Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer Manual

Pennsylvania flyer Train set features

• Bright headlight
• Puffing smoke
• Mechanical whistle
• Forward-Neutral-Reverse operation
• Opening boxcar doors
• Operating couplers

Parents!
The transformer included with this set should be periodically examined for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to the output cord, blades, housing, or other parts). In the event that such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired.

Pennsylvania flyer Train set inventory

• 0-8-0 Locomotive
• Tender
• Boxcar
• Three-dome tank car
• Porthole caboose
• Billboard
• 10 telephone poles
• Diorama
• PowerMax Plus Transformer with accessory wire
• Three straight FasTrack track sections
• Eight curved FasTrack track sections
• One straight FasTrack terminal track section
• Smoke fluid
• Replacement traction tire
• Owner's Manual

Your Lionel PowerMax Plus 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:

• Read the manual thoroughly before using this device.
• This device is not recommended for children under eight years of age.
• Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condition exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.
• The PowerMax Plus Transformer is intended to be used indoors. Do not use this device if water is present. Serious or fatal injuries may result.
• Use the PowerMax Plus Transformer only for its intended purpose.
• The PowerMax Plus Transformer was meant to operate on 120-volt, 60-Hertz power. Do not connect this product to any other power supply.
• Do not operate the PowerMax Plus Transformer with a damaged cord, plug, or case.
• To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. If damaged, take this product to an authorized Lionel Service Center.
• Do not operate the PowerMax Plus Transformer on your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
• Always unplug the PowerMax Plus Transformer from the power source when not in use.
• Never insert objects into the ventilation slots on this product. Damage to sensitive electronic components can result.

Building your Lionel layout

Your 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. The railroad empire of your dreams can quickly become a reality!

Figure 1. Track layout ideas

FasTrack Add-on Track Packs make it easy to expand your railroad. Each Track Pack includes all the track sections you need to create a more advanced layout using the sections included with this set. Refer to Figure 2 to explore the possibilities.

Track Packs available separately.
Figure 2. Add-on Track Pack layouts

Joining the fasTrack track sections

FasTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always get good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections.

1. Line up your two sections of track.
2. Insert the rail tabs into the openings at the ends of the corresponding rails.
3. Press the sections together until the interlocking roadbed snaps into place.

Figure 3. Joining the track sections

Wiring your Powermax Plus Transformer

Connect your FasTrack terminal section to the PowerMax Plus 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. Also, do not locate scenery materials such as lichen or ground foam near the terminals.

1. Feed the wires through the notch in the FasTrack terminal section. Refer to Figure 4.
   
   Figure 4. Controller connections
2. Loosen the red TRACK thumbscrew terminal, then slide the spadeshaped connector on the red wire into position. The thumbscrew post should be positioned between the "blades" of the spade connector. Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection.
3. Loosen the black TRACK thumbscrew terminal, then slide the spadeshaped connector on the black wire into position. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection. Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection.
4. Plug the PowerMax Plus Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts).

As your layout expands, you may also make power connections with the stripped ends of wires, placing no more than two wires on each terminal. For best performance on large layouts, it is recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to connect your PowerMax Plus Transformer to the track. On larger layouts where several track connections are required, the use of separate junctions/terminal strips (available at your local electronics store) is recommended to prevent voltage drops.

To prevent the excessive build up of heat, be sure to select the proper wire gauge for your layout. Track connections must be made with 18-gauge wire or heavier. Larger layouts require a minimum of 16-gauge wire.

Running your train

Running your train set

1. With track power off, place your train set on the track. Refer tor information on coupling the cars.
2. Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender. See Figure 5.
   
   Figure 5. Drawbar connection

If the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, add smoke fluid to your locomotive's stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit. Refer to additional information.

3. Power up your locomotive with your transformer. Your locomotive is designed to operate on 7-15 volts alternating current. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers are suitable.

Note!
Do not power your locomotive with direct-current (DC) transformers. The locomotive was designed for use with alternating-current (AC) transformers only.

4. Move 'em out! Get your locomotive moving. Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To sequence the reverse unit, press the DIRECTION button on your transformer, or briefly bring the throttle all the way back to the OFF position and then forward. Each press of the DIRECTION button or interruption in track power causes the locomotive to advance to the next operational state.

Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.

Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive's smoke generator

Your 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 for the location of the switch.

The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with this set. Press down and unscrew the cap. Pierce the tip on the nozzle. Add about four drops of fluid directly into the locomotive's stack. Smoke production commences momentarily. It will start faster if you run your locomotive at higher speeds. When smoke production decreases, add more fluid (about four drops). An idle locomotive will not smoke.

Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy load or a long consist.

Note!
If you prefer to operate the locomotive without smoke or you do not want to add smoke fluid, slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position.

When the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the locomotive's smoke generator; the generator's element can become damaged if operated without smoke fluid. This is particularly true if your locomotive sits in neutral for an extended period of time without smoke fluid in the generator.

Coupling

When coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 6. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward each other until they lock together.

Note!
Keep in mind that it's easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.

Figure 6. Coupler operation

Operating your trains with the Powermax Plus Transformer

You'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.

Note!
Quickly shutting off or throwing the throttle all the way forward will not result in an instant change in track voltage.

When operating in the conventional (non-Command) environment, remember that the greater the load on the engine (adding more cars for the engine to pull, for example), the farther forward the handle must be pushed before it will operate the locomotive.

Experiencing the features of the Powermax Plus Transformer

Refer to Figure 7 for the location of the Transformer features listed in this section.

THROTTLE
Push the throttle forward to increase track power. The markings on the throttle approximate the percentage of full power. For more realism, push the throttle slowly to gradually increase or decrease the speed of the locomotive. Slowing or stopping the locomotive with the throttle instead of the DIRECTION button will allow you to continue in the same direction when you increase the throttle again. To achieve this effect, reduce the throttle to the point that the locomotive stops moving, don't completely turn off the throttle. That way, your train won't sequence into neutral.

POWER-ON INDICATOR
The green light will remain on during normal operation. The green light will begin to flash if you exceed the power limit of the Transformer. The unit will allow you to momentarily exceed the power limit, but power will be gradually reduced until the problem is corrected. This safety feature replaces the circuit breaker. The benefit is that the Transformer will not instantly turn off.

DIRECTION
The DIRECTION control button interrupts track power to activate the reverse unit in locomotives with forward-neutral-reverse operation.

Note!
When the DIRECTION button is presssed, track power is interrupted instantaneously. Track power is restored gradually when the DIRECTION button is released.

WHISTLE/HORN
The WHISTLE/HORN button will activate Lionel sound-equipped locomotives, including those equipped with the RailSounds sound system. The sound will continue until the button is released. No external sound activation buttons are needed.

BELL
The BELL button will activate all RailSounds bells. Press the BELL button to begin the sounds; press the button again to turn off the ringing.

Note!
Do not activate horns, whistles, or bells on RailSounds-equipped locomotives until track power has been turned on for a few moments, or a continuous horn/whistle or bell sound may occur. To correct this problem, simply turn off the PowerMax Plus Transformer, then turn it back on.

Note!
The PowerMax Plus Transformer may cause random whistles in the Lionel Mighty Sounds of Steam^™ tenders with a three-pin connector. We recommend that you a purchase a RailSounds-equipped tender to solve this problem.

Note!
Your engine is not equipped with Bell sounds.

Direction
press the dirECtion button to go forward or reverse, or to place the locomotive in "neutral" (no movement, headlight is on).

Bell
starts or stops the tolling bell in any railsounds or trainsounds-equipped locomotive. press bEll to begin the sound, again to stop it.

Whistle/Horn
activates the whistle or horn sound effect in your lionel locomotives. press whistlE/horn to begin the sound; release the button to end it.

Throttle
Controls your locomotive's speed. throw the throttle forward to increase locomotive speed, backward to slow it down.

Figure 7. Transformer features

Reverse unit procedure

The 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.

To interrupt power and sequence the locomotive's reverse unit, press the direction control button or briefly bring the throttle lever all the way back to the OFF position. Refer to Figure 9 for the location of these controls. The reverse unit alternates between three states: forward, neutral, and reverse.

Also, the locomotive can be "locked" into a certain mode of operation by throwing the reverse unit switch located on the underside of the frame (see Figure 8). When the switch is thrown to the OFF (PROG) position (towards the rear of the locomotive), the locomotive will be locked in the next mode of operation in the sequence. To lock your locomotive into a specific operational state, sequence the locomotive into the desired state and reduce track power without completely powering down the locomotive, then throw the switch to the OFF position. The DIRECTION button will then have no affect on the direction of the locomotive. If you would like to resume forward-neutralreverse operation, simply throw the reverse unit switch back to the ON (RUN) position.

Additionally, this reverse unit has a "power-up reset" feature. If the locomotive sits without power for a short period of time, the reverse unit will automatically reset and start in the forward direction when the transformer is turned on or "powered up," regardless of the reverse unit switch position. If the switch is in the OFF position, the locomotive will start in the forward direction and be "locked" there.

Figure 8. Switch location

Figure 9. Direction control button location

PowerMax Plus Transformer operation

Powering your layout with the Powermax Plus Transformer

Your PowerMax Plus Transformer provides a total output of 2.4 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 2.4 amp limit of the PowerMax Plus Transformer when pulling illuminated cars, or fighting over grades with heavy loads. When you reach 2.4 amps, the green light on the Transformer will begin to flash. This indicates that the Transformer is in "fold-back mode." In fold-back mode, the Transformer is automatically reducing, or folding back, power. This gradual reduction in power provides interruption-free power while bringing the amperage back down to a safe level. If this condition lasts for more than 30 seconds, the Transformer will shut off the power to the track and the green light will continue to flash. Move the throttle to the off position to reset the Transformer and return to normal operation.

Lubricating your locomotive

Help your steam locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintai 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 rollers, or your track.

You'll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 10. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating, and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage.

Figure 10. Lubrication points

Replacing your locomotive's traction tire

One 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 screw from the wheel using a 3/16" nut driver. Refer to Figure 11. Remove the old traction tire from under the drive rod and slip on the replacement, Lionel part no. 600-0242-206. Replace the spacer, retighten the drive rod screw, and you'r e ready to pull that long freight back to the yard.

Figure 11. Traction tire replacement

Replacing your locomotive's headlamp

Your locomotive is equipped with an LED style headlight for longer life. Please contact your nearest Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service if this need replacing.

Replacing the lamp in your Porthole Caboose

During the course of normal operations, the lamp inside your Porthole Caboose may require replacement. Follow these steps and refer to Figure 12 as you replace the lamp.

Figure 12. Lamp replacement

1. Remove the four screws from the underside of the car.
2. Lift the body off the frame.
3. Pull the lamp out of the socket and replace it with part no. 600-0161-300, available from your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Servicew.
4. Place the body back onto the frame and replace the four screws.

Troubleshooting

No lights or operation
Be sure PowerMax Plus Transformer is plugged in.

Train runs, but WHISTLE/HORN, BELL, and DIRECTION buttons do not work
Check track connections. The track must be connected to the "A" and "U" terminals on the Transformer.

No change when DIRECTION button is pressed
Be sure that your locomotive reverse unit switch is ON.

Locomotive runs slowly or lights dim at the far end of the track
On larger layouts, additional track resistance may cause a voltage drop. Attach additional power connections to the remote portion of your track. Power wires (6-12053) are available separately.

Green light begins to flash
The power limit of the Transformer has been exceeded. The unit will gradually reduce power until the problem is corrected.

Bell button blows whistle
Switch the wire connections at the Transformer terminals. Be sure that the U post is connected to the outside rail and the A post is connected to the inside rail.

Green light flashing, no power to the track
The Transformer has shutdown because the power limit was exceeded for more than 30 seconds. Move the throttle to the OFF position to reset the Transformer and return to normal operation.

Instructions for obtaining service
If service for this Lionel LLC product is required; bring the item, along with your DATED sales receipt and completed warranty information (at the bottom of this page) to the nearest Lionel Authorized Service Station. Your nearest Lionel Service Station can be found by calling 1-800-4-LIONEL or by accessing the website at www.lionel.com.

If you prefer to send your Lionel product directly to Lionel, for repair you must FIRST call 586-949-4100 extension 9105 or FAX Lionel at 586-949-5429 or write to Customer Service, 26750 Twenty Three Mile Road, Chesterfield, MI 48051-2493.

*A complete listing of Lionel Authorized retailers can be found by calling 1-800-4-LIONEL or by visiting our website at www.lionel.com.