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Lionel FA-2 AA set Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 20333100250 3/23 Lionel Lionel FA-2 AA set, FA-2 AA set, Powered B, and Powered B, and Superbass B units Superbass B units Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Control System

    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

    Connecting your Bluetooth-equipped locomotive on Android devices Running Your Locomotive Settings Volume Control Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth Locomotives ® Lionel Voice Control 26-27 Troubleshooting Using the LionChief Universal Remote The LionChief Universal Remote (6-83071) 29-30 Adjusting the locomotive volume using the Universal Remote...
  • 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

    Running your locomotive set Note! Your locomotive requires Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track curves. Note! All Legacy locomotives are factory programmed as ENG 1. Powering your locomotive set our locomotive is designed to work with either AC or DC power.

  • 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 Figure 3. Smoke fluid fill location...

  • 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 locomotives and sets. Smoke Unit Switch (SMOKE ON/OFF) Used to turn the smoke unit function on and off.
  • Page 10 Locomotive set basics Locomotive set switch locations continued Remove cover SMOKE BLUETOOTH Helper Powered A-unit REAR Figure 4b. Helper Powered A Unit Switch locations (under roof hatch) Remove cover SMOKE BLUETOOTH Powered B-unit REAR Figure 4c. Powered B Unit switches (under roof hatch)
  • Page 11 Locomotive set basics Locomotive set switch locations continued Remove cover DIALOGUE SIGNALS SMOKE BLUETOOTH 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 features a variety of brief radio conversations between the engineer and dispatcher.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Connecting Your Bluetooth-Equipped Locomotive On Android Devices

    Using the Bluetooth 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 23: 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 Voice control Connected locomotive number Horn/ Whistle Settings Bell Speed Throttle 1234 Announcement R VS...

  • Page 24: Settings

    Using the Bluetooth LionChief App Settings n the settings 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 25: 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 26: Using The Lionchief App

    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 27 Lionel Voice Control continued Table 2. Lionel Voice Control basic command functions If you are trying to figure out more commands to use with Lionel Voice Control, Note! say “help” to the app and an in-app dialogue box will appear showing additional...

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 Note! 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 30 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 31: 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 32: 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 33 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.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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. The corresponding RailSounds sound system effects are in italic type.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Conventional Transformer Operations

    Conventional transformer operations Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment hen you first power up your locomotive set, you will hear the sounds of the locomotive set at rest. As the locomotive set moves, the RPM sounds automatically increase with the locomotive set’...

  • Page 38: Locking Your Powered Locomotive Into A Single Direction

    Conventional transformer operations Locking your powered locomotive into a single direction hen the Program-Run switch is in the RUN position on the powered unit, your locomotive sequences through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To “lock”...

  • Page 39: B Unit Operations

    B-Unit Operations Using Your Legacy FA-2 AA Set with Optional B-unit Locomotives our Legacy FA-2 AA set is designed to work with optional Legacy B-unit locomotives. The SuperBass B-unit includes a sound system. However, there may be scenarios where you want to disable certain B-unit features. Each B-unit includes one or more switches to modify its behavior.

  • Page 40: Sound Switch Settings

    B-Unit Operations Sound Switch Settings he following text describes recommended settings for the DIALOG and SIGNALS switches. Refer to the sub-section below for your Operating Mode, then set the B-unit switches as indicated. Remove cover DIALOGUE SIGNALS SMOKE BLUETOOTH Superbass B-unit REAR Figure 16.

  • Page 41: Operating Mode: Conventional/Transformer Control

    B-Unit Operations Sound Switch Settings continued Operating Mode: Conventional/Transformer Control When using Conventional/Transformer operation: • Set the B-unit DIALOG 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 42: Operating Mode: Command Control, Train-Id Addressing

    B-Unit Operations Sound 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 expe- rience. 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 43: 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 44: 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 45 Maintaining and servicing your locomotive set Lubricating your locomotive set continued Powered B-units Superbass B-units Lubricate Lubricate with Lionel oil with Lionel oil sparingly sparingly Lubricate with Lionel grease sparingly Lubricate with Lionel grease Lubricate Lubricate sparingly with Lionel oil...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Locomotive Set Diagnostics

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive set Locomotive set diagnostics our locomotive set includes built-in diagnostics to monitor the condition of the main drive motor and smoke system. If a problem is detected, the locomotive set's cab light will blink a diagnostic code.

  • Page 48: Lionel Warranty

    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.

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