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• CrewTalk (in Command) • Die-cast ElectroCoupler • TowerCom (in Command) (rear of tender) • Tire-Traction • Wireless Tether The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , TrainMaster ®...
Table of contents Transformer operations Running your steam locomotive with a Lionel transformer Locking your locomotive into a single operational state Your locomotive’s Odyssey System speed control Using your tender-mounted ElectroCoupler in the non-Command environment Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system...
• With track power OFF, connect the drawbar between locomotive and tender. That’s all you have to do with Lionel’s new Wireless Tether, an infrared communi- cation system that eliminates the plugs and wires of the past. Refer to Figure 1.
Locking your locomotive into a single operational state o select a single operational state for The locomotive is now “locked” into your your Lionel locomotive (example: for- chosen direction. ward only), you can deactivate the When you no longer want single-direction Command reverse unit’s sequencing func-...
Transformer operations Your locomotive’s Odyssey ™ System speed control ou can lock your locomotive into speed “set” point. This will provide enough spare control mode (ideal for low speed opera- voltage to compensate for uphill grades, etc., tion) so it will automatically compensate for but will prevent excessive voltage to the grades and heavy loads, always maintaining lamps and smoke unit.
The magnetic field pulls the stock equipped with Lionel magnetic cou- disc downward, and the coupler opens. Your locomotive tender’s ElectroCoupler will NOT open manually or by using a Note! remote-control track section.
Transformer operations Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics ionel RailSounds is the most realistic motive moves, chuffing begins, increasing model railroad sound system in the with the locomotive’s speed. world. Your locomotive features digital sam- To silence the steam chuffing sound (whis- ples from real-life steam locomotives for the tle/bell are unaffected), slide the RailSounds ultimate in realism.
And remember—coming from reverse unit has just reset to forward inside your Lionel locomotive’s tender are operation. the authentic sounds of the real steam loco- • Shutdown sequence. No other model motive.
Transformer operations Notes on RailSounds • Use the volume control knob, located on • Longer track-power interruptions the underside of the tender, to adjust (including locomotive derailments) sound output. cause RailSounds to shut down after • Listen for incidental locomotive sounds about 7 seconds.
Sound Activation Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Button for whistle 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.
• Make sure track power is OFF before placing it on track. • Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and its communica- tions wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer or the U terminal on any of your installed PowerMasters.
TrainMaster Command operations Addressing your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment our Command-equipped loco- Address Locomotive #1 Example motive comes factory-pro- grammed with an ID# of “1.” To get PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional your locomotive into action, set power supplies ON FULL PowerMasters to CMD or set all power supplies on full.
TrainMaster Command operations RailSounds in the Command environment our locomotive’s RailSounds system more sedate sound, as though the load placed gives you even more in the TrainMaster on the locomotive has decreased. Experience Command environment. DynaChuff on steep grades, at yard crawls, •...
TrainMaster Command operations CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive hen you press AUX1 on CAB-1, you turn the numeric keypad into command buttons. The keypad “stays open” and gives you START-UP access to extra command features until you press any top-row button CREW BLOW TALK...
TrainMaster Command operations Tuning your locomotive’s performance MOMENTUM you change it. To clear stall, press SET twice, Simulate the labored performance of a holding it for one second each time. locomotive pulling a heavy load with HIGH VOLTAGE SETTING momentum. Press L, M, or H (located under Press ENG, the locomotive ID#, then press CAB-1’s removable panel) for light, medium, SET;...
TrainMaster Command operations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# s your fleet of Command- Assign a new ID# to your Example equipped Lionel locomotives Command-equipped grows, give your locomotive its own locomotive ID#. Choose from any between 1 and Set the locomotive PROG/RUN Switch to 99.
TrainMaster Command operations Reprogramming Command reverse unit to restore features ue to the inevitable derailments, static, STEP 4: Press “ENG” then input locomo- and the nature of electricity, it is possi- tive’s ID#. Press “SET”. ble that your reverse unit could someday lose STEP 5: Press “ENG,”...
Maintaining and servicing your Locomotive Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long You’ll know your locomotive requires and productive life on your railroad by lubrication when visual inspection reveals maintaining it properly. dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 7.
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Maintaining and servicing your Locomotive Lubricating your locomotive (continued) FRONT Cab Screw spar- ingly sparingly Grease sparingly sparing- sparingly sparingly Cab Screws Figure 7. Lubricating your locomotive...
Replacing your tender’s lamp our locomotive’s tender is illuminated by replace the expired lamp with Lionel part no. one lamp, located at the rear of the ten- 610-8049-300. All lamps are available from der.
“OFF” position. Using any numeric key on The smoke generator requires the periodic your CAB-1 remote will turn the smoke gen- addition of Lionel Smoke Fluid in order to erator on. Turning off the sound (AUX1, 5) function. A small tube of smoke fluid was or resetting the locomotive (AUX1, 0) will included with this locomotive.
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Installing the O Gauge Coupler Head our Dreyfuss Hudson features a factory- should be placed between the frame and the installed coupler door to match the scale coupler as indicated in Figure 9. Slide streamlining of the body. To add a coupler the O gauge coupler head into place to head, simply remove the screw that secures "double-head"...
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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