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- Page 1 71-4565-250 7/03 Lionel F-3 A-A Diesel Locomotive Set Owner’s Manual featuring SYSTEM...
- Page 2 Odyssey System-equipped F-3 A-A diesel locomotive set built by Lionel. From the crisp detail and expert decoration on the outside, to the brute power under the hood, the Lionel F-3 A-A set is ready for duty on your model railroad. Experience the superiority of today’s Lionel.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Transformer operations Running your locomotive set with a Lionel transformer Locking your locomotive set into a single operational state Using your locomotive set’s ElectroCouplers in the non-Command environment Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button RailSounds sound system operations Your locomotive set’s RailSounds sound system—the basics... -
Page 4: Transformer Operations Running Your Locomotive Set With A Lionel Transformer
Move ‘em out! Get your locomotive set moving. Press the DIRECTION button on your Lionel transformer. This sequences the Command reverse unit to the next operational state. Adjust track voltage until your locomotive set moves at your desired speed. To increase speed, increase track voltage. -
Page 5: Locking Your Locomotive Set Into A Single Operational State
Transformer operations Locking your locomotive set into a single operational state o select a single operational state for your locomotive set (for example, forward only), you can deactivate the Command reverse unit’s sequencing function with the Command reverse unit switch. Get your powered locomotive moving in the desired direction, then slow it down without stopping. -
Page 6: Using Your Locomotive Set's Electrocouplers In The Non-Command Environment
ElectroCouplers in the non-Command environment, you must rely on a piece of rolling stock equipped with Lionel magnetic couplers coupled directly to your locomotive set’s ElectroCouplers. The magnetic coupler on the rolling stock will then react to... -
Page 7: 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 8: Railsounds Sound System Operations Your Locomotive Set's Railsounds Sound System-The Basics
RailSounds sound system operations Your locomotive set’s RailSounds sound system—the basics he Lionel RailSounds sound system is the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. Your powered locomotive features digital samples from real-life diesel locomotives for the ultimate in realism. -
Page 9: Experiencing The Range Of Your Locomotive Set's 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 set telling you the Lionel Command reverse unit has just reset to forward operation. -
Page 10: Odyssey Systems Operations
Odyssey System operations The Odyssey System he Odyssey System is a “cruise control” for your powered locomotive. Once the speed is set (see below), your locomotive set will maintain a constant speed, no matter what loads they pull or what grades you have on your layout. This digitally-controlled system also allows for extremely slow movement that will amaze any “scale”... -
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 that gives you the power to operate multiple Command-equipped locomotives on the same track, at the same time. To operate in Command mode, you need a Command Base (6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (6-12868). -
Page 12: Running Your Powered Locomotive In The Trainmaster Command Control Environment
Beneath this panel output on your railroad. Press and hold BRAKE to Stops all Command-equipped slow down or stop. Release Lionel locomotives in operation. BRAKE and return to the previous speed. Squealing brake sounds. Note! Use HALT only in emergency situations. -
Page 13: Cab-1 Remote Controller Numeric Keypad Commands For Your Locomotive Set
TrainMaster Command operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands for your locomotive set hen you press AUX1 on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. The keypad lets you control START-UP CREW TALK extra command features (until you press any top-row button like SW, ACC, VOLUME SHUT DOWN... -
Page 14: Tuning Your Locomotive Set's Performance
TrainMaster Command operations Tuning your locomotive set’s performance MOMENTUM TrainMaster Command Control’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 set’s Command reverse unit remembers this setting until you change it. -
Page 15: Assigning Your Locomotive Set A New Id
TrainMaster Command operations Assigning your locomotive set a new ID# hile your locomotives have been Assign a new ID# to your Example factory-programmed as a lash-up, Command-equipped locomotive both units must have their own ID#’s. This Set the Command reverse unit switch allows you to open the appropriate to PRGM (program one unit at a time) ElectroCouplers and set the appropriate... -
Page 16: Building A Lash-Up
TrainMaster Command operations Building a lash-up our locomotive set was factory-programmed as a lash-up. When you press TR, 9 on the CAB-1 Remote Controller, both units respond together, allowing the headlight and back- up lights to work together. Remember, you can always address an individual unit in a lash-up using its ENG ID#. -
Page 17: Reprogramming The Command Reverse Unit To Restore Features
TrainMaster Command operations Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features ue to inevitable derailments and static, it is possible that your Command reverse unit could someday lose its setup program. The symptom of this condition would be unresponsiveness in Command mode. This can be easily remedied by “reprogramming” your Command reverse unit using the following steps. -
Page 18: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive Set
Gently squeeze the bottle to add four to eight drops of smoke fluid into the duct as illustrated in Figure 4. When smoke production decreases, add four to eight drops of smoke fluid in the same manner. Additional smoke fluid (6-62909) is available from your Lionel dealer. -
Page 19: Lubricating Your Locomotive Set
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive set Lubricating your locomotive set elp your Lionel locomotive set 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 set’s wheels... - Page 20 Maintaining and servicing your locomotive set Lubricating your locomotive set (continued) Non-Powered Unit Body Screws (sparingly) Body Screws (sparingly) NO SMK PRGM Body Screws (sparingly) FRONT Figure 6. Lubricating the non-powered unit...
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Page 21: Replacing The Traction Tires
During the course of normal operations, the traction tires may become worn out. 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. -
Page 22: Servicing Your Locomotive Set's Lamps
Due to the delicate wiring and soldering operations, we recommend that you have the replacement done at a Lionel Service Station. Refer to the Service Station list included with this set for the location nearest to you. See the Lionel Service section on page 24 for more information. -
Page 23: Notes
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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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