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78-1024-250 8/03 Lionel Silver Bell Express Train Set Owner’s Manual CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
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Read this instruction manual thoroughly for important tips on operating and maintaining your Silver Bell Express Christmas Train Set. When properly cared for, it will last a lifetime. Experience the superiority of today’s Lionel.
Installing and operating the hook and loop couplers Operating your musical caboose Maintaining your set Replacing the lamp Maintenance and lubrication Notes Limited Warranty/Lionel Service Silver Bell Express Train Set Features Three metal bells Musical caboose Bright headlight Operating couplers Santa figure...
(when applicable) are correct. Table 1 tells you what’s included and the correct quantities. If you find any discrepancies, contact the dealer you purchased your set from for more information or call 1-800-4-LIONEL. • 0-6-0 Holiday locomotive • Lockon •...
With the track included in this set, you can create a circle. Expand your layout with additional sections of straight and curved track, available at your authorized Lionel dealer. All electrical connections should be clean and tight. The track should fit together firmly. If the rail openings have become enlarged and fit together loosely, pinch the rail around a track pin with a pair of pliers.
Track assembly and layout Powering your set he Lockon connects power from your Lockon controller to the track. Attaching the Squared brass Lockon to the track is simple. First, place contact the Lockon under any curved section of Spring contact track between the ties.
Parents should periodically inspect the power pack for potential hazards such as a broken or damaged case and have it repaired or replaced. See the Lionel Service Station listing for information and the address of the nearest Authorized Service Station. Or visit us on the Internet at www.lionel.com...
Controller operations Controller and short circuits our Lionel power pack is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and has been carefully designed and tested to ensure peak performance. The Transformer is equipped with a built- in electronic circuit breaker that alternately cuts off and restores the flow of power to the track whenever a short circuit exists—for example, when the train derails.
Train operations Installing the Santa figure lace the Santa figure in the cab of your locomotive by firmly pressing him onto the post on the floor of the cab. Refer to Figure 6. Figure 6. Santa figure placement Positioning the bells in the gondola osition the three metal bells on the plastic tray in the gondola.
Train operations Coupling the cars o couple the cars together, open the coupler by pressing up on the plunger located on the bottom of the coupler. Refer to Figure 7. Push them together on any part of your track with the couplers lined up.
Train operations Installing and operating hook and loop couplers our set includes several hook and loop couplers to replace the knuckle couplers that are installed on the engine and cars. The use of these replacement couplers is optional. Refer to the following sections to install the couplers.
Train operations Operating your musical caboose owered by a nine-volt battery (not included), your musical caboose plays your favorite Christmas carols. Follow these steps to install the battery, then throw the switch to start the music. 1. Remove the four screws that secure the roof to the sides, then lift away the roof. As illustrated in Figure 9, these screws are located at the ends of the car.
If the lamp burns out, unscrew the lantern box from the lantern bracket and lift it away. See Figure 10 below. Unscrew the lamp and install a replacement (Lionel part no. 818-5101-139), available from your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service.
If your locomotive requires service, please bring it to an authorized Lionel Service Station or Lionel Service for assistance. See page 16 for additional information.
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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