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73-1938-250

2/03

Southern Diesel Freight

Ready-To-Run Train Set

Owner’s Manual

CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH

ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING

HANDLING AND USE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

TRANSFORMER RATINGS

—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.

AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA

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Page 1: ...Set Owner s Manual CAUTION ELECTRICTOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTYEARS OFAGE ASWITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLINGANDUSETOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK TRANSFORMERRATINGS INPUT 120VAC 60HZONLY ACOUTPUT 18V 80VA ...

Page 2: ... to learn how to set up operate and maintain your train set for years of reliable operation The transformer included with this set should be periodically examined for conditions that may result in the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons such as damage to the output cord blades housing or other parts In the event that such conditions exist the transformer should not be used until prope...

Page 3: ...el transformer 13 Reverse unit procedure 14 Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Lubricating your locomotive 15 Replacing your GP 38 s lamps 16 Tire Traction 16 Train operations Coupling 17 Operating the searchlight 18 Replacing the lamp 18 Replacing your square window caboose lamp 19 Limited Warranty Lionel Service 20 The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual ...

Page 4: ...quickly become a reality Track layout 4 Figure 1 Track layout ideas Joining the FasTrack track sections FasTrack track sections join together easily With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail the track fits together securely so you always get good electrical contact Take a look at Figure 2 to show you how to join the track sections 1 Line up your two sections of track 2 Insert the rail tabs...

Page 5: ...ansformer only for its intended purpose The CW 80 Transformer was meant to operate on 120 volt 60 Hertz power Do not connect this product to any other power supply Do not operate the CW 80 Transformer with a damaged cord plug or case To avoid the risk of electrical shock do not disassemble the unit There are no user service able parts inside If damaged take this product to an authorized Lionel Ser...

Page 6: ...ials such as lichen or ground foam near the terminals To prevent the excessive build up of heat be sure to select the proper wire gauge for your layout Follow these guidelines Track connections must be made with 18 gauge wire or heavier Larger layouts require a minimum of 16 gauge wire Use 24 gauge wire only when connecting single accessories that require lower current When wiring multiple accesso...

Page 7: ...hat the power increases and decreases at a set rate For example quickly throwing the throttle all the way forward will not result in an instant increase to full power When operating in the conventional non Command environment remember that the greater the load on the engine adding more cars for the engine to pull for example the far ther forward the handle must be pushed before it will operate the...

Page 8: ...not instantly turn off DIRECTION The DIRECTION control button interrupts track power to activate the reverse unit in your locomotive Your locomotive will not respond to this button when the reverse unit switch is in the OFF position WHISTLE HORN The WHISTLE HORN button will activate your locomotive s horn The sound will continue until the button is released No external sound activation buttons are...

Page 9: ... any Railsounds equipped locomotive Press BELL to begin the sound again to stop it Direction Press the DIRECTION button to go forward or reverse or to place the locomotive in neutral no movement headlight is on Throttle Controls your locomotive s speed Throw the throttle for ward to increase locomotive speed backward to slow it down Power on indicator The green light illuminates when the CW 80 is ...

Page 10: ...BELL buttons on the Controller Refer to Figure 4 on page 9 for the location of these buttons The green light on the Transformer will flash and track power will turn off 4 With all three buttons held down raise the throttle slowly until you reach your desired accessory voltage 5 Release the buttons once you have reached your desired voltage The accessory turns off and the solid green light indicate...

Page 11: ...cessory voltage are 0 16 volts AC each This Transformer is capable of operating trains up to and including dual motored AC engines To operate at this level of track power it may be necessary to disconnect any acces sories You may also want to attempt to lower the accessory voltage settings Refer to the Setting the accessory output section You may momentarily approach or exceed the five amp limit o...

Page 12: ...ssory voltage may have been set too low for the accessory Refer to page 10 and reset the voltage to a higher level Locomotive runs slowly or lights dim at the far end of the track On larger layouts additional track resistance may cause a voltage drop Install additional FasTrack terminal sections around your layout and connect them to your Transformer to dis tribute power Green light begins to flas...

Page 13: ... and Lionel compatible alternating current trans formers are suitable Do not power your locomotive with direct current DC transformers Damage to sensitive electronic components may occur Move em out Get your locomotive moving To sequence the reversing unit press the direction control button on your transformer or turn the throttle OFF and back ON again until you are moving in the desired direction...

Page 14: ...or instance if the locomo tive is moving forward then is stopped and the switch is thrown back the locomotive will be locked in neutral If the switch is thrown back while the locomotive is under power the locomotive will remain in the mode it was in when the switch was thrown The controller direction control will then have no affect on the direction of the locomotive Additionally this reverse unit...

Page 15: ... s wheels or your track You ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indi cated in Figure 7 Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from pro longed storage 15 Figure 7 Lubrication points ON DIRECTIONAL CON TROL OFF ON HORN OFF Lubricate gears with Lionel grease sparingly Lubricate gears...

Page 16: ...tion they may require replacement To replace the lamps start by separating the plastic body shell from the frame remove the four Phillips head screws on the underside corners of the frame as indicated in the illustration on page 15 Spread the handrails slightly and lift the body carefully so that the paint is not scratched as you remove it Remove the socket and wires from the holder then remove an...

Page 17: ...en as shown below at the left Simply press down on the lock release to open the coupler then push the cars toward each other until they lock together as illustrated in Figure 12 Keep in mind that it s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track Lock release Figure 12 Coupler operation Note ...

Page 18: ...lamp During the course of normal operations you may find that the lamp requires replacement Replacement lamps Lionel part no 600 8352 311 are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service 1 Gently pull the two arms of the metal bracket away from the searchlight housing to lift the housing away Refer to Figure 10 2 Pull the expired lamp straight up and out of the socket ...

Page 19: ... pulling up on the window shell until the tabs are released from the windows 4 Pull the lamp straight up and out of the socket Replace it with Lionel lamp no 600 8352 311 available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service 5 Lower the window shell back into the body making sure that the tabs snap into the win dows 6 Reposition the roof above the window shell and body fit the tabs ...

Page 20: ... from state to state Instructions for Obtaining Service If service for this Lionel L L C product is required bring the item along with 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 ba...

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