Lionel VISION Boxcar Owner's manual

Brand: Lionel

Model: VISION Boxcar

Type: Owner's manual

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Lionel VISION

Boxcar

Owner’s Manual

Lionel VISION

Boxcar

Owner’s Manual

Thank You!

Thank you for your purchase of this Lionel VISION Boxcar! On the outside, this car is accurately

detailed to match the prototype. This car is equipped with the latest technology to bring you

realistic loading and unloading sounds, and true-to-life freight car sounds. Many of the sounds are

activated through your cab control unit, and many of them by the actual movement of the boxcar

on your layout. It also comes equipped with an ElectroCoupler on one end, so you can activate the

coupler by your remote control cab unit anywhere on your layout. Enjoy the realistic train sounds,

and have lots of fun loading and unloading your boxcar while you listen to the 3 different loading

scenarios and unloading scenario sounds!

Features

• Die-cast metal sprung trucks and operating couplers

• Hidden uncoupling tabs

• Separately applied under frame details

• Wire formed individually applied grab irons

• Minimum curve: O-31

• LEGACY Command Control operation including volume control, sound

activation, and minimum / maximum sound control.

• LEGACY Railsounds sound system with Freight, Train brake, and Flat wheel

sounds.

• 1 ElectroCoupler on brakewheel end of car.

• Play sounds in reaction to movement and track layout.

The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights

reserved.

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

RailSounds®, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, ElectroCoupler™, CAB-1® Remote Controller, TMCC®, Wireless

Tether™, SensorTrack™

Table of Contents

VISION Boxcar basics

VISION Boxcar switch locations 4-5

LEGACY and Command Control remote operations

LEGACY control operations 6

Choosing an ID for your VISION Boxcar 6

Setting up your VISION Boxcar with your CAB-2 remote 7-10

The LEGACY CAB-2 remote controller 11

TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC) operations 12

Creating a Train with the original (grey) CAB-1 remote 12

Creating a Train with the CAB-1L (blue) remote 13

Operating your VISION Boxcar with the CAB-1 or CAB-1L remote 14

CAB-1 remote controller commands 15

Adjusting the volume from your LEGACY remote 16

Adjusting the volume from your CAB-1 or CAB-1L remote 17

Shut down and Start up commands 17

Loading scenarios 1, 2, and 3 18-19

Unloading 20

Sound System operations

Freight Sounds 21

Rail Sounds 21

Grind 21

Bump 21

Flat Wheel 21

LEGACY Sound System operations

Train Brake 22

Notes 23

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 24

VISION Boxcar switch locations

The sound equipped VISION Boxcar contains RailSounds programming switches. Refer to

Figure 1. The instructions below are specific to this particular boxcar; note that avail-

able features (and switches) may differ from other boxcars and rolling stock.

Program / Run Switch

Your boxcar is automatically assigned an ID#1 when you first receive it. Assign it a new ID

different from the locomotive pulling it. To assign a new ID # in LEGACY and Command operation

follow these steps:

1. Slide the Program/Run switch to the “PROG” position.

2. Place the boxcar on the track.

3. Connect the Command Base and plug it in.

4. Power up the track to 18 Volts AC (50 or 60 Hz).

5. Press ENG on your CAB controller.

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

engine or freight car.

7. Press the SET button on your CAB controller.

8. Slide the Program/Run switch back to the RUN position.

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

Min/Max Switch

Used to make the sound, simulating standard FreightSounds, less or more active. When the switch

is in the MIN position, the dialog and some background motion sounds will turn off. This allows

you to put more than one sound-equipped car on the same ID. To do this, set one car to MAX and

then trigger loading/unloading. Sound effects will come from all cars; however dialog will only

come from one.

Volume Pot

To adjust the overall volume of sounds, turn over the car and insert a small Flathead screwdriver

into the Volume Pot adjustment post and turn. To increase the volume, turn the post clockwise. To

decrease the volume, turn the post counter-clockwise. Your CAB-remote can also adjust volume; the

setting of this physical control will limit the maximum volume your car can produce.

Power your VISION Boxcar with an alternating-current (AC) transformer only. Powering

your boxcar with a direct-current (DC) transformer, or in excess of 19 volts AC, may

result in damage to sensitive electronic components.

Note!

VISION Boxcar basics

MAX MIN RUN PGM

VISION Boxcar switch locations continued

Figure 1. Switch locations

Program/Run

switch

Volume pot

Min/Max

switch

VISION Boxcar basics

LEGACY and Command Control Remote Operations

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

2. Place your boxcar on the track.

3. Increase track 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 boxcar 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. Moving your Vision boxcar after powering up the track automatically turns on the

sound.

LEGACY Control operations

Choosing an ID for your VISION Boxcar

Your VISION Boxcar 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 boxcar 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 sound equipped

boxcar. Moving your train after you power up your track will turn the sounds on.

The VISION Boxcar must be given a unique Engine ID. Use the Program / Run switch and follow

the instructions on Page 4. Setting it to the same LEGACY or TMCC ID as the locomotive

pulling it will result in undesired operation. Once a unique ID is set, the VISION Boxcar should be

assigned to a train along with your locomotive.

If you have more than one VISION Boxcar, for best results set them all to unique ID’s. You may

also choose to set them all to the same ID. In this case, set one boxcar’s min/max switch to the MAX

position (see page 5) and all others to MIN.

LEGACY and Command Control Remote Operations

Setting up your VISION Boxcar in your CAB-2 remote

For best operation, your VISION Boxcar should be set to TYPE FRT (Freight Sounds). This will

display a special set of touch screen icons specifically designed for use with this type of car.

1. Press ENG and the 1 or 2 digit TMCC ID you assigned to your boxcar following the

instructions on page 4.

2. Press INFO (see page 11 for button location).

3. Press SCROLL button until you see the TYPE Tab (DSL STM DSW SSW)

4. Press the small black down-facing triangle to the right of SSW. This will scroll down

through several pages of engine types.

5. The third page includes Accessory, Passenger, BreakDown B Unit and Freight (ACC

PAS BDU FRT)

6. Choose FRT. Your screen should look like this:

7. Press INFO to complete the operation.

Setting up your VISION Boxcar in your CAB-2 remote continued

Adding Your Boxcar to a Train

For best operation, your VISION Boxcar should be assigned to a Train. Be sure it has a dierent engine

ID from any active locomotives on your layout.

To add a boxcar to a train:

1. Press the TR button and enter a 1 or 2 digit number for your new train. (2, in this

example)

2. Press the INFO button. Your screen will look like this:

3. Press BUILD.

4. Enter the TMCC ID of the locomotive that will head up this train. (20 in this

example)

LEGACY and Command Control Remote Operations

Setting up your VISION Boxcar in your CAB-2 remote continued

Adding Your Boxcar to a Train

5. Press ADD to add a second member to the Train

6. Enter the TMCC ID of the freight car.

7. Press SET and wait for the Ready To Run message.

To move your locomotive, select the Train by its ID number and use the throttle, boost, and brake to

run it. Apply your CAB2 Train brake and hear the brakes operating on your VISION Boxcar. For more

prototypical action, stopping with the train brake applied (in any amount) will keep your freight con-

sist stretched-out and prevents stress on the coupler when starting. Your train simulates this eect.

If you stop without using Train Brake, you’ll hear the impact of your freight car hitting the coupler in

front of it. And when you move the next time, you’ll hear another impact sound as the coupler slack is

taken up.

LEGACY and Command Control Remote Operations

Setting up your VISION Boxcar in your CAB-2 remote continued

Using Train Link

To send a command specically to your VISION Boxcar, such as a coupler command or to trigger

loading/unloading, press the Train Link button (see page 11 for button location).

Select one or more commands then press the Train Link button to continue controlling your train.

In order to send commands directly to your boxcar, you must press Train Link. e

remote will show the screen above. In this mode, the train itself (ie. the engine) will not

respond because you are sending commands directly to the boxcar.

Note!

BOXCAR COMMANDS

If you wish to control the train press Train Link again. In this mode you will be able to adjust speed,

apply the train brake, access TowerCom and CrewTalk, blow the engine’s horn or whistle, and ring the

engine’s bell.

LEGACY and Command Control Remote Operations

Main Display

Displays real-time information about your railroad system.

Displays real-time feedback of operation.

Train Brake Slider

Boxcar air brake

equipment sounds.

Select Button “A” On

Enable rail clatter sounds.

Select Button “A” Off

Disable rail clatter sounds.

Select Button <R>

Reset boxcar to initial settings

(unloaded).

Select Button

Raises the overall master

volume of your VISION Boxcar.

To independently adjust the

level of the background sounds

only (rail clatter, grinding and

bumping sounds), tap AUX1

and then this key.

Select Button “controller”

Flat wheel sounds ON

(while running).

Info Button

Selecting the engine type and

building a train.

Select Button “arrow down”

Loading scenarios 1, 2 and 3.

See page 18 for explanation (only

when stationary).

Select Button “arrow up”

Unloading scenario (only when

stationary).

Select Button

Lowers the overall master

volume of your VISION

Boxcar. To independently

adjust the level of the

background sounds only

(rail clatter, grinding and

bumping sounds), tap AUX1

and then this key.

Train Link Button

Displays buttons that

send commands to your

“Train Linked” boxcar

car(s).”

Select Bell/Whistle Slider

Deeper metallic air

release sound(down)

No sound activation (up)

Select Button “No Sound”

Shutdown while stopped.

Select Button “B” On

Enable curve grind sounds.

Select Button “B” Off

Enable wheel flange grinding sounds

Select Button “R” Coupler

Coupler activates, with coupler

sounds.

Aux 3

Special Sound

Select Button AUX 1

High metallic air release sound.

The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller

TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC) operations

For best operation, your VISION Boxcar should be assigned to a Train. The following sections

explain how to create a Train using an original (grey) CAB-1 remote, or the newer (blue) CAB-

1L remote. Before proceeding, be sure you have assigned your boxcar a unique ID following the

instructions on page 4 of this manual.

Creating a Train with the original (gray) CAB-1 remote

These examples show creating a train consisting of a single locomotive and single VISION

Boxcar. A train may include multiple locos or boxcars.

Note!

Assign the head-end locomotive to the Train:

Assign the VISION Boxcar to the Train:

1. Be sure the VISION Boxcar and the locomotive are on the track, powered up and

operational. Their RUN/PROGRAM switches should all be in the RUN position.

2. Press the TR button and press a single digit from 1-9. This number will be the ID of

your new train.

3. Enter the one or two digit TMCC ID of the head locomotive.

4. Press the F coupler button. This identifies the locomotive as the Front of the train.

5. Press the SET button, which is located under the plastic cover below your CAB-1’s

big red throttle knob. Listen for the locomotive to sound its whistle or horn.

1. Press the TR button and press a single digit, 1-9. Use the same digit you chose when

assigning the head-end locomotive.

2. Enter the one or two digit TMCC ID of the VISION Boxcar.

3. (Optional Step) Press the R coupler button to set as Rear. When set to Rear, your

boxcar’s coupler will be activated via the train address.

4. Press the SET button, located under the plastic cover below your CAB-1’s big red

throttle knob. Listen for the boxcar to sound its reply (a metallic “thunk.”)

LEGACY and Command Control Remote Operations

Creating a Train with the CAB-1L (blue) remote

Assign the head-end locomotive to the Train:

1. Be sure the VISION Boxcar and the locomotive are on the track, powered up and

operational. Their RUN/PROGRAM switches should all be in the RUN position.

2. Press the TR button and press two digits (from 01-99). This two-digit number will

be the ID of your new train. Be sure to include a leading zero for Train ID’s 01-09.

(Note: TMCC locomotives only support Train ID’s 1-9.)

3. Enter the one or two digit TMCC ID of the head locomotive.

4. Press the F coupler button. This identifies the locomotive as the Front of the train.

5. Press the SET button, which is located under the plastic cover below your CAB-1L’s

big red throttle knob. Listen for the locomotive to sound its whistle or horn.

Assign the Vision Boxcar to the Train:

1. Press the TR button and press two digits (from 01-99). Use the same number you

chose when assigning the head-end locomotive.

2. Enter the one or two digit TMCC ID of the VISION Boxcar.

3. (Optional Step) Press the R coupler button to set as Rear. As Rear, your boxcar’s

coupler will be activated via the train address.

4. Press the SET button, which is located under the plastic cover below your CAB-1L’s

big red throttle knob. Listen for the boxcar to sound its reply (a metallic “thunk.”)

LEGACY and Command Control Remote Operations

Operating your VISION Boxcar with your CAB-1 or CAB-1L remote

Running the Train

Triggering Loading and other Boxcar Functions

1. Press TR

2. Enter the train ID

3. Use throttle, boost and brake to move the train. The Brake button will cause brake

squealing sounds to emanate from both the locomotive and your VISION Boxcar.

1. Press ENG

2. Enter the boxcar ID

3. Press the CAB key for the feature you want to trigger.

4. Press the TR button to return to Train operation.

LEGACY and Command Control Remote Operations

CAB-1 Remote Controller commands

The CAB-1 Remote Controller commands are detailed below. The corresponding

RailSounds sound system effects are in italic type.

Select Button <1>

Volume up .

Select Button <AUX1><2>

Flat wheel sounds ON (while running).

Select Button <AUX1><3>

Loading scenarios 1, 2 and 3 See pages 18 and

19 for explanation (only when stationary).

Select Bell

No Sound Activation.

Select Button <6>

Unloading scenario (only when stationary).

Select Button <5>

Shutdown while stopped.

Select Button R coupler

Coupler activates, with coupler sounds.

Select Button Whistle/Horn

Deeper metallic air release sound.

Select Button <4>

Volume Down.

Select Button <0>

To reset boxcar to initial settings

(unloaded).

Select Button AUX 1

High metallic air release sound.

Adjusting the volume from your LEGACY remote

In addition to the physical volume control on the bottom side of your VISION Boxcar (see page 5),

your remote can be used to adjust the overall volume, or just the volume of the background sounds

(which include bump, grind, and rail clatter).

Pressing the volume up or down buttons (see pages 11 or 15) adjusts the overall volume of your

VISION Boxcar. A single bell ring will be heard each time the volume is raised or lowered, except that

no ring will be heard once the volume reaches the minimum or maximum levels.

Be aware that if your Min/Max switch is in the Min position, adjusting the master volume or

blend volume from your remote will have essentially the same result.

To adjust the overall volume of the boxcar, follow the instructions above except do not

press AUX1. Only press the volume up or down buttons.

To adjust only the levels of the background sounds in LEGACY mode, such as rail clatter, bump and

grind sounds:

1. If assigned to a Train, press Train Link, or address your boxcar directly by pressing ENG and its

ID.

2. Press AUX1 first, then press the volume up or down keys on your remote.

3. Press the Train Link button to continue controlling your train.

In this case, a metallic clank sound will confirm the background or “blend” sound volume is being

adjusted. Again, this confirming sound will not be heard when the background/blend sound volume

reaches its minimum or maximum level.

Note!

LEGACY and Command Control Remote Operations

To adjust the overall volume of the boxcar, follow the instructions above except do not

press AUX1. Only press the volume up or down buttons.

To adjust only the levels of the background sounds in CAB-1 or CAB-1L mode, such as rail clatter,

bump and grind sounds:

1. Press ENG and enter the boxcar ID.

2. Press AUX1 first, then press the volume up or down keys on your remote.

In this case, a metallic clank sound will confirm the background or “blend” sound volume is being

adjusted. Again, this confirming sound will not be heard when the background/blend sound volume

reaches its minimum or maximum level.

Note!

Adjusting the volume from your CAB-1L, or CAB-1 remote

Be aware that if your Min/Max switch is in the Min position, adjusting the master volume or

blend volume from your remote will have essentially the same result.

Note!

Shut down and Start up commands

Like a LEGACY locomotive, you can shut down the VISION Boxcar to turn off the sounds. Refer to

pages 7 through 11 for LEGACY and 13-15 for TMCC.

To restart after shut down:

As illustrated in Figure 2, press ENG and 1 (if you have not already programmed the

boxcar a different ID #) to address the boxcar with your LEGACY CAB-2, CAB-1L, or

CAB-1 Remote Controller.

Figure 2. LEGACY engine selection Figure 3. LEGACY start-up

LEGACY and Command Control Remote Operations

Loading scenarios 1, 2, and 3

Your VISION Boxcar cycles through 3 different loading scenarios. Once the unloading scenario

is activated, the loading scenario reverts back to scenario 1 to start the process again. Each of

the three loading steps must be played in sequence. You can play any loading sequence one or more

times. To advance from one step to the next, play a loading scene and then move your boxcar to the

next location (any distance). This motion will advance to the next loading scene.

Load Step 1:

With your VISION Boxcar powered up and making sound (see page 6) move your train to the desired

location on your layout. CAB-2 users should use Train Link (page 10), CAB-1L operators will need to

enter the engine ID assigned your boxcar.

Press the Train Link button, then tap and release the load button on your LEGACY remote. Press the

Train Link button again to continue controlling your train. On your CAB-1 or CAB-1L remote, press

TR, ENG, and the boxcar ID. en push the 3 key. Press TR to return to controlling your train. Listen

as the foreman directs the crew to begin loading the freight. e loading sequence will run about 6

seconds and include 2-3 lines of dialog from the foreman, concluding with an order to close up and

head to the next stop.

By pressing and holding the Load button on your Legacy remote or 3 on your CAB-1 or CAB-1L

remote, you can extend the loading sequence indenitely. As the longer sequence plays, listen for a va-

riety of orders from the foreman. If he thinks the loading is taking too long, you’ll hear him ordering

his crew to work faster.

LEGACY and Command Control Remote Operations

Loading scenarios 1, 2, and 3 continued

LEGACY and Command Control Remote Operations

Load Step 2:

You must go through the rst loading scene before you get to the next loading point. Once Load Step 1

is completed, move the VISION Boxcar to the next desired location on your layout. It’s OK to stop and

start more than once on the way to each stop.

Follow the instructions for Load Step 1, but this time the dialog will include orders to load additional

items. Again, a tap of the load button plays a short scene, pressing and holding extended the loading

sequence as long as you like. But the foreman will complain if it takes too long! Repeat the scene if

you like, or move the train towards your nal destination.

Load Step 3:

En-route to your destination you may want to add additional freight. e next loading scene is trig-

gered in the same way as the previous two scenes. Load Step 3 is the nal loading sequence and will

repeat each time you trigger it, even if you move your VISION Boxcar between triggers. In order to

reset the loading sequence back to Load Step 1, the car must be unloaded (see next section). A reset

command or removing track power will also reset the load sequence to the rst step.

Unloading

The unloading scene can be triggered at any time. It’s not necessary to load the car prior to

unloading, although it would be more prototypical (and fun!) to load first. With your VISION

Boxcar powered up and making sound (see page 6) move your train to the desired location on your

layout for unloading the freight. CAB-2 users should use Train Link (page 12), CAB-1L operators will

need to enter the engine ID assigned your boxcar.

On your Legacy remote, press the Train Link button. Tap and release the Unload button. Press the

Train Link button again to continue controlling your train.

On your CAB-1 or CAB-1L remote, press TR, ENG, and the boxcar ID. Press the 6 key. Press TR to

continue controlling your train.

Listen as the foreman directs the crew to unload the freight. Listen for the background sounds of

men working. The loading sequence will run about 6 seconds and include 2-3 lines of dialog from the

foreman.

By pressing and holding and hold the Unload button or the 6 key, you can extend the unloading

sequence indefinitely. As the longer sequence plays, listen for a variety of orders from the foreman. If

he thinks the unloading is taking too long, you’ll hear him ordering his crew to work faster.

LEGACY and Command Control Remote Operations

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