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Lionel Keystone Super Freight Owner's Manual

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73-0000-250
4/05
Keystone Super Freight
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner's Manual
featuring
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CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH
ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING
HANDLI N G AND USE TO REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT:120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT:18 V; 80 VA

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  • Page 1 73-0000-250 4/05 Keystone Super Freight Ready-to-Run Train Set Owner’s Manual featuring CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLI N G AND USE TO REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
  • Page 2 Congratulations! ongratulations on your purchase of the ready-to-run Keystone Super Freight Train Set with the TrainMaster Command Control and the RailSounds sound system! This set features everything you need to get started—a mighty CW-80 Transformer, a huge loop of FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a TrainMaster Command Control equipped Lionel locomotive.
  • Page 3 Keystone Super Freight Train Set Features • TrainMaster Command Control equipped • RailSounds sound system • Puffing smoke • Bright headlight • Operating couplers • Removable trailer on flatcar • Lighted caboose interior The transformer included with this set should be periodically...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    RailSounds sound system operations Installing the battery Using the RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation Using the RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command Control environment TrainMaster Command Control operations...

  • Page 5: Creating Your Layout Operating Your Cw-80 Transformer Safely

    • Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condi- tion exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.

  • Page 6: Building Your Lionel Layout

    Creating your layout Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections. By adding more FasTrack track sections, you can create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.

  • Page 7: Joining The Fastrack Track Sections

    Creating your layout 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 get good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections. 1.

  • Page 8: Wiring Your Cw-80 Transformer

    Creating your layout Wiring your CW-80 Transformer onnect your FasTrack terminal section to the CW-80 Transformer. Use the wires that are already attached to the terminal section. Make sure that all connections are secure. Loose connections can produce extremely high temperatures. For this reason, do not touch the terminals or track connections during use.

  • Page 9: Wiring Your Cw-80 Transformer

    Creating your layout Wiring your CW-80 Transformer (continued) FasTrack terminal section Spade-shaped connector TRACK ACCESSORY 120/60z 0~18VAC 0~18VAC Notch Figure 4. Controller connections...

  • Page 10: Conventional Transformer Operations

    Conventional operations our locomotive is capable of operating in the conventional environment, controlled by nothing more than a standard Lionel alternating-current (AC) transformer. The CW-80 is illustrated in Figure 5. In the conventional environment, your locomotive cycles through a repeating pattern of opera- tions: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on.

  • Page 11: Operating Your Locomotive In The Conventional Environment

    Conventional transformer operations Operating your train set in the conventional environment 1. With your transformer turned off, place your train set on Lionel or Lionel- compatible O-27 or larger track. 2. Connect the drawbar and tether between the locomotive and tender as illustrated in Figure 6.

  • Page 12: Locking Your Locomotive Into A Single Direction

    Conventional transformer operations Locking your locomotive into a single direction hen the Command reverse unit switch is in the RUN position, your locomotive sequences through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To “lock” your locomotive into a single direction (for example, to operate in forward only), you can deactivate the Command reverse unit’s sequencing function.

  • Page 13: Railsounds Sound System Operations

    RailSounds sound system operations RailSounds sound system operations our locomotive is equipped with the Lionel RailSounds sound system, the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. The RailSounds sound system brings the sounds of the railroad to your layout through high quality digital samples of real locomotives.

  • Page 14: Installing The Battery

    RailSounds sound system operations Installing the battery hile the RailSounds sound system is powered through the track, we recommend that you install a nine-volt alkaline battery in the tender to prevent the sound system from shut- ting down during track power interruptions (for example, at a switch or a dirty section of track).

  • Page 15: Using The Railsounds Sound System In The Conventional Environment

    • Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward. • Shutdown sequence. When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound.

  • Page 16: Installing A Lionel Sound Activation Button For Conventional Operation

    RailSounds sound system operations Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation f your transformer lacks WHISTLE and BELL buttons, you will need to install Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Buttons (available separately) to activate the locomo- tive’s whistle and bell sounds.

  • Page 17: Using The Railsounds Sound System In The Trainmaster Command Control Environment

    • Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward. • Shutdown sequence. When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound.

  • Page 18: Trainmaster Command Control Operations

    TrainMaster Command Control operations TrainMaster Command Control operations rainMaster Command Control is the advanced model railroad control system from Lionel. To operate your locomotive in the Command Control environment, you need a Command Base (available separately, 6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (available separately, 6-12868).

  • Page 19: Operating Your Locomotive In The Command Control Environment

    Command Base is connected to the outside rail or to the Common/Ground/U terminal on your track power supply. 2. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-27 or larger track. 3. Connect the drawbar and tether between the locomotive and tender. Refer to Figure 1 on page 6.

  • Page 20: Cab-1 Remote Controller Commands

    TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller commands he CAB-1 Remote Controller commands are detailed below. The corresponding RailSounds sound system effects are in bold italic type. Coupler release sound. Releases the rear coupler. Coupler release sound. Activates the numeric keypad. Toggles the headlight on and off.

  • Page 21: Cab-1 Remote Controller Numeric Keypad Commands

    TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands hen you press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, AUX1 you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. These START-UP CREW BLOW TALK commands are specific to your locomotive, and an overlay is included to VOLUME STEAM SHUT...

  • Page 22: Tuning Your Locomotive's Performance

    TrainMaster Command Control operations Tuning your locomotive’s performance rainMaster Command Control allows you to fine-tune the performance of your locomotive. Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to make these adjustments. These settings will be lost if you assign a new ID#. Note! Momentum The TrainMaster Command Control momentum feature simulates the labored performance...
  • Page 23 TrainMaster Command Control operations Tuning your locomotive’s performance (continued) Setting the minimum speed (stall voltage) You may use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to set your locomotive’s minimum, or stall, speed. 1. With the Command reverse unit switch in the RUN position, address your locomotive by pressing ENG and entering the ID#.

  • Page 24: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id

    TrainMaster Command Control operations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# s your roster of TrainMaster Command Control-equipped locomotives grows, you will want to give each unit a unique ID#. The locomotive will respond to commands associated with its ID# while all other units will disregard these commands. To restore your locomotive’s features, see page 25.

  • Page 25: Reprogramming Your Locomotive To Restore Features

    TrainMaster Command Control operations Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features f your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive. All factory default settings will be restored when you reprogram the locomotive. 1.

  • Page 26: Cw-80 Transformer Operations

    CW-80 Transformer operations Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer our CW-80 Transformer provides a total output of five amps. The track outputs will deliver all of this power to the track when no accessories are connected to the Transformer. Keep in mind that connected accessories borrow some of this power.

  • Page 27: Setting The Accessory Output

    — from crossing signals to coal and lumber loaders — available at your authorized Lionel dealer. When you are ready to operate your new accessory, the CW-80 Transformer allows you to choose how much power your accessory receives with programmable accessory output.

  • Page 28: Operating And Servicing Your Train Set

    In order to function, the smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid. A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with your locomotive. To add smoke fluid, press down and unscrew the cap of the smoke fluid bottle, then add 4 to 8 drops of fluid into the stack of your locomotive.

  • Page 29: Lubricating Your Locomotive

    Operating and servicing your train set Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintain- ing it properly. To keep your locomotive lubricated, we recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your authorized Lionel dealer.

  • Page 30: Maintaining Your Locomotive's Handrail Antenna

    Operating and servicing your train set Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna he handrails on your locomotive are the antennas that receive the digital communication from the Command Base. For optimum reception, the handrails have been insulated from the die-cast body. Please handle the locomotive carefully to avoid handrail damage. The handrails should not touch the locomotive’s body.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Traction Tires

    2. Slip off the old traction tire and remove it from under the drive rod. 3. Stretch the new traction tire around the wheel. 4. Reinstall and tighten the drive rod nut. Note! This service can also be performed by your authorized Lionel Service Center. Figure 10. Traction tire replacement...

  • Page 32: Replacing Your Locomotive's Lamp

    Replace the lamp with Lionel part no. 600-2314-300, available from your authorized Lionel Service Center. (See the Lionel Service section on page 32 for more information.) Reinstall the body and the four screws, taking care to not pinch any wires during reassembly.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Lamp In Your Porthole Caboose

    3. Pull the lamp out of the socket and replace it with part no. 600-0161-300, available from your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service in Chesterfield, MI. 4. Place the body back onto the frame and replace the four screws.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Maintaining and servicing your set Troubleshooting No lights or operation Be sure that the CW-80 Transformer is plugged in and the wires are connected. Train runs, but WHISTLE, BELL, and DIRECTION buttons do not work Check track connections. The track must be connected to the “A” and “U” terminals on the Transformer.

  • Page 35: Advanced Connections: Powering Two Isolated Blocks With Two Transformers

    Maintaining and servicing your set Advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two transformers s you expand your layout, you may decide to create two isolated blocks of track. Trains in each block are controlled by separate transformers. Before you operate your trains on this type of layout, be sure that your transformers are in phase.

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty/Lionel Service

    Lionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. Service Center, together with proof of original purchase will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a replacement is not available, a refund of the original purchase price will be granted.

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