Lionel 238E Torpedo 4-6-2 steam locomotive Owner's Manual
Lionel 238E Torpedo 4-6-2 steam locomotive Owner's Manual

Lionel 238E Torpedo 4-6-2 steam locomotive Owner's Manual

238e torpedo 4-6-2 steam locomotive

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Lionel 238E Torpedo
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  • Page 1 71-8052-250 4/97 Lionel 238E Torpedo 4-6-2 steam locomotive Owner’s Manual featuring...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Transformer operations Running your Torpedo with a Lionel transformer Locking your Torpedo into a single operational state Your Torpedo’s RailSounds system—the basics Experiencing the range of your Torpedo’s Railsounds system Notes on Railsounds...
  • Page 3: Transformer Operations

    Transformer operations Running your Lionel Torpedo with a Lionel transformer Place your Torpedo on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O gauge track. • Note the pull of Magne-Traction between your Torpedo and the steel ® track. Magnetized wheels and axles increase pulling power (more than 25 cars on straight and level track) and keep your Torpedo on track while passing swiftly through curves.
  • Page 4: Locking Your Torpedo Into A Single Operational State

    Locking your Torpedo into a single operational state o select a single operational state for without stopping. Set the reverse unit your Lionel Torpedo (example: for- control switch to PROGRAM/LOCK. ward only), you can deactivate the The Torpedo is now “locked” into your LCRU2’s sequencing function with the...
  • Page 5 Your Torpedo’s Railsounds system—the basics ionel Railsounds is the most realistic When you first apply track power, the model railroad sound system in the Torpedo’s Railsounds system produces world. Your locomotive features the sounds of the locomotive at rest. As the R a i l s o u n d s T o r p e d o Torpedo digital...
  • Page 6: Experiencing The Range Of Your Torpedo's Railsounds System

    And and listen for the air-release sound— remember—inside your Lionel 238E that’s the Torpedo telling you its Lionel Torpedo are the sounds of the Command reverse unit has just reset to Railsounds Torpedo digital sound sys- forward operation.
  • Page 7: Trainmaster Command Operations Your Torpedo In The Trainmaster Command Environment

    O gauge track. • Make sure track power is OFF before placing it on track. • Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and its communi- cations wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer or the U on any of your installed PowerMasters.
  • Page 8: Cab-1 Commands For Your Torpedo

    TrainMaster Command operations CAB-1 commands for your Torpedo ORPEDO AILSOUNDS Press WSTL/HRN to EFFECTS IN BOLD ITALIC activate the Torpedo’s whistle, release to dis- continue. M ULTI HISTLE ® OUPLER RELEASE SOUNDS STEAM WHISTLE SOUND Press BELL once to Tender’s rear cou- activate bell, pler releases.
  • Page 9: Cab-1 Numeric Keypad Commands For Your Torpedo

    CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your Torpedo AUX1 hen you press AUX1 on CAB-1, (SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG). The you turn the numeric key- CAB-1 keypad overlay included pad into 10 command but- with your Torpedo START-UP tons. The keypad “stays open” designed to help you learn BLOW and gives you access to extra...
  • Page 10: Tuning Your Torpedo's Performance

    TrainMaster Command operations Tuning your Torpedo’s performance MOMENTUM throttle clockwise to get the engine mov- Simulate the labored performance of ing, then decrease speed until the locomo- a locomotive pulling a heavy load with tive just stops. Then press SET again; the momentum.
  • Page 11: Assigning Your Torpedo A New Id

    Assigning your Torpedo a new ID# s your Lionel Command-equipped Assign a new ID# fleet grows, you’ll want to give your Example Torpedo a more individualized ID#. to your Torpedo Choose from any number between 1 Command Base ON and 99. To make things easy, use a por- Place the Torpedo on track tion of your Torpedo’s real-life cab...
  • Page 12: Using Your Electrocoupler In The Trainmaster Command Environment

    TrainMaster Command operations Using your Electrocoupler in the TrainMaster Command environment our Lionel Torpedo is equipped with your CAB-1 remote, and the tender cou- a tender-mounted Electrocoupler that pler opens, accompanied by the Rail- responds to the C R button on your sounds coupler release sound.
  • Page 13: Maintaining And Servicing Your Lionel Torpedo Lubricating Your Torpedo

    Maintaining and servicing your Lionel Torpedo Lubricating your Torpedo elp your Lionel Torpedo lead a long or your track. and productive life on your railroad You’ll know your Torpedo requires by maintaining it properly. lubrication when visual inspection We recommend you purchase a...
  • Page 14 Maintaining and servicing your Lionel Torpedo Lubricating your Torpedo’s Pullmor ® motor armature ith typical use, your Torpedo will place it on a soft, protective surface. require occasional lubrication of Move the trailing truck to expose the its Pullmor motor armature.
  • Page 15: Replacing Your Torpedo's Headlight

    Secure the chassis to the body shell by in the front of the shell. reinserting the four mounting screws. Front mounting screws Rear mounting screws Connector Lionel part no. 610-8049-300 Replacing the lamp in your Lionel Torpedo.
  • Page 16: Adding Fluid To Your Torpedo's Smoke Generator

    Lionel Service our Lionel 238E Torpedo is built rization letter to assure proper han- with pride by Lionel and carries a dling while at Lionel. You may choose warranty to support continued reliable to have your product repaired by one operation.

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