Tire-Traction; Coupling - Lionel Zenith Express Owner's Manual

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Tire-Traction

Y
our locomotive is equipped with
Tire-Traction. This means that
one of the drive wheels is fitted with
a rubber traction tire to enhance trac-
tive effort so your locomotive can

Coupling

A
fter you have assembled the track,
place the locomotive and rolling
stock on the track. Before coupling
the cars, make sure the wheels are
properly set on the rails.
When coupling your cars, at least
Keep in mind that it's easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.
Push down the
lock release to
open the coupler.
pull many cars at once.
Lionel locomotives with Tire-
Traction grip the track, enabling
them to pull heavy loads at higher
speeds.
one of the mating couplers must be
open as shown below at the left. Now
simply push the cars toward each
other until they lock together.
Now you're ready to pull out of the
station. All aboard!
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