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Lionel FT Passenger LionChief, Owner'S Manual

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Table of contents

Safety information

Operating your wall-pack power supply safely 

4

LionChief system basics

Model railroading with the LionChief system 

5 

Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control 

6

Operating your train with LionChief remote 

7

LionChief locomotive overview

Locomotive Overview 

8

Building your Lionel layout 

9

Joining the FasTrack track sections 

9

Connecting your wall-pack power supply 

9

Operating your train set

Running your train set 

10

Triggering announcements with your LionChief remote control 

11

Coupling 11

Using the LionChiefApp

Connecting to your LionChief, LionChief Plus, or FlyerChief locomotive on Apple devices 

12

What if my Bluetooth enabled engine didn’t automatically connect? 

12

Connecting to your LionChief, LionChief Plus, or FlyerChief locomotive on Android devices 

13

Running Your Locomotive 

14

Settings 15
Volume Control 

15

Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth® Locomotives 

16

Troubleshooting 16

Maintaining and servicing your set

Silencing the diesel sounds 

17

Lubricating your locomotive 

17

Replacing your locomotive's traction tire 

18

Replacing the LEDs in your locomotive and passenger cars 

18

Wall Pack Power Supply 

19

FCC Statement 

20

LionChief Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 21-22

Expanding your layout

The Lionel Plug-Expand-Play lock-on 

23

Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 

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The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights 
reserved.
Lionel®, LionChief®, LionChief Plus®, FasTrack®, RailSounds®, ElectroCoupler™, Plug-Expand-Play®, 
LEGACY

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, LEGACY

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Control System, Lockon®

Summary of Contents for FT Passenger LionChief

Page 1: ...ssenger LionChief Ready To Run Set Owner s Manual CAUTION ELECTRICTOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTYEARS OFAGE ASWITHALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS PRECAUTIONSSHOULDBEOBSERVEDDURINGHANDLINGANDUSETOPREVENT ELECTRICSHOCK TRANSFORMERRATINGS INPUT 100 120V 60Hz OUTPUT DC18V 41 4VA ...

Page 2: ... Contains FCC ID 2AH7AKW2541A IC 21416 KW2541A FCC Statement LionChief Remote control The LionChief remote control is used to operate the locomotive Easy to use and with many enhanced features including a wider range of realistic sounds such as chuff sounds and three buttons on the control to activate user controllable announcements and engine sounds Long distancecontrolandmulti engineoperationono...

Page 3: ...dn t automatically connect 12 Connecting to your LionChief LionChief Plus or FlyerChief locomotive on Android devices 13 Running Your Locomotive 14 Settings 15 Volume Control 15 Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth Locomotives 16 Troubleshooting 16 Maintaining and servicing your set Silencing the diesel sounds 17 Lubricating your locomotive 17 Replacing your locomotive s traction tire 1...

Page 4: ... Do not use this device if water is present Serious or fatal injuries may result Use the wall pack power supply only for its intended purpose The wall pack power supply was designed to operate on 100 120 volt AC 60 Hertz power 18 VDC output Do not connect this product to any other power supply Do not operate the wall pack power supply with a damaged cord plug or case To avoid the risk of electrica...

Page 5: ...el locomotives require AC power specifically check the instructions included with the other locomotives If you do choose to run your LionChief locomotive with a transformer set the train voltage to full 18 volts and use the remote to run the train and trigger the sounds The locomotive is not designed to respond to the transformer s throttle direction button horn button or bell button the locomotiv...

Page 6: ...battery door and replace the screw Use only Alkaline AAA batteries Use only new batteries Never mix new and used batteries or use different types together Figure 1 Opening and closing the battery compartment The LionChief remote control overview Important Remove screw and remove battery compartment hatch When you are not operating the train flip the On Off switch to the Off position to conserve th...

Page 7: ...LL button to begin the bell sounds press the button again to turn off the bell HORN The HORN button will activate your locomotive s horn ANNOUNCEMENTS Press the center button for a variety of announcements THROTTLE Control speed and direction with the knob Turn the knob to the right to move forward left for reverse and back to center top for stop The LED indicator light will flash to indicate that...

Page 8: ...ief RC sound system Your locomotive features a wide range of sounds to make operation even more realistic and impres sive The diesel revving sounds are synchronized with the speed of the locomotive You may choose to turn the diesel sounds off by sliding the sound switch to the off position See page 17 Use the horn bell and announcement buttons on the LionChief remote control to trigger those sound...

Page 9: ...the track sections Rail tab Your set comes with eight O36 curved sections two 10 straight sections one wall pack terminal section of track and one 10 Plug Expand Play power lock on track section Figure 2 shows the oval 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...

Page 10: ...our wall pack power supply connect it to the track and switch on the remote Move em out Use your remote to run your train You can adjust the speed in forward or reverse blow the horn sound the bell or trigger an announcement Refer to page 11 for complete details 1 4 Unplug the wall pack power supply when you are done running your trains Switch off your remote control to conserve the batteries ...

Page 11: ...ment 2 Stopped Announcement 3 When your locomotive is Moving Moving Announcement 1 Moving Announcement 2 Moving Announcement 3 Replays again if no other actions are made for 2 minutes Announcement 2 3 will repeat Announcement 2 3 will repeat When you have stopped moving an additional announcement will play Coupling When coupling your cars at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown a...

Page 12: ... Note no connected locomotive 1234 FWD Figure 6a App screen when trying to connect to a locomotive Figure 6b App screen when a locomotive is connected Available for both Apple and Android small hand held smart devices Note Connecting to your LionChief LionChief Plus or FlyerChief locomotive on Apple Devices 405 RVS FWD Tap on the locomotive box Your locomotive will show up at top click the link bu...

Page 13: ... bar select it and then tap the link icon CONNECTED LOCOMOTIVE S NAME AND FEATURES Available Engines 1 no connected locomotive 1234 FWD Connecting to your LionChief LionChief Plus or FlyerChief locomotive on Android Devices Tap here Figure 8a App screen when opening the app Figure 8b App screen when searching for a locomotive Figure 8c App screen when a locomotive is connected Available Engines 0 ...

Page 14: ...troCoupler This feature is available in our LionChief Plus and FlyerChief line of locomotives Direction Tap the icon to switch directions This is your main control panel Running your locomotive Grayed out icons means this feature is not available on your locomotive Note Figure 9 Controlling your locomotive with the app 1234 RVS FWD 1234 RVS Using the LionChief App ...

Page 15: ...Speed Limit This setting allows you to control the max speed the locomotive can go while you are running your set on the app Exit Screen Figure 10 Adjusting locomotive speed and smoke settings Our LionChief LionChief Plus and FlyerChief locomotives come equipped with a very impressive RailSounds sound system This section of the app will allow you to establish the volume for indi vidual sound eleme...

Page 16: ...s engine selection carousel try turning the track power off wait 5 seconds and turn it back on If the locomotive powers up and starts playing its background sound instead of chirping there is another remote connecting to the locomotive Since the locomotive can only be controlled by one remote at a time locate and turn off the other remote that is connecting to the engine If a universal remote is p...

Page 17: ...g the diesel sounds Lubricating your locomotive Help your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly 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...

Page 18: ...e traction tires may become worn out Because you must remove the trucks and the side frames to access the wheels we recommend that you have the traction tires replaced by your Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Customer Service Replacing the LEDs in your locomotive and passenger cars Your locomotive and passenger cars are equipped with LEDs for longer life Please contact yo...

Page 19: ...mer to the appliance 3 Turn off the appliance and unplug the transformer from the wall outlet when not in use SPECIAL NOTE TO ADULTS This transformer is age graded for ages 8 and over the transformer should not be operated in the presence of children under 8 without adult supervision Adult supervision is recommend It is recommended that the toy transformer be periodically examined for conditions t...

Page 20: ... correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation...

Page 21: ... of track is removed from the layout Now disconnect the barrel jack from the terminal section and place only one car on the track once the car is on the track reconnect the barrel jack into the terminal section The LED should be illu minated if it does illuminate disconnect it again and place another car on the track Repeat this process until the entire train including the locomotive is on the tra...

Page 22: ...l the locomotive is the proper one mated to that loco motive Reference the road name and road number printed on the remote with the road name and road number of the locomotive you are trying to control Second ensure you have installed three new Alkaline AAA batteries into the remote and the on off switch is set to the on position Also if you have been running your locomotive with our LionChief app...

Page 23: ...ack con nected under the track The red wire connects to the center rail to supply power to the accessory The black wire connects to the outside rail to supply ground power to the accessory The white wire is not used with this item See figure 14 Lock on Track Red wire Power OUTSIDE RAIL LOCK ON INSIDE RAIL Black wire Ground Underside of Track Plug Expand Play Accessory 3 pin male connector Figure 1...

Page 24: ...product is required bring the item along with your DATED sales receipt and completed warranty information at the bottom of this page to the nearest Lionel Authorized Service Station Your nearest Lionel Service Station can be found by calling 1 800 4 LIONEL or by accessing the website at www lionel com If you prefer to send your Lionel product directly to Lionel for repair you must FIRST call 1 800...

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