Author Topic: How to set up the Torpedo 238 locomotive (Read 1043 times)

tlcmd · « **on:** December 19, 2015, 04:20:50 pm »

In 1997, I received a 238 Lionel Torpedo Locomotive as a gift from my wife. At the time, I had some problems setting it up with the Trainmaster remote control. I contacted Lionel and received a set of "corrected" instructions for setting it up. Now these instructions are "lost" in an old computer.
I've got the loco up and running, but some of the controls on the trainmaster remote do not work properly (specifically the volume control). This is my only Trainmaster controlled unit and as such is Engine #1. I have checked and followed the instructions in the on-line manual.

MY QUESTION: Does anyone know the correct instructions for setting this loco up which are different from those in the manual??

Thanks,
tlcmd

chessie41 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2015, 03:27:51 pm »

INSTRUCTIONS TO RESTORE TMCC FUNCTIONS
(R2LC/LCRU 2 CIRCUIT BOARDS)
RESTORE SOUND / LIGHT/ MOTION / SMOKE OPERATION
In the course of normal operation, static electricity or an electrical “spike” can cause a loss of function. Following the procedure outlined below will restore functions.
STEP 1: Move switch on locomotive from run to program.
STEP 2: Turn on Command Base.
STEP 3: Place locomotive on track, then turn on power to track.
STEP 4: Press “ENG” then input locomotive ID#. Press “SET”.
STEP 5: Press ”ENG” then input locomotive ID# again.
STEP 6: Press “AUX 1”, then input the reprogramming code number that
corresponds to your locomotive. (See the chart below).
STEP 7: Turn off power to track, wait ten seconds.
STEP 8: Remove locomotive from track, move switch from program to run.
STEP 9: Place locomotive back on track. Turn power on to track.
STEP 10: Press “ENG” and ID#, then operate as normal.
** REPROGRAMMING CODES **
Code
Product and Functions
0
Steam with Signal Sounds
1
Diesel with Signal Sounds, all Legacy Steam Engines
2
Diesel with Cab Light and Signal Sounds, all Legacy Diesel Engines
4
Steam with Smoke / Pioneer Zephyr, M10,000
5
Diesel with Strobe Light – GP-7, GP-9, GP-20 / CrewTalk cabooses,
S1 Electric, Missile Launch engines(For flashing red light)
6
Diesel with Cab Light / PB-1’s, FT's, PULLMOR motored F-3’s, Veranda Turbine,StationSounds passenger cars, Missile Launch engines(For steady red light)
8
All Diesels with Smoke / Scale GG-1’s/BB-1 & BB-3 Electric
34
6-2800 Series Hudson and Pacifics, Small K-4’s, Shay’s
36
Alco Pa's (New in 97), 6-18192 WP, 6-38101/8103 Texas Specials, and
6-38106 NYC F3’s
60
SD-40 UP 6-18273
74
All Engines with Wireless Tether including American Flyer Mikados. NOTE! For J1E and Santa Fe Warhorse Hudsons see below.
75
Soo Line SD-60 (6-18232)
76
Acela
740
J1E Hudson (6-18056) & SF Warhorse Hudson (6-18062) NOTE! Both loco and tender must be on the track.
750
Conrail Dash 8 (6-18240), 1999 Centennial SD-40 (6-18585)
760
BNSF Dash-9 (6-18235)
Rev 10/31

tlcmd · « **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2015, 08:08:23 am »

Thank you!!! The "press AUX 1" instruction was left out of my manual. Now everything works fine with this loco.
tlcmd

chessie41 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2015, 10:43:09 am »

Your welcome!!

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