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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features (LEGACY) Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features (TMCC) Installing your scale couplers (not included) 30-31 Lubricating your locomotive Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs Replacing the traction tires Locomotive diagnostics Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service... -
Page 4: Running Your Locomotive
NCE Power Cab system, which works fine. In other DCC command systems, the CV reading is quite reliable when using the DCC Specialties PowerPax™ Booster. DCC Systems Tested with the Lionel DCC decoder: NCE Power Cab™... -
Page 5: Legacy Control Operations
3. Increase track power voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all securely on the track. -
Page 6: Trainmaster Command Control (Tmcc/Command Control) Operations
3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all securely on the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit. -
Page 7: Conventional Transformer Operations
2. Power up the track (8-18 volts AC). Starting voltage will vary based on the locomotive’s load. If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all securely on the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit. -
Page 8: Locomotive Basics
NO SMK position. Refer to Figure 4 on page 9 for the location of the switch. Note! For best performance, we recommend using Lionel smoke fluid only. Note! You may find it helpful to add smoke fluid using the funnel that is packed with this loco- motive. -
Page 9: Locomotive Switch Locations
Locomotive basics Locomotive switch locations he functions of your locomoitve's switches are outlined below. Refer to Figure 4 for the location of the switches. The instructions below are specific to this particular locomo- tive; note that available features (and switches) may differ from other loco- motives and sets. -
Page 10: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id# (Legacy And Tmcc)
Locomotive basics Assigning your locomotive a new ID# (LEGACY and TMCC) or operation in the LEGACY or Command Control environment, you will want to give your Legacy Steam Locomotive a unique ID#. Your locomotive will respond to commands associated with its ID# while all other units will disregard these commands. This procedure is not nec- essary for conventional (non-Command) operation. -
Page 11: Lash-Ups (For Legacy Operation Only)
Locomotive basics Lash-ups (for LEGACY operations only) n the Command environment, building a lash-up allows you to control your locomotive as one in a prototypical manner. It is still possible to control any of the engines in the lash-up individu- ally. -
Page 12: Legacy Control System Operations
LEGACY Control System operations The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller Main Display Info Button Displays real-time information about your railroad sys- Used to enter/view the info/options of tem. Displays real-time feedback of operation. selected components. CTC Button Scroll Button Press and hold to turn your remote Navigates through the entire list on and off. -
Page 13: The Velocity Throttle
System Operations Manual, available online at www.lionel.com. The Velocity Throttle The Velocity Throttle (the red rotary knob on the bottom of your Lionel remote) is used to start your engine moving, slow it down, or speed it up. Use it simply by turning it clockwise (speed up) or counter-clockwise (slow down). -
Page 14: The Warning Sound Controller
LEGACY Control System operations The Warning Sound Controller Warning sounds are an important part of Lionel Railroading. Your Lionel Legacy Control System equipped engines have a real-time variable "quilling" horn. Blow the Horn by pulling down on the Warning Sound Controller. Notice the difference in intensity of the horn sound. -
Page 15: Efx Trim And Efx Bar Graph
LEGACY Control System operations EFX Trim and EFX Bar Graph Sound and smoke effects of the engine can be trimmed higher or lower depending on your operat- ing preference. Pressing the EFX up button will make the engine sound like it is working harder and will also increase the smoke output (if the smoke unit is turned on). -
Page 16: Legacy Railsounds Sound System Operations
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations LEGACY RailSounds sound system Volume UP CrewTalk Raises the overall master volume of the LEGACY Engineer begins radio dialog, dispatcher RailSounds sound system. To independently adjust replies. the level of the background sounds only (e.g., the diesel roar and brake sounds), tap AUX1 and then this key. -
Page 17: Legacy Railsounds Sequence Control
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations LEGACY RailSounds Sequence Control our LEGACY-equipped locomotive features Sequence Control. Based on the movement and speed of the locomotive, Sequence Control automatically plays the sound effects of an entire trip, from departure to destination, while you run your locomotive. Prototypical horn signals, bell, and radio chatter are added automatically as you spin your throttle—no need to memorize a sequence of but- ton presses. -
Page 18: Crewtalk Dialog In The Legacy Environment
LEGACY Control System operations CrewTalk dialog in the LEGACY environment n addition to the automatic triggering of dialog via Sequence Control mode operation (see the pre- vious section), you may control the dialog manually. CrewTalk dialog features a variety of brief radio conversations between the engineer and dispatch- er. -
Page 19: Cab-1 Remote Controller Commands
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. Releases the ElectroCoupler on the front of the loco- motive. Coupler release sound. Releases the ElectroCoupler on the rear of the locomo- tive. -
Page 20: Trainmaster Command Control Operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands hen you press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. After you press the AUX1 button, you will be able to press any numbered button until you address a different product. -
Page 21: Setting The Smoke Level
TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands (continued) Turns off the smoke units. Air release sound. Turns on the smoke unit if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Be sure to add smoke fluid before turning on the smoke unit to prevent damage to your locomotive. Air release sound. -
Page 22: Conventional Transformer Operations
Conventional transformer operations Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment hen you first power up your locomotive, you will hear the sounds of the locomotive at rest. As the locomotive moves, the RPM sounds automatically increase with the locomotive’s speed. In the conventional environment, the horn and bell sounds are activated by your transformer controls, if so equipped. -
Page 23: Locking Your Locomotive Into A Single Direction
Conventional transformer operations Locking your locomotive into a single direction hen the program-run 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. -
Page 24: Dcc Operations
When operating under a DCC system, the features are controlled by the numerical Function keys. Both short and long addressing modes are supported, as well as advanced consisting, which is easily configured in the Lionel DCC implementation. Note! When a locomotive is powered up on the DCC system, the Function keys may not be in “sync”... -
Page 25: Dcc Mode Operating Features
Setting the consist position (CV50) in DCC mode nother great Lionel feature is CV50, “Consist Position.” When creating a consist on a DCC con- troller, one only gets to enter the default “direction” of travel.Once the consist is created, tedious lighting tweaks are the norm. -
Page 26: Lionel Specific Cv Settings
DCC operations Lionel Specific CV Settings ionel’s Manufacturer ID is 73 (The Electric Railroad Co.) CV 1, Short Address CV 3, Acceleration Rate CV 4, Deceleration Rate CV 7, Code Version CV 8, Manufacturer ID (73) [write to 08 => full decoder reset] CV 17 &... - Page 27 DCC operations Lionel Specific CV Settings (continued) CV29 supports the following (default is 18 decimal, 12 hex): Bit 0 = Locomotive Direction: “0” = normal, “1” = reversed. This bit controls the locomotive’s forward and backward direction in DCC mode only.
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Page 28: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features (LEGACY) f your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the 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. -
Page 29: Reprogramming Your Locomotive To Restore Features (Tmcc)
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features (TMCC) f your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the 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. -
Page 30: Installing Your Scale Couplers (Not Included)
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Installing your scale couplers (not included) ou may choose to replace your locomotive’s ElectroCouplers with scale couplers (available for sale online and at hobby stores). Follow these instructions and refer to Figure 6 below and Figure 7 on page 31 to remove your locomotive’s ElectroCouplers and install the scale couplers. - Page 31 Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Installing your scale couplers (not included) Scale coupler screws Scale coupler Mounting bracket screws Mounting bracket Pilot Figure 7. Scale coupler installation...
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Page 32: Lubricating Your Locomotive
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive 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. -
Page 33: Servicing Your Locomotive's Leds
LEDs that are expected to last for the life of the locomo- tive. The LED’s are not user serviceable. If service is required, we recommend that you have your locomotive serviced at a Lionel Factory Trained Authorized Service Station. -
Page 34: Replacing The Traction Tires
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Replacing the traction tires our locomotive is equipped with traction tires to increase the tractive effort of your locomotive and allow it to pull more cars at once. During the course of normal operations, the traction tires may become worn out. To replace the traction tires, remove the side frame screws from the underside of the trucks and lift away the side frame. -
Page 35: Locomotive Diagnostics
Note that smoke-related errors can be reset a maximum of three times. On the third try, if the problem still persists, the smoke unit will be shut down and must be returned to Lionel Service for repair. -
Page 36: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
Lionel LLC or any Lionel Authorized Service Station MUST be accompanied by the original receipt for purchase (or copy) from an Authorized Lionel Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available.
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