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• Separately applied metal details • Glowing firebox in cab • Engineer and fireman figures • Die-cast metal tender body and trucks The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ®...
RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations Installing the battery Using the RailSounds 5.0 sound system in the conventional environment Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in the conventional environment Using the RailSounds 5.0 sound system in the TrainMaster Command Control environment...
Quick Start Transformer operations 1. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track. 2. Connect the tether and drawbar between the locomotive and tender. 3. Power your locomotive at 8-18 volts with your alternating-current (AC) transformer.
Conventional operations our locomotive is capable of operating in the conventional environment, controlled by nothing more than a standard Lionel alternating-current (AC) transformer. In the conventional environment, your locomotive cycles through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To advance to the next operation, press the DIRECTION button on your transformer.
Conventional transformer operations Operating your train set in the conventional environment 1. With your transformer turned off, place your train set on Lionel or Lionel- compatible O-31 or larger track. 2. Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender as illustrated in Figure 1.
Conventional transformer operations Locking your locomotive into a single direction hen the Command reverse unit switch is in the RUN position, your locomotive sequences through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To “lock” your locomotive into a single direction (for example, to operate in forward only), you can deactivate the Command reverse unit’s sequencing function.
RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations our locomotive is equipped with the Lionel RailSounds 5.0 sound system, the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. The RailSounds 5.0 sound system brings the sounds of the railroad to your layout through high quality sound recordings of real locomotives.
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RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations Installing the battery (continued) RailSounds switch Body screws Body screws Front Rear Volume control knob Battery harness Inside the tender Battery holder Figure 3. RailSounds controls and battery installation...
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward.
RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation f your transformer lacks WHISTLE and BELL buttons, you will need to install Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Buttons (available separately) to activate the locomotive’s whistle and bell sounds.
RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in the conventional environment n the conventional environment, CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements are triggered by short whistle blasts and vary with the state of the locomotive. • If the locomotive has been stopped for less than 15 seconds, a short whistle blast triggers a “please standby”...
See pages 14-15 for additional information. • Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward. • Shutdown sequence. When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound.
RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in the Command Control environment ith the RailSounds 5.0 sound system, CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements feature a variety of brief radio conversations between the engineer and dispatcher. All dialog is intelligible, and each comment is followed by at least one automatic response.
RailSounds 5.0 sound system operations RailSounds 5.0 sound system dialog on a round trip Refer to Figure 4 for a sample dialog script for the locomotive’s round trip. TOWER-INITIATED DIALOG AUX1, 7 - “Stand by.” 5 - “Slow to caution speed.” 7 - “You are clear.”...
TrainMaster Command Control operations TrainMaster Command Control operations rainMaster Command Control is the advanced model railroad control system from Lionel. To operate your locomotive in the Command Control environment, you need a Command Base (available separately, 6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (available separately, 6-12868).
TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller commands he CAB-1 Remote Controller commands are detailed below. The corresponding RailSounds sound system effects are in bold italic type. Coupler release sound. Releases the rear coupler. Coupler release sound. Activates the numeric keypad. Toggles the headlight on and off.
TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands AUX1 hen you press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. These commands are specific to your locomotive, and an overlay is included to help you learn these functions.
TrainMaster Command Control operations Tuning your locomotive’s performance rainMaster Command Control allows you to fine-tune the performance of your locomotive. Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to make these adjustments. Note! These settings will be lost if you assign a new ID#. Chuff intensity Your locomotive is equipped with DynaChuff, the realistic steam chuffing sounds produced by the RailSounds 5.0 sound system.
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TrainMaster Command Control operations Tuning your locomotive’s performance (continued) Volume The RailSounds 5.0 sound system gives you greater control over the volume of your locomotive’s sounds. Pressing AUX1, 1 raises the volume of the chuffing and boiler sounds, and AUX1, 4 lowers the volume. There are nine volume levels. Note! The volume level you set will be saved and restored upon power-up.
TrainMaster Command Control operations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# s your roster of TrainMaster Command Control-equipped locomotives grows, you will want to give each unit a unique ID#. The locomotive will respond to commands associated with its ID# while all other units will disregard these commands. To restore your locomotive’s features, see page 22.
TrainMaster Command Control operations Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features f your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive. All factory default settings will be restored when you reprogram the locomotive. 1.
In order to function, the smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid. A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with your locomotive. To add smoke fluid, press down and unscrew the cap of the smoke fluid bottle, then add 4 to 8 drops of fluid into the stack of your locomotive.
Operating and servicing your train set Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. To keep your locomotive lubricated, we recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your authorized Lionel dealer.
Operating and servicing your train set Adjusting the locomotive’s wire brush shunts on the motor f your locomotive begins to run intermittently or suddenly stops operating, the wire shunts that connect to the motor brushes may have shifted during operation and need adjustment. Straighten the wire brush shunts as in Figure 6 below, making sure they do not contact each other or the motor casing screws.
Lionel part no. 610-8047-300. 4. Reassemble the cab to the chassis/ The firebox is illuminated by one small lamp (Lionel part no. 10-8056-009) located by Note! the motor. During the course of normal operations, it may require replacement. Because installation requires the soldering of the bulb to the motor, we recommend that you have your authorized Lionel Service Center perform this service.
2. Slip off the old traction tire and remove it from under the drive rod. 3. Stretch the new traction tire around the wheel. 4. Reinstall and tighten the drive rod nut. Note! This service can also be performed by your authorized Lionel Service Center. Figure 8. Traction tire replacement...
Operating and servicing your train set Setting the Exploding Boxcar 1. Pull the spring arm back into the trigger mechanism as illustrated in Figure 9. Spring tension should hold the spring in place until the locking pin is inserted in the next step. At this point, keep your fingers clear of the spring arm.
Operating and servicing your train set Setting the Exploding Boxcar (continued) 3. Place the sides into position as illustrated in Figure 11. When attaching the sides, tilt them inward slightly so that the tabs on the sides can easily slide into the slots in the frame. Lift the roof slightly as you position each side, then reposition the roof so that it holds the side in place.
Operating and servicing your train set Launching your helicopter aunch your helicopter using a Remote-Control Track section (available separately, 6-65530 for O gauge; 6-65149 or 6-12746 for O-27 gauge; or 6-12020 for FasTrack layouts). 1. Slide the metal lever away from the helicopter platform so that the metal locking mechanism catches each of the three “teeth”...
Operating and servicing your train set Loading The missile This Missile Flatcar is designed for use only with the missile provided. DO NOT arning! USE other objects with this launching mechanism. firing arm missile launch boom button swiveling platform reset lever Figure 13.
Swivel the platform towards the desired target. (The Lionel Exploding Boxcar is an ideal target). Push down the launch button. The boom and missile will slowly raise to its firing trajectory and launch!
Operating and servicing your train set Replacing the Operating Radar Car’s lamp our Operating Radar Car is illuminated by a small lamp, Lionel part no. 600-2314-300. During the course of normal operations, this lamp may require replacement. Replacement lamps are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service in Chesterfield, MI.
Operating and servicing your train set Replacing the caboose’s interior lamp he interior of your caboose is illuminated by one 14-volt lamp, Lionel part no. 600-0161-300. During the course of normal operations, this lamp may require replacement. Replacement lamps are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service in Chesterfield, MI.
Operating and servicing your train set Replacing the caboose’s rear light he rear of your caboose is illuminated by one 12-volt flashing lamp, Lionel part no. 610-7606-009. During the course of normal operations, this lamp may require replacement. Replacement lamps are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service in Chesterfield, MI.
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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