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- Page 1 74-8185-250 7/12 American Flyer U-Boat American Flyer U-Boat Diesel Locomotive Diesel Locomotive Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Featuring 74-8185-250 AF U-Boat.indd 1 7/6/12 9:32 AM...
- Page 2 1 Owner's manual 1 Engine memory module 2 Scale coupler mounting brackets and screws 1 Smoke fluid funnel The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , LEGACY ™...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features (LEGACY) Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features (TMCC) Installing your scale couplers (not included) 24-25 Lubricating your locomotive Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs Replacing the traction tires Lionel Warranty 74-8185-250 AF U-Boat.indd 3 7/6/12 9:32 AM... -
Page 4: Running Your Locomotive
3. Increase track power voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all securely on the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit. -
Page 5: Trainmaster Command Control (Tmcc/Command) Operations
3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all securely on the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit. -
Page 6: Conventional Transformer Operations
2. Power up the track (8-18 volts AC). Starting voltage will vary based on the locomotive's load. If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all securely on the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit. -
Page 7: Locomotive Basics
If you prefer to operate your locomotive without smoke, locate the smoke unit switch and slide it to the NO SMK position. Refer to Figure 4 on page 8 for the location of the switch. For best performance, we recommend using Lionel smoke fluid only. Note! -
Page 8: Locomotive Switch Locations
Locomotive basics Locomotive switch locations he functions of your locomotive's switches are outlined below. Refer to Figure 4 for the location of the switches. The instructions below are specific to this particular locomo- tive; note that available features (and switches) may differ from other loco- motives and locomotive sets. -
Page 9: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id# (Legacy And Tmcc)
Locomotive basics Assigning your locomotive a new ID# (LEGACY and TMCC) or operation in the LEGACY or TMCC environment, you will want to give each unit a unique ID#. The locomotive will respond to commands associated with its ID# while all other units will disregard these commands. -
Page 10: Lash-Ups (For Legacy Operations Only)
Locomotive basics Lash-ups (for LEGACY operations only) n the Command environment, building a lash-up allows you to control your locomotive as one in a prototypical manner. It is still possible to control any of the engines in the lash-up individually. When you issue a train command, the individual engine you were controlling will return to the group. -
Page 11: Legacy Control System Operations
LEGACY Control System operations The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller Main Display Info Button Displays real-time information about your railroad Used to enter/view the info/options of system. Displays real-time feedback of operation. selected components. CTC Button Scroll Button Press and hold to turn your remote Navigates through the entire list on and off. -
Page 12: The Velocity Throttle
System Operations Manual, available online at www.lionel.com. The Velocity Throttle The Velocity Throttle (the red rotary knob on the bottom of your Lionel remote) is used to start your engine moving, slow it down, or speed it up. Use it simply by turning it clockwise (speed up) or counter-clockwise (slow down). -
Page 13: The Warning Sound Controller
LEGACY Control System operations The Warning Sound Controller Warning sounds are an important part of Lionel Railroading. Your Lionel Legacy Control System equipped engines have a real-time variable "quilling" horn. Blow the Horn by pulling down on the Warning Sound Controller. -
Page 14: Efx Trim And Efx Bar Graph
LEGACY Control System operations EFX Trim and EFX Bar Graph The sound of the engine can be trimmed slightly higher or lower depending on your operating preference. Pressing the EFX up button will make the engine sound like it is working harder. -
Page 15: Legacy Railsounds Sound System Operations
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations LEGACY RailSounds sound system Volume UP CrewTalk Raises the overall master volume of the LEGACY Engineer begins radio dialog, dispatcher RailSounds sound system. To independently adjust replies. the level of the background sounds only (e.g., the diesel roar and brake sounds), tap AUX1 and then this key. -
Page 16: Crewtalk Dialog And Towercom Announcements In The Legacy Environment
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in the LEGACY environment rewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements feature a variety of brief radio conversa- tions between the engineer and dispatcher. CrewTalk dialog is an engineer-initiated radio conversation with the dispatcher. TowerCom announcements are a dispatcher-initiated radio conversation with the engineer. -
Page 17: Legacy Railsounds Sound System Dialog On A Round Trip
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations LEGACY RailSounds sound system dialog on a round trip Refer to Figure 5 for a sample dialog script for manually controlled dialog on the locomotive’s round trip using the numeric keypad. Locomotive STOPPED The actual dialog will vary. AUX1, 2 - “Are we 5 or AUX1, 5 - Crew shutdown clear?”/”... -
Page 18: 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 ElectroCoupler on the front of the locomotive. Coupler release sound. Releases the ElectroCoupler on the rear of the tender. -
Page 19: Trainmaster Command Control Operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands hen you press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. After you press the AUX1 button, you will be able to press any numbered button until you address a different product. -
Page 20: Controlling The Smoke Level And Cab Lights
TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands (continued) Enters manual RPM mode and lowers the LEGACY RailSounds diesel motor RPM level. Dispatcher begins radio dialog, engineer replies (see page 16). TowerCom announcement. Turns off the smoke units. Air release sound. Turns on the smoke unit if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. -
Page 21: Conventional Transformer Operations
Conventional transformer operations Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment hen you first power up your locomotive, you will hear the sounds of the locomotive at rest. As the locomotive moves, the RPM sounds automatically increase with the locomotive’s speed. In the conventional environment, the horn and bell sounds are activated by your transformer controls, if so equipped. -
Page 22: Locking Your Locomotive Into A Single Direction
Conventional transformer operations Locking your locomotive into a single direction hen the Command reverse unit switch is in the RUN position on the powered unit, your loco- motive sequences through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To “lock”... -
Page 23: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features (LEGACY) f your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive. All factory default settings will be restored when you reprogram the locomotive. -
Page 24: Installing Your Scale Couplers (Not Included)
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Installing your scale couplers (not included) ou may choose to replace your locomotive's ElectroCouplers with scale couplers (available for sale online and at hobby stores). Follow these instructions to remove your locomotive’s ElectroCouplers and install the scale couplers. 1. - Page 25 Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Installing your scale couplers (continued) ElectroCoupler screws Hold truck to avoid ElectroCoupler plug Figure 7. Removing the ElectroCoupler disengaging the drive shaft Scale coupler screws Scale coupler Mounting bracket screws Mounting bracket Pilot Figure 8. Scale coupler installation 74-8185-250 AF U-Boat.indd 25 7/6/12 9:32 AM...
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Page 26: Lubricating Your Locomotive
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. To keep your locomotive lubricated, we recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your authorized Lionel dealer. -
Page 27: Servicing Your Locomotive's Leds
Lionel Factory Trained Authorized Service Station. Replacing the traction tires our locomotive is equipped with traction tires (Lionel part no. 6208815206) to increase the tractive effort of your locomotive and allow it to pull more cars at once. -
Page 28: Lionel Warranty
(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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