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Page 2: ...F3 powered A unit a non powered F3 A unit a large door baggage car a vista dome car a coach car and an observation car Features of the locomotives TrainMaster Command Control equipped able to run in the TrainMaster Command Control environment or in the conventional environment with only a standard transformer RailSounds sound system with CrewTalk communication and TowerCom announcements non powere...

Page 3: ... 12 Using the RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command Control environment 13 TrainMaster Command Control operations TrainMaster Command Control operations 14 Operating your locomotive set in the Command Control environment 14 CAB 1 Remote Controller commands 15 CAB 1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 16 Tuning your locomotive set s performance 17 18 Assigning new ID s to your lo...

Page 4: ...our controller then throttle up TrainMaster Command Control operations To operate your train set in the Command Control environment you need a Command Base available separately 6 12911 and a CAB 1 Remote Controller available separately 6 12868 1 Turn off track power and plug in the Command Base 2 Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel compatible O 31 or larger track 3 Increase track voltage to f...

Page 5: ...your locomotive s speed by varying track voltage with the transformer s throttle To increase the speed of the locomotive set you increase track voltage To decrease the speed you decrease track voltage To stop the locomotive and to change directions or to enter neutral track voltage is turned off or interrupted Use the HORN and BELL buttons on your transformer or separate buttons if your transforme...

Page 6: ...TrainMaster Command Base is not connected to the track the locomotive set s headlight will illuminate and the RailSounds sound system will start You are ready for operation in the conventional environment 4 Move em out Press the DIRECTION button on your transformer to sequence your locomotive set through the repeating pattern of operations forward neutral reverse neutral and so on You may also bri...

Page 7: ...IRECTION button or interruptions in track power to get your powered A unit locomotive moving in the desired direction or into neutral 2 Slow the locomotive down without stopping reduce the throttle without turning off track power 3 Slide the Command reverse unit switch on the powered A unit locomotive to the PROG position At this point the locomotive is locked into your chosen direction To restore...

Page 8: ...quipped with a magnetic coupler Simply release the magnetic coupler and couple the rolling stock to the locomotive even if the ElectroCoupler is closed Keep in mind that you may still make use of Lionel Remote Control Track sections 6 65530 for O gauge 6 12746 and 6 65149 for O 27 gauge and 6 12020 for FasTrack layouts with the magnetic couplers on the rolling stock Place the trigger disc on the m...

Page 9: ...nd system starts a realistic diesel shutdown sequence A nine volt alkaline battery is required for the shutdown sequence see page 10 When you operate your train set in the TrainMaster Command Control environment you get full control of the RailSounds sound system For example the locomotive s RPM sounds automatically rev up but you can also set a particular RPM sound using your CAB 1 Remote Control...

Page 10: ... you may need to replace the battery 1 Remove the front screw on the underside of the frame and lift the body up slightly pulling it forward to release the two rear tabs from the slots in the frame 2 Snap the nine volt battery onto the battery terminal on the circuit board 3 To reinstall the body insert the rear tabs on the body into the slots on the frame then line up the screw holes on the frame...

Page 11: ...ack power interruptions and for the locomotive set shutdown sequence you must install a nine volt alkaline battery in the non powered locomotive See page 10 In the conventional environment you will experience several features of the RailSounds sound system Four levels of diesel roar Your locomotive s speed automatically determines the level of diesel RPM roar MultiHorn A different horn sound at di...

Page 12: ... power passes through the Sound Activation Button s Do not bypass the buttons 12 1 2 POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY For AC transformers lacking a bell button For AC transformers lacking bell and horn whistle buttons Existing wire Black wire Red wire Lionel no 610 5906 001 Sound Activation Button for activating the bell Lionel no 610 5906 001 Sound Activation Button for activating the horn Lionel no 610...

Page 13: ...mote Controller MultiHorn A different horn sound at different speeds a RailSounds sound system exclusive Mechanical bell Press BELL on your CAB 1 Remote Controller to begin the effect then press BELL a second time to discontinue the effect Squealing brakes Press the BRAKE button and listen for the squealing of the locomotive s brakes Coupler release sounds Use your CAB 1 Remote Controller to relea...

Page 14: ...ces but it doesn t tell you where to go or how fast to get there Operating your train set in the Command Control environment 1 Turn off track power and plug in the Command Base Be sure that the Command Base is connected to the outside rail or to the Common Ground U terminal on your track power supply 2 Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel compatible O 31 or larger track Be sure that the non po...

Page 15: ...e with a clockwise rotation Decelerates the powered locomotive with a counter clockwise rotation Shuts down all PowerMasters on your railroad Stops all TrainMaster Command Control equipped locomotive sets in operation Use HALT only in emergency situations Activates the locomotive set s horn Release the button to discontinue the sound Multihorn diesel horn sound Toggles the bell sound on and off Me...

Page 16: ...es the RailSounds sound system RPM level Starts the RailSounds sound system RPM level increases Start up sequence commences Lowers the volume of the RailSounds sound system Sound volume decreases Activates the shutdown sequence Like prototypical locomotive sets the RPM level must be at idle for shutdown to occur Press 6 repeatedly to lower the RPM level until the RPM sounds reach idle Press 5 to i...

Page 17: ...al adjustments around curves and over grades The locomotive set will resume its initial speed when the buttons are released Listen for the squeal of your locomotives brakes when you use the BRAKE button Sound level Press AUX1 1 or 4 on your CAB 1 Remote Controller to raise and lower the overall volume of the RailSounds sound system To limit your locomotives volume we recommend that you adjust your...

Page 18: ...e unit switch in the RUN position address your locomotive by pressing ENG and enter the ID 2 Press SET on the CAB 1 Remote Controller The headlight will flash 3 Get your locomotive set moving at your desired minimum speed 4 Press SET again The locomotive set will stop The next time you throttle up your locomotive set will start at the speed you set To clear this setting press SET twice holding the...

Page 19: ...multaneously 1 Slide the Command reverse unit RUN PGM switch on your locomotive to the PGM position See Figure 1 on page 7 for the location of the Command reverse unit switch 2 Place the locomotive on the track 3 Connect the Command Base and plug it in 4 Power up the track 5 Press ENG 6 Enter the unique ID Choose any number from 1 to 99 that has not been assigned to another locomotive We recommend...

Page 20: ...he lead front powered A unit 1 Press TR and enter your lash up ID 1 9 on your CAB 1 Remote Controller No other lash up or track should share this ID 2 Enter the unique ID of the lead unit 3 Press F 4 Press SET on the CAB 1 Remote Controller Add the middle units one at a time 1 Press TR and enter the lash up ID 1 9 on your CAB 1 Remote Controller 2 Enter the unique ID of the middle unit 3 Press DIR...

Page 21: ...GM position See Figure 1 on page 7 for the locations of the Command reverse unit switches on each unit 2 Plug in and connect your Command Base 3 Place your locomotive on the track then power up the track 4 Press ENG and enter the locomotive s ID 5 Press SET 6 Press ENG and enter the locomotive s ID again 7 Press AUX1 8 Enter 6 for this particular locomotive 9 Turn off track power and wait ten seco...

Page 22: ...d 5 appear dry lubricate your locomotive set after you have removed any accumulated dirt and dust There are two basic rules to keep in mind when you are lubricating your locomotive set use only a small amount of lubrication and avoid getting grease or oil on your locomotive set s wheels roller pick ups or the track 22 FRONT REAR Powered Unit Figure 4 Lubricating the powered unit Underside of power...

Page 23: ... the socket to remove it Replace the expired lamp with Lionel part no 610 8584 300 available from your Lionel authorized Service Center or Lionel Service For more information see Lionel Service on page 28 Insert the replacement lamp s prongs into the socket making sure that the connection is tight To reinstall the body insert the rear tabs on the body into the slots on the frame then line up the s...

Page 24: ...locomotive set and allow it to pull more cars at once During the course of normal operations the traction tires may become worn out We recommend that you have the traction tires replaced by an authorized Lionel Service Center because the truck and side frames must be removed to access the wheels See the Lionel Service section on page 28 for more information 24 ...

Page 25: ...o Figure 7 as you replace the lamps 1 Remove the screw that secures the plate above the truck to the frame 2 Slide the plate towards the end of the car to disengage the tab from the slot in the frame 3 Lift the truck and the plate off the frame Be careful with the wires that connect the truck to the frame 4 Gently push down and twist the bulb and pull it straight up and out of the socket 5 Install...

Page 26: ... or from Lionel Service in Chesterfield Michigan Follow these steps and refer to Figure 8 as you replace the lamps 1 Remove the hex nut from the underside of the rounded skirting 2 Lift away the rounded roof section the rear door and the rounded skirting 3 Unscrew the expired lamp and install the replacement 4 Replace the rounded roof section the rear door and the rounded skirting securing them wi...

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Page 28: ...ith your dated sales receipt and completed warranty information to the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Center Your nearest Lionel Service Center can be found by calling 1 800 4 Lionel or by accessing our Website at www lionel com If you prefer to send your product back to Lionel L L C for repair in Michigan you must first call 586 949 4100 or FAX 586 949 5429 or write to Customer Service P O Box...

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