Lionel Midwest FreightReady-to-Run Set Owner'S Manual Download Page 9

Running your train

9

Transformer functions

A

s you turn the throttle control knob to the right, power to the track is increased. Figure 5
illustrates the throttle control knob settings. When the indicator reaches the green band,

there should be sufficient power to operate the locomotive. The further into the green area the
knob is turned, the faster your train will go. Remember that the greater the load on the engine
(adding more cars for the engine to pull, for example), the farther into the green area the
knob must be turned before it will operate the locomotive.

The yellow band indicates the average power range that the train will be operating in. The

red band represents maximum power output.

FULL

FULL
SPEED

SPEED

OFF

OFF

R

FULL
SPEED

OFF

FULL
SPEED

OFF

Press the HORN button to
produce a realistic diesel
horn sound.

Press the DIRECTION button
to go forward or reverse, or to
place the locomotive in neu-
tral (no movement, headlight
is on).

Turn the throttle control knob
to the right for more power.

The LED indicator
shows when your
controller is ON.

Green band

Yellow band

Red band

A slight increase in speed
during horn operation is
normal.

Figure 5. Transformer operation

Summary of Contents for Midwest FreightReady-to-Run Set

Page 1: ...r s Manual CAUTION ELECTRICTOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTYEARS OFAGE ASWITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLINGANDUSETOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK TRANS...

Page 2: ...ore the possibilities at your authorized Lionel dealer Use this Owner s Manual to learn how to set up operate and maintain your train set for years of reliable operation The transformer included with...

Page 3: ...Creating your layout Operating your Transformer safely 4 Building your Lionel layout 5 Joining the FasTrack track sections 5 Wiring your Transformer 6 Running your train Running your train set 7 Coupl...

Page 4: ...rs Do not use this device if water is present Serious or fatal injuries may result Use the Transformer only for its intended purpose The Transformer was meant to operate on 120 volt 60 Hertz power Do...

Page 5: ...ing rails 3 Press the sections together until the interlocking roadbed snaps into place Figure 2 Joining the track sections Building your Lionel layout Your set comes with eight curved three straight...

Page 6: ...thumbscrew terminal then slide the black spade shaped connector into position Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection The thumbscrew post should be positioned between the blades of the spade...

Page 7: ...rmers Damage to sensitive electronic components may occur Move em out Get your locomotive moving Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern of operations forward neutral reverse neutral and so o...

Page 8: ...lers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 4 Press down on the lock release to open the coupler then push the cars toward each other until they lock together Keep in mind that it s easier to cou...

Page 9: ...he green area the knob must be turned before it will operate the locomotive The yellow band indicates the average power range that the train will be operating in The red band represents maximum power...

Page 10: ...ack wires at the Transformer Please make sure that the horn switch located on the underside of the frame is switched to the ON position See Figure 6 on page 11 Dirt and grease may accumulate on the tr...

Page 11: ...ngle direction by throwing the switch located on the underside of the frame see Figure 6 To lock your locomotive into a specific operational state sequence the locomotive into the desired state and re...

Page 12: ...etting grease or oil on the locomo tive s wheels contact rollers or your track You ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in Figure...

Page 13: ...ve wheels on the motor truck are fitted with rubber traction tires to enhance tractive effort so your locomotive can pull many cars at once During the course of normal operations the traction tires ma...

Page 14: ...ce center near you To replace the cab interior lamp part no 600 8352 311 pinch the center of the cab inward and lift it off the body Refer to Figure 8 The lamp wires will attach the cab to the body Re...

Page 15: ...Attach the second lamp wire to the center rail in the other block 3 Power up both blocks of track Both transformers should be set to full power 4 See if the lamp illuminates If the lamp illuminates br...

Page 16: ...th 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...

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