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71-1000-250 71-1000-250 7/06 7/06 Lionel Lionel Holiday Tradition Express Holiday Tradition Express Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual ELECTRI C ALLY OPERATED PRODUCT. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF CAUTI O N– ELECTRI C ALLY OPERATED PRODUCT. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER EI G HT YEARS OF CAUTI O N–...
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Congratulations! ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Holiday Tradition Express Train Set. This set features a musical 4-4-2 steam locomotive and tender, bell car, and caboose. Read this instruction manual thoroughly for important tips on operating and maintaining your ‘G’...
Cleaning the track Replacing the lamp in the caboose Maintenance and lubrication Troubleshooting Notes Limited Warranty/Lionel Service The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , TrainMaster ®...
The rails should be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease. Remove corrosion and dirt spots with any commercial non abrasive metal polishing pad to keep your track in top condition. Wipe the track with a clean soft cloth dampened with track cleaner from the Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Set (6-62927).
Creating your layout Building your layout ou can make one of three layout configurations with the track provided. These layouts are illustrated in Figure 2. Basic Circle Connect all 12 curved track sections to form a simple circle. Extended Circle Build a circle, but insert one straight section between every three curve sections.
Creating your layout Connecting power to the track fter selecting you track layout, you are ready to connect power to your track. Power connections are made on the straight or curved track sections with the notch, which is illustrated in Figure 3. 1.
Creating your layout Placing the train on the track ith the track set up and power connected, you are ready to put your train on the track. 1. Place the locomotive on the track first, making sure that all wheels are set properly on the rails.
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Creating your layout Placing the train on the track (continued) 5. Place the Bell Car and caboose on the track, lowering the couplers into position. The couplers are illustrated in Figure 5. Couplers Figure 5. Coupling the train...
Operating the train Operating the train ll aboard! Now you are ready to get your train under way. Slide the switch on the Power Lockon to the ON position. The red light on the Lockon will illuminate, indicating that power is going to the track. Be sure that all the cars’ lights are on; if they are not, check that all the wheels are correctly placed on the track.
Operating the train Remote Controller Functions Aim the Remote Controller at the locomotive and use the buttons to access the features. FORWARD The whistle blows two times, and the locomotive moves slowly until the train reaches full speed. Music automatically starts when the train is at speed. REVERSE from Stop The whistle blows two times, and the locomotive moves slowly in reverse until the train reaches full reverse speed.
Maintaining and servicing your set Resolving short circuits our Lionel 12V AC Transformer is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and has been carefully designed and tested to ensure peak performance. The 12V AC Transformer must be unplugged from the wall socket when a short Note! circuit is noticed, and the short circuit must be corrected.
Replacing the lamp in the Caboose he interior of your caboose is illuminated by one small lamp, Lionel part no. 602-538-9966. During the course of normal operations, you may find that this lamp requires replacement.
If your locomotive requires service, please bring it to an authorized Lionel Service Station or Lionel Service for assistance. See the back of this Owner’s Manual for additional information.
Train will not run but lights are on. • Replacement lamps are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service in Chesterfield, Michigan. This bulb is a standard micro light used on most common holiday light strings.
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.