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Lionel Area 51 RS-3 Owner's Manual

Lionel Area 51 RS-3 Owner's Manual

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73-0206-250
6/13
Area 51 RS-3 Set
Area 51 RS-3 Set

Remote Control

Remote Control
Ready-To-Run Set
Ready-To-Run Set
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Featuring:
RailSounds
and
RC ™
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C
PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT
ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 120-240 VAC 50/60 HZ.
OUTPUT: 18 VDC; 2000 MA.

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  • Page 1: Remote Control

    73-0206-250 6/13 Area 51 RS-3 Set Area 51 RS-3 Set Remote Control Remote Control Ready-To-Run Set Ready-To-Run Set Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Featuring: RailSounds RC ™ CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.

  • Page 2: Set Includes

    Congratulations! elcome to the world of Lionel trains! You’re off to a great start with this ready-to-run LionChief train set. This set features everything you need to get started—a wall-pack power supply, a huge, easy-to-assemble FasTrack oval, a string of detailed cars, a powerful Lionel locomotive that is equipped with RailSounds RC sound system, and a LionChief remote that controls all the action..
  • Page 3 Expanding your layout Expanding your Lionel railroad empire FCC Statement Notes Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , LEGACY ™...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    • Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station. In the event that such a condition exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.

  • Page 5: Model Railroading With The Lionchief System

    Keep in mind that your locomotive can run on AC power, too, so you may choose to upgrade to most Lionel or Lionel-compatible AC transformers (available separately at your authorized Lionel retailer) when you expand your layout.

  • Page 6: Installing Aaa Batteries Into The Remote Control

    The LionChief remote control overview Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control or safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and lift the hatch to access battery compartment (as shown in Figure 1).
  • Page 7 The LionChief remote control overview Operating your train with your LionChief remote SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT THROTTLE The red light will remain on during Turn the throttle knob clockwise to go for- normal operation. The light will begin to ward and adjust the speed. Turn the throttle flash when the locomotive is in motion, knob counter-clockwise to go reverse and and the flashing will vary with the loco-...

  • Page 8: Lionchief Rc Sound System

    LionChief remote. You may choose to power it with the wall-pack power supply included with this ready-to-run train set, or you may choose to expand and upgrade to essentially any Lionel or Lionel-compatible AC transformer. Even DC transformers will work for this particular locomotive!

  • Page 9: Building Your Lionel Layout

    Getting ready to run your trains Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved sections, one 10" straight section, and one wall-pack terminal section of track. Figure 2 shows the oval layout that you can build with these track sections.

  • Page 10: Joining The Fastrack Track Sections

    Getting ready to run your trains Joining the FasTrack track sections asTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always have good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections.

  • Page 11: Connecting Your Wall-Pack Power Supply

    Getting ready to run your trains Connecting your wall-pack power supply our trains are powered by a DC wall-pack power supply. To power the track, simply plug the wall-pack into an outlet and plug the jack into the terminal section as shown in Figure 4. Jack on wall-pack power supply Figure 4.
  • Page 12 Operating your train set Running your train set With track power unplugged, place your train set on the track. Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars. Plug in your wall-pack power supply, connect it to the track, and switch on the remote. Move ‘em out! Use your remote to run your train.
  • Page 13 Operating your train set Operating the sounds with your LionChief remote control he HORN and BELL buttons trigger standard diesel horn and bell sounds while the diesel back- ground sounds are playing. To change to “alien sound” mode, press the middle sound button. The alien background sounds play continuously, and the HORN and BELL buttons trigger special alien sound effects.
  • Page 14 Operating your train set Silencing the sounds o silence the background sounds, slide the SOUND switch to the OFF position inside the cab. See Figure 6. Turn off track power for about two seconds, and then the background sound will be silenced when the track power is restored.

  • Page 15: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set

    We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate (a small amount will do) and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive’s wheels, contact rollers, or your track.

  • Page 16: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tire

    Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Center. Should you ever need additional traction tires (Lionel part no. 6000222108) for servicing your locomotive, you can locate your nearest Service Station at www.lionel.com in the Customer Services section.

  • Page 17: Replacing Your Locomotive's Lamps

    Replacing the head lamps (part no. 8185015009) is more difficult, and we recommend having them serviced by an authorized Lionel Service Station. You can locate your nearest Factory Trained Authorized Service Station at www.lionel.com in the Customer Services section.
  • Page 18 Maintaining and servicing your set Securing the Mercury Capsules s illustrated in Figure 8, each elastic band is looped around four tabs on the sides of the car. A wire bar is used to secure the elastic band at the nose of the capsules. Follow these steps to secure the Mercury Capsules to the car.

  • Page 19: Lionchief Troubleshooting

    The wires can be reconnected by hav- ing an adult solder them to their contacts. You may want to take the item to a local Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station for this repair. Problem: The train cars will not stay coupled to one another.
  • Page 20 If your locomotive will not move, you will need to take both the wireless LionChief remote and the locomotive to a local Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station or contact Lionel Customer Service for further assistance.
  • Page 21 Expanding your layout Expanding your Lionel railroad empire ou’re off to a great start with this LionChief ready-to-run train set! Let your imagination guide you as you expand and build the layout of your dreams! Embark on an adventure! You can add another LionChief locomotive and run them on the track at the same time.

  • Page 22: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement FCC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 23 Notes...

  • Page 24: Product Description

    (or copy) from an Authorized Lionel Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available.

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