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- Page 1 20234090250 6/22 44 Tonner LionChief 44 Tonner LionChief ® ® Locomotive Locomotive Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 Thank You! hank you for your purchase of a Lionel diesel locomotive! Use this Owner’ s Manual to learn how to operate and maintain your locomotive for years of reliable operation. FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Pairing locomotives to the Universal Remote Operating locomotives with the Universal Remote 25-26 Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Lubricating your locomotive Replacing your locomotive's traction tire Replacing your locomotive's lamp FCC Statement LionChief Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Notes Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service... -
Page 4: Lionchief System Basics Model Railroading With The Lionchief System
Keep in mind that your locomotive can run on AC power, too, so you may choose to upgrade to most Lionel or Lionel- compatible AC transformers (available separately at your authorized Lionel retailer) when you expand your layout. -
Page 5: The Lionchief Remote Control Overview
REMOVE ALL BATTERIES WHEN THE TRAIN WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN Important EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. LIONEL'S LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE TO YOUR REMOTE CAUSED FROM LEAKING BATTERIES. When you are not operating the train, flip the On/Off switch to the Off position Important to conserve the batteries. -
Page 6: Operating Your Train With Lionchief Remote
The LionChief remote control overview Operating your train with your LionChief remote SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT THROTTLE The red light will remain on during normal Control speed and direction with the knob. operation. The light will begin to flash Turn the knob to the right to move forward, when the locomotive is in motion, and the left for reverse and back to center (top) for flashing will vary with the... -
Page 7: Operating Your Locomotive
Operating your locomotive Triggering announcements with your LionChief remote control our locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match the way you play with the locomotive. You can trigger an announcement that corresponds to each part of the journey. -
Page 8: Locomotive Overview
Operating your locomotive Locomotive 0verview our LionChief locomotive is designed to operate with commands from its corresponding LionChief remote. Power it with any Lionel or Lionel-compatible AC transformer. Even DC transformers will work to power this particular locomotive! LionChief RC sound system Your locomotive features a wide range of sounds to make operation even more realistic and impres- sive! The diesel revving sounds has 2 levels, idle and moving. -
Page 9: Silencing The Sounds
Operating your locomotive Silencing the sounds o silence the background sounds, slide the SOUND switch to the OFF position. See Figure 2. Turn off track power for about two seconds, and then the background sound will be silenced when the track power is restored. -
Page 10: Using The Lionchief App
Using the LionChief App Available for both Apple and Android small hand-held smart devices. Note! Connecting your Bluetooth-equipped 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 smart device. The screens below will be present and within a few seconds will automatically connect with your locomotive. -
Page 11: Connecting Your Bluetooth-Equipped Locomotive On Android Devices
Using the LionChief App Connecting your Bluetooth-equipped locomotive on Android devices nce you have downloaded the free LionChief app and your locomotive is powered up on the track, tap the LionChief icon on your Android smart device. The home screen below will appear. Tap on the locomotive road number (1234 when no engine is connected). -
Page 12: Running Your Locomotive
Using the 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 Throttle 1234 Announcement R VS 1234 ElectroCoupler Direction... -
Page 13: Settings
Using the 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 run- ning the locomotive and close out of your LionChief app. Smoke On/Off Exit Screen LionChief Steam,... -
Page 14: Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth ® Locomotives
Using the 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 15: Lionel Voice Control
The chart on the next page shows some of the basic commands that the app will recognize. While the app is capable of recognizing many more commands than what is in the chart, this will get you started by using Lionel Voice Control’ s basic functions. - Page 16 Lionel Voice Control continued Table 1. Lionel Voice Control basic command functions If you are trying to figure out more commands to use with Lionel Voice Control, say Note! “help” to the app and an in-app dialog box will appear showing additional available com-...
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Page 17: Voice Streaming And Recording
Using the LionChief App Voice Streaming and Recording (VSR) he LionChief app now features voice streaming and recording for new Ready-to-Run engines equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0! This feature allows you to stream your voice in real- time to your locomotive’ s speaker or record your voice and stream it to your locomotive’ s speaker when you choose! This allows you to customize your train’... -
Page 18: Vsr Live
Using the LionChief App VSR Live To stream your voice in real-time from the app to the engine, the VSR Live button is used. VSR Live Figure 15. VSR Live Button Holding the VSR Live button down streams your voice. When you release the button, the audio will immediately stop streaming. -
Page 19: Vsr Recording
Using the LionChief App VSR Recording he voice streaming and recording feature allows for up to three recordings to be saved and played back at any time. On the VSR Menu screen, you can see buttons 1, 2, and 3. These are the buttons pressed to play those three recordings. -
Page 20: Vsr Volume Level
Using the LionChief App VSR Recording continued Figure 18. Recordings saved in all 3 channels. The “trash” button under each channel can be used to clear the saved recording from that channel. When tapped, you will get a prompt asking if you are sure if you want to delete that recording. Note that once deleted, a recording cannot be recovered. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Using the LionChief App Troubleshooting • If the locomotive does not appear in the App's “engine selection carousel, ” try turning the track power off, wait 5 seconds and turn it back on. If that still doesn't work, try restarting the app on your device. -
Page 22: 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 of operation. Note! POWER INDICATOR LED THROTTLE ON/OFF SWITCH BELL BUTTON / REAR COUPLER BUTTON WHISTLE / HORN / FRONT COUPLER BUTTON ENGINE SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT /... - Page 23 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.
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Page 24: Adjusting The Locomotive Volume Using The Universal Remote
Using the LionChief Universal Remote Adjusting the locomotive volume with the Universal Remote o 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). Press and hold the Announcement button then turn the throttle to the left and / or right, this will increase and decrease the overall locomotive volume. -
Page 25: 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 26 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’ c lock (stop) position and continue to put this loco in reverse at slow speed.
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Page 27: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive Lubricating Your Locomotive
We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (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, contact roll- ers, or your track. -
Page 28: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tire
If additional tires are needed, see our parts list for this locomotive on www.lionelsupport.com for a replacement part number and ordering information. Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp our locomotive is equipped with an LED style headlight for longer life. Please contact your nearest Lionel Service Center or Lionel Customer Service if this needs replacing. - Page 29 If your locomotive will not move, you will need to take both the wire- less LionChief remote and the locomotive and tender to a local Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station or contact Lionel Customer Service for further assistance.
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Page 30: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement FCC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 31: Notes
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Page 32: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
Authorized Lionel Retailer* it was originally purchased). Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent with prior Return Authorization # from Lionel freight or postage prepaid (Lionel will refuse any package when postage is due). Lionel is not responsible for any unauthorized contents of the package or shipping packaging or materials or any package sent with-out prior authorization.