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Lionel U36B Owner's Manual

Lionel U36B Owner's Manual

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78-2324-250
5/15
U36B Remote Control
U36B Remote Control
Ready-To-Run Set
Ready-To-Run Set
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Featuring:
RailSounds
and
RC ™
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELEC-
TRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PRE-
VENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 100-120VAC, 60 Hz.
OUTPUT: DC 18V; 1750 mA; 31. 5 V A.

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  • Page 1 78-2324-250 5/15 U36B Remote Control U36B Remote Control Ready-To-Run Set Ready-To-Run Set Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Featuring: RailSounds RC ™ CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELEC- TRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PRE- VENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.

  • Page 2: Set Includes

    Congratulations! elcome to the world of Lionel trains! You’re off to a great start with this ready-to-run LionChief train set. This set features everything you need to get started—a wall-pack power supply, a huge, easy-to-assemble FasTrack oval, a string of detailed cars, a powerful Lionel locomotive that is equipped with RailSounds RC sound system, and a LionChief remote that controls all the action.
  • Page 3 Troubleshooting 21-22 Expanding your layout Expanding your Lionel railroad empire Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel , LionChief , LionChief Plus...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    • Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station. In the event that such a condition exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.

  • Page 5: 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 6: Installing Aaa Batteries Into The Remote Control

    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 Important position to conserve the batteries.
  • Page 7 The LionChief remote control overview Operating your train with your LionChief remote SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT THROTTLE The red light will remain on during Turn the throttle knob clockwise to go for- normal operation. The light will begin to ward and adjust the speed. Turn the throttle flash when the locomotive is in motion, knob counter-clockwise to go reverse and and the flashing will vary with the loco-...
  • Page 8 LionChief remote. You may choose to power it with the wall-pack power supply included with this ready-to-run train set, or you may choose to expand and upgrade to essentially any Lionel or Lionel-compatible AC transformer. Even DC transformers will work to power this particular...

  • Page 9: Building Your Lionel Layout

    Getting ready to run your trains Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved sections, three 10" straight sections, and one wall-pack terminal section of track. Figure 2 shows the oval layout that you can build with these track sections.

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Wall-Pack Power Supply

    Getting ready to run your trains Connecting your wall-pack power supply our trains are powered by a DC wall-pack power supply. To power the track, simply plug the wall-pack into an outlet and plug the jack into the terminal section as shown in Figure 4. Jack on wall-pack power supply Figure 4.
  • Page 11 Operating your train set Running your train set With track power unplugged, place your train set on the track. Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars. Plug in your wall-pack power supply, connect it to the track, and switch on the remote. Move ‘em out! Use your remote to run your train.

  • Page 12: Triggering Announcements With Your Lionchief Remote Control

    Operating your train set 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 13 Operating your train set Coupling hen coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 5. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward each other until they lock together.
  • Page 14 The 6-12020 uncoupling track section will overload the DC wall pack that is included with this set. A higher amperage AC transformer will be required to make this work on your Ready-to-Run LionChief set. Go to www.lionel.com for power supply options.
  • Page 15 Operating your train set Silencing the diesel sounds o silence the background diesel sounds, slide the SOUND switch to the OFF position inside the cab. See Figure 6. Turn off track power for about two seconds, and then the background sound will be silenced when the track power is restored.

  • Page 16: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set

    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 rollers, or your track.

  • Page 17: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tire

    Lionel Service Center. Replacing your locomotive’s lamps our locomotive is equipped with an LED style headlight for longer life. Please contact your near- est Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service if this needs replacing.
  • Page 18 Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your extended vision caboose's interior lamp he interior of your caboose is illuminated by one 18-volt lamp, Lionel part no. 6104101311. During the course of normal operations, this lamp may require replacement. Replacement lamps are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service.
  • Page 19 Maintaining and servicing your set Wall-pack power supply CAUTION-ELECTRIC TOY Not recommended for children under 14 years of age. As with all electric products,precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock. MODEL: HKY36-180175T-US INPUT: 100-120VAC, 60Hz 0.5A OUTPUT: 18VDC, 1750mA 31.5VA Keep these instructions for futher reference.
  • Page 20 Maintaining and servicing your set FCC and RSS Statements 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 21: Lionchief Troubleshooting

    The wires can be reconnected by hav- ing an adult solder them to their contacts. You may want to take the item to a local Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station for this repair. Problem: The train cars will not stay coupled to one another.
  • Page 22 If your locomotive will not move, you will need to take both the wireless LionChief remote and the locomotive to a local Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station or contact Lionel Customer Service for further assistance.
  • Page 23 Expanding your layout Expanding your Lionel railroad empire ou’re off to a great start with this LionChief ready-to-run train set! Let your imagination guide you as you expand and build the layout of your dreams! Embark on an adventure! You can add another LionChief locomotive and run them on the track at the same time.
  • Page 24 The product will be repaired or replaced without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective item cannot be repaired and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (at the discretion of Lionel LLC), if available.

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