Bright
headlight
Operating
couplers
Opening boxcar
doors
Diesel horn
Forward-Neutral-Reverse
operation
Congratulations!
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ongratulations on your purchase of the ready-to-run Midwest Freight Train Set! This set
features everything you need to get started—a powerful 40-watt Transformer, a huge loop
of easy-to-assemble FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel locomotive.
Have fun growing with this complete train set! Start with the set components, then follow
your imagination into your own miniature world. Expand your railroad empire with addition-
al FasTrack track sections, enhance your layout with accessories, lengthen your consist with
extra cars, or operate a new locomotive at the head end of your train! Explore the possibilities
at your authorized Lionel dealer.
Use this Owner’s Manual to learn 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 of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to the
output cord, blades, housing, or other parts). In the event that
such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until
properly repaired.
Parents!
Midwest Freight Train Set Features
The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under
law. All rights reserved.
Lionel
®
, TrainMaster
®
, Odyssey
®
, RailSounds
®
, CrewTalk
™
, TowerCom
™
, DynaChuff
™
,
StationSounds
™
, Pullmor
®
, ElectroCoupler
™
, Magne-Traction
®
, CAB-1
®
Remote Controller,
PowerMaster
®
, Lionel ZW
®
, ZW
®
, PowerHouse
®
, TMCC
®
, Lionelville
™
, Lockon
®
, Wireless Tether
™
The name FasTrack
®
is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.
