Running your train
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Operating your train with the PowerMax Transformer
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ou’re clear for departure! Move the throttle control handle forward to increase power to the track.
The farther forward you push the handle, the faster your train will go.
Note!
Quickly shutting off or throwing the throttle all the way forward will not result in an
instant change in track voltage.
Remember that the greater the load on the engine (adding more cars for the engine to pull, for
example), the farther forward the handle must be pushed before it will operate the locomotive.
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator
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our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke dur-
ing operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 8 on page 13 for the
location of the switch.
The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function.
A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with this set. Press down and unscrew the cap. Pierce the
tip on the nozzle. Add about four drops of fluid directly into the locomotive’s stack. Smoke pro-
duction commences momentarily. It will start faster if you run your locomotive at higher speeds.
When smoke production decreases, add more fluid (about four drops). An idle locomotive will
not smoke.
Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy load or
a long consist.
Caution!
When the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, always keep a small amount of
smoke fluid in the locomotive’s smoke generator; the generator’s element can become
damaged if operated without smoke fluid. This is particularly true if your locomotive
sits in neutral for an extended period of time without smoke fluid in the generator.
If you prefer to operate the locomotive without smoke or you do not want to add smoke
fluid, slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position.
Note!
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