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71-2000-250
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2-8-4 Berkshire Passenger
2-8-4 Berkshire Passenger
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF
WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED
AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 40 VA
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA

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  • Page 1 71-2000-250 1/13 2-8-4 Berkshire Passenger 2-8-4 Berkshire Passenger Ready-to-Run Train Set Ready-to-Run Train Set Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED AGE.
  • Page 2 Congratulations! ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel 2-8-4 Berkshire Passenger Ready-To-Run Train Set! This set features everything you need to get started—a CW-80 Transformer, a huge loop of easy-to-assemble FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel locomotive.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Creating your layout Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely Building your Lionel layout Joining the FasTrack track sections Connecting your CW-80 Transformer Running your train Running your train set Operating your train with the CW-80 Transformer Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator Coupling Attaching the observation car platform Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer...

  • Page 4: Creating Your Layout

    Creating your layout Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely our Lionel CW-80 Transformer is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. and has been carefully designed to ensure peak performance. When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be maintained. Be sure to observe the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 5: Building Your Lionel Layout

    Creating your layout Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved sections, three 10" straight sections, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections. You may choose to add more FasTrack track sections to create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.
  • Page 6 Creating your layout Building your Lionel layout (continued) FasTrack Add-on Track Packs (available separately) make it easy to expand your railroad. Each Track Pack includes all the track sections you need to create a more advanced layout using the sec- tions included with this set.

  • 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 have good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections.
  • Page 8 Creating your layout Connecting your CW-80 Transformer (continued) 5. Plug the CW-80 Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts). As your layout expands, you may also make power connections with the stripped ends of wires, placing no more than two wires on each terminal. For best performance on large layouts, it is recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to connect your CW-80 Transformer to the track.

  • Page 9: Running Your Train

    Running your train Running your train set With track power off, place your train set on the track. Refer to page 11 for information on coupling the cars. Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender. See Figure 5. If the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, add smoke fluid to your loco- Caution! motive’s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit.

  • Page 10: Operating Your Train With The Cw-80 Transformer

    Running your train Operating your train with the CW-80 Transformer ou’re clear for departure! Move the throttle control handle forward to increase power to the track. The farther forward you push the handle, the faster your train will go. Quickly shutting off or throwing the throttle all the way forward will not result in an Note! instant change in track voltage.

  • Page 11: Coupling

    Running your train Coupling hen coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 6. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward each other until they lock together.

  • Page 12: Experiencing The Features Of The Cw-80 Transformer

    Running your train Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer Refer to Figure 8 on page 13 for the location of the Transformer features listed in this section. THROTTLE Push the throttle forward to increase track power. The markings on the throttle approximate the percentage of full power.

  • Page 13: Experiencing The Features Of The Cw-80 Transformer

    Running your train Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer (continued) Bell Direction Starts or stops the tolling bell in any Press the DIRECTION button to cycle RailSounds or TrainSounds-equipped through forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, locomotive. Press BELL to begin the and so on (no movement, headlight is on).

  • Page 14: Reverse Unit Procedure

    Running your train Reverse unit procedure he electronic reverse unit inside your Lionel locomotive acts like the transmission in a car. When you apply power to the track, the locomotive moves in the direction specified by the reverse unit—or it sits in neutral, awaiting another power interruption. Power interruptions are the signal that tells the reverse unit to sequence to the next operational state.

  • Page 15: Cw-80 Transformer Operation

    CW-80 Transformer operation 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 16: Setting The Accessory Output

    CW-80 Transformer operation Setting the accessory output ionel offers accessories of all shapes and sizes — 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 17: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set

    Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive elp your steam locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate (a small amount will do) and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive’s wheels, contact roll- ers, or your track.

  • Page 18: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tire

    Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your locomotive’s traction tires wo of the drive wheels are fitted with rubber traction tires to enhance tractive effort, allowing your locomotive to pull many cars at once. To replace the traction tires, simply use a 3/16” nut driver to remove the side rod nut from the wheel and slip off the old traction tire.

  • Page 19: Replacing Your Locomotive's Lamp

    Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your locomotive’s lamp our locomotive’s headlight and marker lights are illuminated by one lamp. During the course of normal operations, the lamp may require replacement. Carefully remove the four body screws (see Figure 11 on page 17 for their locations), then lift the body off of the frame.

  • Page 20: Replacing Your Passenger Car Lamps

    Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing the passenger car lamps ach passenger car is illuminated by two lamps, Lionel part no. 6008352311. During the course of normal operations, you may find that the lamps require replacement. Replacement lamps are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service. Before performing this procedure on the observation car, pull the platform back to disengage the tabs from the slots in the body.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Fcc Statement

    Maintaining and servicing your set FCC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 23: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 24: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service

    Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with the exception of LIGHT BULBS, LED’s & TRACTION TIRES are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of one year from the original date of purchase against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel Authorized Retailer*.

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