User Manual

Stacks
Both the original single stack style and the
UP-fitted dual stack version are available,
depending on the specific loco being modeled.
You can easily install smoke units in either
version.
Smokebox
Over their careers, FEF’s underwent a number
of changes. Nowhere is this more evident than
the fronts of the locos. This model sports a
turned brass bell, flanked by LED-lighted
number boards, above dual headlights.
Earlier versions have only one headlight.
And depending on the road number and era,
“smoke wings” were installed by UP in an
ongoing effort to get exhaust smoke up and
away from the loco and its train.
Trailing Truck
The FEF used a Commonwealth trailing truck
with 42” wheels. Your model’s trailing truck
has a cast metal subframe to give it weight
and excellent tracking.
SOUND, DC OR DCC CONTROL SYSTEMS 4
The installation of sound in a locomotive
adds a new dimension to operation. Sound
makes a technically perfect static model
come alive and enhances the experience
of operation. You will find that you will no
longer ‘run’ the engine but, rather, operate
it in the context of your layout. Whether
you are using conventional DC control or a
DCC system, the incorporation of advanced
electronic technology will provide the
ultimate railroading experience.
The Genesis
TM
FEF Locomotive includes a
factory installed Dual Function DCC Decoder
with speakers. The board is mounted in the
tender. The DCC decoder automatically
senses the power supply type (either DC or
NMRA compliant DCC system) that is being
used and will operate without intervention
from the user.
HAND-HELD WIRELESS
CONTROLLER FOR DC SYSTEM
Included with the FEF locomotive is a hand-
held wireless controller. When operating on
conventional DC, this control unit is designed
specifically to allow control of the speed and
direction of the locomotive as well as bell and
whistle, giving you true walk around control.
• Bell • Whistle • Speed up
• Speed down • Stop • Direction
These are more features than have been
previously available to the conventional DC
user in any format. The Genesis
TM
FEF
Locomotive will operate on DC without
the use of this hand held, however, only the
steam chuff sounds will be available in this
operational mode.
DCC FEATURES:
The decoder provided with the Genesis
TM
FEF Locomotive will operate with any
NMRA compatible DCC system. The default
setting is address 3. The decoder is rated at
2 amps and will support either 2 or 4 digit
addresses. The decoder functions are fully
programmable by the adjustment of CVs. A
CV table is included in the operating instruc-
tions. Either 14 speed steps or 28/128 speed
steps are supported by this system. Available
accessory and sound functions are as follows:
• Directional lighting • Bell • Whistle
• Mars Light • Air Release • Coupling
• Brake Squeal
• Conductor (or rail clack when moving)
• Fire Box Door • Mute Feature
• Sand Release • Water Injector
• Blower Hiss Cylinder Cock/
Flange Squeal
In addition to Function 0 (Directional
lighting) there are twenty-eight additional
accessory/sound functions to allow the
operator to easily utilize the full range of
functions of this state-of-the-art decoder,
and unique sounds found on an operating
steam locomotive. You can now fully
immerse yourself in the complexities of
prototype operation and add a new level
of realism to your railroading experience.
Dual-Function decoder is made by Model
Rectifier Corporation for Athearn, Inc.
www.athearn.com