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Lionel Dash 8-40 BW Diesel Locomotive Owner's Manual

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72-8269-250
12/08
Rev. 1
Lionel
Lionel
Dash 8-40 BW
Dash 8-40 BW
Diesel Locomotive
Diesel Locomotive
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 72-8269-250 12/08 Rev. 1 Lionel Lionel Dash 8-40 BW Dash 8-40 BW Diesel Locomotive Diesel Locomotive Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Featuring 72-8269-250 Dash 8-40BW.indd 1 12/23/09 9:51 AM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Inside the body, this locomotive is equipped with some of the most LEGACY Control Systems operations advanced sounds and controls in model railroading. The Dash 8-40 BW is ready for duty on Get ready to run your layout.

  • Page 3: Quick Start

    18 volts. If a circuit breaker trips when Controller. you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all 5. Throttle up and move ‘em out.

  • Page 4: The Legacy Cab-2 Remote Controller

    THE VELOCITY THROTTLE Main Display Info Button he Velocity Throttle (that big red rotary knob in the middle of your Lionel remote) is Displays real-time information about your railroad Used to enter/view the info/options of used to start your engine moving, slow it down or speed it up. Use it simply by turning it system.

  • Page 5: The Multi-Controller

    THE WARNING SOUND CONTROLLER Boost & Brake arning sounds are an important part of Lionel Railroading. Your Lionel Legacy Control Boost and brake give you another way to System equipped engines have a real-time variable "quilling" whistle and horn, while control the speed of your train.

  • Page 6: The Speed Bar

    At this point you know the basics of how to operate. There is a lot of fun waiting as you Figure 1. Switch locations experience the interaction of the controls and the touch-screen. Be sure to read the entire Lionel Legacy Control System Manual to get the most from your Lionel products. 72-8269-250 Dash 8-40BW.indd 10-11...

  • Page 7: Trainmaster Command Control Operations

    Multihorn 4. Press ENG and enter the ID# to address your locomotive with your CAB-1 diesel horn sound. Remote Controller. All Lionel locomotives come factory-programmed as ID# 1. To change the ID#, see page 18. Toggles the bell sound on and off. 5. Throttle up and move ‘em out! Your locomotive will respond to every command from Mechanical bell sound.

  • Page 8: Cab-1 Remote Controller Numeric Keypad Commands

    TrainMaster Command Control operations TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands CAB-1 numeric keypad table hen you press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote he 3, 5, and 6 keys on your CAB-1 can perform several different functions when controlling your locomotive.

  • Page 9: Tuning Your Locomotive's Performance

    TrainMaster Command Control operations TrainMaster Command Control operations Tuning your locomotive’s performance Tuning your locomotive’s performance (continued) rainMaster Command Control allows you to fine-tune the performance of your locomotive. Speed RPM Mode (continued) To enter Speed RPM Mode, press the AUX1, BRAKE key sequence while the locomotive Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to make these adjustments.

  • Page 10: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id

    TrainMaster Command Control operations TrainMaster Command Control operations Building a lash-up Assigning your locomotive a new ID# rainMaster Command Control allows you to couple your Command Control-equipped s your roster of TrainMaster Command Control-equipped locomotives grows, you will want to locomotives together, forming a multiple unit lash-up.

  • Page 11: Reprogramming Your Locomotive To Restore Features

    Lionel alternating-current (AC) transformer. In the conventional environment, your locomotive cycles through a repeating pattern of 1.

  • Page 12: Locking Your Locomotive Into A Single Direction

    ElectroCoupler is closed. neutral. Thereafter, it will start in forward after every power interruption lasting five Keep in mind that you may still make use of Lionel Remote-Control Track sections (6-65530 seconds or longer.

  • Page 13: Odyssey Ii Speed Control System Operations

    Odyssey II Speed Control system is “cruise control” for your locomotive. Once the our locomotive is equipped with the Lionel LEGACY RailSounds sound system, the most speed control is set, your locomotive will maintain a constant speed, no matter what load realistic model railroad sound system in the world.

  • Page 14: Installing The Battery

    • Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for battery the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward. Because the track is powered down, a nine-volt alkaline battery is required for this feature.

  • Page 15: Installing A Lionel Sound Activation Button For Conventional Operation

    Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in the conventional environment f your transformer lacks HORN and BELL buttons, you will need to install Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Buttons (available separately) to activate the n the conventional environment, CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements are locomotive’s horn and bell sounds.

  • Page 16: Using The Legacy Railsounds Sound System In The Trainmaster Command Control Environment

    LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Activating the CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements in Command Control environment the Command Control environment o access the LEGACY RailSounds sound system features listed below, you must operate ith the LEGACY RailSounds sound system, CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment.

  • Page 17: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive

    Refer to Figure 4 for a sample dialog script for the locomotive’s round trip. 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.

  • Page 18: Adding Fluid To Your Locomotive's Smoke Generator

    In order to function, the smoke generator requires the periodic CAB-1 Remote Controller. Your locomotive is shipped from the factory in the medium smoke output addition of Lionel smoke fluid. A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with your locomotive. setting.
  • Page 19 LLC), if available. In the event a comparable model is not available the customer will be refunded the original purchase price (requires proof of purchase from the Lionel Authorized Retailer* it was originally purchased). Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent freight or postage prepaid (Lionel will refuse any package when postage is due). Transportation and shipping charges are not covered as part of this warranty.

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