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- Page 1 78-1299-250 12/13 2-8-2 Mikado 2-8-2 Mikado Steam Locomotive Steam Locomotive Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 Congratulations! ongratulations on your purchase of the LionChief Plus 2-8-2 Mikado steam locomotive and tender! Equipped with the RailSounds RC sound system and an ElectroCoupler, this LionChief Plus locomotive can be operated with the LionChief remote or the controls on a standard three-rail AC transformer.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Triggering sounds and announcements with your transformer Locomotive operation and maintenance Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke unit Adjusting the volume using the LionChief remote Lubricating your locomotive Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs FCC statement Troubleshooting Notes Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service... -
Page 4: Lionchief Plus System Features
ON position. Slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position if you do not want to operate the locomotive with smoke. We recommend using only Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid (6-37841, available from your authorized Lionel dealer). -
Page 5: Electrocoupler
LionChief Plus system features ElectroCoupler he tender is equipped with an ElectroCoupler that can only be activated using the LionChief remote when the TRANSFORMER switch is in the OFF position. For more information on activat- ing the ElectroCoupler, see page 9. Switch locations Refer to Figure 1 for the location of the switches on the underside of the locomotive’s cab. -
Page 6: The Lionchief Plus Remote
The LionChief Plus remote Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control or safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and lift the hatch to access the battery compartment (as shown in Figure 2). -
Page 7: Operating Your Locomotive With Your Lionchief Remote
The LionChief Plus remote Operating your locomotive with your LionChief remote SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT THROTTLE The red light will remain on during Turn the throttle knob clockwise to go for- normal operation. The light will begin to ward and adjust the speed. Turn the throttle flash when the locomotive is in motion, knob counter-clockwise to go reverse and and the flashing will vary with the loco-... -
Page 8: Remote Operations
Remote operations Running your locomotive with the remote Slide the TRANSFORMER switch to the OFF position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch. With track power turned off, place your locomotive and tender on the track. Couple the locomotive to the tender as show in Figure 3. -
Page 9: Running Your Locomotive With The Remote
Each locomotive is paired with a unique remote. A locomotive will only repond to commands from its corresponding remote. If you attempt to operate two of the exact same locomotives (same type, roadname, and Lionel part number), then one remote will control both locomotives simultaneously. -
Page 10: Triggering Sounds And Announcements With The Lionchief Remote
Remote operations Triggering sounds and announcements with the LionChief remote ress the announcement on the LionChief remote to trigger the corresponding sounds. In addi- tion, your locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match the way you operate the locomotive. -
Page 11: Transformer Operations
Transformer operations Running your locomotive with the transformer Slide the TRANSFORMER switch to the ON (transformer mode) position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch. With track power turned off, place your locomotive and tender on the track. -
Page 12: Triggering Sounds And Announcements With Your Transformer
Transformer operations Triggering sounds and announcements with the transformer sing the HORN/WHISTLE button on your conventional three-rail AC transformer, you can trig- ger the sounds listed below. In addition, your locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match the way you operate the locomotive. To activate the announcements on your LionChief Plus locomotive, simply press the HORN/WHISTLE button for a period less than a second (there must not be any additional horn/whistle activations for another two seconds for the announce- ments to play.) See page 14 to silence the sounds or adjust the volume level. -
Page 13: Locomotive Operation And Maintenance
SMOKE unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of the switch. The smoke unit requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. We rec- ommend using only Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid (6-37841, available from your authorized Lionel dealer). -
Page 14: Adjusting The Volume Using The Lionchief Remote
Locomotive operation and maintenance Adjusting the volume using the LionChief remote o turn off the locomotive’s steam background sounds, slide the SOUND switch to the OFF position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch. You must cycle the power off and on for this change to take effect, regardless of the operational mode. -
Page 15: Lubricating Your Locomotive
Locomotive operation and maintenance Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (part no. 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 wheels, contact rollers, or your track. -
Page 16: Servicing Your Locomotive's Leds
Locomotive operation and maintenance Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs our locomotive is equipped with an LED-style lamp for longer life. Please contact your Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station or Lionel Customer Service if LED replacement is required. -
Page 17: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement FCC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Lionel LLC could void the user authority to operate the equipment. Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
LionChief Troubleshooting Motor Lock-out protection, when the encoder feedback signal is not received within 2 sec, the motor will be forced to stop, then the user will need to return the Remote Control Dial to center stop position (Or cycle the power if in Transformer Mode). -
Page 19: Notes
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Page 20: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
(or copy) from an Authorized Lionel Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available.