Lionel Junction Dinosaur Diesel LionChief Ready-To-Run Set Owner's Manual
Lionel Junction Dinosaur Diesel LionChief Ready-To-Run Set Owner's Manual

Lionel Junction Dinosaur Diesel LionChief Ready-To-Run Set Owner's Manual

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Lionel Junction Dinosaur
Lionel Junction Dinosaur
Diesel LionChief
Diesel LionChief
Ready-To-Run Set
Ready-To-Run Set
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Featuring:
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C
PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT
PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT
ELECTRI C SHOCK.
ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 100-120 V , 60 Hz.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 100-120 V , 60 Hz.
OUTPUT: DC 18 V , 600 mA, 11 V A.
OUTPUT: DC 18 V , 600 mA, 11 V A.
RailSounds
and
RC ™
78-1031-250
7/14

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  • Page 1 78-1031-250 7/14 Lionel Junction Dinosaur Lionel Junction Dinosaur Diesel LionChief Diesel LionChief Ready-To-Run Set Ready-To-Run Set Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Featuring: RailSounds RC ™ CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF AGE.
  • Page 2 Congratulations! elcome to the world of Lionel trains! You’re off to a great start with this ready-to-run LionChief train set. This set features everything you need to get started—a wall-pack power supply, a huge, easy-to-assemble FasTrack circle, a string of detailed cars, a powerful Lionel locomotive that is equipped with RailSounds RC sound system, and a LionChief remote that controls all the action.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Expanding your layout Expanding your Lionel railroad empire FCC and RSS Statements Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , LionChief ™...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    • Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station. In the event that such a condition exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.
  • Page 5: Model Railroading With The Lionchief System

    Keep in mind that your locomotive can run on AC power, too, so you may choose to upgrade to most Lionel or Lionel-compatible AC transformers (available separately at your authorized Lionel retailer) when you expand your layout.
  • Page 6: Installing Aaa Batteries Into The Remote Control

    LionChief system basics 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 battery compartment (as shown in Figure 1). Insert three AAA batteries orientating the +/- as shown in the bottom of the battery compartment.
  • Page 7 LionChief system basics Operating your train with your Lionel Remote THROTTLE SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT Turn the throttle knob clockwise The red light will remain on to go forward and adjust the speed. during normal operation. The Turn the throttle knob counter-...
  • Page 8: Locomotive Overview

    LionChief remote. You may choose to power it with the wall-pack power supply included with this ready-to-run train set, or you may choose to expand and upgrade to essentially any Lionel or Lionel-compatible AC transformer. Even DC transformers will work to power this particular...
  • Page 9: Building Your Lionel Layout

    Getting ready to run your trains Building your Lionel layout our set comes with seven curved sections and one curved wall-pack terminal section of track. Figure 2 shows the circle layout that you can build with these track sections. You may choose to add more FasTrack track sections to create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.
  • Page 10: Connecting Your Wall-Pack Power Supply

    Getting ready to run your trains Connecting your wall-pack power supply our trains are powered by a DC wall-pack power supply. To power the track, simply plug the wall-pack into an outlet and plug the jack into the terminal section as shown in Figure 4. Jack on wall-pack power supply Figure 4.
  • Page 11: Running Your Train Set

    Operating your train set Running your train set With track power unplugged, place your train set on the track. Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars. Plug in your wall-pack power supply, connect it to the track, and switch on the remote. Move ‘em out! Use your remote to run your train.
  • Page 12: Triggering Announcements With Your Lionchief Remote Control

    The announcement states… Stationary: All dinosaurs are now aboard! Dinosaur roar Moving: Next stop, Lionel Junction! Dinosaur roar Coupling o couple your cars, simply lift one coupler over the other so the the knuckle slides into the space inside the other coupler.
  • Page 13: Silencing The Diesel Sound

    Operating your train set Silencing the diesel sound se the sound switch on the rear of the locomotive to turn on the diesel sound. Refer to Figure 6. To silence the background diesel sounds, slide the SND switch to the OFF position under the frame.
  • Page 14: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set

    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 rollers, or your track.
  • Page 15: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tire

    During the course of normal operations, the traction tire may become worn out. Should you ever need additional traction tires (Lionel part no. 6000222108) for servicing your locomotive, you can locate your nearest Factory Trained Authorized Service Station at www.lionel.com in the Customer Services section.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    The wires can be reconnected by hav- ing an adult solder them to their contacts. You may want to take the item to a local Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station for this repair. Problem: The train cars will not stay coupled to one another.
  • Page 17: Lionchief Troubleshooting

    The locomotive will not smoke when sitting at idle. Ensure you have added 4-5 drops of Lionel Liquid Smoke Fluid. It should only take 5-10 seconds for smoke to vaporize and begin being ejected from the stack once the train begins to move. If you do not plan to use the smoke feature on this locomotive be sure the smoke on/off switch is placed in the “off”...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    If your locomotive will not move, you will need to take both the wireless LionChief remote and the locomotive and tender to a local Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station or contact Lionel Customer Service for further assistance.
  • Page 19: Fcc Statement

    The power supply that comes with this set is only rated to run the locomotive that comes Note! with this set. If you wish to run a second or larger LionChief locomotive, please purchase the 72 Watt (6-81603) LionChief power supply OR any Lionel compatible AC transformer. FCC and RSS Statements FCC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 20: Product Description

    (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.

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