Summary of Contents for Lionel O-27 Santa Fe FT Passenger set
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LIONEL 72-1973-250 8/00 Santa Fe FT Passenger ready-to-run O-27 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 HANDLING AND USE TO REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
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Fe FT Passenger ready-to-run O-27 train If you have any questions after reading set. Everything you need to get started is this booklet, contact your nearest Lionel included. You’re already off to a great start Authorized Service Center using the list by reading this instruction manual.
See the instruction sheet (71-4003-250) that came with your 80-Watt Transformer for details. Stripping the wire Attaching the controller wires to the lockon Installing the Lionel no 610-5906-001 sound activation button Transformer operation Coupling Running your Lionel FTs with a Lionel transformer Your locomotive’s electronic E unit...
Lionel maintenance kit the entire track section. (no. 6-62927), avail- If the openings become too large (causing able from your nearest Lionel Authorized the track to fit loosely), pinch the rail Value Added Dealer or Lionel Service. Suggested track layouts Here are some examples of layouts you can build with 8 straight and 8 curved sections of track.
Track layout Attaching the lockon to the track he lockon connects power from your rail. Press the lockon upward so that controller to the track. Attaching the spring contact snaps onto the lockon to the track is quick the center rail. The lockon and easy.
Controller operations Stripping the wire nce your track is assembled and the stripped back about 1⁄4" to 3⁄8". To lockon is secure- strip the wires, use a pair ly attached, you of wire strip- can connect the pers or a wires from the sharp knife.
Controller operations Attaching the controller wires to the lockon ow you’ll need to insert a controller be fastened to terminal post U on the 80W wire into each of the two spring clips on controller. Next, insert the small plug end of the lockon.
(for horn) button (for bell) The no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button (available separately) works with any Lionel Note! AC transformer except no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers may not be compatible with Conventional RailSounds.
Train operations Coupling fter you have assembled the track, place the mating couplers must be open as shown the locomotive and rolling stock on the below at the left. Now simply push the cars track. Before coupling the cars, make sure toward each other until they lock together.
Move ‘em out! • Get your FT moving. Press the DIR button on your CAB-1 remote or Lionel transformer. This sequences the Lionel electronic E unit to the next operating state.
Transformer operations Your locomotive’s electronic E unit he reverse unit inside your Lionel loco- have no affect on the direction of the loco- motive is an electronic device that acts motive. like the transmission in your car. When you Additionally, this reverse unit has a apply power to the track, the locomotive “power-up reset”...
Transformer operations Using your locomotive’s magnetic coupler he front of your Lionel locomotive is field pulls the disc downward, and the equipped with an operating magnetic knuckle opens. knuckle coupler, a One operating revolutionary design technique favored by first introduced by Lionel railroaders is Lionel in 1945.
• MultiHorn™. Different diesel horn Turn to page 17 for additional sounds every time—a Lionel exclusive. available with Conventional RailSounds. • Mechanical bell. Press BELL on your NOTE: Battery must be installed for shut- CAB-1 or transformer to begin the effect, down sequence.
Transformer operations Adjusting Volume of Sounds ou can adjust the volume of the left to reveal the control. Use a small flat SignalSounds or Conventional blade screwdriver to turn the control. RailSounds. The volume control is located Clockwise to increase volume, counter- underneath the left side of the engine.
Operating your Conventional RailSounds™ Your FT’s Conventional RailSounds system—the basics ionel Conventional RailSounds is the to the battery clip . Place the battery in its most realistic model railroad sound sys- holder and replace the cab. tem in the world. Your FT Conventional When you first apply track power, the FT’s RailSounds features digital samples for the Conventional RailSounds system delivers an...
Operating your Conventional RailSounds™ Example Enhanced TowerCom™ • User brings the engine to a stop and sounds a nhanced “TowerCom” is a two part mes- short horn blast. sage involving a “stand-by” or “clear for • TowerCom message says, “Please stand by” departure”...
Maintaining and servicing your FTs Lubricating your FTs elp your Lionel FTs lead a long and avoid getting grease or oil on the FT’s productive life on your railroad by wheels or your track. You’ll know your FT maintaining it properly.
During the course of normal tic housing; carefully remove the expired operation, they may require replacement. lamp from the socket. Replace it with Lionel Begin by removing the FT’s shell; see part no. 12-3011-311, available from your page 18 for screw location. After removing...
Website at www.Lionel.com defects in materials or workmanship when pur- If you prefer to send it back to Lionel L.L.C. chased through an authorized Lionel merchant. for factory repair, you must first call 810-949-...
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