Uncoupling your locomotive
Y
our locomotive is equipped with two magnetic couplers, which are designed for use with
Remote-Control or Uncoupling Track sections (available separately, 6-65149 or 6-12746
for O-27 gauge; 6-65530 for O gauge; and 6-12020 or 6-12054 for FasTrack layouts). To
uncouple your locomotive, simply position the uncoupling trigger over the magnet on the
Remote-Control or Uncoupling Track section and press UNCOUPLE on the controller. Also, you
may use the rolling stock’s uncoupling tabs, if the car is equipped with this feature. As illus-
trated in Figure 4, the magnet will pull down the uncoupling trigger to release the coupler.
Figure 4. Uncoupling trigger operation
Underside of the locomotive
With rolling stock
Uncoupling
trigger
Uncoupling tab
on rolling stock
coupled to the
locomotive
Running your train
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Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator
Y
our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke
during operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 6 on
page 12 for the location of the switch.
The smoke generator requires 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
end of the nozzle with a pin, then add about four drops of fluid directly into the locomotive’s
stack. Smoke production commences momentarily. It will start faster if you run your locomotive
at higher speeds. When smoke production decreases, add more fluid (about four drops). An idle
locomotive will not smoke.
Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy
load or a long consist.
Caution!
When the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, always keep a small amount
of smoke fluid in the locomotive’s smoke generator; the generator’s element
can become damaged if operated without smoke fluid. This is particularly true
if your locomotive sits in neutral for an extended period of time without smoke
fluid in the generator.
If you prefer to operate the locomotive without smoke or you do not want to add
smoke fluid, slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position.
Note!
