Lionel O27 How To Use Manual page 2

Never Connect Your Layout Directly to a Household
Electric Outlet. Always Use a Transformer.
Lionel train outfits are
"Multi-Control" transformers.
line voltage available in your house to low voltage
Lionel trains and accessories.
equipped with built-in controls
ping and reversing locomotives,
Most Lionel outfits include
suitable for operating the train
However, a transformer to fit your
purchased separately from your dealer.
Make Sure That Your Transformer
Cycles) Corresponds to
Most places in the United
Lionel Transformers have been approved
Laboratories and are carefully
mance. The Nos. 1015, 1016 and
a built-in circuit breaker.
separate circuit breaker
to protect these transformers
dental short circuits caused
designed for use with Lionel
These transformers change
suitable
"Multi-Control" transformers
for regulating train speed,
and blowing the train whistle.
a transformer which
plus a few lights or signal s.
requirements may be
Rating (Volts and
Your House Electric Supply.
States use 110-115 volt, 60-cycle
by the Underwriters
tested to assure proper
1026 transformers do not
Therefore, it is recommended
such as Lionel No. 91 or 92
from possible harm from
by derailments or improper
current, but there are a number
special conditions exist,
available from your Lionel
the rating of your
the
company.
for
are
If You Happen
stop-
Transformer
is
Low voltage direct
mobile storage batteries,
rural areas can be used with
transformers.
High voltage direct
Manhattan areas in New
INVERTER in addition
"Your Power Supply."
perfor.
have
that a
be used
acci·
wiring. CIRCUIT
of exceptions.
special transformers
dealer. If you are in doubt
household supply, consult
to Have Direct Current
Cannot Be Used.
current such as is available
or from d.c. generators
special control units instead
current such as is used
York City requires
to the transformer. See
NO. 92
BREAKER
CONTROLLER
In areas where
for these are
about
your electric
(D.C.), a
from auto-
used in some
of
in some lower
the use of an
the section