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- Page 1 74-8142-250 10/11 American Flyer U-Boat American Flyer U-Boat Diesel Locomotive Diesel Locomotive Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Featuring...
- Page 2 Congratulations! ongratulations on your purchase of this American Flyer LEGACY diesel locomotive! On the outside, this locomotive features numerous details and expert decoration in your favorite livery. Inside the body, this locomotive is equipped with some of the most advanced sounds and controls in model railroading.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Running your locomotive LEGACY Control operations TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC/Command) operations Conventional transformer operations Locomotive basics Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive's smoke generator Locomotive switch locations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# (LEGACY and TMCC) Lash-ups (for LEGACY operations only) LEGACY Control System operations The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller The Velocity Throttle... -
Page 4: Running Your Locomotive
Running your locomotive Power your locomotive with an alternating-current (50-60Hz AC) transformer only. Note! Powering your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer, or in excess of 19 volts AC, may result in damage to sensitive electronic components. Note! Your locomotive requires curves that have a 36" or larger diameter, measured from center point between rails to center point between rails. -
Page 5: Trainmaster Command Control (Tmcc/Command) Operations
Running your locomotive Power your locomotive with an alternating-current (50-60Hz AC) transformer only. Note! Powering your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer, or in excess of 19 volts AC, may result in damage to sensitive electronic components. Your locomotive requires curves that have a 36" or larger diameter, measured from Note! center point between rails to center point between rails. -
Page 6: Conventional Transformer Operations
Running your locomotive Conventional transformer operations For Conventional operation, a Command Base must not be powered up anywhere in Note! the area, even if it is not connected to the track. If a base is detected, your locomotive will default to Command mode. Power your locomotive with an alternating-current (50-60Hz AC) transformer only. -
Page 7: Locomotive Basics
Locomotive basics Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean, white smoke dur- ing operation. Add 10-20 drops to the duct (shown in Figure 3) to prime the unit the first time you run the locomotive or after being stored for an extended period of time, and then add 10 to 20 drops to refill when smoke production decreases. -
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
LEGACY Control System operations This section is a brief overview of the LEGACY Control System. For a more in-depth Note! explanation of the LEGACY Control System features, please see your LEGACY Control 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. -
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. Notice the difference in intensity of the horn sound. -
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 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.
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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 The Scale Wheel Sets
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Installing scale wheel sets our locomotive's trucks are designed to receive scale wheel sets. Please contact Lionel Customer Service at 586-949-4100 Ext. 9105 to receive one set of wheels for this 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). - 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...
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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. When you find that the lubrication points illustrated in Figure 9 appear dry, lubricate your locomotive after you have removed any accumulated dirt and dust. -
Page 27: Servicing Your Locomotive's Leds
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs If the locomotive is powered up and the lights are not on, check that the AUX2 Note! command was not used to turn the lamps off. our locomotive is illuminated by several LEDs that are expected to last for the life of the locomotive. -
Page 28: Lionel Warranty
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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