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72-1791-250
8/03
Lionel
Freedom Train Set
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 72-1791-250 8/03 Lionel Freedom Train Set Owner’s Manual featuring SYSTEM...
  • Page 2 • Illuminated drumhead on Observation • Metal frames • Detailed interiors with painted figures • Opening doors 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 locomotive with a Lionel transformer Locking your locomotive into a single operational state Using your locomotive’s ElectroCoupler in the non-Command environment Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button RailSounds sound system operations Your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system—the basics Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system...
  • Page 4: Transformer Operations Running Your Locomotive With A Lionel Transformer

    Move ‘em out! Get your locomotive 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 locomotive moves at your desired speed. To increase speed, increase track voltage.
  • Page 5: Locking Your Locomotive Into A Single Operational State

    Transformer operations Locking your locomotive into a single operational state o select a single operational state for locomotive is now “locked” into your chosen your locomotive (for example, forward direction. only), you can deactivate the Command When you no longer want single-direction reverse unit’s sequencing function with the operation, just slide the Command reverse Command reverse unit switch.
  • Page 6: Using Your Locomotive's Electrocoupler In The Non-Command Environment

    Command environment, you must rely on a locomotive’s ElectroCoupler. The magnetic coupler on the rolling stock will then react to the magnetic field generated by a Lionel Magnetic coupler on the rolling stock coupled Remote-Control Track section (available to your locomotive separately, 6-65530 for O gauge;...
  • Page 7: Installing A Lionel Sound Activation Button

    Lionel no. 610-5906-001 whistle Sound Activation Button for activating the bell The no. 610-5906-001 button works with any Lionel AC transformer except Note! no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers may not be compatible with the RailSounds sound system.
  • Page 8: Railsounds Sound System Operations Your Locomotive's Railsounds Sound System-The Basics

    RailSounds sound system operations Your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system—the basics he Lionel RailSounds sound system is the When you first apply track power, the most realistic model railroad sound locomotive’s sound system produces sounds of system in the world. Your locomotive features the locomotive at idle.
  • Page 9: Experiencing The Range Of Your Locomotive's Railsounds Sound System

    Simply put, you the Lionel Command reverse unit it’s the most sophisticated, authentic model has just reset to forward operation. railroad sound system in the world.
  • Page 10: Notes On The Railsounds Sound System

    RailSounds sound system operations Notes on the RailSounds sound system • Turn the volume knob clockwise or installed ensures continuous diesel roar counter clockwise to adjust the volume. As sounds. illustrated in • Longer track-power interruptions Figure 3 on page 8, the volume control (including locomotive derailments) knob is located behind the door on the cause the RailSounds sound system to...
  • Page 11: Odyssey System Operations

    Odyssey System operations The Odyssey System he Odyssey System is a “cruise control” locomotive pulls or what grades you have on for your engine. Once the speed is set your layout. This digitally-controlled system (see below), your engine will maintain a also allows for extremely slow movement constant speed, no matter what loads the that will amaze any “scale”...
  • Page 12: Trainmaster Command Operations The Command Control Environment

    Lionel-compatible O-54 or larger track. • Make sure track power is OFF before placing on the track. • Make sure your Lionel Command Base is plugged-in and its communications wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer or the U terminal on any of your installed PowerMasters.
  • Page 13: Running Your Locomotive In The Trainmaster Command Control Environment

    PowerMaster Release BRAKE and electrical output on return to the previous speed. your railroad. Stops all Squealing brake sounds. Command-equipped Lionel locomotives in operation. Beneath this panel Note! only in emergency situations. HALT...
  • Page 14: Cab-1 Remote Controller Numeric Keypad Commands For Your Locomotive

    TrainMaster Command operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands for your locomotive hen you press AUX1 on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you START-UP CREW TALK turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. The VOLUME keypad lets you control extra command features (until you press any SHUT DOWN top-row button like SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG).
  • Page 15: Tuning Your Locomotive's Performance

    TrainMaster Command operations Tuning your locomotive’s performance MOMENTUM right to reach the desired volume level. TrainMaster Command Control’s For quick remote-control of volume momentum feature simulates the labored below the master setting—for example, muting—use the CAB-1 Remote Controller performance of a locomotive pulling a heavy load.
  • Page 16: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id

    TrainMaster Command operations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# s your fleet of Command-equipped Assign a new ID# to your Example Lionel locomotives grows, you’ll want Command-equipped to give your locomotive a more locomotive individualized number. Choose from any Set the Command reverse unit switch to PRGM between 1 and 99.
  • 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, STEP 5: Press ENG, the ID#, AUX1, then it is possible that your Command press 8 for your locomotive. reverse unit could someday lose its setup program.
  • Page 18: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive

    Additional smoke fluid (6-62909) is clean, white smoke during operation. available from your Lionel dealer. Periodically, you will need to add smoke To turn off the smoke generators, slide fluid to the locomotives. A small tube of the SMK/NO SMK switch to the NO SMK smoke fluid is included with this set.
  • Page 19: Lubricating Your Locomotive

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive set Lubricating your locomotive avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive’s elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by wheels or your track. You’ll know your maintaining it properly.
  • Page 20: Replacing The Traction Tires

    Service Station list included with this the course of normal operations, the set for the location nearest to you. See the traction tires may become worn out. Because Lionel Service section on page 28 for more you must remove the trucks and the side information.
  • Page 21: Servicing Your Locomotive's Lamps

    Station. Refer to the Service Station list operations, the LEDs and lamps may require included with this set for the location replacement. nearest to you. See the Lionel Service section Due to the delicate wiring and soldering on page 28 for more information.
  • Page 22: Heavyweight Car Operations And Lamp Replacement

    Heavyweight Car Operations and Lamp Replacement Coupling your Heavyweight Passenger Cars ach Heavyweight Passenger Car features for O-27 gauge; or 6-12020 for FasTrack two operating couplers. Figure 6 layouts) so that the center pair of wheels is illustrates the location of the uncoupling directly above the trigger plate.
  • Page 23: Turning On The Lights In Your Heavyweight Passenger Cars

    Heavyweight Car Operations and Lamp Replacement Turning on the lights in your Heavyweight Passenger Cars ou will find a light switch on the bottom If you are operating a number of of each Heavyweight Passenger Car. As accessories or cars that require extra power, illustrated in Figure 7, the switch is located you may choose to turn off the Heavyweight inside one of the tool boxes.
  • Page 24: Replacing The Drumhead Lamp

    Lionel Service Center. Replacing the lamps in your Heavyweight Passenger Cars uring the course of normal operations, you may find that your lamps require replacement.
  • Page 25 Heavyweight Car Operations and Lamp Replacement Replacing the lamps in your Heavyweight Passenger Cars (continued) Bottom of car Remove screws Vestibule Remove screw Vestibule/Roof screw Figure 8. Vestibule removal...
  • Page 26 Replacing the lamps in your Heavyweight Passenger Cars (continued) See Figure 8 for Remove vestibule removal Unplug circuit board screw End Cap Inside roof Remove screws Uncoupling mechanism Spread sides Light panel apart to clear tabs Light - ON/OFF switch Uncoupling mechanism Remove...
  • Page 27: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 28: 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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