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73-0116-250 6/09 Featuring Ready-to-Run Ready-to-Run Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
Congratulations! ® ongratulations on your purchase of the The Lone Ranger Ready-To-Run Train Set! This set fea- tures everything you need to get started—a CW-80 Transformer, a huge loop of easy-to-assemble FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel locomotive. Have fun growing with this complete train set! Start with the set components, then follow your imagi- nation into your own miniature world.
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The Lone Ranger Train Set Features ® • Bright headlight • Puffing smoke • TrainSounds sound system • Forward-Neutral-Reverse operation • Baggage car with sound • Operating couplers The Lone Ranger Train Set Inventory ® • 4-4-0 General Locomotive • Tender •...
Table of contents Creating your layout Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely Building your Lionel layout Joining the FasTrack track sections Wiring your CW-80 Transformer Running your train Running your train set Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator Coupling Operating your train with the CW-80 Transformer Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 13-14...
Creating your layout Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely our Lionel CW-80 Transformer 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: •...
Creating your layout Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 pro- vides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections. By adding more FasTrack track sections, you can create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.
Creating your layout Joining the FasTrack track sections asTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always have good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections.
Creating your layout Wiring your CW-80 Transformer onnect your FasTrack terminal section to the CW-80 Transformer. Use the wires that are already attached to the terminal section. Make sure that all connections are secure. Loose connections can produce extremely high temperatures. For this reason, do not touch the terminals or track connections during use.
Creating your layout Wiring your CW-80 Transformer (continued) 5. Plug the CW-80 Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts). As your layout expands, you may also make power connections with the stripped ends of wires, placing no more than two wires on each terminal. For best performance on large layouts, it is recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to connect your CW-80 Transformer to the track.
Running your train Running your train set Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible track. • With track power OFF, connect the drawbar between locomotive and tender. Refer to Figure 5. Refer to page 12 for information on coupling cars. Caution! If the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, add smoke fluid to your locomotive’s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit.
Running your train 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 15 for the location of the switch.
Running your train Coupling hen coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 7. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward each other until they lock together.
Running your train Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer Refer to Figure 8 on page 14 for the location of the Transformer features listed in this section. THROTTLE Push the throttle forward to increase track power. The markings on the throttle approximate the percentage of full power.
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Running your train Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer (continued) Bell Direction Starts or stops the tolling bell in any Press the DIRECTION button to go forward RailSounds or TrainSounds-equipped or reverse, or to place the locomotive in locomotive. Press BELL to begin the “neutral”...
Running your train Reverse unit procedure he electronic reverse unit inside your Lionel locomotive acts like the transmission in a car. When you apply power to the track, the locomotive moves in the direction specified by the reverse unit—or it sits in neutral, awaiting another power interruption. Power interruptions are the signal that tells the reverse unit to sequence to the next operational state.
Running your train Operating the sounds in the baggage car our Baggage Car requires one nine-volt alkaline battery. To install the battery (not included) , remove the screw from the end of the car, lift it off the frame, and gently push backward to release the catch.
TrainSounds sound system operation Operating the TrainSounds sound system our TrainSounds Tender was designed to operate at approximately 6 to 18 volts (AC). When you power up the locomotive on the track, you will hear the sounds of the idling steam locomotive. The chuffing intensity will increase proportionally with the locomotive’s speed.
TrainSounds sound system operation Adjusting the volume se the volume control knob on the underside of the TrainSounds Tender to adjust the volume. Refer to Figure 11. Volume control knob Sound ON/OFF switch Figure 11. Volume control knob and switch location Silencing the chuffing sounds o silence the chuffing sounds, slide the switch on the underside of the tender to the OFF position.
CW-80 Transformer operation Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer our CW-80 Transformer provides a total output of five amps. The track outputs will deliver all of this power to the track when no accessories are connected to the Transformer. Keep in mind that connected accessories borrow some of this power.
Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel 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 or your track.
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Replacing the traction tires our locomotive is equipped with one traction tire (Lionel part no. 620-8613-206). During the course of normal operations, the traction tire may become worn out. To replace the traction tire, use a 3/16” nut driver to remove the drive rod nut. Slip off the worn tire and position the replacement tire around the wheel.
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Replacing your locomotive’s lamp our locomotive is illuminated by one lamp, Lionel part nol 600-0191-300. During the course of normal operations, the lamp in your locomotive may require replacement. Replacement lamps are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service in Chesterfield, Michigan.
Maintaining and servicing your set Troubleshooting No lights or operation Be sure that the CW-80 Transformer is plugged in and the wires are connected. Train runs, but WHISTLE, BELL, and DIRECTION buttons do not work Check track connections. The track must be connected to the “A” and “U” terminals on the Transformer.
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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