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- Page 1 20431010250 6/24 Lionel Lionel VISIONLINE Triplex VISIONLINE Triplex Steam Locomotive Steam Locomotive Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual ####...
- Page 2 Thank You! hank you for your purchase of the Lionel VISION Triplex! This engine is packed full of fun and innovative features only seen in Lionel VisionLine! We highly recommend that you take the time to thoroughly read this manual to familiarize yourself with all of the amazing features that this locomotive has to offer.
- Page 3 Lionel Voice Control Simply speak a command into your phone via your LionChief app and watch as your engine follows your lead! The Lionel Voice Control feature is available on all new and previously produced Bluetooth equipped engines. 4-Digit Addressing...
- Page 4 Table of Contents Running your locomotive Powering your locomotive LEGACY Control operations TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC/Command Control) operations Conventional transformer operations Locomotive basics Locomotive switch locations Locomotive Drop Plate Locomotive Tender Separation Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive's smoke generator Assigning your locomotive a new ID# (LEGACY and TMCC) Controlling your VISION features To apply the Whistle Steam feature...
- Page 5 Table of Contents continued Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features Lubricating your locomotive and tender 28-29 Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs Replacing the traction tires Locomotive diagnostics Notes Lionel Warranty...
- Page 6 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.
- Page 7 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 8 1. With track power off, place your locomotive and tender 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 9 Locomotive basics Locomotive switch locations he functions of your engine's switches are outlined below. Refer to Figure 1 for the location of the switches. The instructions below are specific to this particular locomotive; note that available features (and switches) may differ from other locomotives and sets. Bluetooth/4-Digit Switch Used to choose between Bluetooth operation and 4-Digit operation using the Base3.
- Page 10 Locomotive basics Locomotive Drop Plate he VISION Triplex includes a Drop Plate that bridges the gap between the Locomotive’ s cab and the front of the tender. Use caution when connecting the locomotive to the tender. The Drop Plate should sit on top of the front detail on the tender. When storing the locomotive, make sure nothing is pressed up against the Drop Plate to avoid damage.
- Page 11 Note! For best performance, we recommend using only Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid. Stack Smoke and Whistle Steam Loading smoke fluid into the smoke stack will provide smoke fluid for both the stack smoke and Whistle Steam effects.
- Page 12 Locomotive basics Assigning your locomotive a new ID# or operation in the LEGACY or Command Control environment, you will want to give your Legacy Steam 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 Bluetooth or conventional (non-Command) operation.
- Page 13 Controlling your VISION features To apply the Whistle Steam effect team will emerge from the whistle whenever the whistle is sounded. To activate this fea- ture, use the whistle slider or button on any CAB controller, Universal Remote, or conven- tional transformer.
- Page 14 The creators of TMCC thought no one would ever possibly need more addresses than that, but Lionel’s customer base quickly proved otherwise. Unfortunately, the system was designed, and there was no way to increase the number of digits with the existing radio design.
- Page 15 Controlling your VISION features BiColor Classification Lights Operation Legacy Steam locomotives now feature Bicolor Classification or Marker Lights. Using a Legacy remote, you can change the color of the lights on the front of the engine from green to white, or off if you choose. Likewise, the marker lights on the rear of the tender can be changed from red to white, or also off.
- Page 16 12. Press CTC to exit to the operating screen. The above explains how to build a lash-up Note! using a Cab2 remote. Learn how to build a See reference numbers 6 and 7 lash-up using the Cab3 app online at control.lionel.com...
- Page 17 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 18 LEGACY Control System operations The 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" whistle. Blow the whistle by pulling down on the Warning Sound Controller.
- Page 19 LEGACY Control System operations The Speed Bar The Speed Bar is used to select a new touch- screen Icon Control set. This set of touch-screen keys is used to select prototypical preset speeds. The speed of the engine changes with each press and release of a different Preset Speed key.
- Page 20 LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations LEGACY RailSounds sound system CrewTalk Volume UP Engineer begins radio dialog, dispatcher Raises the overall master volume of the LEGACY replies. RailSounds sound system. To independently adjust the level of the background sounds only (e.g., the Water Injector/Water Tower chuffing sounds and steam hiss), tap AUX1 and When the engine is in motion, plays...
- Page 21 LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations LEGACY RailSounds Sequence Control our LEGACY-equipped locomotive features Sequence Control. Based on the movement and speed of the locomotive, Sequence Control automatically plays the sound effects of an entire trip, from departure to destination, while you run your locomotive. 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 22 LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations CrewTalk dialog 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 dispatch- er.
- Page 23 LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations Dual Sounds our VISION Triplex is equipped with dual sound systems. The locomotive features a single speak- er in the boiler, and the tender boasts two speakers, giving extra bass. The sound systems work in unison to make this engine roar to life! Many of the sounds will be concentrated to one of the two sound systems, giving a more appropri- ate location of where that sound comes from.
- Page 24 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 italic type. Releases the ElectroCoupler on the front of the locomotive. Coupler release sound. Releases the ElectroCoupler on the rear of the locomotive.
- Page 25 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 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., chuffing and steam hiss), tap AUX1 and then this key. Volume settings are retained when track power is turned off.
- Page 27 Conventional transformer operations Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment hen you first power up your locomotive, you will hear the sounds of the locomotive at rest. As the locomotive moves, the chuff sounds automatically increase with the locomotive’ s speed. In the conventional environment, the whistle and bell sounds are activated by your transformer controls, if so equipped.
- Page 28 Lubricating your locomotive and tender elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it prop- erly. To keep your locomotive lubricated, we recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your authorized Lionel dealer.
- Page 29 Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Lubricating your locomotive and tender continued Lubricate with Lionel oil sparingly Lubricate Lubricate with Lionel oil with Lionel oil sparingly sparingly Lubricate Lubricate with Lionel oil with Lionel oil sparingly sparingly Lubricate Lubricate with Lionel oil...
- Page 30 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 Notes...
- Page 32 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.
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