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Maintaining and servicing your set

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Replacing your locomotive’s traction tires

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wo of the drive wheels are fitted with rubber traction tires to enhance tractive effort, allowing your 
locomotive to pull many cars at once. 

To replace the traction tires, simply use a 3/16” nut driver to remove the side rod nut from the 

wheel and slip off the old traction tire. Refer to Figure 11. Install the replacement, Lionel part  
no. 6208616206. Retighten the side rod nut, and you’r e ready to pull that long freight back to the 
yard. 

Figure 11. Traction tire replacement

Traction tire
(Lionel part no. 6208616206)

Side rod nut

Содержание 2-8-4 Berkshire Passenger

Страница 1: ...NGS INPUT 120VAC 60HZONLY ACOUTPUT 18V 40VA 2 8 4 Berkshire Passenger Ready to Run Train Set Owner s Manual 2 8 4 Berkshire Passenger Ready to Run Train Set Owner s Manual CAUTION ELECTRICTOY NOT RECO...

Страница 2: ...arn 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...

Страница 3: ...generator 10 Coupling 11 Attaching the observation car platform 11 Experiencing the features of the CW 80 Transformer 12 13 Reverse unit procedure 14 CW 80 Transformer operation Powering your layout w...

Страница 4: ...not use this device if water is present Serious or fatal injuries may result Use the CW 80 Transformer only for its intended purpose The CW 80 Transformer was meant to operate on 120 volt 60 Hertz po...

Страница 5: ...terminal section of track Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections You may choose to add more FasTrack track sections to create an endless number of exc...

Страница 6: ...s you need to create a more advanced layout using the sec tions included with this set Refer to Figure 2 to explore the possibilities Figure 2 Add on Track Pack layouts Inner Passing Loop Add on Track...

Страница 7: ...For this reason do not touch the terminals or track connections during use Also do not locate scenery materials such as lichen or ground foam near the terminals 1 Feed the wires through the notch in t...

Страница 8: ...ons terminal strips available at your local electronics store is recommended to prevent voltage drops To prevent the excessive build up of heat be sure to select the proper wire gauge for your layout...

Страница 9: ...omotive moving Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern of operations forward neutral reverse neutral and so on To sequence the reverse unit press the DIRECTION button on your transformer or b...

Страница 10: ...the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with this set Press down and unscrew the cap Pierce the tip on the nozzle Add about four drop...

Страница 11: ...push the cars toward each other until they lock together Keep in mind that it s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track Lock release Figure 6 Coupler operation Note Attaching the observat...

Страница 12: ...ive s whistle or horn The sound will con tinue until the button is released No external sound activation buttons are needed Your locomotive is equipped with an operating air whistle BELL The BELL butt...

Страница 13: ...RailSounds or TrainSounds equipped locomotive Press BELL to begin the sound again to stop it Direction Press the DIRECTION button to cycle through forward neutral reverse neutral and so on no movemen...

Страница 14: ...ive can be locked into a certain mode of operation by throwing the reverse unit switch located on the underside of the frame see Figure 9 When the switch is thrown to the OFF position towards the rear...

Страница 15: ...ory volt age are 0 18 volts AC each This Transformer is capable of operating trains up to and including dual motored AC locomotives To operate at this level of track power it may be necessary to disco...

Страница 16: ...ur accessory to the CW 80 Transformer as discussed on pages 7 8 2 Bring the throttle all the way back to the OFF position 3 Press and hold down the DIRECTION WHISTLE and BELL buttons on the Transforme...

Страница 17: ...oid getting grease or oil on the locomotive s wheels contact roll ers or your track You ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in Fi...

Страница 18: ...l many cars at once To replace the traction tires simply use a 3 16 nut driver to remove the side rod nut from the wheel and slip off the old traction tire Refer to Figure 11 Install the replacement L...

Страница 19: ...or their locations then lift the body off of the frame Locate and unscrew the expired lamp shown in Figure 12 Replace the lamp with Lionel part no 6002314300 available from your authorized Lionel Serv...

Страница 20: ...latform back to disengage the tabs from the slots in the body Lift away the platform and remove the three screws from the underside of the roof above the end platform 1 As illustrated in Figure 13 pre...

Страница 21: ...em to your Transformer to distribute power Note that locomotives may decrease speed slightly around curves Green light begins to flash Be sure that all the wheels are properly on the track Ensure that...

Страница 22: ...energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a part...

Страница 23: ...23 Notes...

Страница 24: ...rranty gives 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 LLC product is required bring the item...

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