K-Line 32, 128 and 256 speed steps

The speed step options were included in all the cruise models including the upgrade kits.  The "Steam Locomotive Instruction Sheets" I have handy do not have anything on changing the "chuff" rate.

I set all my K-Line engines to the 128 steps setting. 

CAn you PDF those and post here.  Than we can get to the reference section.  I would like to see those too.  G

I'm not sure who was being asked but here are the directions for setting the speed steps on K-Line cruise.

quote:From the K-Line "Steam Locomotive Instruction Sheet"

 

The number of speed steps can be adjusted by pressing the following sequence on the CAB-1:  DIR, BELL, AUX1, then either 1, 2, or 3.  Each button should be held for one full second.  This sets the number of steps between stopped and full speed.  Press the Bell button again to turn off the bell.

 

32 STEPS:  DIR, BELL, AUX1, 1  (factory setting)

128 STEPS:  DIR, BELL, AUX1, 2

256 STEPS:  DIR, BELL, AUX1, 3

 

The tank engine was the only one with selectable chuff. Both of my Berkshires and my Pacific were converted to selectable chuff. These engines had this capability but came with     a cherry switch to control the chuff. 2 chuffs per rev. .   It involves removing the switch and a little re wiring. Some programming of the board is required as well. Sort of like setting up an EOB. If interested I have the instructions. Hit my email and I can send them out.

Did you look at the TMCC/Legacy Reference Manual Thread?

I believe that it applies to at least most K-Line cruise versions.  Jon Z. from Lionel pointed out that K-Line doesn't use the PWM outputs from the R2LC to sense direction.  That being the case, it doesn't know if it's coming or going.   Running alone is no problem, but in an MU it can get confused.  Since it doesn't have any direction information from the R2LC, it would always start in forward, hence the warning about the MU in reverse as the end unit.

Yes, I got lost in it..