

with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion

or stopped.

• Six official railroad speeds with CrewTalk dialog

• Realistic electric locomotive motor and background sounds synchronized

with the locomotive’s speed

• LEGACY™ “Real-Time Quilling Horn” control with instant response

for realistic “quilling” and correctly timed warning signals

• Sequence Control plays the sound effects of an entire trip, including warning

sounds and announcements, based on the movement and speed of the

locomotive

• Current speed dialog

• Sprung pantographs operate automatically with train start-up, change in direction

and shut down

• “De-icing” mode with both pantographs raised

• Can be manually triggered with remote

• On/Off switch on locomotive to lock out feature

• “Catenary arc” lighting and sound effect

• IR Sensor Equipped

• Fan-driven smoke unit (steam generator)

• Dual powerful maintenance-free motors

• ElectroCouplers™ at each end

• Directional lighting

• Illuminated classification lights and number boards

• Traction tires

• Interior cab illumination

• Die-cast metal body, pilots and trucks

• High level of separately applied detail parts

• Separately applied etched builders plates

• High air intake screens where appropriate

• Cab window “glass”

• Engineer and Fireman figures in cab

• Length: 20”

• Minimum Curve: O72

LEGACY® Control System

This revolutionary control system allows you to run your LEGACY® Control System-

equipped locomotive just like a real engineer runs his trains. With its enhanced sounds

and 200 speed steps, this system allows properly equipped engines to function with

unparalleled options. The CAB-2 Remote Controller has an LCD screen display, vibration

that simulates the effort of the locomotive, and other exciting operating features. The

new CAB-IL Remote Controller is a simpliﬁed alternative to unlock many LEGACY®

features.

ODYSSEY II® Speed Control

Slow speed and start-up operation are smooth and steady with ODYSSEY II® Speed

Control. Watch your locomotive as it creeps through the yard or ﬁghts up a grade

without hesitation.

LEGACY® RailSounds®

Widely regarded as the industry standard, the impressive RailSounds® sound system

brings the real sounds of the railroad to your layout. From the mechanical symphony of

the locomotives, to the commotion of the station, you will be impressed by the digitally

recorded samples of these special and authentic sounds.

LEGACY Locomotive System Features

Table of contents

Running your VISION GG1

LEGACY Control operations 6

TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC) operations 7

Conventional transformer operations 8

VISION GG1 basics

Adding smoke fluid to your VISION GG1's smoke generator 9

VISION GG1 switch locations 10

Assigning your VISION GG1 a new ID# (LEGACY and TMCC) 11

Controlling your VISION features

Pantograph Operation 12

Pantograph operation in a command control environment 12

Pantograph operation in a conventional environment 13

Pantograph arc effect 13

Pantograph De-icing mode 13

Steam Generator 14

LEGACY Control System operations

LEGACY Control System Engine Memory Module 15

The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller 16

The Velocity Throttle 17

The Multi-Controller 17

The Train Brake Slider 17

The Warning Sound Controller 18

The Speed Bar 18

Leaving the Preset Speed Screen 18

LEGACY RailSounds Sound System operations

LEGACY RailSounds sound system 19

LEGACY RailSounds Sequence Control 20

CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in the LEGACY environment 21

LEGACY RailSounds sound system dialog on a round trip 22

TrainMaster Command Control operations

CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 23

CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 24-25

Conventional transformer operations

Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment 26

Activating CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements 27

Locking your VISION GG1 into a single direction 27

Odyssey II Speed Control system operations

Odyssey II Speed Control operations 28

Odyssey II Speed Control LEGACY Control operation 28

Odyssey II Speed Control TrainMaster Command Control operation 28

Odyssey II Speed Control conventional transformer operation 28

Maintaining and servicing your VISION GG1

Reprogramming your VISION GG1 to restore features 29

Lubricating your VISION GG1 30

Servicing your VISION GG1’s lamps 31

Replacing the traction tires 31

VISION GG1 diagnostics 31

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 32

Power your VISION GG1 with an alternating-current (50-60Hz AC) transformer only.

Powering your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer, or in excess of

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

Your VISION GG1 requires Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger track curves.

1. Turn off track power, and then plug in the

LEGACY Base and connect it to the track.

2. Place your VISION GG1 on the track.

3. Increase track power voltage to full power

(no more than 18 volts AC). If a circuit breaker

trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check

the wheels of your VISION GG1 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.

4. As illustrated in Figure 1, press ENG and 1

(or your selected ENG ID#) to address the

VISION GG1 with your LEGACY CAB-2 Remote

Controller.

5. Press the Start Up button on your LEGACY

CAB-2 Remote, shown in Figure 2. Then,

throttle up and move 'em out! Your engine sound

will start up, and the VISION GG1-specific touch screen

buttons will populate the remote. For more information

on operating your locomotive with the LEGACY system,

please refer to the LEGACY section of this manual.

Additional information is also found in the LEGACY

System Manual, available online at www.lionel.com.

Note!

Running your VISION GG1

Figure 1. LEGACY engine selection

Figure 2. LEGACY start-up

LEGACY Control operations

Your VISION GG1 is designed for operation with the Lionel LEGACY system. It will also operate

on the original Lionel Trainmaster System (TMCC1) with limited features and also on the

LEGACY Cab-1L / Base-1L operating system (again with reduced features.) Using a Lionel LEGACY set

(6-14295) will allow you to access ALL the features this locomotive has to offer.

Your commands are sent by the Remote Controller to the Command Base, which broadcasts

a radio frequency that is distributed through the outside rails of the track to your locomotives.

Your VISION GG1 will not respond until it recognizes its unique ID#, so you can operate multiple

Command-equipped locomotives on the same track at the same time.

Running your VISION GG1

Power your VISION GG1 with an alternating-current (50-60Hz AC) transformer only.

Powering your VISION GG1 with a direct-current (DC) transformer, or in excess of

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

Your VISION GG1 requires Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger track curves.

TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC) operations

For operation in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you need a TrainMaster

Command Base (6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (6-12868). Refer to your TMCC

System Manual for complete information. To access all the VISION GG1's features, you

must operate in the LEGACY environment, as discussed on the previous page.

Your commands are sent by the CAB-1 Remote Controller to the Command Base, which

translates the command and broadcasts a radio frequency that is distributed through the outside

rails to your VISION GG1, which will not respond until it recognizes its unique ID#. TrainMaster

Command Control gives you the power to operate multiple Command-equipped locomotives on the

same track at the same time.

1. Turn off track power, and then plug in the Command Base and connect it to the

track.

2. Place your VISION GG1 on the track.

3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 18 volts AC). If a circuit

breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your VISION GG1

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.

4. Press ENG and 1 (or the ENG ID# you set) to address your VISION GG1 with

your CAB-1 Remote Controller.

5. Throttle up and move ‘em out.

For more information, please refer to the TrainMaster Command Control operations section of

this manual or the TMCC System Manual, available online at www.lionel.com.

Note!

Running your VISION GG1

Conventional transformer operations

For Conventional operation, a Command Base must not be powered up

anywhere in the area, even if it is not connected to the track. If a base is

detected, your VISION GG1 will default to Command mode.

Power your VISION GG1 with an alternating-current (50-60Hz AC) transformer only.

Powering your VISION GG1 with a direct-current (DC) transformer, or in excess of 18 volts

AC, may result in damage to sensitive electronic components.

Your VISION GG1 requires Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger track curves.

1. With track power off, place your VISION GG1 on the track.

2. Power up the track. If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply,

check the wheels of your VISION GG1 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.

3. Move ‘em out! When the VISION GG1’s headlight illuminates and the LEGACY RailSounds

sound system starts, press the DIRECTION button on your transformer to sequence your VISION

GG1 through the repeating pattern of operations: neutral, forward, neutral, reverse, neutral,

and so on. You may also briefly turn off track power to advance the VISION GG1 to the next

operating state. Adjust the throttle until your VISION GG1 moves at your desired speed.

When placing your VISION GG1 on your layout for the first time and after power

interruptions lasting longer than five seconds, it will start out in neutral.

Use the HORN and BELL buttons on your transformer to activate those features. Adjust the

volume using the volume control knob. Refer to Figure 4 on page 10 for the location of this control.

For more information, please refer to the Conventional transformer operations section of this

manual.

Note!

VISION GG1 basics

Your VISION GG1 is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean, white smoke

during operation. A reservoir beneath the stack contains the fluid and a wick, which, once

saturated, supplies the heating element with the right amount of fluid. Add 10-20 drops (shown

in Figure 3) to prime the unit the first time you run the VISION GG1 or after being stored for an

extended period of time, and then add 10 to 20 drops to refill when smoke production decreases.

When refilling, DO NOT EXCEED 20 DROPS as this can cause your smoke units to become over-

saturated allowing leakage onto the electronics. Note that operating your VISION GG1’s smoke unit

without smoke fluid will cause damage to the heating element.

If you prefer to operate your VISION GG1 without smoke, locate the smoke unit switch and slide

it to the NO SMK position. See page 10 for the location of the switch.

For best performance, we recommend using 6-37841 Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid

only. Do NOT use smoke fluid from ready-to-run train sets.

Adding smoke fluid to your VISION GG1’s smoke generator

Note!

Figure 3. Smoke fluid location

Add fluid here

The functions of your VISION GG1's switches are outlined below. Refer to Figure 4 for the location

of the switches. The instructions below are specific to this particular locomo-

tive; note that available features (and switches) may differ from other loco-

motives and locomotive sets.

Smoke Unit Switch (SMK/NO SMK)

Used to turn the smoke unit function on and off.

Program-Run Switch (PRG/RUN)

Used to assign an ID# and to reprogram the VISION GG1 for LEGACY and Command operation

when the switch is in the PRG position. Also used to “lock” your VISION GG1 in a single direction, or

neutral, in conventional operation when the switch is placed in the PRG position.

PANTO RUN/LOCK

In the RUN position (when the VISION GG1 is powered up and when not in motion), the

pantographs will operate as normal. They will raise and lower automatically or with a remote. The

LOCK position will either lock them in place as they are when the switch is moved in Command

mode, or it will lower both pantographs in Conventional mode.

ARC Effect ON/OFF

In the ON position (when the VISION GG1 is powered up and when not in motion), the ARC

lights on the pantographs will flicker when in the raised position and the corresponding sounds will

play. In the OFF position, the arc lights will not flash, and the sounds will be disabled. This switch

overrides the on/off commands from a remote.

Volume knob

Used to adjust the volume of the electric engine sounds.

VISION GG1 basics

VISION GG1 switch locations

Figure 4. Switch locations

SMKRUN PRG

RUN ON OFFLOCK

PANTO ARC

NO SMK

Remove coverRemove cover

ARC ON/OFF SWITCH

PANTO RUN/LOCK SWITCH

PROGRAM/RUN SWITCH

VOLUME KNOB

SMOKE SWITCH

For operation in the LEGACY or TMCC environment, you will want to give each unit a unique

ID#. The VISION GG1 will respond to commands associated with its ID# while all other units

will disregard these commands. This procedure is not necessary for conventional

(non-Command) operation.

1. Slide the PRG/RUN switch on your VISION GG1 to the PRG position. See Figure

4 on page 10.

2. Place the VISION GG1 on the track.

3. Connect the Command Base and plug it in.

4. Power up the track.

5. Press ENG on the CAB-1 or CAB-2 remote.

6. Enter the unique ID#. Choose any number from 1 to 98 that has not been

assigned to another locomotive (ENG). We recommend using a part of your

locomotive’s road number.

All LEGACY locomotives respond to ENG 99. We recommend that you reserve ID# 99 as a

"universal" ID#.

7. Press SET. The VISION GG1's horn will sound, or the headlights will flash if

the RailSounds sound system is off.

Prototypical smoke: Your VISION GG1 has a smoke unit that mimics the steam

generator found in the real GG1. This was used for passenger trains. As shipped, the smoke

unit will run constantly. For prototypical operation, press the “AUX1” and “9” keys now.

This will make the smoke unit turn on for short periods of time at random. To revert back

to having the smoke unit always running, follow the steps above to reset your VISION GG1

and slide the PRG/RUN switch back to RUN without performing this step.

8. Slide the PRG/RUN switch back to the RUN position.

The VISION GG1’s ID# has been set. Be sure to record the new ID# for your reference.

VISION GG1 basics

Assigning your VISION GG1 a new ID#

Note!

Controlling your VISION features

Pantograph Operation

Pantograph operation in a command environment

Your VISION GG1 is equipped with two operating pantographs. DO NOT TRY TO RAISE THE

PANTOGRAPHS BY HAND, OR YOU WILL DAMAGE THE LOCOMOTIVE. The pan-

tographs are sprung to allow manual movement downward, but this should be avoided to prevent

possible damage. Be sure that the pantographs clear all bridges, signals, and other objects on your

layout. Refer to the figure below to determine proper clearance.

The operation of the pantographs corresponds with the direction of travel. If the VISION GG1

travels forward, only the rear pantograph is raised. If the VISION GG1 travels backward, only the

front pantograph is raised. After a direction change, the lowered pantograph raises and the raised

pantograph then lowers.

The pantographs can be locked in a desired configuration. See Figure 4 on page 10 (VISION GG1

Switch Locations). Moving the switch to the LOCK position will lock the pantographs in whatever

their current state is. Moving the switch back to the RUN position allows for automatic pantograph

movement as well as user activated movement using a command remote.

Caution! To prevent damage to your VISION GG1, DO NOT RAISE OR LOWER THE

PANTOGRAPHS BY HAND. Be sure that the pantographs have enough clearance on your

layout.

Be sure to remove the paper bands from around the pantographs before you operate the

locomotive. Always store the GG1 with the pantographs in the lowered position..

Which end is the Front? Operation of your locomotive and pantographs is based on direction, so

just like the prototype it is important to know which end of your VISION GG1 is the front. There

are three ways to tell on the model: the small “F” mark denotes the front like the prototype; the

crew figures have been placed in the front cab and the opening for the steam generator in the

roof is off center toward the front of the locomotive.

Note!

6.25"

Figure 5. VISION GG1 clearance with pantographs in raised position.

Controlling your VISION features

Pantograph operation in a conventional environment

The operation of the pantographs corresponds with the direction of travel. When the VISION GG1

is in neutral, both pantographs are raised. If the VISION GG1 travels forward, only the rear

pantograph is raised. If the VISION GG1 travels backward, only the front pantograph is raised. After

a direction change, the lowered pantograph raises, and then there is a five-second delay before the

pantographs change positions.

The PANTO RUN/LOCK switch, as seen in Figure 4 on page 10 (VISION GG1 Switch Locations) will

lower both pantographs.

The pantographs are equipped with LED lights that simulate the arcing effect that would occur

between the pantograph shoes and the overhead catenary wire. This arcing effect is only present

on the pantograph that is in the raised position. The RailSounds system plays an arcing noise to

correspond with the arcing light effect.

The Arc effect can be deactivated if desired. Refer to Figure 4 on page 10 (VISION GG1 Switch

Locations) to see the location of the ARC EFFECT ON/OFF switch. Moving the switch to the OFF posi-

tion disables the light and sounds of the pantograph arcing.

On the CAB-2 remote, the AUX3 button also affects the arc effect performance. Pressing the AUX3

button once turns the arc sound effect off, but the light stays on. Pressing AUX3 again turns the light

and sound effect both off. Pressing the AUX3 button again restores the light and sound effect.

The VISION GG1 has a de-icing mode. Using the Cab remote, raise the pantograph that is in the

lowered position so that both pantographs are up. Now when the VISION GG1 moves, both pan-

tographs will display the arc lighting effect, and the de-icing sounds will play.

Pantograph Arc Effect

Pantograph De-icing mode

The Arc and De-Icing effects vary in intensity and frequency as the VISION GG1 changes speed.

When the locomotive moves faster, the rate of activity increases.

Note!

Controlling your VISION features

Steam Generator

The VISION GG1 has a fan-driven smoke unit to simulate the steam generator that was used on

the real GG1 locomotives. Steam generators were used for passenger service.

The SMOKE/NO SMOKE switch can turn off the smoke and overrides any command sent from a CAB

remote. See Figure 4 on page 10 (VISION GG1 Switch Locations) for switch location.

Command mode: The smoke can be turned on by pressing the “9” key on a CAB-1 or CAB-1L

controller, or the “+” key on a CAB-2 remote. By default, the smoke unit will stay on until the user

turns it off by pressing the “8” key on the CAB-1 or CAB-1L controller, or the “-“ key on the CAB-2

remote.

The smoke unit can be switched into a more prototypical mode of operation. This is done during

locomotive programming. Put the RUN/PRG switch into PRG, select the engine number and press

set. Then press “AUX1” and “9”. Then move the RUN/PRG switch back to RUN. The smoke unit will

now turn on for 45 seconds and then turn off for approximately 5 minutes before turning back on

for 45 seconds. This cycle repeats. Pressing the reset button will restart this cycle. Also, turning the

smoke unit off (key 8) and back on again (key 9) will also restart the cycle. To reset the original

smoke unit operation of continuous running, reprogram the engine using the above sequence with-

out entering the “AUX1” and “9” keys.

LEGACY™ Control System Engine Memory Module

This unique Engine Memory Module contains the speciﬁc system information and options

for your new Lionel® LEGACY™ Control System-equipped locomotive. After you have pro-

grammed your VISION GG1's new address following the instructions included in this manual, follow

these instructions to load this information from the Module to the LEGACY Control System via your

CAB-2 Remote Controller. This is a step that you perform only once.

Note! LCS SensorTrackTM (6-81294) can also be used to perform this process. To upload the

information from the VISION GG1 to the cab, simply run the VISION GG1 across the

SensorTrackTM. Neither the orange module nor any further programming is required.

All of the information is now loaded in your CAB-2.

1. Using your CAB-2 Remote Controller, address your Lionel LEGACY Control System-equipped

locomotive with its engine ID#.

2. Press INFO.

3. Insert the Engine Memory Module into the CAB-2 Remote Controller.

4. Press LOAD MODULE.

5. Verify that the Engine Memory Module information is correct for your selected engine. If the

information is correct, press YES to finish the download process for your engine.

6. An ENGINE DATA LOADED message will be displayed. Remove the Engine Memory

Module.

7. Press the red CTC button to return to your operating screen.

Power your VISION GG1 with an alternating-current (50-60Hz AC) transformer only. Powering your

locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer, or in excess of 18 volts AC, may result in damage

to sensitive electronic components.

LEGACY Control System operations

The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller

Main Display

Displays real-time information about your railroad

system. Displays real-time feedback of operation.

Scroll Button

Navigates through the entire list

of Engines, Trains, Switches, etc.

Select Button

Performs addressing by

3-4 digit road number.

Touch Screen Key Pad

A group of touch sensitive

keys with icons for each

function. These keys serve

many purposes and their icons

change accordingly.

Train Brake Slider

This slider is used to increase

or decrease the amount of Train

Brake affecting the engine or train.

Train Link Button

Quick select of Train-Link

devices (LEGACY Control

System Version 1.3)

AUX-2/Out Button

Controls switch direction.

Toggles all lights on/off,

except lights that are wired

to track power.

Emergency Halt Button

Stops everything on

layout; also stops

recording playback.

Record Button

Used to record and play

back events.

Velocity Throttle

Throttle control over

engines, also used to

navigate through info/

Set Button

Used to set Engine address and for

programming.

Info Button

Used to enter/view the info/options of

selected components.

CTC Button

Press and hold to turn your remote

on and off. Tap this button to enter

the remote and base options.

Tap it again to return to the main

screen.

Soft Keys

These keys directly correlate to the

5 selection boxes located at the

bottom of the main display. These

are also used in the info/option

menus to select options.

Warning Sound Controller

Warning Bell and Variable Horn

control. Pull down to sound Horn.

Push up and release to trigger

Warning Bell.

Official R.R. Speed Control Bar

Toggles the touchscreen display of

R.R. preset speeds and control panel.

Multi Controller

Boost, Brake, and Direction

control. Rock forward for Boost,

rock backward for engine brake,

and press down for direction

change. Click-hold-and rock for

absolute direction selection.

Front & Rear Coupler Buttons

Fire couplers.

Low, Medium, High Momentum Buttons

Used to select the desired momentum of

your addressed engine/train/accessory.

AUX-1/Thru Button

Press to view the Control

Panel while operating.

Controls switch direction.

Feedback Button

Toggle ON/OFF the vibration

feedback feature in the CAB-2

Remote.

options.

The Velocity Throttle (the red rotary knob on the bottom of your Lionel

remote) is used to start your engine moving, slow it down, or speed it up. Use it

simply by turning it clockwise (speed up) or counter-clockwise (slow down).

Direction

The direction of your VISION GG1 toggles between forward and reverse at

the touch of the Multi-Controller. Press the center of the Multi-Controller once,

and your VISION GG1's lights will change directions and the engine will stop

until you throttle up again in the new direction.

Boost & Brake

Boost and brake give you another way to control the speed of your train.

Boost gives your VISION GG1 a temporary increase in tractive power, and

returns to the previous speed when you release the control, while the brake

command slows you down more quickly than the Velocity Throttle alone.

LEGACY Control System operations

The Velocity Throttle

The Multi-Controller

The Train Brake is used to slow down and limit the top

speed of your train by adding a load. The more the Train

Brake is applied by pulling the Train Brake Slider down, the

more laboring is heard from the VISION GG1. Eventually

Train Brake application will slow down the train and it

is even possible to stop a train by pulling the Train Brake

Slider all the way down. If your smoke unit is turned on,

you'll also see more smoke as the slider is pulled down.

The Train Brake Slider

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, available online at www.lionel.com.

Note!

Warning sounds are an important part of Lionel Railroading. Your

Lionel Legacy Control System equipped engines have a real-time variable

"quilling" horn.

Blow the Horn by pulling down on the Warning Sound Controller.

Notice the difference in intensity of the horn sound.

Strike the bell once by pushing the Warning Sound Controller up and

releasing quickly. To activate continuous bell sounds, push the Warning

Sound Controller up and hold it for 1.5 seconds. To discontinue the bell

sounds, push and hold the Warning Sound Controller up until the bell

stops.

LEGACY Control System operations

The Warning Sound Controller

The Speed Bar is used to select a new

touch-screen Icon Control set. This set of

touch-screen keys is used to select prototypical-

preset speeds. The speed of the VISION GG1

changes with each press and release of a

different Preset Speed key.

• Tap a key, and your VISION GG1 will

immediately begin moving to that speed.

• If you hold the key until the dialog is

finished, the engineer will indicate that

he is "increasing to...", "slowing to...", or

"we are at..." the command speed.

You can also use the Velocity Throttle

and other action controls in this mode and

continue to use Preset speeds at the same time.

Press AUX1 to leave the Preset speed mode

and return to the Standard Control Panel.

Press the speed bar to toggle between the Speed

Control Panel and the Standard Control Panel.

Switcher engines do not have preset speed dialog.

Note!

The Speed Bar

Use the Speed Bar to leave the Speed Panel and return to the Control panel. Press the Speed

Bar to toggle between the Speed Control Panel and the Standard Control Panel.

Leaving the Preset Speed Screen

LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations

LEGACY RailSounds sound system

RPM

AUX

RPM Levels

Adjusts the level of the RPM

sounds.

CrewTalk

Engineer begins radio dialog, dispatcher

replies.

Volume UP

Raises the overall master volume of the LEGACY

RailSounds sound system. To independently adjust

the level of the background sounds only (e.g.,

Pantograph sounds and brake sounds), tap AUX1

and then this key.

Volume DOWN

Lowers the overall

master volume of the

LEGACY RailSounds

sound system. To

independently adjust

the level of the

background sounds

only (e.g., pantograph

sounds and brakes),

tap AUX1 and then this

key. Volume settings

are retaining when track

power is turned off.

RailSounds Shutdown

Activates the LEGACY

RailSounds sound system

shutdown sequence when

stopped.

Emergency Stop

Activates the emergency stop

feature while in motion.

(Icon will change as the state

of the VISION GG1 changes).

Stops and resets the VISION GG1

Resets the VISION GG1's direction to

forward. Press and hold to hear refueling

sounds for the steam generator.

TowerCom

Dispatcher begins radio

dialog, engineer replies.

See page 20.

Front Pantograph Up

Raises the front

pantograph.

Rear Pantograph Up

Raises the rear pantograph.

Rear Pantograph Down

Lowers the rear pantograph.

Front Pantograph Down

Lowers the front

pantograph. AUX 3

Press once to disable the arc sound effect,

but leave the light on

Press again to disable the arc effect (no

sound or light)

Press again to re-enable the arc effect (light

and sound)

When adjusting the overall volume, you'll hear a single bell hit that gets louder or softer

with each volume adjustment. When the volume is at maximum, additional button presses

have no effect and won't play the bell. When adjusting the background sounds (AUX1, then a

volume key) you'll hear the prime mover volume change without a single bell hit.

LEGACY RailSounds Sequence Control

Your VISION GG1 features Sequence Control. Based on the movement and speed of the VISION

GG1, Sequence Control automatically plays the sound effects of an entire trip, from departure to

destination, while you run your VISION GG1. Prototypical horn signals, bell, and radio chatter are

added automatically as you spin your throttle—no need to memorize a sequence of button presses.

To activate the Sequence Control feature, press and hold the AUX1 button for three

seconds. You'll hear a unique bell/horn signal, indicating that Sequence Control is now

enabled. Release the AUX1 key when you hear the sound.

Now, radio chatter, air brake release, and warning signals will play automatically as you

move out, reach cruising speed, and then decelerate for arrival, as illustrated in Figure 6. Plus,

you can still activate CrewTalk communication and TowerCom announcements using your

remote.

To discontinue Sequence Control, you must press AUX1, and then press the 0 key or the

RESET button. Cycling track power off and back on also turns off Sequence Control mode.

During sequence control mode operation, speed step 1 is used to trigger departure

effects such are air brake release and departure horn. Therefore your VISION GG1

will not begin moving until speed step 2 and the Roll Mode button will bring your

engine to a stop while Sequence Control mode is enabled. For the most realistic

operation, medium or high momentum is recommended when using Sequence

Control.

Note!

Figure 6. LEGACY RailSounds automatic Sequence Control

AT A STOP, after a long

pause - “Dispatcher, we

have a clear signal.”/ ”Roger

that.”

THROTTLE UP TO STEP 1 -

Air brakes release, RPMs up,

departure horn.

SLOW BELOW

1/8 THROTTLE -

Bell on.

SLOW BELOW 1/3 THROTTLE

- Horn arrival signal. “We are

arriving,”/ “Roger.”

Automatic Sequence Control

The actual dialog will vary.

1/8 THROTTLE -

Bell off.

SEQUENCE CONTROL

ENABLED (hold AUX1 for

3 seconds) - Ding-ding-

toot!

TROTTLE UP TO STEP

2 + - Bell on. "Train is

moving."/"Copy.".

1/3 THROTTLE

- Horn signal (in

transit.).

3/4 THROTTLE - Crossing

signal "We are at

maximum authorized

speed.".

STOP - Bell

off. "We are in

position."/

"Copy.".

LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations

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Lionel VISIONLINE GG1 Electric Locomotive 10/16 Owner's manual

Lionel VISIONLINE GG1 Electric Locomotive 10/16 Owner's manual

Lionel VISIONLINE GG1 Electric Locomotive 10/16 Owner's manual

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