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- Page 1 74-2569-250 10/15 Berkshire Berkshire Locomotive and Tender Locomotive and Tender Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 • One Steam Locomotive • One Tender • One FlyerChief remote • Replacement traction tire • Owner’s Manual The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel , LionChief , LionChief Plus...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Reverse unit procedure Adjusting the volume using the FlyerChief remote Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs Replacing the traction tires Troubleshooting FlyerChief troubleshooting 14-15 Troubleshooting in conventional mode Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service... -
Page 4: Flyerchief System Features Locomotive Control
SMOKE switch in the ON position. Slide the SMOKE switch to the OFF position if you do not want to operate the locomotive with smoke. See page 5 for switch location. We recommend using only Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid (6-37841, available from your authorized Lionel dealer). FlyerChief RC sound system our locomotive features a wide range of sounds to make operation even more realistic and inter- active! The steam chuffing sounds are synchronized with the speed of the locomotive. -
Page 5: Switch Locations
FlyerChief system features Switch locations Refer to Figure 1 for the location of the switches on the underside of the locomotive’s cab. RPM/SND switch: Turns background sounds on and off. Whistle, bell, and announcement are not affected. TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch: Toggles between remote control mode and transformer con- trol mode. -
Page 6: The Flyerchief Remote
The FlyerChief remote 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 the battery compartment (as shown in Figure 2). -
Page 7: Operating Your Locomotive With Your Flyerchief Remote
The FlyerChief remote Operating your locomotive with your FlyerChief 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... -
Page 8: Remote Operations
You can also use the Universal LionChief Remote (6-83071) to con- trol this and two additional FlyerChief locomotives. If you attempt to operate two of the exact same locomotives (same type, roadname, and Lionel part number), then one remote will control both locomotives simultaneously. -
Page 9: Triggering Sounds And Announcements With The Flyerchief Remote
With track power turned off, place your locomotive on American Flyer or S gauge 2-rail track. Power up the track using your transformer. Virtually all American Flyer or Lionel alternating-current transformers are suitable. Caution! If the SMOKE unit switch is in the ON position, add smoke fluid to your locomotive’s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit. -
Page 10: Locomotive Operation
ON position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the loca- tion of the switch. The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. We recommend you only use Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid (6-37841, available from your local Authorized Lionel Dealer). -
Page 11: Reverse Unit Procedure
Locomotive operation Reverse unit procedure he electronic reverse unit inside your American Flyer locomotive acts like the transmission in a car. When you apply power to the track, the locomotive moves in the direction specified by the reverse unit—or it sits in neutral, awaiting another power interruption. Power interruptions are the signal that tells the reverse unit to sequence to the next operational state. -
Page 12: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set 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 13: Servicing Your Locomotive's Leds
3/16” nut driver to remove the drive rod nut. Slip off the worn tire and position the replacement tire around the wheel. Carefully fit the tire into the groove. If you are uncomfortable with this operation, you may choose to have the traction tires replaced by your authorized Lionel Service Center.. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Once you tell the locomotive to begin moving it will. If the problem persists you likely have a loose electrical connector inside the locomotive and it should be taken to a local Factory Trained Authorized Service Station or contact Lionel Customer Service directly. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting In Conventional Mode
Problem: Sound volume is low Resolution: Follow the volume adjustment directions found on page 11. If this does not correct the problem please contact Lionel Customer Service. Problem: The locomotive continues beeping and will not respond to the FlyerChief Remote Resolution: •... -
Page 16: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
Lionel LLC or any Lionel Authorized Service Station MUST be accompanied by the original receipt for purchase (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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