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macro is specified as an auxiliary function of the caboose, then each train set containing
the caboose can be separated left of the caboose by calling this auxiliary function; e.g.
at the end of a schedule. Thereby it doesn’t matter, at which position of the train set the
caboose is placed.
Note, that the features described in this section, i.e. joining and separation of trains, are
logical features. They are needed by the software to perform book keeping of the arrangements
of train sets. At any rate it is also necessary, to care about the physical
coupling or uncoupling of the particular vehicles contained in a train set. This is to be
done by additional means not covered here.
Operation of Additional Function Only Decoders in TrainController Gold
Function only decoders are often used to add additional functions to a decoder controlled
locomotive or to other rolling stock. An example is lighting in passenger cars.
These decoders can be controlled with TrainController, too.
This is done by setting up a car with the digital address of the function only decoder.
The function setup of this decoder is done as outlined in section 3.6, “Headlights, Steam
and Whistle”.
Manual operation of the extra functions provided by the function only decoder is done
by selecting the car in the Train Window and operating the function buttons of this car.
Example: Automatic Car Lighting in TrainController Gold
The following example demonstrates how a train can be prepared in order to operate the
car lighting in this train automatically. It is assumed that the lighting is controlled by an
additional function only decoder. Perform the following steps:
• Create and setup an engine for the actual engine heading the train.
• Create a car and specify the digital address of the function only decoder.
• Setup the function symbols for the functions provided by the function only decoder
in the car. Use a unique function symbol for the car lighting, that has not been already
used for functions of the actual engine.
• Arrange the engine and car in a train set.
• Assign the function symbol representing the car lighting to the operations of a schedule,
a macro or an indicator (see also Diagram 120) as desired.
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