Switching Speed

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Summary: Shunting Mode is an optional feature for more realistic speeds when performing switching operations.

Decoder Features

Movement & speed
Back EMF
Decoder-Assisted Consisting
Dither
High Frequency
Kick Start
Loco Momentum
Trim Adjust
Loco Momentum
MU Consisting
Speed Steps
Speed Table
Switching Speed
Three Step Speed Table

Forward/Reverse Trim

Vstart
Vmid
Vhigh

Programming
Addressing
Decoder Reset
Programming
Programming Lock
User Identifier

Lighting & Effects
Directional Lights
Func Remap
FX Lighting
Master Switch

Misc
Short-Circuit
Thermal Protection
Transponding

DCC Core components

Intro
Booster
Command Station
Decoder
Power Supply
Throttle

Track work components

Track wiring
Track work

Shunting Mode

The purpose of a shunting or switching speed mode is to create a more realistic performance during switching operations. This mode is available in some multifunction decoders. By setting this CV, the top speed of the locomotive is usually reduced to half, and the acceleration and deceleration variables are changed as well.

This feature is more useful with a Road Switcher, as it is a multipurpose locomotive, usually employed on local freight trains. A speed table can be created for normal operations, and shunting mode engaged when switching operations are performed.

Activation

By pressing a function button on the throttle, this mode can be activated when needed. The mode must be enabled in the decoder for this feature to work. When deactivated the decoder returns to the normal speed table and momentum settings.

Decoder Support of Shunting Mode

A number of multifunction decoders support Switching Speed Mode. Read the instructions to determine how to enable this mode, as the CV used will depend on the product.

Digitrax

Digitrax calls their mode Switching Speed, which is available on their FX3 decoders.

ESU

ESU uses the term Shunting Mode. It is available on their LokSound[1] multifunction decoders. [2][3]

Further Reading

See the pages on CVs and Speed Tables for more information on this and other features of multifunction decoders.

References

  1. For LokSound 5 see #51989 Loksound 5 Instruction Manual
  2. Default is Function 6 in the LokSound 5. Speed is defined in CV101.
  3. Speed is reduced by 50%