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Lionel The Polar Express Owner's Manual

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73-0218-250
5/13

Remote Control

Remote Control
Ready-To-Run Set
Ready-To-Run Set
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Featuring:
RailSounds
and
RC ™
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C
PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT
ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 120-240 VAC 50/60 HZ.
OUTPUT: 18 VDC; 2000 MA.

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  • Page 1: Remote Control

    73-0218-250 5/13 Remote Control Remote Control Ready-To-Run Set Ready-To-Run Set Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Featuring: RailSounds RC ™ CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.

  • Page 2: Remote Features

    Congratulations! elcome to the world of Lionel trains! You’re off to a great start with this ready-to-run LionChief train set. This set features everything you need to get started—a wall-pack power supply, a huge, easy-to-assemble FasTrack oval, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel locomotive that is equipped with RailSounds RC sound system.
  • Page 3 Table of contents Safety information Operating your wall-pack power supply safely LionChief system basics Model railroading with the LionChief system Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control Operating your train with LionChief remote LionChief locomotive overview Locomotive Overview Building your Lionel layout Joining the FasTrack track sections Connecting your wall-pack power supply Installing the observation car platform...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information Operating your wall-pack power supply safely our Lionel wall-pack power supply 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: Model Railroading With The Lionchief System

    LionChief system basics Model railroading with the LionChief system our ready-to-run LionChief train set comes with a DC wall-pack power supply, a LionChief remote control, a LionChief-equipped locomotive, rolling stock, and a FasTrack oval, complete with a wall-pack terminal section for “plug-and-play” set up. Your locomotive runs on fixed voltage, which is optimal for the sound system, smoke system, and lamps.

  • Page 6: Installing Aaa Batteries Into The Remote Control

    The LionChief remote control overview Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control or safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and lift the hatch to access battery compartment (as shown in Figure 1).
  • Page 7 The LionChief remote control overview Operating your train with your LionChief remote SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT THROTTLE The red light will remain on during Turn the throttle knob clockwise to go for- normal operation. The light will begin to ward and adjust the speed. Turn the throttle flash when the locomotive is in motion, knob counter-clockwise to go reverse and and the flashing will vary with the loco-...
  • Page 8 LionChief locomotive Overview Locomotive 0verview our LionChief locomotive is designed to operate with commands from its corresponding LionChief remote. You may choose to power it with the wall-pack power supply included with this ready-to-run train set, or you may choose to expand and upgrade to essentially any Lionel or Lionel-compatible AC transformer.

  • Page 9: Building Your Lionel Layout

    Getting ready to run your trains Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved sections, three 10" straight sections, and one wall-pack terminal section of track. Figure 2 shows the oval layout that you can build with these track sections. You may choose to add more FasTrack track sections to create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Wall-Pack Power Supply

    Getting ready to run your trains Connecting your wall-pack power supply our trains are powered by a DC wall-pack power supply. To power the track, simply plug the wall-pack into an outlet and plug the jack into the terminal section as shown in Figure 4. Jack on wall-pack power supply Figure 4.

  • Page 11: Adding Smoke Fluid To Locomotive

    Operating your train set Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive's smoke generator our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke dur- ing operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 9 on page 17 for the location of the switch.
  • Page 12 Operating your train set Running your train set With track power unplugged, place your train set on the track. Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars. Couple the locomotive to the tender Fit the tab on the locomotive drawbar into the slot on the tender's drawbar as illustrated in Figure 6.

  • Page 13: Triggering Announcements With Your Lionchief Remote Control

    When the locomotive is… The announcements states… At a stop “All aboard! This is the Polar Express!” In motion “Tickets! Tickets. please!” Coupling hen coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 7.
  • Page 14 Operating your train set Attaching the figures he four figures included with this train set are equipped with holes that allow them to ride on the train. As illustrated in Figure 8, press the figures onto the posts located on the roofs of the passen- ger cars and on the locomotive.
  • Page 15 Operating your train set Silencing the steam chuffing sounds o silence the background steam sounds, slide the SOUNDS switch to the OFF position inside the cab. See Figure 9. Turn off track power for about two seconds, and then the background sound will be silenced when the track power is restored.

  • 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 maintaining 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.

  • Page 17: Replacing Traction Tire

    Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire ne of the locomotive’s drive wheels is fit- Driver rod nut ted with a rubber traction tire to enhance Spacer 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 Lionel part no.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Passenger Car Lamps

    Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing the passenger car lamps ach passenger car is illuminated by two lamps, Lionel part no. 6205100300. During the course of normal operations, you may find that the lamps require replacement. Replacement lamps are available at a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station or directly from Lionel Customer Service.

  • Page 19: Lionchief Troubleshooting

    LionChief Troubleshooting Problem: The power indicator LED on the terminal track is not illuminated. Resolution: If any of the wheels of the train are not properly positioned on the rails, a short circuit will occur and the circuit breaker inside the transformer will prevent power from being applied to the track until that short circuit is removed.
  • Page 20 LionChief Troubleshooting (continued) Problem: I do not hear any sounds from the locomotive. Resolution: The drawbar, which connects your locomotive to its tender, serves two purposes. It connects the loco- motive and tender together and it serves as a four-conductor tether responsible for transferring the speaker leads from the electronics inside the locomotive to the speaker inside the tender.
  • Page 21 LionChief Troubleshooting (continued) Problem: The LionChief Remote will not control the locomotive. Resolution: First, ensure the remote you are using to control the locomotive is the proper one, mated to that loco- motive. Reference the road name and road number printed on the remote with the road name and road number of the locomotive you are trying to control.
  • Page 22 Ideas for expanding your layout Expanding your Lionel railroad empire ou’re off to a great start with this LionChief ready-to-run train set! Let your imagination guide you as you expand and build the layout of your dreams! Embark on an adventure! You can add another LionChief locomotive and run them on the track at the same time.

  • Page 23: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement FCC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 24: Product Description

    Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with the exception of LIGHT BULBS, LED’s & TRACTION TIRES are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of one year from the original date of purchase against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel Authorized Retailer*.

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