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Lionel Lines Super Set Steam Owner's Manual

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73-0020-250
12/06
North Pole Central
Chrimas Train
Read-to-Run Set
Owner's Manual
Cauti o n—ElECtri C toy
not rECommEndEd for ChildrEn undEr Eight yEars of agE. as with
all ElECtriC produCts, prECautions should bE obsErvEd during
handli n g and usE to rEduCE thE ri s k of ElECtri C shoCk.
TRaNSfORMeR RaTiNgS—i n put: 120 vaC; 60 hz only.
aC output: 18 v; 30 va

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  • Page 1 73-0020-250 12/06 North Pole Central Chrimas Train Read-to-Run Set Owner’s Manual Cauti o n—ElECtri C toy not rECommEndEd for ChildrEn undEr Eight yEars of agE. as with all ElECtriC produCts, prECautions should bE obsErvEd during handli n g and usE to rEduCE thE ri s k of ElECtri C shoCk.
  • Page 2 Congratulations! ongratulations on your purchase of the ready-to-run North Pole Central Christmas Train Set! This set features everything you need to get started—a mighty PowerMax Transformer, a huge loop of easy-to-assemble FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel locomotive. Have fun growing with this complete train set! Start with the set components, then follow your imagination into your own miniature world.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Creating your layout Operating your PowerMax Transformer safely Building your Lionel layout Joining the FasTrack track sections Wiring your PowerMax Transformer Running your train Running your train set Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator Coupling Operating your train Operating your Christmas music boxcar Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer...

  • Page 4: Creating Your Layout Operating Your Powermax Transformer Safely

    Creating your layout Operating your PowerMax Transformer safely our Lionel PowerMax Transformer is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. and has been carefully designed to ensure peak performance. When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be maintained. Be sure to observe the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 5: Building Your Lionel Layout

    Creating your layout Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections. By adding more FasTrack track sections, you can create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.

  • Page 6: Wiring Your Powermax Transformer

    Creating your layout Wiring your PowerMax Transformer onnect your FasTrack terminal section to the PowerMax Transformer. Use the wires that are already attached to the terminal section. Make sure that all connections are secure. Loose connections can produce extremely high temperatures. For this reason, do not touch the terminals or track connections during use.

  • Page 7: Running Your Train

    Running your trains Running your train set With track power off, place your train set on the track. Refer to page 8 for information on coupling the cars. Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender. See Figure 4. If the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, add smoke fluid to your Caution! locomotive’s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit.

  • Page 8: Adding Smoke Fluid To Your Locomotive's Smoke Generator

    Running your train adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke during operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 8 on page 14 for the location of the switch.

  • Page 9: Coupling

    Running your train 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 10: Operating Your Train

    Running your train Operating your trains with the PowerMax Transformer ou’re clear for departure! Move the throttle control handle forward to increase power to the track. The farther forward you push the handle, the faster your train will go. Quickly shutting off or throwing the throttle all the way forward will not result in Note! an instant change in track voltage.

  • Page 11: Operating Your Christmas Music Boxcar

    Running your train Operating your Christmas music boxcar our Christmas music boxcar requires one nine-volt alkaline battery (not included). To install the battery, open the door, attach the battery harness to the battery, then slide the battery into the battery clip. See Figure 6. If you have a difficult time installing the battery in that confined space, simply pull away the sides of the body and lift it away.

  • Page 12: Experiencing The Features Of The Powermax Transformer

    Running your train experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer efer to Figure 7 on page 13 for the location of the Transformer features listed in this sec- tion. THROTTLE Push the throttle forward to increase track power. The markings on the throttle approxi- mate the percentage of full power.

  • Page 13: Experiencing The Features Of The Powermax Transformer

    Running your train experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer (continued) Direction press the dirECtion button to go forward or reverse, or to place the locomotive in “neutral” (no movement, headlight is on). Power-on indicator the green light illuminates when the powermax is on.

  • Page 14: Reverse Unit Procedure

    Running your train Reverse unit procedure he electronic reverse unit inside your Lionel locomotive acts like the transmission in a car. When you apply power to the track, the locomotive moves in the direction specified by the reverse unit—or it sits in neutral, awaiting another power interruption. Power interruptions are the signal that tells the reverse unit to sequence to the next operational state.

  • Page 15: Powermax Transformer Operation Powering Your Layout With The Powermax Transformer

    PowerMax Transformer operation Powering your layout with the PowerMax Transformer our PowerMax Transformer provides a total output of 1.8 amps. Also, available voltage depends on how much load is on the output. Generally, track voltage is 0-16 volts (AC). You may momentarily approach or exceed the 1.8 amp limit of the PowerMax Transformer when pulling illuminated cars, or fighting over grades with heavy loads.

  • Page 16: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set

    Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive elp your steam locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintain- ing it properly. 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 17: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tire

    Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire ne of the locomotive’s drive wheels is fitted with a rubber traction tire to enhance tractive effort, allowing your locomotive to pull many cars at once. To replace the traction tire, simply unscrew the drive rod nut from the wheel using a 3/16” nut driver.

  • Page 18: Replacing Your Locomotive's Headlamp

    Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp our locomotive lights the way with its operating headlight. During the course of normal operations, the lamp may require replacement. Refer to Figure 12 as you replace the lamp. 1. Remove the two front truck screws and carefully slide the front truck assembly off the link- age rods.

  • Page 19: Lubricating The Gears On Your Chase Gondola

    Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating the gear on your Chase gondola our animated gondola is equipped with a gear drive mechanism that propels the two fig- ures around the crates in the center of the gondola when the car is moving. Occasionally, the worm gear may need lubrication.

  • Page 20: Replacing Your Square Window Caboose Lamp

    Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your Square Window Caboose lamp uring the course of normal operations, the lamp inside your caboose may require replacement. Follow these steps and refer to Figure 14. 1. Lift off the roof from the window shell and body. 2.

  • Page 21: Advanced Connections: Powering Two Isolated Blocks With Two Transformers

    Maintaining and servicing your set advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two transformers s you expand your layout, you may decide to create two isolated blocks of track. Trains in each block are controlled by separate transformers. Before you operate your trains on this type of layout, be sure that your transformers are in phase.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Maintaining and servicing your set Troubleshooting No lights or operation Be sure PowerMax Transformer is plugged in. Train runs, but WHISTLE, and DIRECTION buttons do not work Check track connections. The track must be connected to the “A” and “U” terminals on the Transformer.

  • Page 23: Notees

    Notes...

  • Page 24: Limited Warranty/Lionel Service

    Limited Warranty/Lionel Service his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to the original consumer-purchaser, for one year against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through an authorized Lionel merchant.

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