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Lionel 6-29366 Owner's Manual

Lionel 6-29366 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 73-1718-250 2/04 Lionel “Oil Can” TankTrain Owner’s Manual featuring SYSTEM...
  • Page 2 • Lighted cab interior CrewTalk communication and • Tire-Traction TowerCom announcements (in Command) • Odyssey System for speed control 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

    Table of contents Transformer operations Running your locomotives with a Lionel transformer Locking your locomotives into a single operational state Using your locomotives’ ElectroCouplers in the non-Command environment Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button RailSounds operations Your locomotives’ RailSounds sound system—the basics Experiencing the range of your locomotives’...

  • Page 4: Transformer Operations Running Your Locomotives With A Lionel Transformer

    Move ‘em out! Get your locomotives moving. Press the DIRECTION button on your Lionel transformer. This sequences the Command reverse unit to the next operating state. Adjust track voltage until your locomotives move at your desired speed. To increase speed, increase track voltage.

  • Page 5: Locking Your Locomotives Into A Single Operational State

    ElectroCouplers in the non- coupled to your locomotive Command environment, you must rely on a piece of rolling stock equipped with Lionel magnetic couplers coupled directly to the ElectroCouplers. The magnetic coupler on the rolling stock will then react to the magnetic...

  • Page 6: Installing A Lionel Sound Activation Button

    Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button o activate the bell and whistle sounds when operating your locomotive set with conventional transformers, you may need to install Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Buttons (available separately) if your transformer is not equipped to activate these features.

  • Page 7: Railsounds Operations Your Locomotives' Railsounds Sound System-The Basics

    RailSounds operations Your locomotives’ RailSounds sound system—the basics he Lionel RailSounds sound system is the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. Your locomotives feature digital samples from real-life diesel locomotives for the ultimate in realism. You may choose to install a nine-volt alkaline battery in each locomotive. This ensures interruption-free operation of the RailSounds sound system.

  • Page 8: Experiencing The Range Of Your Locomotives' Railsounds Sound System

    • Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait for three to five seconds, and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has just reset to forward operation.

  • Page 9: Odyssey System Operations The Odyssey System

    Odyssey System operations The Odyssey System he Odyssey System is a “cruise control” for your engine. Once the speed is set (see below), your engine will maintain a constant speed, no matter what loads the locomotive pulls or what grades you have on your layout. This digitally-controlled system also allows for extremely slow movement that will amaze any “scale”...

  • Page 10: Odyssey System Command Operation

    Odyssey System operations Odyssey System Command operation se your CAB-1 Remote Controller to turn the Odyssey System speed control on or off. The position of the Odyssey switch (see Figure 1 on page 5) is the Odyssey System default setting when you power up the locomotives. You may override the default with the following commands.

  • Page 11: Trainmaster Command Operations The Command Control Environment

    TrainMaster Command operations The Command Control environment rainMaster Command Control is the advanced model railroad control system from Lionel. TrainMaster Command Control gives you the power to operate multiple Command- equipped locomotives on the same track, at the same time.

  • Page 12: Running Your Locomotives In The Trainmaster Command Control Environment

    TrainMaster Command operations Running your locomotives in the TrainMaster Command Control environment our Command-equipped locomotives Address Locomotive #1 Example come factory-programmed with an ID# Set PowerMaster to CMD or traditional of “1” and “2.” To operate an individual power supplies to full throttle (no more locomotive, set your PowerMasters to CMD, than 19 volts) program your TPC for Command operation,...

  • Page 13: Cab-1 Remote Controller Numeric Keypad Commands For Your Locomotives

    TrainMaster Command operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands for your locomotives AUX1 hen you press AUX1 on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. The keypad lets you START-UP CREW TALK VOLUME control extra command features (until you press any top-row button like SW, SHUT DOWN ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG).

  • Page 14: Tuning Your Locomotives' Performance

    TrainMaster Command operations Tuning your locomotives’ performance MOMENTUM TrainMaster Command Controls’s momentum feature simulates the labored performance of a locomotive pulling a heavy load. Press L, M, or H (located under your CAB-1 Remote Controller’s removable panel) for light, medium, or heavy momentum. The locomotive’s Command reverse unit remembers this setting until you change it.

  • Page 15: Assigning Your Locomotives A New Id

    Assigning your locomotives a new ID# s your fleet of Command-equipped Assign a new ID# to your Example Lionel locomotives grows, you’ll want Command-equipped locomotive to assign each locomotive a unique ID#. Choose from any between 1 and 99. To...

  • Page 16: Reprogramming The Command Reverse Unit To Restore Features

    TrainMaster Command operations Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features ue to the inevitable derailments and static, it is possible that your Command reverse units could someday lose their setup program. The symptom of this condition would be unresponsiveness in Command mode. This can be easily remedied by “reprogramming” your Command reverse units using the following steps.

  • Page 17: Building A Lash-Up

    TrainMaster Command operations Building a lash-up rainMaster Command Control allows you to couple the locomotives in this set together, forming a multiple unit lash-up. Just like with the real railroads, lash-ups allow you to pull longer trains and climb up steeper grades. You will find that the lighting operates prototypically—the lead unit's headlight and interior lights are illuminated when the train is in forward, and the rear unit's headlight and interior lights are illuminated when the train is in reverse.

  • Page 18: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive Adding Fluid To Your Locomotives' Smoke Generator

    The smoke generators require the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. Pierce the tube end with a pin. Then add 10-15 drops of fluid into the locomotives’...

  • Page 19: Lubricating Your Locomotives

    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 or your track. You’ll know your locomotives require lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 5.

  • Page 20: Replacing Your Locomotives' Leds

    Because you must remove the trucks and the side frames to access the wheels, we recommend that you have the traction tires replaced by your authorized Lionel Service Center. See the Lionel Service section on page 24 for more information.

  • Page 21: Operating Your Tanktrain Tank Cars Servicing The Led On The End-Of-Train Device

    Servicing the LED on the End-of-Train Device he End-of-Train Device is illuminated by an LED. The LED is expected to last for the lifetime of the car and is not user serviceable. Visit your authorized Lionel Service Center if service is required.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Hoses

    Operating your TankTrain tank cars Attaching the hoses short length of hose runs between each pair of tank cars. Follow these steps and refer to Figure 7 as you attach the hoses. 1. Arrange the TankTrain tank cars on the track in the following order and couple them together.

  • Page 23: Attaching The Optional Rubber Hoses

    Operating your TankTrain tank cars Attaching the optional rubber hoses wo different types of hoses are included with your TankTrain Tank Cars. The first type is a flexible plastic tube, which is already installed on your TankTrain units. We recommend using this plastic tube if you desire the most prototypical appearance and plan to leave your TrainTrain units in their connected state.

  • Page 24: 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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