Congratulations!
2
Y
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
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