The ENGINEER THROTTLE is the ultimate in train control. This is the only throttle on the market yielding controls as close to the real locomotive as possible. The ENGINEER features momentum controls unlike any other throttle on the market. With the ENGINEER's power regulation and linear acceleration / deceleration controls you can run any locomotive better than ever before believed possible. The ENGINEER is built rugged as an industrial type power control should be, built to last, built for ultimate enjoyment. Why not use the ultimate to operate your trains as others have found out.

The ENGINEER is available in different output voltages and current ratings, refer to the price schedule for the various types. The ENGINEER is equipped with the DALLEE ELECTRONICS basic SOUND CONTROLLER for DC operators. This controls the basic sound options (see below, WALKAROUND with SOUND, for full description). To access the sound control signals, external switches need to be wired to the front access jack or purchase the optional WALKAROUND with SOUND control (item 620) and have immediate access.  The ENGINEER is "regulated" to maintain a constant output voltage and therefore constant locomotive speed. The ENGINEER's pulse circuitry, which can be turned "off", allows adjustment to match pulses to individual motor starting requirements.  The ENGINEER allows the user to vary both the throttle speed response (momentum) and the service brake response. This variability of both throttle and brake response permits realistic simulation of handling characteristics ranging from light engine movement to full tonnage trains. Interlocked reverse is also a standard feature of the ENGINEER which requires the train to come to a complete stop before the reverse switch is functional.

The ENGINEER has a four position brake switch which simulates the following operating functions:

RELEASE brakes release and train gradually comes to speed as set by the throttle response and speed           controls.

LAP power off coasting to an eventual stop.

SERVICE brake application for train speed reduction and controlled stopping. Rate of deceleration is fully variable using the service response control.

EMERGENCY rapid stop for emergency conditions.

The optional WALK-A-ROUND controller (Item 348) duplicates the BRAKE switch, BRAKE RESPONSE, THROTTLE RESPONSE and the REVERSE switch and plugs into a jack on the ENGINEER. Any number of jacks, located around the layout, can be parallel wired to the ENGINEER providing full walk-a-round control. When the WALK-A-ROUND controller is unplugged, the train will continue to run per the "LAP" position.

ENGINEER WALKAROUND SOUND EQUIPPED option.

The ENGINEER is equipped with a basic sound control to operate with our standard DC sound systems. The upper push button switch signals the "WHISTLE" and the lower switch signals the "BELL". When both the Whistle / Horn and Bell buttons are depressed force N8 for diesel locomotives, cylinder blow down for steam locomotives (if available in the sound system) are activated. The toggle switch selects between type 1 and type 2 sound system operation. Standard DC sound systems are type 1. Sound systems with more features, such as the Kohs & Company GG1 sound system, are type 2.

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