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Instructions for Operating
LIONEL NO. 726 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE
Congratulations on your purchase of the #2146WS Berkshire Madison Passenger Set! This set
flaunts individual road numbers on each of the passenger cars like the original. Each car also
features die-cast metal six-wheel trucks, die-cast metal ends, and interior illumination.
LIONEL "MAGNE-TRACTION"
This locomotive is equipped with "Magne-Traction" which means that its driving wheels are
magnetized by powerful Alnico magnets inserted in the driving axles in order to grip the track
and enable the locomotive to pull heavier loads and climb steeper grades without slipping
on the track. Be careful not to let pins, paperclips, carpet tacks or other small iron objects
come in contact with the locomotive or they will be attracted to the wheels, gears, or axles
and interfere with the action of the locomotive. NOTE: "Magne-Traction" is not effective on
aluminum, brass or other non-magnetic rails. The locomotive also includes two traction tires,
which will improve traction on both magnetic and non-magnetic rails.
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- Page 1 Instructions for Operating LIONEL NO. 726 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE Congratulations on your purchase of the #2146WS Berkshire Madison Passenger Set! This set flaunts individual road numbers on each of the passenger cars like the original. Each car also features die-cast metal six-wheel trucks, die-cast metal ends, and interior illumination.
- Page 2 • Die-cast metal six-wheel trucks with operating couplers • Illuminated interiors • Die-cast metal ends • Metal frame The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , LEGACY ™...
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Page 3: Running Your Locomotive With A Lionel Transformer
RUNNING YOUR LOCOMOTIVE WITH A LIONEL TRANSFORMER Do not power your locomotive with direct current (DC). Caution! Damage to sensitive electronic components may occur. PLACE YOUR TRAIN SET ON LIONEL OR LIONEL-COMPATIBLE O GAUGE TRACK. THROTTLE UP YOUR LOCOMOTIVE WITH YOUR TRANSFORMER. -
Page 4: Locking Your Locomotive Into Forward Direction Only Operation
Transformer operations LOCKING YOUR LOCOMOTIVE INTO FORWARD DIRECTION ONLY OPERATION hen the Electronic E-unit Direction Lock 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 forward direction only operation, you can deactivate the Electronic E-unit’s sequencing function. -
Page 5: Using Your Locomotive's Magnetic Couplers
Transformer operations USING YOUR LOCOMOTIVE’S MAGNETIC COUPLERS our Lionel locomotive’s tender is equipped with an operating magnetic knuckle coupler, a revolutionary design first introduced by Lionel in 1945. Lionel magnetic couplers react to the magnetic field generated by a Lionel Remote-Control Track section (available separately, 6-65149 or 6-12746 for O-27 gauge;... - Page 6 HORN/WHISTLE and BELL buttons on your transformer to activate the locomotives whistle and bell sounds. If your transformer lacks HORN/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.
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Page 7: Lubricating Your Locomotive
See page 10. A complete Lubrication and Maintenance Kit No. 927 (6-62927) which contains all the material and equipment necessary to keep your outfit in top notch condition may be obtained from your authorized Lionel dealer or service station. - Page 8 We recommend you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (no. 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, roller contacts, or your track, this will adversely affect operation.
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Page 9: Adding Fluid To The Smoke Generator
The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. Pierce the tube end with a pin, then add four to eight drops of fluid directly into the stack as shown in Figure 5. -
Page 10: Lubricating The Pullmor Motor Armature
Remove the two backhead screws from the underside of the cab and slide the backhead detail off the locomotive. Apply a small amount of Lionel oil (two drops) on the felt pad as shown in Figure 4. -
Page 11: Replacing Your Locomotive's Lamp
Operating and servicing your set REPLACING YOUR LOCOMOTIVE’S LAMP our locomotive is illuminated by a 14-volt lamp located directly behind the boilerface. During the course of normal operation, the lamp may require replacement. 1. Swing the boilerface open. See Figure 6. 2. -
Page 12: Replacing The Traction Tires
Replacement traction tires are included with the locomotive. We recommend that you have the traction tires replaced by an authorized Lionel dealer or service station because the drive linkage must be removed to access the wheels. See Instructions for Obtaining Service... - Page 13 3. Remove the lamp from the socket and replace it with lamp no. 6000057300 available from your authorized Lionel dealer or service station, or from Lionel Customer Service. See Instructions for Obtaining Service on page 16 for more information.
- Page 14 If they show any signs of drag or binding, remove the old lubricant and the accumulated dust and dirt with Lionel Cleaner and apply a drop of fresh oil at the ends of the axles. The lubrication points are designated as “O”. See Figure 8 below.
- Page 15 Notes...
- Page 16 (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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