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Lionel SD45 Owner's Manual

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SD45 Diesel Locomotive
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  • Page 1 78-5028-250 8/18 Lionel Lionel SD45 Diesel Locomotive SD45 Diesel Locomotive Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Featuring...
  • Page 2 Thank You! hank you for your purchase of this Lionel LEGACY diesel locomotive! On the outside, this loco- motive features numerous details and expert decoration in your favorite livery. Inside the body, this locomotive is equipped with some of the most advanced sounds and controls in model railroad- ing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Running your locomotive LEGACY Control operations TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC) operations Conventional transformer operations Locomotive basics Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive smoke generator Locomotive switch locations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# (LEGACY and TMCC) Lash-ups (for LEGACY operation only) LEGACY Control System operations The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller The Velocity Throttle...
  • Page 4 Lionel Warranty The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Lionel is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Page 5: Legacy Control Operations

    19 volts AC, may result in damage to sensitive electronic components. Note! Your locomotive requires Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-54 or larger track curves when coupled to some freight cars. Your locomotive will negotiate an O-36 curve independently and with most scale freight cars.

  • Page 6: Trainmaster Command Control (Tmcc) 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

    1. With track power off, place your locomotive on the track. 2. Power up the track. 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

    If you prefer to operate your locomotive without smoke, locate the smoke unit switch and slide it to the NO SMK position. Refer to Figure 4 on page 9 for the location of the switch. For best performance, we recommend using Lionel smoke fluid only. Do NOT use smoke Note! fluid from ready-to-run train sets.

  • Page 9: Locomotive Switch Locations

    Locomotive basics Locomotive switch locations he functions of your locomotive'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 locomotive sets.

  • Page 10: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id# (Legacy And Tmcc)

    Locomotive basics Assigning your locomotive a new ID# or operation in the LEGACY or TMCC environment, 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.

  • 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 individually. When you issue a train command, the individual engine you were controlling will return to the group.

  • 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 Used to enter/view the info/options of system. 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.

  • 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 operating 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

    Activates the emergency stop feature while in motion. (Icon will change as the state of the locomotive changes). If you purchased the Southern Pacific SD45: This locomotive is equipped with a flashing "emergency stop" light. To operate this light, press the emergency stop icon on your LEGACY display.

  • 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 depar- ture 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 button presses.

  • Page 18: Crewtalk Dialog And Towercom Announcements In The Legacy Environment

    LEGACY Control System operations CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements 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 and TowerCom announcements feature a variety of brief radio conversations between the engineer and dispatcher.

  • Page 19: Legacy Railsounds Sound System Dialog On A Round Trip

    LEGACY RailSounds Sound System operations LEGACY RailSounds sound system dialog on a round trip Refer to Figure 7 for a sample dialog script for manually controlled dialog on the locomotive’s round trip using the numeric keypad. See page 17 for the automatic Sequence Control. Locomotive STOPPED The actual dialog will vary.

  • Page 20: Using The Bluetooth Lionchief App

    Using the Bluetooth LionChief App Note! Available for both Apple and Android small hand-held smart devices. Connecting to your LionChief LionChief Plus, FlyerChief, or Legacy locomotive on Apple devices nce you have downloaded the free LionChief app and your locomotive is powered up on the track, tap the LionChief icon on your Apple or Android smart device.

  • Page 21: What If My Bluetooth Enabled Engine Didn't Automatically Connect

    Using the Bluetooth LionChief App What if my Bluetooth enabled engine didn’t automatically connect? ap on the locomotive box. Your locomotive will show up at top, click the link button and you’re all set to begin running your locomotive. Available Engines: 1 CONNECTED LOCOMOTIVE’S NAME AND FEATURES Link...

  • Page 22: Connecting To Your Lionchief, Lionchief Plus, Or Flyerchief Locomotive On Android Devices

    Using the Bluetooth LionChief App Connecting to your LionChief LionChief Plus, FlyerChief, or Legacy locomotive on Android devices o locate your Bluetooth enabled locomotives on Android devices, tap on the number. This will take you to the engine selection menu. Tab the looking glass icon and the app will begin searching for compatible locomotives.

  • Page 23: Running Your Locomotive

    Using the Bluetooth LionChief App Running your locomotive his is your main control panel. Note! Grayed out icons means this feature is not available on your locomotive. Connected locomotive Connected locomotive number Horn/ Whistle Settings Bell Speed 1234 Throttle Announcement R VS 1234 ElectroCoupler...

  • Page 24: Settings

    Using the Bluetooth LionChief App Settings n the setting screen, you will be able to establish key elements of how your locomotive will run including smoke, momentum and speed limit. These settings will reset once you are done running the locomotive and close out of your LionChief app. Exit Screen Smoke On/Off This button turns the...

  • Page 25: Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth Locomotives

    Using the Bluetooth LionChief App Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth Locomotives ® our LionChief app will display all “available” locomotives in the engine selection carousel. If you have three or more available engines, touch and scroll right to view them. Switching between available locomotives is easy, press the un-link icon to release the currently connected engine.

  • Page 26: Using The Lionchief Universal Remote

    Using the LionChief Universal Remote The LionChief Universal Remote (6-83071) Please refer to your LionChief Universal Remote manual for in-depth details Note! of operation. POWER INDICATOR LED THROTTLE ON/OFF SWITCH BELL BUTTON / REAR COUPLER BUTTON WHISTLE / HORN / FRONT COUPLER BUTTON ENGINE SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT /...
  • Page 27 Using the LionChief Universal Remote The LionChief Universal Remote continued WHISTLE / HORN / FRONT COUPLER BUTTON Press the Whistle / Horn button to activate the horn / whistle. To activate the front coil coupler on the locomotive press and hold the Announcement button down and, using another finger, press and release the Whistle/Horn button to activate the front coupler.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Locomotive Volume Using The Universal Remote

    Using the LionChief Universal Remote Adjusting the locomotive volume with the Universal Remote his feature, is only available for LionChief Plus and Legacy locomotives. To adjust the overall volume of the locomotive’s sound system begin by placing the throttle in the top dead center position (so the red LED is solidly illuminated and the locomotive is stopped).

  • Page 29: Operating Locomotives With The Universal Remote

    Using the LionChief Universal Remote Operating locomotives with the Universal Remote ow that you have paired locomotives with the Universal Remote its time to run trains! Operation with the Universal Remote is very similar to using the basic remote included with your locomotive.
  • Page 30 Using the LionChief Universal Remote Operating locomotives with the Universal Remote continued Engine 2 (above) is a steamer at stop. Press Engine Selection button #2 and turn the throttle counter-clockwise through the 12 o’clock (stop) position and continue to put this loco in reverse at slow speed.

  • Page 31: Trainmaster Command Control Operations

    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 locomotive. Coupler release sound. Releases the ElectroCoupler on the rear of the locomotive.

  • Page 32: Cab-1 Remote Controller Numeric Keypad Commands

    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 33: Setting The Smoke Level

    TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands (continued) Lowers the overall master volume of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system. To independently adjust the level of the background sounds only (e.g., diesel roar and brakes), tap AUX1 and then this key. Volume settings are retaining when track power is turned off.

  • Page 34: Conventional Transformer Operations

    • Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for the air-release sound, which is the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward.

  • Page 35: Activating Crewtalk Dialog And Towercom Announcements

    Conventional transformer operations Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements n the conventional environment, CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements are triggered by short horn blasts and vary with the state of the locomotive. • If the locomotive has been stopped for less than 15 seconds, a short horn blast triggers a “please standby”...

  • Page 36: Locking Your Locomotive Set Into A Single Direction

    Conventional transformer operations Locking your locomotive into a single direction hen the Command reverse unit switch is in the RUN position on the powered unit, your loco- motive sequences through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To “lock”...
  • Page 37 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 38 LEDs that are expected to last for the life of the locomotive. 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. 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.
  • Page 39 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 40 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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