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Lionel Scout Owner's Manual

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73-0127-250
4/10
Lionel Scout
Lionel Scout
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 CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH
ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING
HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 40 VA

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  • Page 1 73-0127-250 4/10 Lionel Scout Lionel Scout 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 CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
  • Page 2 Congratulations! ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Scout Ready-To-Run Train Set! This set features everything you need to get started—a PowerMax Plus Transformer, a huge loop of easy-to- assemble FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel locomotive.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Creating your layout Operating your PowerMax Plus Transformer safely Building your Lionel layout Joining the FasTrack track sections Wiring your PowerMax Plus Transformer Running your train Running your train set Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator Coupling Operating your train with the PowerMax Plus Transformer Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Plus Transformer...

  • Page 4: Creating Your Layout

    Creating your layout Operating your PowerMax Plus Transformer safely our Lionel PowerMax Plus Transformer is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. and has been carefully designed to ensure peak performance. When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be maintained. Be sure to observe the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 5: Building Your Lionel Layout

    Creating your layout Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections. By adding more FasTrack track sections, you can 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 get good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 2 to see how to join the track sections. 1.

  • Page 7: Wiring Your Powermax Plus Transformer

    Creating your layout Wiring your PowerMax Plus Transformer onnect your FasTrack terminal section to the PowerMax Plus Transformer. Use the wires that are already attached to the terminal section. Make sure that all connections are secure. Loose connections can produce extremely high temperatures. For this reason, do not touch the terminals or track connections during use.

  • Page 8: Running Your Train

    Running your trains Running your train set With track power off, place your train set on the track. Refer to page 10 for information on coupling the cars. Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender. See Figure 4. If the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, add smoke fluid to your Caution! locomotive’s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit.

  • Page 9: Adding Smoke Fluid To Your Locomotive's Smoke Generator

    Running your train Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke during operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 8 on page 13 for the location of the switch.

  • 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 5. 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 Powermax Plus Transformer

    Running your train Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Plus Transformer efer to Figure 6 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 approxi- mate the percentage of full power.
  • Page 12 Running your train Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Plus Transformer (contin- Bell Direction Starts or stops the tolling bell in any Press the DIRECTION button to go forward RailSounds or TrainSounds-equipped or reverse, or to place the locomotive in locomotive.

  • 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: Powermax Plus Transformer Operation

    PowerMax Plus Transformer operation Powering your layout with the PowerMax Plus Transformer our PowerMax Plus Transformer provides a total output of 2.4 amps. Also, available voltage depends on how much load is on the output. Generally, track voltage is 0-16 volts (AC). You may momentarily approach or exceed the 2.4 amp limit of the PowerMax Plus Transformer when pulling illuminated cars, or fighting over grades with heavy loads.

  • Page 15: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set

    Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive elp your steam locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintain- ing it properly. 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 Headlamp

    Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp our locomotive is equipped with an LED style headlight for longer life. Please contact your nearest Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service if this need replacing.

  • Page 17: Advanced Connections: Powering Two Isolated Blocks With Two Transformers

    Maintaining and servicing your set Advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two transformers s you expand your layout, you may decide to create two isolated blocks of track. Trains in each block are controlled by separate transformers. Before you operate your trains on this type of layout, be sure that your transformers are in phase.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Maintaining and servicing your set Troubleshooting No lights or operation Be sure PowerMax Plus Transformer is plugged in. Train runs, but WHISTLE/HORN, BELL, and DIRECTION buttons do not work Check track connections. The track must be connected to the “A” and “U” terminals on the Transformer.

  • Page 19: Notes

    Maintaining and servicing your set Notes...

  • Page 20: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service

    Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with the exception of LIGHT BULBS, LED’s & TRACTION TIRES are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of one year from the original date of purchase against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel Authorized Retailer*.

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