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  • Page 1 20033250250 2/20 Lionel Lionel F7/F9 AA set, F7/F9 AA set, Powered B, and Powered B, and Superbass B units Superbass B units Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Thank You! hank you for your purchase of this Lionel LEGACY diesel locomotive set! On the outside, this locomotive set features numerous details and expert decoration in your favorite livery. Inside the body, this locomotive set is equipped with some of the most advanced sounds and controls in model railroading.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Running your locomotive set LEGACY Control operations TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC) operations Conventional transformer operations Locomotive set basics Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive set's smoke generators Locomotive set switch locations 9-11 Assigning your locomotive set a new ID# (LEGACY and TMCC) Lash-ups (for LEGACY operation only) LEGACY Control System operations The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller...
  • 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: Running Your Locomotive Set

    CAB-2 Remote Controller (6-14295). It will also operate on the original Lionel Trainmaster System (TMCC1) with limited features and also on the the LEGACY Cab-1L / Base-1L operating system (again with reduced features.) Using a Lionel LEGACY set will allow you to access ALL the features this locomotive set has to offer.

  • 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 set 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 set 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 set 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 Set Basics

    NO SMK position. Refer to Figures 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d on pages 9 through 11 for the location of these switches. Note! For best performance, we recommend using only Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid. Add smoke fluid here Add smoke fluid here...

  • Page 9: Locomotive Set Switch Locations

    Locomotive set basics Locomotive set switch locations he functions of your locomotive set's switches are outlined below. Refer below for the location of the switches. The instructions below are specific to this particular locomotive set; note that available features (and switches) may differ from other loco- motives and sets.
  • Page 10 Locomotive set basics Locomotive set switch locations continued Program- Remove Run switch Bluetooth Cover switch Smoke unit switch OFF BLUETOOTH ON NO SMK Coupler switch OFF COUPLER ON Helper Powered A-unit REAR Figure 4b. Helper Powered A Unit Switch locations (under roof hatch) Program- Remove Run switch...
  • Page 11 Locomotive set basics Locomotive set switch locations continued Crew Program- switch Remove Run switch Signals Cover switch Smoke unit switch CREW NO SMK SIGNALS ON Coupler switch OFF COUPLER ON OFF BLUETOOTH ON Volume Bluetooth switch Superbass B-unit REAR Figure 4d. Superbass B Unit switches (under roof hatch)

  • Page 12: Assigning Your Locomotive Set A New Id# (Legacy And Tmcc)

    Locomotive set basics Assigning your locomotive set a new ID# (LEGACY and TMCC) or operation in the LEGACY or TMCC environment, you will want to give each unit a unique ID#. The locomotive set will respond to commands associated with its ID# while all other units will disregard these commands.

  • Page 13: Lash-Ups (For Legacy Operation Only)

    Locomotive set basics Lash-ups (for LEGACY operations only) n the Command environment, building a lash-up allows you to control multiple powered and non-powered locomotives 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: The Warning Sound Controller

    LEGACY Control System operations 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: Legacy Railsounds Sequence Control

    LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations LEGACY RailSounds Sequence Control our LEGACY-equipped locomotive set features Sequence Control. Based on the movement and speed of the locomotive set, Sequence Control automatically plays the sound effects of an entire trip, from departure to destination, while you run your locomotive set. 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 20: 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 21: 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 set’s round trip using the numeric keypad. See page 19 for the automatic Sequence Control. Locomotive set STOPPED The actual dialog will vary.

  • Page 22: Using The Bluetooth Lionchief App

    Using the Bluetooth LionChief App Note! Available for both Apple and Android small hand-held smart devices. Note! When running in Bluetooth mode with either the LionChief Universal Remote or the LionChief App, the lead A-unit must be controlled for the trailing A-unit or any B-units to also be controlled.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 R VS Announcement 1234 ElectroCoupler...

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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. Note! When running in Bluetooth mode with either the LionChief Universal Remote or the LionChief App, the lead A-unit must be controlled for the trailing A-unit or any B-units to also be controlled.
  • Page 28 Using the LionChief Universal Remote The LionChief Universal Remote continued ON/OFF SWITCH Use this switch to turn the Universal Remote on and off. We recommend you turn the remote off when not in use to conserve battery life. WHISTLE / HORN / FRONT COUPLER BUTTON Press the Whistle / Horn button to activate the horn / whistle.

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31 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 32: 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 Powered locomotive. Coupler release sound. Releases the ElectroCoupler on the front of the Helper locomotive.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 set telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward.

  • Page 36: 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 set. • If the locomotive set has been stopped for less than 15 seconds, a short horn blast triggers a “please standby”...

  • Page 37: B Unit Operations

    B-Unit Operations Using Your Legacy F7/F9 AA Set with Optional B-unit Locomotives our Legacy F7/F9 AA set is designed to work with optional Legacy B-unit locomotives; the Powered B and the SuperBass B. Each B-unit includes a remote-operating rear ElectroCoupler.

  • Page 38: Operating Mode: Conventional/Transformer Control

    B-Unit Operations Sound and Coupler Switch Settings continued Operating Mode: Conventional/Transformer Control When using Conventional/Transformer operation: • Set CREW switch(es) OFF so that speech comes from your head-end locomotive. • You may set SIGNALS to ON or OFF, depending on how loud and energetic you want your horn and bell sounds to be.

  • Page 39: Operating Mode: Command Control, Train-Id Addressing

    B-Unit Operations Sound and Coupler Switch Settings continued Operating Mode: Command Control, Train-ID Addressing Building a Train with your TMCC or Legacy Remote gives you the most full-featured operating experi- ence. Before building a Train, each engine must be assigned a unique TMCC Engine ID. Then, use the Train Builder feature on your remote to combine the individual A and B-type engines into a single Train.

  • Page 40: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive set Reprogramming your locomotive set to restore features f your locomotive set is unresponsive to your commands in the Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive set. All factory default settings will be restored when you reprogram the locomotive set.

  • Page 41: Lubricating Your Locomotive

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive set Lubricating your locomotive set elp your Lionel locomotive set lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. To keep your locomotive set lubricated, we recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your authorized Lionel dealer.

  • Page 42: Servicing Your Locomotive's Leds

    LEDs that are expected to last for the life of the locomotive set. The LED’s are not user serviceable. If service is required, we recommend that you have your locomotive set serviced at a Lionel Factory Trained Authorized Service Station or Lionel Service.

  • Page 43: Locomotive Diagnostics

    (turn off and on) and then you may try to reset three more times. If the problem persists, the locomotive must be returned to a local Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station or contact Lionel Customer Service. Turning the smoke unit switch to the off position will disable diagnostic checks of Note! the smoke system.

  • Page 44: Lionel Warranty

    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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