Page 1
71-8094-250 9/99 LIONEL Lionel 4-4-2 Atlantic Steam Locomotive Owner’s Manual Command Control and RailSounds Equipped featuring...
Page 2
Experience the superi- From the crisp die-cast detail and the ority of today’s Lionel. authentic decoration outside to the advanced • R2LC radio unit for use with the Lionel • Smoke generator that produces clean, TrainMaster ®...
Move ‘em out! • Get your locomotive moving. Press the DIR button on your CAB-1 remote or Lionel transformer. This sequences the Lionel Command reverse unit (R2LC) to the next operating state. The R2LC alternates between three states: forward, neu- tral, and reverse.
Page 4
Transformer operations Using your tenders Electrocoupler in the non-Command environment he rear of your Lionel locomotive’s ten- magnetic field generated by a Lionel remote- der is equipped with an Electrocoupler. control track section (available separately). When in the non-Command environment, Place your rolling stock’s coupler “trigger...
Page 5
The smoke generator requires the periodic smoking. addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to An idle locomotive will not smoke; press function. Pierce the tube end with a pin, AUX1 and 9 (press for a maximum of 10 sec-...
Page 6
Transformer operations Your locomotive’s Railsounds system—the basics ionel Railsounds is the most realistic motive’s Railsounds system delivers an model railroad sound system in the authentic start-up sequence, followed by the world. Your locomotive Railsounds features sounds of the locomotive at idle. As the loco- digital samples for the ultimate in realism.
Transformer operations Notes on Railsounds • The volume control is located on the bot- ensures continuous steam locomotive tom of the tender frame and marked with sounds. a + and -. Turn the volume set screw • Longer track-power interruptions clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust (including locomotive derailments) the volume.
For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button The no. 610-5906-001 button works with any Lionel AC transformer except no. 6-4690 Note! Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers may not be compatible with Railsounds.
Page 9
• Make sure track power is OFF before placing it on track. • Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and its communications wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer or the U on any of your installed PowerMasters.
Page 10
TrainMaster Command operations Running your steam locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment our Command Control steam Example address Locomotive #1 locomotive comes programmed with an ID# of “1.” To get your steam PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional locomotive in action, set power supplies ON FULL PowerMasters to CMD or set all power supplies on full.
TrainMaster Command operations Railsounds in the Command environment our steam locomotive’s Railsounds sys- with the CAB-1 BRAKE command. tem gives you even more in the • Incidental sounds you control with TrainMaster Command environment. CAB-1 numeric keypad commands, like • Bonus sounds like squealing brakes steam letoff and steam release effects.
Page 12
TrainMaster Command operations Tuning your steam locomotive’s performance MOMENTUM wise to get the engine moving, then decrease Simulate the labored performance of a loco- speed until the locomotive just stops. Then motive pulling a heavy load with momentum. press SET again; the R2LC remembers the stall Press L, M, or H (located under CAB-1’s remov- setting until you change it.
TrainMaster Command operations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# s your fleet of Command-equipped Assign a new I D# to Lionels grows, you’ll want to give your Example your Command- locomotive a more individualized number. upgraded locomotive Choose from any between 1 and 99. To make Command Base ON things easy, use a portion of your locomo- tive’s cab number.
Maintaining your locomotive Lubricating your steam locomotive elp your Lionel steam locomotive lead a reveals dryness on the parts indicated in the long and productive life on your rail- illustration. Remove accumulated dirt and road by maintaining it properly. dust before lubricating, and always lubricate...
Page 15
No. 620-8004-300 Handrail install Your steam tender marker lights are socket. Replace it with Lionel part No. 620- illuminated by one lamp located in the rear 8004-300. The lamp is available from your of the tender body. During the course of nor-...
Website @ www.Lionel.com consumer-purchaser, for one year against original If you prefer to send it back to Lionel L.L.C. for defects in materials or workmanship when pur- factory repair, you must first call 810-949-4100 or chased through an authorized Lionel merchant.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 4-4-2 Atlantic and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers