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- Page 1 71-1140-250 12/08 Lionel Shay Steam Locomotive and Tender Owner’s Manual featuring...
- Page 2 Command) • “Cruse Commander” technology • Brilliant headlight • Tire-Traction • Tender back-up light The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel , TrainMaster , Odyssey , RailSounds...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Transformer operations Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer Locking your locomotive into a single operational state Using your ElectroCouplers in the non-Command environment Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button RailSounds operations Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics RailSounds in the Command environment Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system... -
Page 4: Transformer Operations
Move ‘em out! Get your locomotive moving. Press the DIRECTION button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller or Lionel transformer. This sequences the Command reverse unit to the next operating state. Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed. To increase speed, increase track voltage. -
Page 5: Locking Your Locomotive Into A Single Operational State
Transformer operations Locking your locomotive into a single operational state o select a single operational state for your Lionel locomotive (example: forward only), you can deactivate the Command reverse unit’s sequencing function with the Command reverse unit (PROG/RUN) switch. Get your locomotive moving in the desired direction, then slow it down without stopping. -
Page 6: Using Your Electrocouplers In The Non-Command Environment
Lionel magnetic couplers coupled directly to the ElectroCoupler. The magnetic coupler on the rolling stock will then react to the magnetic field generated by a Lionel Remote-Control Track section (available separately, 6-65530 for O gauge, 6-65149 or 6-12746 for O-27 gauge). -
Page 7: Installing A Lionel Sound Activation Button
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button o activate the bell and whistle sounds when operating your locomotive with conventional transformers, you may need to install Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Buttons (available separately) if your transformer is not equipped to activate these features. Connect the button(s) as shown below. -
Page 8: Railsounds Operations
RailSounds operations Your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system—the basics he RailSounds sound system is the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. Your locomotive features digital samples from real-life steam locomotives for the ultimate in realism. Begin by installing a nine-volt alkaline battery in the tender as illustrated in Figure 4 on page 9. This ensures interruption-free operation of the RailSounds sound system. - Page 9 RailSounds operations RailSounds in the Command environment (continued) Volume Control Knob Front of the Tender Body Screws Body Screws REAR RailSounds/ SignalSounds SIGNAL RAIL SOUNDS SOUNDS Switch Inside the tender Figure 4. Underside of the tender, control locations, and battery installation...
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Page 10: Experiencing The Range Of Your Locomotive's Railsounds System
RailSounds operations Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system ith RailSounds, you experience the sounds of real railroading like never before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisticated, authentic model railroad sound system in the world. • Variable chuff rate. The speed of your locomotive determines the steam chuff rate. •... -
Page 11: Trainmaster Command Operations The Command Control Environment
TrainMaster Command operations The Command Control environment rainMaster Command Control is the advanced model railroad control system from Lionel. TrainMaster Command Control gives you the power to operate multiple Command- equipped locomotives on the same track, at the same time. -
Page 12: Running Your Locomotive In The Trainmaster Command Environment
TrainMaster Command operations Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment our Command-equipped Example Address Locomotive #1 locomotive comes factory- Set PowerMaster to CMD or traditional programmed with an ID# of “1.” To power supplies to full throttle (no more get your locomotive in action, set than 20 volts) PowerMasters to CMD or set all power... -
Page 13: Cab-1 Numeric Keypad Commands For Your Locomotive
TrainMaster Command operations CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive hen you press on CAB-1, you turn the numeric keypad AUX1 into ten command buttons. The keypad “stays open” and gives you access to extra command features until you press any top- row button (SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG). -
Page 14: Tuning Your Locomotive's Performance
TrainMaster Command operations- Tuning your locomotive’s performance ‘CRUISE COMMANDER’ TECHNOLOGY Your Shay locomotive contains the proven ‘Cruise Commander’ motor control technology. This allows you additional options in tuning the performance of your locomotive. SPEED STEP SELECTION As shipped, the speed step selection is set to 100 speed steps, which are linear. The speed steps start at a lower threshold, thus the motor is operating at a lower initial voltage with fine adjustment as the throttle is advanced. -
Page 15: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id
TrainMaster Command operations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# s your fleet of Command-equipped Assign a new ID# to your Example Lionel locomotives grows, you’ll Command-equipped locomotive want to give your locomotive a more individualized number. Choose from any Set the Command reverse unit switch to PROG between 1 and 99. -
Page 16: Reprogramming The Command Reverse Unit To Restore Features
TrainMaster Command operations Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features ue to the inevitable derailments and static, it is possible that your Command reverse unit could someday lose its setup program. The symptom of this condition would be unresponsiveness in Command mode. This can be easily remedied by “reprogramming” your Command reverse unit using the following steps. -
Page 17: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive
Shay is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean, white smoke during operation. The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. Pierce the fluid tube’s end with a pin, then add 10 to 15 drops of fluid directly into the stack. Smoke production will commence momentarily, faster if you run your locomotive at speed. -
Page 18: Lubricating Your Locomotive
We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (part no. 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 wheels, contact rollers, or-your track. -
Page 19: Replacing Your Locomotive's Lamps
During the course of normal operations, these may require replacement. Note: Due to the complexity of the disassembly required to replace the lamps in your Shay, we recommend that you take your locomotive to your authorized Lionel Service Center for any required lamp replacement. Headlight (1) -
Page 20: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
(requires proof of purchase from the Lionel Authorized Retailer* it was originally purchased). Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent freight or postage prepaid (Lionel will refuse any package when postage is due). Transportation and shipping charges are not covered as part of this warranty.
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