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Lionel Southern Pacific Overnight Freight Owner's Manual

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73-1963-250
7/04
Lionel
Southern Pacific
Overnight Freight
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 73-1963-250 7/04 Lionel Southern Pacific Overnight Freight Owner’s Manual featuring...
  • Page 2 • Operating headlight • Puffing smoke unit • ElectroCoupler on rear of tender • Minimum Curve: O-27 The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , TrainMaster ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the battery 9-10 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 TrainMaster Command Control operations...

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    Quick Start Transformer operations 1. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-27 or larger track. 2. Connect the tether and drawbar between the locomotive and tender. 3. Power your locomotive at 8-18 volts with your alternating-current (AC) transformer.

  • Page 5: 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. In the conventional environment, your locomotive cycles through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To advance to the next operation, press the DIRECTION button on your transformer.

  • Page 6: 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 1.

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 shutting down during track power interruptions (for example, at a switch or a dirty section of track).
  • Page 10 RailSounds sound system operations Installing the battery (continued) Body screws Body screws Volume control knob RAILSOUNDS RailSounds switch Battery harness Inside the tender Battery holder Figure 3. RailSounds controls and battery installation...

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 locomotive’s whistle and bell sounds.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18 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 19: 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 20.

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 maintaining 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 23: 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 24: 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. This service can also be performed by your authorized Lionel Service Center. Note! Figure 5. Traction tire replacement...

  • Page 25: Replacing Your Locomotive's Lamp

    Lionel part no. 600-2314-300, available from your authorized Lionel Service Center. (See the Lionel Service section on page 28 for more information.) Reinstall the body and the four screws, taking care to not pinch any wires during reassembly.

  • Page 26: Loading The Log Dump Car

    Operating and servicing your train set Loading the log dump car repare the car for its load by pressing down the cradle on top of the car until it locks in the horizontal position. Place the logs in the cradle, and your car is ready for action. Refer to Figure 7.

  • Page 27: Replacing Your Square Window Caboose Lamp

    4. Pull the lamp straight up and out of the socket. Replace it with Lionel part no. 600-8352-311, available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service.

  • Page 28: 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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