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Lionel 'Mikado’ 2-8-2 Owner's Manual

Lionel 'Mikado’ 2-8-2 Owner's Manual

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71-8079-250
12/08
'Mikado' 2-8-2
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  • Page 1 71-8079-250 12/08 ‘Mikado’ 2-8-2 Steam Locomotive & Tender Owner’s Manual featuring SYSTEM...
  • Page 2 ® ® ® ™ ™ ™ ™ Pullmor , ElectroCoupler , Magne-Traction , CAB-1 Remote Controller, PowerMaster , Lionel ZW ® ™ ® ® ® ® , PowerHouse , TMCC , Lionelville™, Lockon , Wireless Tether , LionMaster , FatBoy , American ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Transformer operations Running your steam locomotive with a Lionel transformer Odyssey System Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation Locking your locomotive into a single operational state Using your tender-mounted ElectroCoupler in the non-Command environment Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system Notes on RailSounds Installing the Lionel Sound Activation Button TrainMaster Command operations Your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment CAB-1 commands for your locomotive RailSounds in the Command environment CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive Tuning your locomotive performance Your locomotive’s Odyssey System in the Command Control environment Assigning your locomotive a new ID# Reprogramming the Command reverse unit board to restore features Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Lubricating your locomotive Replacing your locomotive’s lamps Replacing your tender's lamp Tire-Traction Adding fluid to the smoke generator Installing the ‘O’ gauge front coupler Notes Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service...

  • Page 4: Transformer Operations

    Transformer operations Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-42 or larger track. • With track power OFF, connect the drawbar between locomotive and tender. That’s all you have to do with Lionel’s Wireless Tether, an infrared communication system that eliminates the plugs and wires of the past. NOTE: Your locomotive is designed to operate on minimum 0-42 diameter track. Figure 1. Drawbar connection Power up your locomotive with your transformer. • Your locomotive is designed to operate on 8-18 volts alternating current.

  • Page 5: Odyssey System

    Transformer operations The Odyssey System he Odyssey System is a “cruise control” for your locomotive. Once the speed is set (see below), your locomotive will maintain a constant speed, no matter what loads the locomotive pulls or what grades you have on your layout. This digitally-controlled system also allows for extremely slow movement that will amaze any “scale” enthusiast. Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation he Odyssey System is automatically operational when you operate your locomotive in conventional (non-Command Control) mode, as long as the Odyssey switch is in the ON position (see Figure 2 on page 6). This means that your locomotive will maintain a constant speed, compensating for grades, loads, and turns. Simply use your transformer’s throttle to adjust the speed of your locomotive. If you would like to deactivate the speed control feature, slide the Odyssey switch to the OFF position while the locomotive is not in motion. In conventional operation, the lights in both the engine and tender are Caution! connected directly to track power. Do not exceed 14-16 volts for extended periods. Doing so will reduce the life of your lamps. Because of the way that speed control operates in conventional mode, you will Note! notice a slight delay between adjusting your transformer throttle and the change in the speed of your locomotive. If you desire instantaneous response to throttle changes, turn off the Odyssey System.

  • Page 6: Locking Your Locomotive Into A Single Operational State

    Transformer operations Locking your locomotive into a single operational state o select a single operational state for your Lionel locomotive (example: forward only), you can deactivate the Command reverse unit's sequencing function with the Program/Run switch, located on the right hand side, under the boiler casting. Get your locomotive moving in the desired direction, then slow it down without stopping. Set the Program/Run switch to PROG. The locomotive is now “locked” into your chosen direction. When you no longer want single-direction operation, just slide the Program/Run switch back to RUN. Smoke Unit Switch (see page 21 for details) REAR OF LOCOMOTIVE PROG Program/Run Switch Figure 2. Switch locations...

  • Page 7: Using Your Tender-Mounted Electrocoupler In The Non-Command Environment

    Transformer operations Using your locomotive tender’s ElectroCoupler in the non-Command environment o use your locomotive tender’s Electro C oupler in the non-Command environment, you must first couple a piece of rolling stock equipped with Lionel magnetic couplers directly to your locomotive tender’s rear ElectroCoupler. The magnetic coupler on the rolling stock will then react to the magnetic field generated by a Lionel remote-control track section (available separately). Place your rolling stock’s coupler “trigger disc” over the central coil of a remote- control track section and press “uncouple” on the controller. The magnetic field pulls the disc downward, and the coupler opens. Your locomotive tender’s ElectroCoupler will NOT open manually or by using a Note! remote-control track section. Remote-control track section Figure 3. Magnetic coupler operation...

  • Page 8: Your Locomotive's Railsounds System-The Basics

    Transformer operations Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics ionel RailSounds is the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. Your locomotive features digital samples from real-life steam locomotives for the ultimate in realism. Begin by installing a 9-volt alkaline battery in the tender. This ensures interruption-free operation of RailSounds. The battery clip is located in the tender. To remove the six tender body mounting screws, refer to the diagram on page 9 for location of mounting screws. When you first apply track power, the locomotive’s RailSounds system produces sounds of the locomotive at rest. As the locomotive moves, chuffing begins, increasing with the locomotive’s speed. To silence the steam chuffing sound (whistle/bell are unaffected), slide the RailSounds switch, located on the underside of the tender (see page 9 for location), to the OFF position before powering up the locomotive. The whistle is activated by using the lever or button on your transformer or CAB-1. The volume control knob to raise or lower the level of sound is located on the underside of the tender near the front truck (see page 9). 9-volt alkaline battery Battery harness Battery holder Figure 4. Installing the battery in the locomotive Note! Please remove protective cover from battery clip Although RailSounds is powered by track voltage, the battery is required for Note! uninterrupted operation and shutdown sequences. Use only alkaline batteries.

  • Page 9: Experiencing The Range Of Your Locomotive's Railsounds System

    Transformer operations Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system ith RailSounds, you experience the sounds of real railroading like never before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisticated, authentic model railroad sound system in the world. And remember—coming from inside your Lionel locomotive’s tender are the authentic sounds of the RailSounds digital sound system. No other electric train can offer you authentic sounds. That’s the power of Lionel. • Variable chuff rate. Your locomotive speed determines the steam chuff rate. • MultiWhistle. Different whistles every time—a RailSounds exclusive. • Authentic bell. Press BELL on your CAB-1 or transformer to begin the effect, again to discontinue. Even the final “hit” is muted like the real thing. • Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait for 3-5 seconds, and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you its Command reverse unit has just reset to forward operation.

  • Page 10: Installing The Lionel Sound Activation Button

    Transformer operations Installing the Lionel Sound Activation Button o operate the bell and whistle sounds when operating your locomotive with conventional transformers, you’ll need to install the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Button (available separately). Connect the button(s) as shown below. Existing wire Black wire Attach to ground terminal To your transformer Attach to power terminal Red wire All track power must Note! feed through the Sound Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Activation Button. Do Sound Activation Button for not bypass button.

  • Page 11: Trainmaster Command Operations

    To operate in Command mode, you need a Command Base and a CAB-1 remote. Find them both at your authorized Lionel retailer. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-42 or larger track. • Make sure track power is OFF before placing it on track. • Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and its communications wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer or the U terminal on any of your installed PowerMasters.

  • Page 12: Running Your Locomotive In The Trainmaster Command Environment

    TrainMaster Command operations Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment our Command-equipped Address Locomotive #1 Example locomotive comes factory- programmed with an ID# of “1.” PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional power To get your locomotive into action, supplies ON FULL set PowerMasters to CMD or set Press ENG all power supplies on full. Press ENG and “1” on CAB-1. Turn the Press 1 (the ID#) throttle or press any command button; RailSounds starts up. Your Throttle up/press any command button locomotive is ready for Command operations.

  • Page 13: Railsounds In The Command Environment

    TrainMaster Command operations RailSounds in the Command environment our locomotive RailSounds system gives you even more in the TrainMaster Command environment. • DynaChuff . Real steam locomotive chuffing depends on the locomotive’s load. DynaChuff simulates both labored and relaxed chuffing sounds. Highball down the mainline and hear the labored chuffing of a locomotive battling inertia. Reduce your throttle setting, and chuffing relaxes to a more sedate sound, as though the load placed on the locomotive has decreased. Experience DynaChuff on steep grades, at yard crawls, and at speed. Another RailSounds exclusive. • Bonus sounds like squealing brakes with the CAB-1 BRAKE command. • Incidental sounds you control with CAB-1 numeric keypad commands, like steam let-off and steam release effects.

  • Page 14: Cab-1 Numeric Keypad Commands For Your Locomotive

    TrainMaster Command operations CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive hen you press AUX1 on CAB-1, you turn the numeric keypad into 10 command buttons. The keypad “stays open” and gives you access to extra command features until you press any top-row button (SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG). Locomotive RailSounds effects in bold italic. Stops and resets the locomotive to FORWARD. Headlight flickers. Raises the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume increases. CrewTalk is the sound of walkie-talkie communication. Starts up RailSounds. Start-up sequence commences. Steam blowoff sound. Lowers the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume decreases. Activates the RailSounds steam shutdown sequence. Just like the real thing, your loco- motive must be idle for shutdown to occur. Steam shutdown commences. Remember, the whistle and bell will not sound until you restart RailSounds. CrewTalk sounds.

  • Page 15: Tuning Your Locomotive Performance

    TrainMaster Command operations Tuning your locomotive performance MOMenTuM Simulate the labored performance of a locomotive pulling a heavy load with momentum. Press L, M, or H (located under CAB-1’s removable panel) for light, medium or heavy momentum. The Command reverse unit remembers the setting until you change it. For delayed response, use H. For quick response, choose L. bOOSTing and bRaKing Use the BOOST and BRAKE command buttons for incremental control of speed and a superior method for handling grades, stops-and-starts, and more. Plus, using BRAKE in the Command environment gives you a bonus RailSounds effect—the ultra-realistic sound of squealing brakes. STaLL Make your locomotive feel more responsive by setting a “stall” voltage. Get your locomotive moving, then press SET; the locomotive will stop. The headlight will flash, indicating it’s in the SET mode. Turn the throttle clockwise to get the engine moving, then decrease speed until the locomotive just stops. Then press SET again; the Command reverse unit remembers the stall setting until you change it. To clear stall, press SET twice, holding it for one second each time. HIGH VOLTAGE SETTING Press ENG, the locomotive ID#, then press SET; the headlight will flash. Get your locomotive moving to the maximum speed you want it to run, then press BOOST. Use this to keep your locomotive from accidentally being derailed at high speed. Note! To clear setting, press ENG, the ID#, then immediately press BOOST. SOund quaLiTy To achieve your preferred RailSounds master volume level, use the volume control dial located on the bottom of the tender (see page 9). Turn the dial left or right to adjust the volume to your liking. For quick remote-control of volume below the master setting—like muting—use the CAB-1 numeric keypad’s volume control. Pressing AUX1 and 4 on the keypad lowers overall RailSounds output.

  • Page 16: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id

    TrainMaster Command operations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# s your fleet of Command- Assign a new ID# to your Example equipped Lionels grows, give Command-equipped locomotive your locomotive its own ID#. Choose from any between 1 and 99. Slide Set the locomotive Program/Run the locomotive’s PROGRAM/ RUN Switch to PROGRAM (see page 5 for switch to PROGRAM. (See page 6 for location)Command Base ON location.) Plug-in the Command Base Place the locomotive on track and place the locomotive on track.

  • Page 17: Reprogramming The Command Reverse Unit Board To Restore Features

    TrainMaster Command operations Reprogramming Command reverse unit board to restore features ue to the inevitable derailments, static, and the nature of electricity, it is possible that your Command reverse unit could someday lose its setup program.The symptoms of this condition would be unresponsiveness in Command mode. This can be easily remedied by “reprogramming” using the following steps. STep 1: Move switch on locomotive from RUN to PROGRAM. STep 2: Plug-in Command Base. STep 3: Place locomotive on track, then turn on power to track. STep 4: Press “ENG” then input locomotive’s ID#. Press “SET”. STep 5: Press “ENG,” then the ID#, “AUX1”, then press the number 740. STep 6: Turn off power to track and wait ten seconds. STep 7: Remove locomotive from track, move switch from PROGRAM to RUN. STep 8: Place locomotive back on track, turn power on to track. STep 9: Press “ENG” and ID#, then operate as normal. Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna our locomotive handrails are more than just model grab irons—they’re the Command reverse unit's antenna for receiving Command Base digital communications. Please handle the locomotive carefully to avoid handrail damage.

  • Page 18: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive

    Maintaining and servicing your Locomotive Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. We recommend 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. You’ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in the illustration. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating, and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage. Also, lightly lubricate the locomotive side rods, drive rods, linkage, front and rear truck pivot points, and tender wheel bearings after each 25 hours of operation. Cab Screw Grease Oil both sides of the locomotive Oil rods and pivot points on both sides of the...

  • Page 19: Replacing Your Locomotive's Lamps

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Replacing your locomotive’s lamps our locomotive is illuminated by two lamps. One is located in the nose of the locomotive illuminating the headlight. Turn the locomotive over onto a soft surface and remove the three screws as shown on page 18. To replace the headlight, remove the lamp from the headlight housing. Unplug the connector and replace with Lionel Part No. 620-8029-300. To replace the Firebox Light, carefully remove the expired bulb from the mounting and replace with the correct listed bulb. Reassemble the cab to the frame and secure together with the three previously removed screws, making sure that no wires become pinched between the cab and frame. Firebox 610-8082-019 Headlight 620-8029-300 Figure 7. Replacing the locomotive lamps...

  • Page 20: Replacing Your Tender's Lamp

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Replacing your tender’s lamps our locomotive’s tender is illuminated by one lamp, located at the rear of the tender. Remove the tender body by unscrewing the six screws located on the underside of the tender (see page 9 for screw locations). Carefully lift the tender body from the frame, taking care with the lamp wiring assembly which is still attached to the tender body. Grasp the leads and pull the lamp out of the housing. Unplug the connector and replace with Lionel part no. 620-8029-300. All lamps are available from your Authorized Lionel Service Center or direct from Lionel Service. See the Lionel Service section on page 24 for more information. Reassemble in reverse order. While reassembling the tender, make sure all wires are inside the body before the screws are tightened. Figure 8. Replacing your tender's lamps...

  • Page 21: Tire-Traction

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Tire-Traction™ our locomotive is equipped with Tire-Traction. This means that two of the drive wheels are fitted with rubber traction tires to enhance tractive effort so your locomotive can pull many cars at once. Lionel has provided extra traction tires to replace the installed traction tires if they wear out. Simply unscrew the drive rod nut from the wheel using a 3/16” nut driver, slip off the old traction tire and remove it from under the drive rod. Place the new traction tire on the wheel in the reverse order of this step and re-tighten the drive rod nut. You’re now ready to pull that long freight back to the yard. Adding fluid to your locomotive smoke generator our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean, white smoke during operation. The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. Pierce the fluid tube’s end with a pin, then add 4 to 8 drops of fluid directly into the smoke stack. Smoke production will commence momentarily, faster if you run your locomotive at speed. When smoke production wanes, add more fluid (4 to 8 drops). Always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the locomotive smoke generator; the generator’s element can become damaged if operated without fluid. Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy load or long consist. Always keep smoke fluid in your locomotive smoke generator. If not, turn...

  • Page 22: Installing The 'O' Gauge Front Coupler

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Installation of ‘O’ Gauge Coupler Head n ‘O’ gauge coupler (non-operating) is included with your locomotive for those who may wish to “double-head” their trains with a second Mikado or another locomotive. Simply loosen the screw that holds the front coupler. Straighten the wire link that attaches to the coupler lift bar with needle-nose pliers and remove the scale coupler. Replace the scale coupler head with the ‘O’ gauge coupler head and retighten the screw. Figure 9. Installing the ‘O’ gauge coupler...

  • Page 23: Notes

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  • Page 24: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service

    Transportation and shipping charges are not covered as part of this warranty. NOTE: Products that require service that do not have a receipt from an LIONEL AUTHORIZED RETAILER* will be required to pay for all parts required to repair the product (labor will not incur a charge) providing the product is not older than 5 years from date of manufacture and is within 1 year from date of purchase.

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