Lionel NW-2 Operating And Maintenance Instructions

© 1994 Lionel Trains, Inc., Chesterfield, MI 48051-2493
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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This engine is designed to operate within a voltage range between 7-15 volts , depending on the size of the load. Under normal
conditions it should be able to pull over 15 freight cars on flat track.
Both ends of the engine are provided with operating knuckle-type couplers, so that the freight or passenger cars can be coupled
to the engine from either end. The engine can be coupled to the freight or passenger cars along any straight stretch of track,
provided that at least one of the mating couplers is open. The engine couplers are of the "magnetic" type, which are opened by
the central electro-magnet of the remote control track section (not included). To open the coupler, move the engine to the
remote control section so that the trigger disc of the coupler is directly over the tracks electro-magnet; then press the "uncouple"
button. The coupler can also be opened while the engine is in motion by pressing and holding the uncoupler button prior to the
coupler trigger disc passing over the central electro-magnet of the uncoupler track.
If you uncouple the engine from the train while the train is in motion, keep one hand on the voltage control of your transformer
and be ready to cut down the voltage since the engine will speed up immediately when its train load is released.
Your engine is equipped with "Tire -Traction". This means that two of the engine drive wheels on the motor truck are fitted with
rubber tires to permit greater pulling power. (See figure 2). Lionel engines with "Tire-Traction" grip the track and enable the
engine to pull heavy loads at higher speeds.
To replace the headlamp, first remove the screw on the front of the engine. Carefully
lift the front end slightly and pull the body forward until the slot in the body clears the
tab on the frame. Now lift the body off the frame. Pull out the lamp from the lamp
housing on the frame. (See figure 1). Replace it with bulb No.00-8352-311 available
at your local Lionel Authorized Service Station or the Consumer Service Department.
To replace the body, angle the front of the body slightly upward so that the rear slot
fits into the tab on the rear of the frame. Carefully lower the body until the screw holes
on the front of the body and the lamp housing post are lined up. Replace the screw.
The engine's horn is activated by the horn/whistle button
or lever on your transformer, or by the 5906 Sound
Activation Button. (Not included). The horn will sound as
long as the button / lever is depressed. If the horn does-
n't sound, try changing the position on the Horn Control
Switch on the underside of the engine. (See figure 2). If
the horn still doesn't sound, try reversing the leads to the
track.
Sometimes dirt or grease on the track wheels, rollers,
etc. may cause the horn to sound intermittently.
Cleaning the wheels and the track should eliminate this
problem.
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OPERATING COUPLERS

TIRE-TRACTION

HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT

DIESEL HORN OPERATION

T T C C H H E E R R
T T C C H H E E R R
Reversing Unit
OPERATING
COUPLER
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E E N N G G
BULB NO.
00-8352-311
LAMP
HOUSING
LAMP
HOUSING
POST
TIRE-TRACTION WHEELS
SWITCH
HORN CONTROL
SWITCH
FIGURE 2
71-8918-250
Rev. A
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FIGURE 1
OPERATING
COUPLER