Does anyone know what the auto ser switch next to the number light switch is for in the sw1000r locomotive?
I haven't got the locomotive but would it be the service selector switch you are referring to? The SW1000 manual was a bit ropey and wouldn't copy paste so here's the SW1500 manual which had near identical wording. Spoiler: Service Selector Service Selector Switch This rotary snap switch is provided to select the type of locomotive service required. The switch has four positions; SWITCHING I, SWITCHING 2, SERIES (FORESTALLING), and ROAD (AUTO). The func- tions of the various positions are as follows: SWITCHING I Position This is the nonnal position for yard switching. The load regulator is in maximum field position at loco- motive start and the generator excitation circuit is set up to provide fast but controlled throttle response for switching operations. SWITCHING 2 Position Locomotive operation in the SWITCHING 2 position is the same as in SWITCHING I position except that the engine idles faster in SWITCHING 2 position. The faster idle results in faster acceleration. This position may be used when fast acceleration such as for "kicking" cars is desired. SERIES (FORESTALLING) Position This switch position is included with the SW 1500 switcher even though the motors are connected in permanent series-parallel with the main generator. The reason being that switchers with transition circuits may operate in multiple with the SW1500. In such case, the SERIES position is used in slow speed heavy drag service where series-parallel transition speed is reached so infrequently that changes in motor connec- tion are not desirable. With the service selector switch in SERIES position, the load regulator is in minimum field position at locomotive start. Throttle response limiting resistance in the generator field excitation circuit is modulated by the load regulator. This provides smooth applica- tion of power for a softer start in road service. If SWl500 switchers are operating in consist or independently, the SERIES and the ROAD positions have the same effect. ROAD (AUTO.) Position The ROAD position is used during moderate and high speed road operation. At locomotive start the load regulator is in minimum field position and throttle response limiting resistance in the generator field excitation circuit is modulated by the load regulator to provide a softer start in road service. If the SW 1500 is operating in multiple with units that are equipped to make transition, it allows for a change from series to series-parallel on trailing units. Again not owning it, the switch might be different on the TSW model. Or it might even be a different switch! (In which case ignore me)
