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73-1966-250
5/04
Holiday Tradition Special
Read-to-Run Set
Owner's Manual
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH
ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING
HANDLI N G AND USE TO REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT:120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT:18 V; 80 VA

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  • Page 1 73-1966-250 5/04 Holiday Tradition Special Read-to-Run Set Owner’s Manual CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLI N G AND USE TO REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
  • Page 2 In the event that such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired. The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Replacing your Square Window Caboose lamp Advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two transformers Notes Limited Warranty/Lionel Service Holiday Tradition Special Train Set Inventory • 4-4-2 Locomotive • Tender with air whistle • Christmas music boxcar • Animated chase gondola •...

  • Page 4: Creating Your Layout

    • Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condi- tion exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.

  • Page 5: Building Your Lionel Layout

    Creating your layout Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections. By adding more FasTrack track sections, you can create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.

  • Page 6: Wiring Your Cw-80 Transformer

    Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post. 4. If you need to power an accessory (available separately at your authorized Lionel dealer), connect the accessory to the ACCESSORY thumbscrew terminals. Use the accessory wire included with the CW-80 Transformer.
  • Page 7 Creating your layout Wiring your CW-80 Transformer (continued) FasTrack terminal section Spade-shaped connector TRACK ACCESSORY 120/60z 0~18VAC 0~18VAC Notch Figure 3. Controller connections...

  • Page 8: Running Your Train

    Figure 4. Drawbar connection Power up your locomotive with your transformer. Your locomotive is designed to operate on 7-15 volts alternating cur- rent. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers are suitable. Note! Do not power your locomotive with direct-current (DC) transformers.

  • Page 9: Adding Smoke Fluid To Your Locomotive's Smoke Generator

    14 for the location of the switch. The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with this set. Press down and unscrew the cap. Pierce the end of the nozzle with a pin, then add about four drops of fluid directly into the locomotive’s...

  • Page 10: Coupling

    Running your train Coupling hen coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 5. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward each other until they lock together.

  • Page 11: Operating Your Christmas Music Boxcar

    Running your train Operating your Christmas music boxcar our Christmas music boxcar requires one nine-volt alkaline battery (not included). To install the battery, open the door, attach the battery harness to the battery, then slide the battery into the battery clip. See Figure 6. If you have a difficult time installing the battery in that confined space, simply pull away the sides of the body and lift it away.

  • Page 12: Experiencing The Features Of The Cw-80 Transformer

    Running your train Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer Refer to Figure 7 on page 13 for the location of the Transformer features listed in this section. THROTTLE Push the throttle forward to increase track power. The markings on the throttle approxi- mate the percentage of full power.
  • Page 13 CW-80 is on. Whistle Activates the whistle or horn sound Throttle effect in your Lionel locomotives. Controls your locomotive’s speed. Throw the throttle for- Press WHISTLE to begin the sound; ward to increase locomotive speed, backward to slow it release the button to end it.

  • Page 14: Reverse Unit Procedure

    Running your train Reverse unit procedure he electronic reverse unit inside your Lionel locomotive acts like the transmission in a car. When you apply power to the track, the locomotive moves in the direction specified by the reverse unit—or it sits in neutral, awaiting another power interruption. Power interruptions are the signal that tells the reverse unit to sequence to the next operational state.

  • Page 15: Cw-80 Transformer Operation

    CW-80 Transformer operation Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer our CW-80 Transformer provides a total output of five amps. The track outputs will deliver all of this power to the track when no accessories are connected to the Transformer. Keep in mind that connected accessories borrow some of this power.

  • Page 16: Setting The Accessory Output

    — from crossing signals to coal and lumber loaders — available at your authorized Lionel dealer. When you are ready to operate your new accessory, the CW-80 Transformer allows you to choose how much power your accessory receives with programmable accessory output.

  • Page 17: Lubricating Your Locomotive

    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’s wheels, contact rollers, or your track.

  • Page 18: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tire

    Refer to Figure 11. Remove the old traction tire from under the drive rod and slip on the replacement, Lionel part no. 600-0242-206. Replace the spacer, retighten the drive rod nut, and you’re ready to pull that long freight back to the yard.

  • Page 19: Replacing Your Locomotive's Headlamp

    2. Lift the smoke unit out far enough from the cab to allow lamp extraction. 3. Pull the lamp straight out and replace it with Lionel part no. 600-0161-300, available from your nearest authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service. Be careful not to twist the lamp, or it may break.

  • Page 20: Lubricating The Gears On Your Chase Gondola

    If you see little or no lubrication on the worm gear, it’s time to add a small amount of lubricant. See Figure 13. We recommend that you purchase the Lubrication and Maintenance Set (6-62927), available at your authorized Lionel Dealer. If the crate load retainers become detached, make sure that they are pushed back down Note! completely.

  • Page 21: Replacing Your Square Window Caboose Lamp

    4. Pull the lamp straight up and out of the socket. Replace it with Lionel part no. 600-8352-311, available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service.

  • Page 22: Advanced Connections: Powering Two Isolated Blocks With Two Transformers

    Maintaining and servicing your set Advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two transformers s you expand your layout, you may decide to create two isolated blocks of track. Trains in each block are controlled by separate transformers. Before you operate your trains on this type of layout, be sure that your transformers are in phase.

  • Page 23: Notes

    Notes...

  • 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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