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Figure 5. Uncoupler trigger operation
Operating the couplers
Y
our locomotive is equipped with two magnetic couplers, which are designed for use with an
Uncoupling Track section (6-12020, 6-12054), not included. 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 illustrated in Figure 4, the magnet will pull down the
uncoupling trigger to release the coupler.
Running your train
Y
our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke dur-
ing 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.
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.
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 dam-
aged 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.
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator
Underside of locomotive
Uncoupling
trugger
With rolling stock
Uncoupling tab on
rolling stock coupled
to the locomotive
Note!
Caution!
