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Heavyweight Car Operations and
Lamp Replacement
Replacing the drumhead lamp
T
he drumhead at the rear of the
observation car is illuminated by one
lamp (no. 610-5404-300). During the
course of normal operations, you may find
that this lamp requires replacement.
Replacing the lamps in your Heavyweight Passenger Cars
D
uring the course of normal operations, you may find that your lamps require
replacement. Follow these steps and refer to Figures 8 and 9 as you replace the expired
lamps with Lionel part no. 630-9134-300.
1. Remove the vestibule roof screws at both ends of the car inserting your screwdriver through
the hole in the frame. See Figure 8. The screws are located at the top of the end caps.
2. Remove the two vestibule bottom screws at both ends of the car. See Figure 8.
3. Slide the vestibule straight out of the body.
4. Reach into the front of the car and unplug the wire harness from the light panel. Be sure
to pull on the white housing, not the wires themselves.
5. With the car upside-down, lift the stamped metal frame, including the trucks and detailed
interior, out of the car. Gently bend the sides of the body away from the frame as you lift it
away. Tabs in the frame are inserted into slots in the sides.
6. Pull the expired lamp out of the socket and replace it with part no. 630-9134-300. Make
sure that the replacement bulb is flat against the light panel. Refer to Figure 9.
7. Reassemble the car, following these steps in reverse order.
Replacement of this lamp is difficult due to
the advanced soldering and wire
connections that are required. We
recommend that you have the replacement
done at an authorized Lionel Service Center.
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