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Lionel Union Pacific ALCo PA Owner's Manual

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73-1712-250
8/03
Lionel
Union Pacific ALCo PA
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  • Page 1 73-1712-250 8/03 Lionel Union Pacific ALCo PA Passenger Set Owner’s Manual featuring SYSTEM...
  • Page 2 • Interior lighting with ON/OFF control including roof vents and grab handles • Lighted drumhead on observation car • Detailed end vestibules The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Transformer operations Running your locomotive set with a Lionel transformer Locking your locomotive set into a single operational state Using your locomotive set’s ElectroCouplers in the non-Command environment Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button RailSounds sound system operations Your locomotive set’s RailSounds sound system—the basics...

  • Page 4: Transformer Operations Running Your Locomotive Set With A Lionel Transformer

    Move ‘em out! Get your locomotive set moving. Press the DIRECTION button on your Lionel transformer. This sequences the Command reverse unit in the powered locomotive to the next operating state. Adjust track voltage until your powered locomotive moves at your desired speed.

  • Page 5: Locking Your Locomotive Set Into A Single Operational State

    Transformer operations Locking your locomotive set into a single operational state o select a single operational state for switch. The locomotive set is now “locked” your powered locomotive (for example, into your chosen direction. forward only), you can deactivate the When you no longer want single-direction Command reverse unit’s sequencing operation, just slide the Command reverse...

  • Page 6: Using Your Locomotive Set's Electrocouplers In The Non-Command Environment

    ElectroCouplers in the Lionel magnetic couplers coupled directly to non-Command environment, you must rely your locomotive set’s ElectroCouplers. The magnetic coupler on the rolling stock will...

  • Page 7: Installing A Lionel Sound Activation Button

    Lionel no. 610-5906-001 whistle Sound Activation Button for activating the 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 the RailSounds sound system.

  • Page 8: Railsounds Sound System Operations Your Locomotive Set's Railsounds Sound System-The Basics

    RailSounds sound system operations Your locomotive set’s RailSounds sound system—the basics he Lionel RailSounds sound system is then slide the battery into the holder and the most realistic model railroad sound replace the hatch. The volume control knob system in the world. Your powered is located behind the door on the “nose”...

  • Page 9: Experiencing The Range Of Your Locomotive Set's Railsounds Sound System

    Simply put, you the Lionel Command reverse unit it’s the most sophisticated, authentic model has just reset to forward operation. railroad sound system in the world.

  • Page 10: Odyssey Systems Operations

    Odyssey System operations The Odyssey System he Odyssey System is a “cruise control” locomotive pulls or what grades you have on for your engine. Once the speed is set your layout. This digitally-controlled system (see below), your engine will maintain a also allows for extremely slow movement constant speed, no matter what loads the that will amaze any “scale”...

  • Page 11: Trainmaster Command Operations The Command Control Environment

    Lionel-compatible O-42 or larger track. • Make sure track power is OFF before placing on the track. • Make sure your Lionel Command Base is plugged-in and its communications wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer or the U terminal on any of your installed PowerMasters.

  • Page 12: Running Your Powered Locomotive In The Trainmaster Command Control Environment

    TrainMaster Command operations Running your powered locomotive in the TrainMaster Command Control environment our Command-equipped powered locomotive Address Locomotive #1 Example comes factory-programmed with an ID# of “1.” PowerMasters set to CMD or To operate your powered locomotive without the non- traditional power supplies ON FULL powered unit, set PowerMasters to CMD or set all (no more than 19 volts)

  • Page 13: Cab-1 Remote Controller Numeric Keypad Commands For Your Locomotive Set

    TrainMaster Command operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands for your locomotive set hen you press AUX1 on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. The START-UP CREW TALK keypad lets you control extra command features (until you press any VOLUME SHUT top-row button like SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG).

  • Page 14: Tuning Your Locomotive Set's Performance

    TrainMaster Command operations Tuning your locomotive set’s performance MOMENTUM adjustment knob left or right to reach the TrainMaster Command Control’s desired volume level. momentum feature simulates the labored For quick remote-control of volume below performance of a locomotive pulling a the master setting—for example, muting—...

  • Page 15: Assigning Your Locomotive Set A New Id

    TrainMaster Command operations Assigning your locomotive set a new ID# hile your powered and non-powered Assign a new ID# to your Example A-units have been factory- Command-equipped locomotive programmed as a lash-up, both units must Set the Command reverse unit switch have their own ID#’s.

  • Page 16: Building A Lash-Up

    TrainMaster Command operations Building a lash-up our powered and non-powered locomotives were factory-programmed as a lash-up. When you press TR, 9 on the CAB-1 Remote Controller, both units respond together, allowing the headlight and back-up lights to operate prototypically. Remember, you can always address an individual unit in a lash-up using its engine (ENG) ID#.

  • Page 17: Reprogramming The Command Reverse Unit To Restore Features

    TrainMaster Command operations Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features ue to inevitable derailments and static, STEP 5: Press ENG, the ID#, AUX1, then it is possible that your Command press 8 for your locomotive. reverse unit could someday lose its setup program.

  • Page 18: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive Set

    Additional smoke fluid (6-62909) is white smoke during operation. Periodically, available from your Lionel dealer. you will need to add smoke fluid to the To turn off the smoke generators, slide locomotives. A small tube of smoke fluid is the smoke unit switch at the bottom of each included with this set.

  • Page 19: Lubricating Your Locomotive Set

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive set Lubricating your locomotive set avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive set lead a long and productive life on your set’s wheels or your track. You’ll know your railroad by maintaining it properly.

  • Page 20: Lubricating Your Locomotive Set

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive set Lubricating your locomotive set (continued) Non-Powered Unit Body screws Lubricate axles with Lionel oil sparingly Body screws Body screws Lubricate axles with Lionel oil sparingly Body screws Lubricate the axles Note! on the non-powered B-unit sparingly.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Traction Tires

    Lionel Service Center. See allowing it to pull more cars at once. During the Lionel Service section on page 48 for the course of normal operations, the more information. traction tires may become worn out. Because...

  • Page 22: Servicing Your Locomotive Set's Lamps

    The LEDs are expected to last nearest to you. See the Lionel Service section for the life of the locomotives. on page 48 for more information. Due to the delicate wiring and soldering...

  • Page 23: Stationsounds Operations Conventional Operation Of Stationsounds

    StationSounds operations Conventional operation of StationSounds n conventional mode, short horn/whistle Table 1 below describes how StationSounds blasts (under one second) are used to responds in conventional mode. activate the StationSounds announcements. Trigger Car Speed Timing Effect Short Horn/ Stop Within 15 seconds Station arrival announcement, Whistle Blast...

  • Page 24: Command Control Operation Of Stationsounds

    • Make sure your Lionel Command Base is plugged in and its communications wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer or the U post on any of your installed PowerMasters. • Once positioned on the track, increase track voltage to FULL. If you are using any PowerMasters, be sure to slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD.

  • Page 25: Stationsounds Command Table

    StationSounds operations StationSounds command table Trigger Car Speed Effect STOP Station Arrival Announcement STOP Conductor: “Watch your step.” (First trigger after Station Arrival Announcement) STOP Conductor: “Watch your step.” (Trigger any time while stopped.) STOP Conductor: “All Aboard!” STOP Station Departure Announcement MOVING Conductor: “Welcome aboard.”...

  • Page 26: Sample Scripts

    StationSounds operations Sample scripts Example 1 below shows you how to perform a complete arrival/departure script to and from an imaginary train station with a PA announcer. Announcements using 7 are “station” announcements, and those using 2 are Note! conductor/steward announcements. Refer to Figure 7 on the following page to see how StationSounds operates on a round trip.
  • Page 27 StationSounds operations Sample scripts (continued) IN STATION “Now arriving” “Watch your step” “Now departing” “All aboard” “Next stop “Welcome coming up” aboard” “Tickets, “Lounge car- please” drinks” “Dining car “Dining car second seating” first seating” EN ROUTE Figure 7. StationSounds on a round trip Example 2 shows how to perform a short arrival/departure script to and from a small station without a PA announcer.

  • Page 28: Sample Scripts

    StationSounds operations Sample scripts (continued) Your StationSounds Car has been new ENG ID#. Lash-ups are discussed on programmed with the ENG ID# of 1. This page 16. corresponds with the ENG ID# of the lead Assign the StationSounds Car the Note! unit for easier operation.

  • Page 29: Cab-1 Remote Controller Numeric Keypad Commands For Your Stationsounds Car

    StationSounds operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands for your StationSounds Car hen you press AUX1 on the CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the AUX1 numeric keypad into ten command buttons. The keypad lets you control extra command features (until you press any top-row button like SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG).

  • Page 30: Assigning Your Stationsounds Car A New Id

    StationSounds operations Assigning your StationSounds Car a new ID# s your fleet of Command-equipped Assign a new ID# to your Example equipment grows, you’ll want to give Command-equipped your StationSounds Car a unique ID#. StationSounds Car Choose from any number between 1 and Set the StationSounds Car PGM/RUN switch 99.

  • Page 31: Reprogramming The Circuit Boards To Restore Features

    StationSounds operations Reprogramming the circuit boards to restore features ue to the inevitable derailments, static, STEP 4: Press ENG then input the and the nature of electricity, it is StationSounds Car’s ID#. Press SET. possible that your StationSounds Car could STEP 5: Press ENG, ID#, AUX1, 6 for someday lose its setup program.

  • Page 32: Operating And Maintaining Your Passenger Cars Coupling Your Aluminum Passenger Cars

    Operating and Maintaining your Passenger Cars Coupling your Aluminum Passenger Cars our Aluminum Passenger Cars feature 6-12020 for FasTrack layouts) so that the two operating couplers. Figure 9 truck is centered directly above the magnet illustrates the location of the uncoupling in the track.

  • Page 33: Switching The Interior Lights On And Off

    Operating and Maintaining your Passenger Cars Switching the interior lights on and off ach Passenger Car is equipped with a switch that turns the lights on and off. The location of the switch is different depending on the type of car. StationSounds Car You will find a light switch on the bottom of your StationSounds Passenger Car.
  • Page 34 Operating and Maintaining your Passenger Cars Switching the interior lights on and off (continued) Baggage and Combination Cars The light switch is located inside one of the sliding baggage doors, mounted to the circuit board on the ceiling. Refer to Figure 1 for the location and position of the switch. Figure 11.
  • Page 35 Operating and Maintaining your Passenger Cars Switching the interior lights on and off (continued) Coach, Offset Vista Dome, and Observation Cars As illustrated in Figure 12, the light switch is located at the end of the car. On the Coach and Observation Cars, the switch is located directly above the door.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Lamps

    Follow these steps to gain access to the light panels. Note! You may wish to seek non-warranty service at an authorized Lionel Service Center if you are not comfortable with disassembling the car. Baggage and Combination Cars 1.
  • Page 37 Operating and Maintaining your Passenger Cars Replacing the lamps (continued) Front Vestibule end cap Light panel Vestibule screws Floor screws (Do not remove) Floor screws (Do not remove) Rear Rear vestibule screws (Do not remove) Figure 16. Baggage and Combination Cars...
  • Page 38 3. Carefully slide the light panel out of the car far enough to expose the expired lamp. 4. Gently pull the expired lamp straight out of the socket, then replace it with Lionel part no. 630-9134-300. Make sure that the replacement lamp is positioned flat against the light panel.
  • Page 39 Operating and Maintaining your Passenger Cars Replacing the lamps (continued) Front Vestibule end cap Bulkhead Light panel Vestibule screws Floor screws (Do not remove) Floor screws (Do not remove) Rear Rear vestibule screws (Do not remove) Figure 17. Coach...
  • Page 40 3. Carefully slide the light panel out of the opposite end of the car. 4. Gently pull the expired lamp straight out of the socket, then replace it with Lionel part no. 630-9134-300. Make sure that the replacement lamp is positioned like the original.
  • Page 41 Operating and Maintaining your Passenger Cars Replacing the lamps (continued) Front Vestibule end cap Wire connector inside Vestibule screws Connector Floor screws (Do not remove) Floor screws (Do not remove) Rear vestibule screws Rear Light panel Vestibule end cap Figure 18. StationSounds Diner...
  • Page 42 5. Slide the interior out through the front end until you can access the lamp. 6. Gently pull the expired lamp straight out of the socket, then replace it with Lionel part no. 630-9134-300. Make sure that the replacement lamp is positioned flat against the light panel.
  • Page 43 Operating and Maintaining your Passenger Cars Replacing the lamps (continued) Front Vestibule end cap Detailed interior (bottom level) Vestibule screws Lift trucks and frame out after removing the end caps and the floor screws Floor screws Floor screws Vestibule screws Rear Vestibule end cap Figure 19.
  • Page 44 3. Slide the light panel out of the car to expose the expired lamp. Refer to Figure 20 on page 45. 4. Gently pull the expired lamp straight out of the socket, then replace it with Lionel part no. 630-9134-300. Make sure that the replacement lamp is positioned flat against the light panel.
  • Page 45 Operating and Maintaining your Passenger Cars Replacing the lamps (continued) Front Vestibule end cap Bulkhead Light panel Vestibule screws Floor screw (Do not remove) Floor screw with ground wire (Do not remove) Floor screw with ground wire (Do not remove) Roof nut Rear Figure 20.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Lamps

    Replacing the lamps (continued) Observation Car drumhead he drumhead at the rear of the Observation Car is illuminated by one lamp, Lionel part no. 630-9140-300. As illustrated in Figure 20 on page 45, remove the nut from the bottom of the rounded end of the car and pull away the rear door. Use a pair of tweezers or a small pair of pliers to pull the lamp straight up and out of the socket.

  • Page 47: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 48: Lionel Service

    Center, together with proof of original purchase above instructions carefully before returning any will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or merchandise for service. You may choose to have replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the...

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