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Overnight Freight Flyer
Overnight Freight Flyer
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS
WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DUR-
I N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA
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Union Pacific
Union Pacific
73-0188-250
6/12
6/20/12 10:36 AM
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- Page 1 73-0188-250 6/12 Union Pacific Union Pacific Overnight Freight Flyer Overnight Freight Flyer Ready-to-Run Train Set Ready-to-Run Train Set Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DUR- I N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
- Page 2 Explore the possibilities at your authorized Lionel dealer. Use this Owner’s Manual to learn how to set up, operate, and maintain your train set for years of reli- able operation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setting the accessory output Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp Replacing your caboose's lamp Troubleshooting FCC Statement Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 73-0188-250 UP Overnight Frt.indd 3 6/20/12 10:36 AM... -
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 transformer 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, three 10" straight sections, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts 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
4. If you need to power an accessory (available separately at your authorized Lionel dealer), connect the accessory to the ACCESSORY thumbscrew terminals. Use the accessory wire included with the CW-80 Transformer. 73-0188-250 UP Overnight Frt.indd 6... -
Page 7: Connecting Your Cw-80 Transformer
Creating your layout Connecting 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. -
Page 8: Running Your Train
Figure 5. Drawbar connection Power up your locomotive with your transformer. Your locomotive is designed to operate on 7-15 volts alternating current. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers are suitable. Do not power your locomotive with direct-current (DC) transformers. Note! The locomotive was designed for use with alternating-current (AC) transformers only. -
Page 9: Operating Your Train With The Cw-80 Transformer
ON position. Refer to Figure 8 on page 14 for the location of the switch. The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with this set. Press down and unscrew the cap. Pierce the tip on the nozzle. -
Page 10: Coupling
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 6. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward each other until they lock together. -
Page 11: Experiencing The Features Of The Cw-80 Transformer
Running your train Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer Refer to Figure 8 on page 12 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. - Page 12 The green light illuminates when the CW-80 is on. Whistle/Horn Activates the whistle or horn sound effect in your Lionel locomotives. Press Throttle WHISTLE/HORN to begin the sound; Controls your locomotive’s speed. Throw the release the button to end it.
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Page 13: Reverse Unit Procedure
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. -
Page 14: Cw-80 Transformer Operation
— from crossing signals to coal and lumber loaders — available at your authorized Lionel dealer. When you are ready to operate your new accessory, the CW-80 Transformer allows you to choose how much power your accessory receives with program- mable accessory output. -
Page 15: 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 roll- ers, or your track. -
Page 16: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tire
Refer to Figure 11. Remove the old traction tire from under the drive rod and slip on the replacement, Lionel part no. 6308661206. Replace the spacer, retighten the drive rod screw, and you’r e ready to pull that long freight back to the yard. -
Page 17: Replacing Your Caboose's Lamp
4. Pull the lamp straight up and out of the socket. Replace it with Lionel lamp no. 6308352311, available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Be sure that the Smoke Unit switch is in the ON position. Add four to six drops of smoke fluid if you have not done so already. We invite you to visit www.lionel.com and click on the Customer Services tab to order parts and access other important service information. -
Page 19: 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 20: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
(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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