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73-1988-250
9/04
Hobbytown USA Flyer
Ready-to-Run Set
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 REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT:120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT:18 V; 80 VA
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- Page 1 73-1988-250 9/04 Hobbytown USA Flyer Ready-to-Run Set 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 REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
- Page 2 Congratulations! ongratulations on your purchase of the ready-to-run Hobbytown USA Flyer Train Set! This set features everything you need to get started—a mighty CW-80 Transformer, a huge loop of easy-to-assemble FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel locomotive. Have fun growing with this complete train set! Start with the set components, then follow your imagination into your own miniature world.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Creating your layout Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely Building your Lionel layout Joining the FasTrack track sections Wiring your CW-80 Transformer Running your train Running your train set Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator Coupling Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 11-12 Reverse unit procedure... -
Page 4: Creating Your Layout Operating Your Cw-80 Transformer Safely
Creating your layout Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely our Lionel CW-80 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: Wiring Your Cw-80 Transformer
Creating your layout Wiring your CW-80 Transformer onnect your FasTrack terminal section to the CW-80 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 7 Creating your layout Wiring your CW-80 Transformer (continued) FasTrack terminal section Spade-shaped connector TRACK ACCESSORY 120/60z 0~18VAC 0~18VAC Notch Figure 3. Controller connections...
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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 7 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 Cw-80 Transformer
Running your train Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer Refer 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 CW-80 Transformer (continued) Bell Direction Starts or stops the tolling bell in any Press the DIRECTION button to go forward RailSounds-equipped locomotive. or reverse, or to place the locomotive in Press BELL to begin the sound, neutral (no movement, headlight is on).
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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: Transformer Operation Powering Your Layout With The Cw-80 Transformer
CW-80 Transformer operation Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer our CW-80 Transformer provides a total output of five amps. The track outputs will deliver all of this power to the track when no accessories are connected to the Transformer. Keep in mind that connected accessories borrow some of this power. -
Page 15: Setting The Accessory Output
CW-80 Transformer operation Setting the accessory output ionel offers accessories of all shapes and sizes — from crossing signals to coal and lumber loaders — available at your authorized Lionel dealer. When you are ready to operate your new accessory, the CW-80 Transformer allows you to choose how much power your accessory receives with programmable accessory output. -
Page 16: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set Lubricating Your Locomotive
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 rollers, or your track. -
Page 17: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tire
Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire ne of the locomotive’s drive wheels is fitted with a rubber traction tire to enhance tractive effort, allowing your locomotive to pull many cars at once. To replace the traction tire, simply unscrew the drive rod nut from the wheel using a 3/16” nut driver. -
Page 18: Replacing Your Locomotive's Headlamp
Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp our locomotive lights the way with its operating headlight. During the course of normal operations, the lamp may require replacement. Refer to Figure 11 as you replace the lamp. 1. Remove the two front truck screws and carefully slide the front truck assembly off the link- age rods. -
Page 19: 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 20: Limited Warranty/Lionel Service
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to the original consumer-purchaser, for one year against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through an authorized Lionel merchant.