73-0205-250 6/13 Silver Bell Set Silver Bell Set 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.
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, a powerful Lionel locomotive that is equipped with RailSounds RC sound system, and a LionChief remote that controls all the action..
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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 Operating your train set...
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: •...
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.
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).
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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-...
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.
Getting ready to run your trains Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved sections, one 10" straight section, 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.
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.
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 16 for the location of the switch.
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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 5.
Operating your train set Triggering announcements with your LionChief remote control he WHISTLE and BELL buttons trigger standard steam whistle and bell sounds while the steam background sounds are playing. To change to “Christmas” mode, press the middle sound button. The holiday background sounds play continuously, and the WHISTLE and BELL buttons trigger special Christmas sounds.
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Operating your train set Silencing the steam chuffing sounds o silence the background steam sounds, slide the SOUND switch to the OFF position inside the cab. See Figure 7. Turn off track power for about two seconds, and then the background sound will be silenced when the track power is restored.
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.
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.
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.
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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 locomotive 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.
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.
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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