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Lionel 2544W Santa Fe Super Chief Owner's Manual

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73-1742-250
6/05
Lionel
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Super Chief
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 73-1742-250 6/05 Lionel #2544W Santa Fe Super Chief Owner’s Manual featuring...
  • Page 2 • Minimum Curve: O-31 Features of the passenger cars • Lighted interiors • Operating couplers • Passenger silhouettes The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , TrainMaster ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RailSounds sound system operations Installing the battery Using the RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation Using the RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command Control environment TrainMaster Command Control operations...

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    Quick Start Transformer operations 1. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track. 2. Power your train set at 8-18 volts with your alternating current (AC) transformer. Do not power your locomotive set with a direct-current (DC) transformer. Damage to Note! sensitive electronic components may occur.

  • Page 5: Conventional Transformer Operations

    Conventional operations our train set is capable of operating in the conventional environment with nothing more than a standard Lionel alternating-current (AC) transformer. In the conventional environment, your powered locomotive cycles through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To advance to the next operation, press the DIRECTION button on your transformer.

  • Page 6: Operating Your Train Set In The Conventional Environment

    Conventional transformer operations Operating your train set in the conventional environment 1. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track. Be sure that the non-powered A-unit faces the rear of the train. 2. Power your train set at 8-18 volts with your alternating current (AC) transformer.

  • Page 7: Locking Your Powered Locomotive Into A Single Direction

    Conventional transformer operations Locking your powered locomotive into a single direction hen the Command reverse unit switch is in the RUN position, your powered locomotive sequences through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To “lock” your powered locomotive into a single direction (for example, to operate in forward only), you can deactivate the Command reverse unit’s sequencing function.

  • Page 8: Coupling Your Locomotives In The Conventional Environment

    ElectroCoupler is closed. Keep in mind that you may still make use of Lionel Remote-Control Track sections (6-65530 for O gauge; 6-12746 and 6-65149 for O-27 gauge; and 6-12020 for FasTrack layouts) with the magnetic couplers on the rolling stock.

  • Page 9: Railsounds Sound System Operations

    RailSounds sound system operations RailSounds sound system operations our non-powered locomotive is equipped with the Lionel RailSounds sound system, the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. The RailSounds sound system brings the sounds of the railroad to your layout through high quality digital samples of real locomotives.

  • Page 10: Installing The Battery

    RailSounds sound system operations Installing the battery hile the RailSounds sound system is powered through the track, we recommend that you install a nine-volt alkaline battery in the non-powered locomotive to prevent the sound system from shutting down during track power interruptions (for example, at a switch or a dirty section of track).

  • Page 11: Using The Railsounds Sound System In The Conventional Environment

    • Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive set telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward. • Shutdown sequence. When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound.

  • Page 12: Installing A Lionel Sound Activation Button For Conventional Operation

    RailSounds sound system operations Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation f your transformer lacks HORN and BELL buttons, you will need to install Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Buttons (available separately) to activate the locomotive’s horn and bell sounds.

  • Page 13: Using The Railsounds Sound System In The Trainmaster Command Control Environment

    • Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward. • Shutdown sequence. When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound.

  • Page 14: Trainmaster Command Control Operations

    TrainMaster Command Control operations TrainMaster Command Control operations rainMaster Command Control is the advanced model railroad control system from Lionel. To operate your locomotive set in the Command Control environment, you need a Command Base (available separately, 6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (available separately, 6-12868).

  • Page 15: Cab-1 Remote Controller Commands

    TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller commands he CAB-1 Remote Controller commands are detailed below. The corresponding RailSounds sound system effects are in bold italic type. Releases the front coupler when you have addressed a single unit. Releases the front coupler of the lead unit when you have addressed a lash-up.

  • Page 16: Cab-1 Remote Controller Numeric Keypad Commands

    TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands AUX1 hen you press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. These commands are specific to your locomotive set, and an overlay is included to help you learn these functions.

  • Page 17: Tuning Your Locomotive Set's Performance

    TrainMaster Command Control operations Tuning your locomotives’ performance rainMaster Command Control allows you to fine-tune the performance of your locomotive set. Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to make these adjustments. These settings will be lost if you assign a new ID#. Note! Momentum The TrainMaster Command Control momentum feature simulates the labored performance...
  • Page 18 TrainMaster Command Control operations Tuning your locomotives’ performance (continued) Setting the minimum speed You may use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to set your powered locomotive’s minimum, or stall, speed. 1. With the Command reverse unit switch in the RUN position, address your locomotive by pressing ENG and enter the ID#.

  • Page 19: Assigning New Id#'S To Your Locomotives

    TrainMaster Command Control operations Assigning new ID#’s to your locomotives hile you may operate your locomotive set as a lash-up, you will want to give each unit a unique ID#. Each locomotive will respond to commands associated with its ID# while all other units will disregard these commands.

  • Page 20: Building A Lash-Up

    TrainMaster Command Control operations Building a lash-up rainMaster Command Control allows you to couple your Command Control-equipped locomotives together, forming a multiple unit lash-up. Just like with the real railroads, lash-ups allow you to pull longer trains and climb steeper grades. You will find that the lighting operates prototypically—the lead unit’s headlight and interior lights are illuminated when the train is in forward, and the rear unit’s headlight and interior lights are on when the train is in reverse.

  • Page 21: Reprogramming Your Locomotives To Restore Features

    TrainMaster Command Control operations Reprogramming your locomotives to restore features f your locomotives are unresponsive to your commands in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive set. Perform this procedure on only one unit at a time. Do not attempt to reprogram both Note! units simultaneously.

  • Page 22: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set

    Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive set elp your Lionel locomotive set lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. To keep your locomotive set lubricated, we recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your authorized Lionel dealer.

  • Page 23: Replacing Your Locomotives' Lamps

    Each lamp rests in a holder with its prongs plugged into a socket. Carefully pull the lamp straight up out of the socket to remove it. Replace the expired lamp with Lionel part no. 610-8584-300, available from your Lionel authorized Service Center or Lionel Service. (For more information, see Lionel Service on page 28.)

  • Page 24: Replacing The Traction Tires

    During the course of normal operations, the traction tires may become worn out. We recommend that you have the traction tires replaced by an authorized Lionel Service Center because the truck and side frames must be removed to access the wheels. See the Lionel Service section on page 28 for more information.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Lamps In Your Passenger Cars

    Lionel part no. 610-9165-300. During the course of normal operations, you may find that the lamps require replacement. Replacement lamps are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service in Chesterfield, Michigan. Follow these steps and refer to Figure 7 as you replace the lamps.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Drumhead Lamp In Your Observation Car

    610-9158-330. During the course of normal operations, you may find that this lamp requires replacement. Replacement lamps are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service in Chesterfield, Michigan. Follow these steps and refer to Figure 8 as you replace the lamps.

  • Page 27: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 28: Limited Warranty/Lionel Service

    Lionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. Service Center, together with proof of original purchase will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a replacement is not available, a refund of the original purchase price will be granted.

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