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73-1715-250
7/02
Lionel
Fire and Rescue Set
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 73-1715-250 7/02 Lionel Fire and Rescue Set Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 (rear of tender) • Smoke generator that produces clean, safe, and realistic smoke The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel®, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds™, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™, StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1 Remote Controller®,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer Locking your locomotive into a single operational state Using your locomotive’s magnetic coupler RailSounds operations Installing a Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Button Experiencing the RailSounds system Features of your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system Notes on RailSounds Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Adding fluid to your locomotive’s stack...
  • Page 4: Transformer Operations Running Your Locomotive With A Lionel Transformer

    Move ‘em out! Get your locomotive moving. Press the DIR button on your CAB-1 remote or Lionel transformer. This advances the Lionel reverse unit to the next operating state in the repeating sequence: forward, neutral, reverse, and neutral. Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed. To increase speed, increase track voltage.
  • Page 5: Locking Your Locomotive Into A Single Operational State

    Transformer operations Locking your locomotive into a single operational state he reverse unit inside your Lionel loco- will be locked in the next mode of operation motive is an electronic device that acts in the sequence. For instance, if the locomo- like the transmission in your car.
  • Page 6: Using Your Locomotive's Magnetic Coupler

    Transformer operations Using your locomotive’s magnetic coupler he rear of your Lionel locomotive’s ten- magnetic field pulls the disc downward, and der is equipped with an operating mag- the knuckle opens. netic knuckle coupler, a revolutionary design One operating technique favored by Lionel first introduced by Lionel in 1945.
  • Page 7: Railsounds Operations

    Sound Activation Button for whistle Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Button for bell The no. 610-5906-001 button works with any Lionel AC transformer except Note! no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers may not be compatible with RailSounds.
  • Page 8: Experiencing The Railsounds System

    RailSounds operations Experiencing the Railsounds system ith RailSounds, you experience the Begin by removing the tender body to sounds of real railroading like never access the battery clip. Remove the three ten- before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisticated, der body mounting screws and lift the body authentic model railroad sound system in the shell away.
  • Page 9: Features Of Your Locomotive's Railsounds Sound System

    RailSounds operations Features of your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system Whistle. Press the WHISTLE button on your Variable chuff rate. The speed of your controller and your locomotive’s whistle will locomotive determines the rate of steam sound as long as the button is pressed. chuffing.
  • Page 10: Adding Fluid To Your Locomotive's Stack

    (see page 5 for its The smoke generator requires the periodic location). Move the switch to the OFF position addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to and your locomotive will stop smoking. function. Pierce the tube end with a pin, then...
  • Page 11: Replacing Your Locomotive's Lamps

    During the course of Service Center or Lionel Service. See the normal operation, the lamp may require Lionel Service section on page 20 for more replacement. information. Remove the expired lamp by Carefully remove the three cab screws (see unscrewing it and install the replacement page 12 for their locations).
  • Page 12: Lubricating Your Steam Locomotive

    Figure 6 below. Remove accumulated dirt and Maintenance Kit (no. 6-62927), avail- and dust before lubricating, and always able from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules lubricate any locomotive emerging from pro- to keep in mind: never over-lubricate (a longed storage. Also, lightly lubricate the small amount will do), and avoid getting steam locomotive’s side rods after every ten...
  • Page 13: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tires

    Do not lubricate your locomotive’s electric any difficulty in the operation of your motor. It has been pretested and all the nec- engine, see the Lionel Service section for essary moving parts have been sufficiently more information. lubricated for life at the factory. If you have Replacing your locomotive’s traction tires...
  • Page 14: Operating And Maintaining The Tool Car

    Bunk Car is illuminated by one lamp. During the course of normal oper- ation, this lamp may require replacement. The replacement bulb is Lionel part no. 600-8352-311, available from your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service.
  • Page 15: Operating And Maintaining The Fire Car Operating The Fire Car

    Operating and maintaining the Fire Car Operating the Fire Car lace the Fire Car on the track, power it up, and the red light will illuminate. Once you get the car moving, the red light will appear to rotate, and the firefighter's chair will swivel, allowing him to aim the hose in any direction.
  • Page 16: Replacing The Fire Car Lamp

    During the course of normal operation, this lamp may require replacement. Lionel part no. 600-1445-300 is available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel service. Follow these steps and refer to Figure 9 as you replace the lamp.
  • Page 17: Maintaining The Caboose Replacing The Flashing Light On The Roof

    During the course of normal operation, this lamp may require replacement. Lamp no. 10-2958-019 is available from your autho- rized Lionel Service Center. 1. Pull the cab straight up and off the frame, removing the tabs from the slots in the frame. Be sure that the ladders clears the slot in the roof.
  • Page 18 Maintaining the Caboose Figure 10. Caboose lamp replacement...
  • Page 19: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 20: Lionel Service

    Lionel product, including all to the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Center. mechanical and electrical components, Your nearest Lionel Service Center can be found by moving parts, motors and structural calling 1-800-4-Lionel, or by accessing our Website components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to at www.lionel.com.

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