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- Page 1 74-8171-250 3/13 American Flyer SD70ACe American Flyer SD70ACe Diesel Locomotive Diesel Locomotive Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Featuring Enabled Enabled...
- Page 2 4 Replacement traction tires 1 Owner's manual 2 Scale coupler mounting brackets and screws 1 Smoke fluid funnel 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: Table Of Contents
Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features (LEGACY) Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features (TMCC) Installing your scale couplers (not included) Lubricating your locomotive Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs Replacing the traction tires Locomotive diagnostics Notes Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service... -
Page 4: Running Your Locomotive
CVs on a programming track are inconsistent; the only exception is the NCE Power Cab system, which works fine. In other DCC command systems, the CV reading is quite reliable when using the DCC Specialties PowerPax™ Booster. DCC Systems Tested with the Lionel DCC decoder: NCE Power Cab™ Digitrax DCS50™... -
Page 5: Legacy Control Operations
3. Increase track power 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 6: Trainmaster Command Control (Tmcc/Command) 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
2. Power up the track (8-18 volts AC). Starting voltage will vary based on the locomotive's load. 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. Note! -
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# (LEGACY and TMCC) 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 Operations 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 The sound of the engine can be trimmed slightly higher or lower depending on your operating preference. Pressing the EFX up button will make the engine sound like it is working harder. -
Page 16: 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 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: Cab-1 Remote Controller Commands
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 tender. -
Page 20: Trainmaster Command Control Operations
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 21: Controlling The Smoke Level And Cab Lights
TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands (continued) Enters manual RPM mode and lowers the LEGACY RailSounds diesel motor RPM level. Dispatcher begins radio dialog, engineer replies (see page 18). TowerCom announcement. Turns off the smoke units. Air release sound. Turns on the smoke unit if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. -
Page 22: Conventional Transformer Operations
Conventional transformer operations Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment hen you first power up your locomotive, you will hear the sounds of the locomotive at rest. As the locomotive moves, the RPM sounds automatically increase with the locomotive’s speed. In the conventional environment, the horn and bell sounds are activated by your transformer controls, if so equipped. -
Page 23: Locking Your Locomotive 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 24: Dcc Operations
When operating under DCC, the features are controlled by the numerical Function keys. Both short and long addressing modes are supported, as well as advanced consisting, which is easily configured in the Lionel DCC implementation. When a locomotive is powered up on the DCC system, the Function keys may not Note! be in “sync”... -
Page 25: Dcc Mode Operating Features
Slide the switch back to RUN, and use the selected ID for your loco. Setting the consist position (CV50) in DCC mode nother great Lionel feature is CV50, “Consist Position.” When creating a consist on a DCC controller, one only gets to enter the default “direction” of travel.Once the consist is created, tedious lighting tweaks are the norm. -
Page 26: Lionel Specific Cv Settings
DCC operations Lionel Specific CV Settings Lionel’s Manufacturer ID is 73 (The Electric Railroad Co.) CV 1, Short Address CV 3, Acceleration Rate CV 4, Deceleration Rate CV 7, Code Version CV 8, Manufacturer ID (73) [write to 08 => full decoder reset] CV 17 &... - Page 27 DCC operations Lionel Specific CV Settings (continued) CV29 supports the following (default is 18 decimal, 12 hex): Bit 0 = Locomotive Direction: "0" = normal, "1" = reversed. This bit controls the locomotive's forward and backward direction in DCC mode only.
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Page 28: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features (LEGACY) f your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive. All factory default settings will be restored when you reprogram the locomotive. -
Page 29: Reprogramming Your Locomotive To Restore Features (Tmcc)
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features (TMCC) f your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive. All factory default settings will be restored when you reprogram the locomotive. -
Page 30: Installing Your Scale Couplers (Not Included)
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Installing your scale couplers (not included) ou may choose to replace your locomotive's ElectroCouplers with scale couplers (available for sale online and at hobby stores). Follow these instructions and refer to Figure 6 below to remove your locomotive’s ElectroCouplers and install the scale couplers. -
Page 31: Lubricating Your Locomotive
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 32: Servicing Your Locomotive's Leds
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. -
Page 33: Replacing The Traction Tires
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Replacing the traction tires our locomotive is equipped with traction tires (Lionel part no. 6208815206) to increase the tractive effort of your locomotive and allow it to pull more cars at once. During the course of normal operations, the traction tires may become worn out. To replace the traction tires, remove the side frame screws from the underside of the trucks and lift away the side frame. -
Page 34: Locomotive Diagnostics
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 35: Notes
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Page 36: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
(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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