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Congratulations! 

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ou’re now the proud owner of the Soo
Line Transportation ready-to-run O-27

train set. Everything you need to get started
is included. You’re already off to a great
start by reading this instruction manual. It
has important information on train setup
and operation. This booklet also covers
proper maintenance procedures to help your

Lionel trains live long, healthy lives.

If you have any questions after reading

this booklet, contact your nearest Lionel
Authorized Service Center using the list
included in a separate flyer in this set or call
Lionel Service at 810-949-4100. 

And have

fun!

Table of contents

Track layout

Getting started

3

Joining the track sections

4

Suggested track layouts

4

Attaching the lockon to the track

5

Controller operations

Stripping the wire

6

Attaching the controller wires to the lockon 

6

Controller functions

7

Controller and short circuits

8

Train operation

Reverse unit procedure

9

Using your GP-9’s magnetic couplers 

10

Horn operation

10

Tire-Traction

11

Coupling

11

Maintaining and servicing your set

Lubricating your GP-9 locomotive

12

Replacing your GP-9’s lamp

13

Replacing your square window caboose lamp

14

Notes

15

Lionel Service

16

Summary of Contents for QVC Soo Line Transportation O-27

Page 1: ...REN UNDER EIGHTYEARS OFAGE ASWITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLINGANDUSETOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK TRANSFORMERRATINGS INPUT 120VAC 60HZONLY ACOUTPUT 20V 54VA QV...

Page 2: ...using the list included in a separate flyer in this set or call Lionel Service at 810 949 4100 And have fun Table of contents Track layout Getting started 3 Joining the track sections 4 Suggested trac...

Page 3: ...ou find any discrepancies contact the dealer you purchased your set from for more infor mation or call 1 800 4 LIONEL for a Service Center near you Now comes the fun part deciding what kind of layout...

Page 4: ...with extras available from your Lionel dealer Maintenance tip The rails should be kept clean dry and free from oil and grease Clean rust and dirt spots with a track eraser Wipe the track using a cloth...

Page 5: ...so that the spring contact snaps onto the center rail The lockon should face outward when set ting up your track and make sure it is firmly connected Use the illustra tions below as a step by step gui...

Page 6: ...ls to operate when you press the horn whistle button on your con troller remove the wires from the lockon and reinsert each one into the opposite clip to reverse polarity see page 7 Plug this end into...

Page 7: ...he farther into the green 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 ma...

Page 8: ...bare wires The axles of a derailed car or locomotive are the most frequent cause of short circuits so make sure that all wheels are properly set on the rails Some other causes of short circuits might...

Page 9: ...ion the locomotive will be locked in the next mode of operation in the sequence For instance if the locomo tive is moving forward then is stopped and the switch is thrown back the locomotive will be l...

Page 10: ...ouplers Your Lionel GP 9 is equipped with oper ating magnetic knuckle couplers a rev olutionary design first introduced by Lionel in 1945 Lionel magnetic couplers react to the magnetic field gener ate...

Page 11: ...eep in mind that it s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track Push down the lock release to open the coupler Tire Traction Your locomotive is equipped with Tire Traction This means that t...

Page 12: ...tting grease or oil on the GP 9 s wheels or your track You ll know your GP 9 requires lubrica tion when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in the illustration Remove accumulated...

Page 13: ...detail on page 12 for location Carefully lift the shell away from the frame Take care with the various wiring assemblies connected to the shell Locate the assembly containing the expired lamp It s hel...

Page 14: ...the window shell care fully separate the sides of the caboose while pulling up on the window shell until the tabs are released from the window Pull the window shell out To remove the lamp pull it str...

Page 15: ...Notes 15...

Page 16: ...you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Instructions for Obtaining Service If service for this Lionel L L C product is required bring the item along with...

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