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- Page 1 72-8086-250 5/01 2-8-0 Consolidation Steam Locomotive & Tender Owner’s Manual featuring SYSTEM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
• Tire-Traction™ • Die-cast ElectroCoupler (rear of tender) Table of contents Transformer operations Running your steam locomotive with a Lionel transformer Locking your locomotive into a single operational state Your locomotive’s Odyssey ™ System speed control Using your tender-mounted ElectroCoupler in the non-Command environment Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics... -
Page 3: Transformer Operations
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: Locking Your Locomotive Into A Single Operational State
Locking your locomotive into a single operational state o select a single operational state for chosen direction. your Lionel locomotive (example: for- When you no longer want single-direction ward only), you can deactivate the R2LC’s operation, just slide the Program/Run switch sequencing function with the Program/Run back to RUN. -
Page 5: Your Locomotive's Odyssey ™ System Speed Control
Transformer operations Your locomotive’s Odyssey ™ System speed control ou can lock your locomotive into speed enough spare voltage to compensate for control mode (ideal for low speed opera- uphill grades, etc., but will prevent excessive tion) so it will automatically compensate for voltage to the lamps and smoke unit. -
Page 6: Your Locomotive's Railsounds System-The Basics
Coupler in the non-Command environ- rolling stock will then react to the magnetic ment, you must first couple a piece of rolling field generated by a Lionel remote-control stock equipped with Lionel magnetic cou- track section (available separately). Place plers directly to your locomotive tender’s rear your rolling stock’s coupler “trigger disc”... - Page 7 Transformer operations Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics ccess to the battery holder in this tender • Carefully lift-off the tender body. is achieved as follows: • Connect the 9-volt alkaline battery to the • Turn the tender over onto a soft surface to battery clip and place the battery into the avoid any damage to the finish.
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Page 8: Experiencing The Range Of Your Locomotive's Railsounds System
R2LC the world. And remember—coming from Command reverse unit has just reset to inside your Lionel locomotive’s tender are forward operation. the authentic sounds of the RailSounds digi- • Shutdown sequence. No other model tal sound system. -
Page 9: Installing The Lionel Sound Activation Button
Sound Activation Button for bell For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button The no. 610-5906-001 button works with any Lionel AC transformer except Note! no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers may not be compatible with RailSounds. -
Page 10: Trainmaster Command Operations
• Make sure track power is OFF before placing it on track. • Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and its communica- tions wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer or the U terminal on any of your installed PowerMasters. -
Page 11: Cab-1 Commands For Your Locomotive
TrainMaster Command operations Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment our Command-equipped loco- Address Locomotive #1 Example motive comes factory-pro- grammed with an ID# of “1.” To get PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional your locomotive into action, set power supplies ON FULL PowerMasters to CMD or set all power supplies on full. -
Page 12: Railsounds In The Command Environment
TrainMaster Command operations RailSounds in the Command environment our locomotive’s RailSounds system more sedate sound, as though the load placed gives you even more in the on the locomotive has decreased. Experience TrainMaster Command environment. DynaChuff on steep grades, at yard crawls, •... -
Page 13: Tuning Your Locomotive's Performance
TrainMaster Command operations Tuning your locomotive’s performance MOMENTUM it. To clear stall, press SET twice, holding it Simulate the labored performance of a for one second each time. locomotive pulling a heavy load with HIGH VOLTAGE SETTING momentum. Press L, M, or H (located under Press ENG, the locomotive ID#, then press CAB-1’s removable panel) for light, medium SET;... -
Page 14: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id
TrainMaster Command operations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# s your fleet of Command- Assign a new ID# to your Example equipped Lionels grows, give Command-equipped your locomotive its own ID#. Choose locomotive from any between 1 and 99. Slide Set the locomotive PROGRAM/RUN Switch the locomotive’s PROGRAM/RUN to PROGRAM (see illustration below) -
Page 15: Reprogramming The R2Lc Circuit Board To Restore Features
TrainMaster Command operations Reprogramming R2LC circuit board to restore features ue to the inevitable derailments, static, The symptoms of this condition would be and the nature of electricity, it is possi- unresponsiveness in Command mode. This ble that your R2LC could someday lose its can be easily remedied by “reprogramming”... -
Page 16: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive
Maintaining and servicing your Locomotive Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long You’ll know your locomotive requires and productive life on your railroad by lubrication when visual inspection reveals maintaining it properly. dryness on the parts indicated in the We recommend you purchase a Lionel illustration. - Page 17 The firebox Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service. See lamp is replaced by pulling the bulb up and the Lionel Service section on page 20 for out of the mounting sockets. Replace it with more information. Reinstall the cab and the Lionel part No.
- Page 18 “OFF” position. Using any function key on The smoke generator requires the periodic your CAB-1 remote will turn the smoke gener- addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to ator on. Turning off the sound (AUX1-5) or function. Pierce the fluid tube’s end with a...
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Page 20: Warranty Information
Authorized Lionel Service Station. moving parts, motors and structural Your nearest Lionel Service Station can be found by components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to calling 1-800-4-Lionel, or by accessing our Website the original consumer-purchaser, for one year at www.lionel.com.
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