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Lionel Pioneer Zephyr Owner's Manual

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75-1008-250
9/04
Lionel
Pioneer Zephyr
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 75-1008-250 9/04 Lionel Pioneer Zephyr Owner’s Manual featuring SYSTEM...
  • Page 2 • Four traction tires • Fan-driven smoke unit • Lighted interiors • Articulated trucks and vestibules • Minimum curve: O-72 The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , TrainMaster ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RailSounds sound system operations Installing the battery Using the RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation Using the RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command Control environment Odyssey System operations Odyssey System operations...

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    Quick Start Transformer operations 1. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger track. 2. Power your locomotives at 8-18 volts with your alternating current (AC) transformer. Do not power your locomotives with a direct-current (DC) transformer. Damage to Note! sensitive electronic components may occur.

  • Page 5: Conventional Transformer Operations

    Conventional operations our locomotive is capable of operating in the conventional environment with nothing more than a standard Lionel alternating-current (AC) transformer. In the conventional environment, your locomotive cycles through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To advance to the next operation, press the DIRECTION button on your transformer.

  • Page 6: Operating Your Locomotive In The Conventional Environment

    Conventional transformer operations Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment 1. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger track. Refer to page 8 to couple the cars. 2. Power your locomotive at 8-18 volts with your alternating current (AC) transformer.

  • Page 7: Locking Your Locomotive Into A Single Direction

    Conventional transformer operations Locking your locomotive into a single direction hen the Command reverse unit switch is in the RUN position, your locomotive sequences through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To “lock” your locomotive into a single direction (for example, to operate in forward only), you can deactivate the Command reverse unit’s sequencing function.

  • Page 8: Coupling The Cars

    Transformer operations Coupling the cars rue to the prototype, your train set features cars that are connected at shared trucks. As illustrated in Figure 2, arrange the cars on the track and, holding them horizontally, slide the vestibule into the end of the car. The clasp will catch the metal ring and the contacts will lock around the post.

  • Page 9: Railsounds Sound System Operations

    RailSounds sound system operations RailSounds sound system operations our locomotive is equipped with the Lionel RailSounds sound system, the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. The RailSounds sound system brings the sounds of the railroad to your layout through high quality digital samples of real locomotives.

  • Page 10: Installing The Battery

    RailSounds sound system operations Installing the battery hile the RailSounds sound system is powered through the track, we recommend that you install a nine-volt alkaline battery to prevent the sound system from shutting down during track power interruptions (for example, at a switch or a dirty section of track). Follow these steps and refer to Figure 3 as you install the battery.

  • Page 11: Using The Railsounds Sound System In The Conventional Environment

    • Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward. • Shutdown sequence. When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound.

  • Page 12: Installing A Lionel Sound Activation Button For Conventional Operation

    RailSounds sound system operations Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation f your transformer lacks HORN and BELL buttons, you will need to install Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Buttons (available separately) to activate the locomotive’s horn and bell sounds.

  • Page 13: Using The Railsounds Sound System In The Trainmaster Command Control Environment

    • Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward. • Shutdown sequence. When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound.

  • Page 14: Odyssey System Operations

    Odyssey System operations Odyssey System operations he Odyssey System is “cruise control” for your locomotive. Once the speed control is set, your locomotive will maintain a constant speed, no matter what load is placed on the locomotive or grades you have on your layout. The Odyssey System also allows for extremely slow movement that will amaze any scale enthusiasts.

  • Page 15: Turning Off The Odyssey System In The Conventional Environment

    Odyssey System operations Turning off the Odyssey System in the conventional environment ollow these steps to turn off the Odyssey System in the conventional environment. 1. While the locomotive is in neutral, turn your controller up to the maximum power (no more than 19 volts), wait one second, then press and hold the horn button.

  • Page 16: Odyssey System Command Control Operation

    Odyssey System operations Odyssey System Command Control operation hen the Odyssey System switch is in the ON position, changes in the speed of the locomotive will correspond to each signal from the Command Base. For example, when you address the locomotive and slowly turn the throttle knob, the first flash of the light on the Command Base corresponds to the first speed step, which is the slowest speed of the locomotive.

  • Page 17: Trainmaster Command Control Operations

    TrainMaster Command Control operations TrainMaster Command Control operations rainMaster Command Control is the advanced model railroad control system from Lionel. To operate your locomotive in the Command Control environment, you need a Command Base (available separately, 6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (available separately, 6-12868).

  • Page 18: Cab-1 Remote Controller Commands

    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. Activates the numeric keypad. Air release sound. Toggles the headlight on and off. Accelerates the locomotive with a clockwise rotation.

  • Page 19: 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, AUX1 you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. These commands are specific to your locomotive, and an overlay is included to help you learn these functions.

  • Page 20: Tuning Your Locomotive's Performance

    TrainMaster Command Control operations Tuning your locomotive’s performance rainMaster Command Control allows you to fine-tune the performance of your locomotive. Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to make these adjustments. These settings will be lost if you assign a new ID#. Note! Momentum The TrainMaster Command Control momentum feature simulates the labored performance...

  • Page 21: Tuning Your Locomotive's Performance

    TrainMaster Command Control operations Tuning your locomotive’s performance (continued) Setting the minimum speed You may use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to set your locomotive’s minimum, or stall, speed. 1. With the Command reverse unit switch in the RUN position, address your locomotive by pressing ENG and entering the ID#.

  • Page 22: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id

    TrainMaster Command Control operations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# s your roster of TrainMaster Command Control-equipped locomotives grows, you will want to give each unit a unique ID#. The locomotive will respond to commands associated with its ID# while all other units will disregard these commands. To reset your locomotive’s features, see page 23.

  • Page 23: Reprogramming Your Locomotive To Restore Features

    TrainMaster Command Control operations Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features f your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive. 1. Slide the Command reverse unit switch to the PROG position. 2.

  • Page 24: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive

    In order to function, the smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid. A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with your locomotive. To add smoke fluid, press down and unscrew the cap of the smoke fluid bottle, then attach the special tip.

  • Page 25: Lubricating Your Locomotive

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. 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 26: Replacing The Locomotive's Lamps

    Due to the complex wiring and disassembly, we recommend that you have the lamps replaced by your authorized Lionel Service Center. If you are comfortable performing this task, you may access the lamps by removing the eight body screws from the underside of the locomotive.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Traction Tires

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Replacing the traction tires our locomotive is equipped with four traction tires to increase the locomotive’s tractive effort. During the course of normal operations, you may find that the traction tires become worn and require replacement. Replacement traction tires are included with this set. Follow these steps to replace the traction tires.

  • Page 28: Limited Warranty/Lionel Service

    Lionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. Service Center, together with proof of original purchase will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a replacement is not available, a refund of the original purchase price will be granted.

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