THE PROGRAM
This LGB model is part of the com-
prehensive LGB program of more
than 600 quality G-scale trains, track
sections and accessories. To learn
more about the many other products
in the LGB program, see the big LGB
catalog.
OPERATION
Operating Modes
There are two power control switches
(21390: one power control switch)
located under the roof of the front
cab (underneath the pantograph)
(Fig. 1, 2). Use the front switch to
select among the following func-
tions:
Position 0: All power off
Position 1: Power to lights
Position 2: Power to motors and
lights
Position 3: Power to motors, sound
and lights (only 2x392,
same as Position 2 for
2x390 and 2x393)
Use the rear switch to select track or
catenary power:
Position U: track power (factory pre-
set)
Position O: catenary power
Attention: Do not connect this model
to other loco models with different
starting characteristics. This can
damage the internal gearing.
Hint: The model 2x390 is not
equipped with the starting delay
found on most LGB locos.
Multi-Train System
2x392 and 2x393 (onboard decoder):
The model is equipped with a facto-
ry-installed onboard decoder for the
LGB Multi-Train System. It can be
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used without modifications on analog
or digital layouts. For operation with
the Multi-Train System, the model is
programmed to loco address 03. For
information on programming the
loco address, see the instructions for
various MTS components.
When operating with the Multi-Train
System, you can control the railcar's
functions remotely. Press the light-
ing button ("9" with remotes) to turn
the railcar lights on or off. On the
model 2x393, you can control the
interior lights independently from the
front/rear lights by pressing button
"1." Press the function buttons to
control the following functions (only
2x392):
1: Whistle
2: Brake sound
3: Emergency signal
4: Station announcement: "Achtung,
Gleis 2! Bernina-Express, St.
Moritz, Tirano über Ponteresina,
Bernina, Poschiavo. Bitte zurück-
treten!" (Attention on track 2, the
Bernina Express from St. Moritz to
Tirano via Pontresina, Bernina,
Poschiavo is about to leave.
Please step back!)
5: Squealing of wheelsets in curves
6: Off/on for parking railcar (standing
sounds)
7: Not used
8: Sound off/on
With a Loco Remote or Universal
Remote, press the numbered loco
function buttons. For example, to
trigger the brake sound, press button
"2" on the Loco Remote or Universal
Remote.
When using the MTS components
marked with a "p," this railcar can
receive "parallel" function com-
mands, which eliminate the pause
that occurs when a "serial" command
is received.