Tire-Traction; Coupling - Lionel Centennialready-to-run O-27 set Owner's Manual

Train operation

Tire-Traction

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Y our locomotive is equipped with Tire-
Traction. This means that one of the
drive wheels is fitted with a rubber traction
tire to enhance tractive effort so your loco-

Coupling

A fter you have assembled the track, place
the locomotive and rolling stock on the
track. Before coupling the cars, make sure
the wheels are properly set on the rails.
When coupling your cars, at least one of
Keep in mind that it's easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.
Push down the
lock release to
open the coupler.
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motive can pull many cars at once.
Lionel locomotives with Tire-Traction grip
the track, enabling them to pull heavy loads
at higher speeds.
the mating couplers must be open as shown
below at the left. Now simply push the cars
toward each other until they lock together.
Now you're ready to pull out of the sta-
tion. All aboard!