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- Page 1 10934011250 4/20 Lionel Lionel LionChief Plus 2.0 ET44 LionChief Plus 2.0 ET44 Diesel Locomotive Diesel Locomotive Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 Thank You! hank you for your purchase of this Lionel diesel locomotive! On the outside, this locomotive fea- tures numerous details and expert decoration in your favorite livery. This locomotive is equipped with some of the most advanced sounds and controls in model railroading. This powerful locomo- tive is ready for duty on your layout.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Activating CrewTalk dialog Locking your locomotive into a single direction Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Lubricating your locomotive Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs Replacing the traction tires Locomotive diagnostics Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service... -
Page 4: Running Your Locomotive
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 5 For more information on operating your locomotive with the LEGACY system, please refer to the LEGACY section of this manual. Additional information is also found in the LEGACY System Manual, available online at www.lionel.com. Figure 4. Start-up...
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Page 6: Trainmaster Command Control (Tmcc/Command Control) 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
Locomotive basics Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator continued Exhaust Smoke Add smoke fluid Loading smoke fluid into the exhaust vent will provide smoke fluid for the exhaust smoke effect. When adding fluid DO NOT EXCEED 20 DROPS per unit as this can cause your smoke unit to become oversaturated allowing leakage onto the electronics. -
Page 9: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id# (Legacy And Tmcc)
Locomotive basics Assigning your locomotive a new ID# or operation in the Command Control environment, you will want to give your LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive a unique ID#. Your locomotive will respond to commands associated with its ID# while all other units will disregard these commands. This procedure is not necessary for conventional (non-Command) or BlueTooth operation. - Page 10 LEGACY controller 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.
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Page 11: Legacy Controller Operations
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 12: The Warning Sound Controller
LEGACY controller operations Warning Sound Controller Warning sounds are an important part of Lionel Railroading. Your LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive features a whistle/horn with 5 different selectable pitch levels. Blow the horn by pulling down on the Warning Sound Controller. -
Page 13: Railsounds Sound System Operations
RailSounds Sound System operations RailSounds sound system Volume UP CrewTalk Raises the overall master volume of the RailSounds Engineer begins radio dialog, dispatcher sound system. To independently adjust the level of replies. the background sounds only (e.g., the diesel roar sounds and brake sounds), tap AUX1 and then this key. -
Page 14: 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, LionChief Plus 2.0, 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 15: Android Devices
Using the Bluetooth LionChief App Connecting to your LionChief LionChief Plus, LionChief Plus 2.0, 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. Tap the looking glass icon and the app will begin searching for compatible locomotives. -
Page 16: 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 1234 ElectroCoupler Direction... -
Page 17: 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 18: Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth
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 19: 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 20 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 21: 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). -
Page 22: 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 23 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.
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Page 24: 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 rear of the tender. Coupler release sound. Activates the numeric keypad. Controls switch direction. -
Page 25: 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 26: Setting The Smoke Level
TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands (continued) Lowers the overall master volume of the RailSounds sound system. To independently adjust the level of the background sounds only (e.g., the diesel roar and brake sounds), tap AUX1 and then this key. Volume settings are retaining when track power is turned off. Sound volume decreases. -
Page 27: Customizable Horn And Bell Feature
Customizable Horn and Bell Feature our LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive features customizable horn and bell sounds available through your CAB-2 or CAB-1 remote control systems. Simply press the AUX 1 button followed by the horn or bell and your locomotive will cycle through the available bell and horn sounds. This feature is similar to the pitch slider options found in the LionChief Bluetooth app. -
Page 28: 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, your locomotive sequences through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To “lock” your locomotive into a single direction (for example, to operate in forward only), you can deactivate the Command/reverse unit’s sequencing function. -
Page 29: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive
To keep your locomotive lubricated, we recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your authorized Lionel dealer. When you find that the lubrication points illustrated in Figure 14 appear dry, lubricate your locomotive after you have removed any accumulated dirt and dust. -
Page 30: Servicing Your Locomotive's Leds
LionChief Plus 2.0 locomotive is illuminated by several 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 or Lionel Service. -
Page 31: Replacing The Traction Tires
(for TMCC operation), or DIRECTION/power interruption (for conventional operation) to attempt to clear the problem. The locomotive will immediately check itself again. If the problem persists, it must be returned to a local Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station, or contact Lionel Customer Service for repair. -
Page 32: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
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.