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Lionel Northwest Special Freight Owner's Manual

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73-0047-250
1/07
Northwest Special Freight
Ready-to-Run Set
Owner's Manual
Featuring
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 prEvEnt 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 73-0047-250 1/07 Northwest Special Freight Ready-to-Run Set Owner’s Manual Featuring 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 prEvEnt ElECtri C shoCk.
  • Page 2 StationSounds ™ , Pullmor ® , ElectroCoupler ™ , Magne-Traction ® , CAB-1 ® Remote Controller, PowerMaster ® , Lionel ZW ® , ZW ® , PowerHouse ® , TMCC ® , Lionelville ™ , Lockon ® , Wireless Tether ™ , LionMaster ® , FatBoy ™ , American Flyer ® , TrainSounds ™ , PowerMax ™...

  • 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 Coupling Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 10-11...

  • Page 4: Creating Your Layout Operating Your Cw-80 Transformer Safely

    • Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condi- tion exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.

  • 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: Joining The Fastrack Track Sections

    Creating your layout Joining the FasTrack track sections asTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always get good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections. 1.

  • Page 7: Wiring Your Cw-80 Transformer

    4. If you need to power an accessory (available separately at your authorized Lionel dealer), connect the accessory to the ACCESSORY thumbscrew terminals. Use the accessory wire included with the CW-80 Transformer. 5. Plug the CW-80 Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts).

  • Page 8: Wiring Your Cw-80 Transformer

    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 4. Controller connections...

  • Page 9: Running Your Train

    Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars. Power up your locomotive with your transformer. Your locomotive is designed to operate on 7-15 volts alternating cur- rent. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers are suitable. Note! Do not power your locomotive with direct-current (DC) transformers.

  • Page 10: 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 11 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 11 Cw-80 is on. Whistle activates the whistle or horn sound Throttle effect in your lionel locomotives. Controls your locomotive’s speed. throw the throttle press whistlE to begin the sound; forward to increase locomotive speed, backward to slow release the button to end it.

  • Page 12: 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 13 Running your train Reverse unit procedure (continued) direction control button whistle control button throttle bell control button Figure 8. Direction control button location...

  • Page 14: Operating The Trainsound Sound System

    Running your train Operating the TrainSounds sound system hen you power up the locomotive on the track, you will hear the sounds of the idling diesel motor. As you increase speed, the RPM sounds will ramp up through two levels. Horn Press the HORN button on your transformer to sound the horn.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Volume

    Running your train adjusting the volume se the volume control knob on the underside of the locomotive to adjust the volume. Refer to Figure 9. Use a small screwdriver to access the volume control knob. reverse unit control switch Underside of gP-38 locomotive volume control knob sound on/off switch Figure 9.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Setting The Accessory Output

    — 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 18: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set

    Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel 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...

  • Page 19: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tire

    Refer to Figure 11. Carefully remove the lamp assembly from the bracket, then gently pull the expired lamp from its socket. Replace the expired lamp with Lionel part no. 600-8352-311, avail- able from your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service in Chesterfield, MI. For more information, see page 24.

  • Page 20: Replacing Your Square Window Caboose Lamp

    4. Pull the lamp straight up and out of the socket. Replace it with Lionel lamp no. 600-8352-311, available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service.

  • Page 21: Operating The Searchlight

    Replacing your searchlight car lamp uring the course of normal operations, you may find that the lamp requires replacement. Replacement lamps, Lionel part no. 600-8352-311, are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service. 1. Gently pull the two arms of the metal bracket away from the searchlight housing to lift the housing away.

  • Page 22: 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 23: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 24: Limited Warranty/Lionel Service

    Lionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. Service Center, together with proof of original purchase will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a replacement is not available, a refund of the original purchase price will be granted.

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