Lionel Thomas & Friends Owner's Manual

Lionel Thomas & Friends Owner's Manual

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73-0162-250
4/13
Lionel
Lionel
Thomas & Friends
Thomas & Friends
Remote Control Christmas
Remote Control Christmas
Ready-To-Run Set
Ready-To-Run Set
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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.
©2013 gullane (Thomas) Limited

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  • Page 1 73-0162-250 4/13 Lionel Lionel Thomas & Friends Thomas & Friends ™ ™ Remote Control Christmas Remote Control Christmas Ready-To-Run Set Ready-To-Run Set Owner's Manual Owner's Manual 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 The power adapter plugs into the wall, and then connects directly to a special track section. Thomas is controlled using his very own blue Lionel remote. Go forward, reverse, or stop. Sound the whistle or bell — or have Sir Topham Hatt announce “All aboard!” at the press of a button. Thomas’...
  • Page 3 Silencing the steam chuffing sounds Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive FCC Statement Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , LEGACY ™...
  • Page 4: Creating Your Layout

    • Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condition exists, the wall-pack power supply should not be used until it has been properly repaired.
  • Page 5: Building Your Lionel Layout

    Creating your layout Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved sections, one 10" straight section, and one wall-pack terminal section of track. Figure 1 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 6: Joining The Fastrack Track Sections

    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 2 to see how to join the track sections.
  • Page 7 Powering your layout Connecting your wall-pack power supply our trains are powered by a 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 3. Jack on wall-pack power supply Figure 3.
  • Page 8: Installing Aaa Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Powering your layout installing aaa batteries into the Remote Control se a flathead screw driver to pry up the tab on the tab on the battery compartment hatch and lift the hatch to open battery compartment (as shown in Figure 4). Insert three AAA batteries orientating the +/- as shown in the bottom of the battery compartment.
  • Page 9: Running Your Train Set

    Your locomotive is designed to operate on 18 VDC or VAC. You may choose to operate the train set using the wall-pack power supply, or you may run the locomotive on a layout powered by virtually any Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformer.
  • Page 10 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 5. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward each other until they lock together.
  • Page 11 Running your train attaching the three Thomas faces and Santa hat hree interchangeable facial expressions (surprised, tired and angry) easily slip on and off Thomas for fun and imaginative play. Refer to Figure 6. angry Surprised Tired Figure 6. Interchangeable faces o attach one of the faces, carefully position it in front of the permanent smiling Thomas face and push it straight on.
  • Page 12 Running your train Operating your train with your Lionel Remote THROTTLE SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT Turn the throttle knob clockwise The red light will remain on to go forward and adjust the speed. during normal operation. The Turn the throttle knob counter-...
  • Page 13 Running your train Silencing the steam chuffing sounds o silence the steam chuffing sounds, simply lift off Thomas' cab roof and slide the CHUFF switch to the OFF position. See Figure 9. Turn off track power for about two seconds, and then the steam chuffing sound will be silenced when the track power is restored.
  • Page 14: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set

    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 15: Fcc Statement

    Maintaining and servicing your set 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 16: Product Description

    (or copy) from an Authorized Lionel Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available.

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