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Lionel VISION 4-6-6-4 Challenger Owner's Manual

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Lionel VISION Line
Lionel VISION Line
4-6-6-4 Challenger
4-6-6-4 Challenger
Locomotive and Tender
Locomotive and Tender
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 71-1210-250 12/10 Lionel VISION Line Lionel VISION Line 4-6-6-4 Challenger 4-6-6-4 Challenger Locomotive and Tender Locomotive and Tender Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Featuring...
  • Page 2 Your VISION locomotive is now ready to be placed on the track. PLEASE see the smoke fluid section on page 35 before you run your locomotive. The following Lionel marks are used throughout this catalog and are protected under law. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 VISION Line features of this locomotive New Steam and Smoke Features! Lionel introduces TruRail Steam, a new CAB-controlled, variable-intensity steam and smoke effect. See all the features operators can simulate: • Dynamo steam effects • New and accurate whistle steam effects •...
  • Page 4 Standard features for this locomotive • LEGACY Control System – You can run the engine in LEGACY Control mode, in TrainMaster Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer • Odyssey II Speed Control with ON/OFF switch •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Quick Start LEGACY Control operations TrainMaster Command Control operations Transformer operations Locomotive switch function overview Locomotive switch locations Tender volume control location LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations Installing the battery 10-11 LEGACY Control System operations Get ready to run Start ‘Er Up The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller The Velocity Throttle...
  • Page 6 LEGACY RailSounds Sound System operations Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generators Lubricating your locomotive Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna Servicing your locomotive’s lamps Tire-Traction Removing the smoke deflectors...

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    (6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (6-12868). 1. Turn off track power and plug-in the Command Base. 2. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger track and connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender as illustrated in Figure 1.

  • Page 8: Locomotive Switch Function Overview

    Locomotive switch function overview Locomotive switch locations he switches that control the features and programing of your locomotive are located under the sand dome hatch in front of the cab. When you lift up the hatch these switches are visible with labels. Looking down at the locomotive with the front facing to the right the switches are as follows: Smoke Unit Switch (MAIN SMK) Used to turn the main smoke stack unit function on and off.

  • Page 9: Tender Volume Control Location

    Locomotive switch function overview Tender volume control location he RailSounds volume control is concealed on the tender deck as illustrated in Figure 3 below. Lift away the cover and then rotate the volume control to adjust the volume or to silence the sounds.

  • Page 10: Legacy Railsounds Sound System Operations

    LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations Installing the battery lthough the LEGACY 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 over a dirty section of track).
  • Page 11 LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations Installing the battery (continued) Battery harness Nine-volt alkaline battery Battery holder Body screws Inside the tender Underside of the tender Figure 4. Installing the battery in the tender...

  • Page 12: Legacy Control System Operations

    With your locomotive on the track and ready to roll, power up your track to a constant 18 volts. If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all securely on the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit.

  • Page 13: The Legacy Cab-2 Remote Controller

    LEGACY Control System operations The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller Main Display Info Button Displays real-time information about your railroad system. Used to enter/view the info/options of selected Displays real-time feedback of operation. components. CTC Button Scroll Button Press and hold to turn your remote on Navigates through the entire list of and off.

  • Page 14: The Velocity Throttle

    LEGACY Control System operations The Velocity Throttle he Velocity Throttle (that big red rotary knob on the bottom of your Lionel remote) is used to start your engine moving, slow it down or speed it up. Use it simply by turning it clockwise (speed up) or counter-clockwise (slow down).

  • Page 15: The Train Brake Slider

    LEGACY Control System operations The Multi-Controller (continued) Boost & Brake Boost and brake give you another way to control the speed of your train. Boost gives your loco a temporary increase in tractive power, and returns to the previous speed when you release the control, while the brake command slows you down more quickly than the Velocity Throttle alone.

  • Page 16: The Warning Sound Controller

    LEGACY Control System operations The Warning Sound Controller Warning sounds are an important part of Lionel Railroading. Your Lionel Legacy Control System equipped engines have a real-time variable "quilling" whistle while Lionel TMCC engines do not have this feature. 11. Blow the Whistle by pulling down on the Warning Sound Controller.

  • Page 17: The Speed Bar

    Be sure to read the entire Lionel Legacy Control System Manual to get the most from your Lionel products. There are no TowerCom announcements when a Preset speed key is pressed.

  • Page 18: Dynamo Steam Effects

    LEGACY Control System operations Dynamo steam effects our VISION Line locomotive is equipped with TruRail Steam, a CAB-2 controlled realistic steam effect for the dynamo and whistle. The effect is triggered when the Dynamo button is pushed (see below). To increase or decrease the amount of steam produced, use the Smoke UP or Smoke DOWN buttons (see below).

  • Page 19: Legacy Railsounds

    LEGACY Control System operations LEGACY RailSounds Volume UP Crew Talk Raises the volume of the LEGACY RailSounds Engineer begins radio dialog, dispatcher sound system background sounds, such as replies. See page 20. chuff sounds and let-off sounds. The whistle, bell and dialog are unaffected. The default Water Injector is full volume.

  • Page 20: Activating The Crewtalk Dialog And Towercom Announcements

    LEGACY Control System operations Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements ith the LEGACY RailSounds sound system, CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements feature a variety of brief radio conversations between the engineer and dispatcher. All dialog is intelligible, and each comment is followed by at least one automatic response.

  • Page 21: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id

    LEGACY Control System operations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# s your roster of Command Control-equipped locomotives expands, 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. 1.

  • Page 22: Trainmaster Command Control Operations

    Base is connected to the outside rail or to the Common/Ground/U terminal on your track power supply. 2. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel compatible O-72 or larger track. 3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). On PowerMasters, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD.

  • Page 23: Using Legacy Railsounds In The Tmcc 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. (A nine-volt alkaline battery is required.)

  • Page 24: 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. Releases the ElectroCoupler on the front of the locomotive. Coupler release sound. Releases the ElectroCoupler on the rear of the tender.

  • Page 25: Cab-1 Remote Controller Numeric Keypad Commands

    Let-off sound. AUX1, 8 and 9 function only if the locomotive’s smoke unit switch is in the Note! ON position. Note! See the Lionel web site for more information.

  • Page 26: Activating Crewtalk And Towercom Announcements

    TrainMaster Command Control operations Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements ith the LEGACY RailSounds sound system, CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements feature a variety of brief radio conversations between the engineer and dispatcher. All dialog is intelligible, and each comment is followed by at least one automatic response.

  • Page 27: 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. 1.

  • Page 28: Conventional Transformer Operations

    Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment our locomotive is capable of operating in the conventional environment with 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 29 Conventional transformer operations Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment (continued) 1. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger track. 2. Power your locomotive at 12-18 volts with your alternating current (AC) transformer. Power your locomotive with an alternating-current (AC) transformer Caution! only.

  • Page 30: Using The Legacy 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, which is the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward (a nine-volt alkaline battery is required).

  • Page 31: Activating Crewtalk And Towercom Announcements

    Conventional transformer operations Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements n the conventional environment, CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements are triggered by short whistle blasts and vary with the state of the locomotive. • If the locomotive has been stopped for less than 15 seconds, a short whistle blast triggers a “please standby”...

  • Page 32: Uncoupling In The Conventional Environment

    ElectroCoupler is closed. Keep in mind that you may still make use of Lionel Remote-Control Track sections (6-65530 for O gauge; 6-12746 and 6-65149 for O-27 gauge; and 6-12020 and 6-12054 for FasTrack layouts) with the magnetic couplers on the rolling stock.

  • Page 33: Odyssey Ii Speed Control System Operations

    Odyssey II Speed Control system operations Odyssey II Speed Control system operations he Odyssey II Speed Control system is “cruise control” for your locomotive. Once the speed control is set, your locomotive will maintain a constant speed, no matter what load is placed on the locomotive or what grades you have on your layout.

  • Page 34: Installing A Lionel Sound Activation Button For Conventional Operation

    Conventional RailSounds 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 35: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generators our locomotive is equipped with two smoke generators that produce safe, clean, white smoke during operation. Your VISION Line Challenger has one smoke generator for the main smoke stack(s) and whistle, and it has a second one for the dynamo smoke unit. Be sure that track power is off or the smoke unit is off before adding smoke fluid.

  • Page 36: Lubricating Your Locomotive

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive 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 37: Maintaining Your Locomotive's Handrail Antenna

    LEDs (light emitting diodes) and are not user-serviceable. They can be replaced by your authorized Lionel Service Center, if it is ever required. You should never attempt this yourself due to the complexity of...

  • Page 38: Tire-Traction

    The traction tires are replaced by unscrewing the drive rod screws using the supplied wrench. Slip off the old traction tire and remove it from under the drive rod. Place the new traction tire (Lionel part no. 600-0222-108) on the wheel and re-tighten the drive rod screw.

  • Page 39: Installing The O Gauge Front Coupler

    Maintaining and servicing you locomotive Installing the O-gauge front coupler n O-gauge coupler (non-operating) is included with your locomotive for those who may wish to “double-head” their trains with a second Challenger or another locomotive. Simply turn the locomotive over onto a padded surface and loosen the screw that holds the front coupler.

  • Page 40: Lionel Vision Line Locomotive Warranty

    Transfer of this product by the original owner-purchaser to another person voids this warranty charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will in its entirety. Modification of this product in any way; visually mechanically or electronically, offer to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available.

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