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Steam Locomotive and TenderOwner’s Manual

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Table of contents

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Transformer operationsRunning your steam locomotive with a Lionel transformer 3Locking your locomotive into a single operational state 4Your locomotive’s Odyssey™ System speed control 5Using your tender-mounted ElectroCoupler in the non-Command environment 6Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics 7Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system 8Notes on RailSounds 8Installing the Lionel Sound Activation Button 9

TrainMaster Command operationsYour locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment 10CAB-1 commands for your locomotive 11RailSounds in the Command environment 12CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive 12Tuning your locomotive performance 13Your locomotive’s Odyssey System in the Command Control environment 13Assigning your locomotive a new ID# 14Reprogramming the R2IR circuit board to restore features 15Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna 15

Maintaining and servicing your locomotiveLubricating your locomotive 16Replacing your locomotive’s lamps 17Tire-Traction™ 18Adding fluid to the smoke generator 18Installing the ‘O’ gauge front coupler 19Lionel Service 20

• Powerful Pittman® motor • R2IR reverse unit for use with the

Lionel TrainMaster® CommandTM

model railroad control system• Smoke generator that produces

clean, safe and realistic smoke• Die-cast ElectroCoupler

(rear of tender)• Wireless Tether

• Odyssey System Speed Control• Lighted cab interior• RailSoundsTM digital sound system • Brilliant Headlight and Marker Lights• CrewTalkTM (in Command)• TowerComTM (in Command)• Tire-Traction™• Directional lighting

You own one of the finest and mostsophisticated model trains ever built—

the Lionel TrainMaster® Command andOdyssey™ System-equipped EM-1. From its

hand-applied scale details to the advancedtechnology found inside, your locomotive isready for duty on your model railroad layout.Experience the superiority of today’s Lionel.

Congratulations!

Transformer operations

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Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer

Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger track.

• With track power OFF, connect the drawbar between locomotive and tender.That’s all you have to do with Lionel’s new Wireless Tether®, an infrared communi-cation system that eliminates the plugs and wires of the past.

NOTE: Your locomotive is designed to operate on minimum 0-72 diameter track.

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Power up your locomotive with your transformer.• Your locomotive is designed to operate on 8-18 volts alternating

current. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current trans-formers are suitable; we recommend the TrainMaster Command model railroadcontrol system.

• Do not power your locomotive with direct current (DC). Damage tosensitive electronic components may occur.

• When you first power up your track, the locomotive will waitbetween three and eight seconds as it “listens” for digital language fromthe TrainMaster Command Base (available separately). When it’s determined thatit’s on a conventional (non-Command) railroad, the locomotive headlight will illu-minate and RailSounds will start up. At this point, the locomotive is in neutral.(This occurs when placing the locomotive on your railroad for the first time.Thereafter, it starts in forward after every three-second power interrupt.)

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Move ‘em out!• Get your locomotive moving. Press the DIR button on your CAB-1 remote or

Lionel transformer. This sequences the R2IR to the next operating state. • Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.

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To select a single operational state foryour Lionel locomotive (example: for-

ward only), you can deactivate the R2IR’ssequencing function with the Program/Runswitch, located on the right hand side, underthe boiler casting.

Get your locomotive moving in the desired

direction, then slow it down without stop-ping. Set the Program/Run switch to PROG.The locomotive is now “locked” into yourchosen direction.

When you no longer want single-directionoperation, just slide the Program/Run switchback to RUN.

Locking your locomotive into a single operational state

Program/Run Switch

Smoke Unit Switch(see page 18 for details)

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Your locomotive’s Odyssey™ System speed control

You can lock your locomotive into speedcontrol mode (ideal for low speed opera-

tion) so it will automatically compensate forgrades, or to simply maintain a specificspeed setting. To turn on the speed control,get your locomotive moving at the desiredspeed, in forward or reverse. Let it run atthe desired speed for at least 5 seconds. Pressand hold the horn/whistle button for 2-3 sec-onds as you increase the throttle by at least 3 volts. Your locomotive will acceleratebriefly, then will return to your set speed onceyou release the horn/whistle button. As longas the throttle position is maintained at ahigher setting than the initial level, yourengine will maintain a constant speed. If thethrottle is turned below the original level,your locomotive will slow down due to theavailable voltage decrease below the “set”level. To check if the speed control settinghas been “accepted,” turn up the throttle.You will see the lights brighten, but the speedwill remain constant. For best results, adjustthe track voltage about 3-4 volts above the“set” point. This will provide enough spare

voltage to compensate for uphill grades, etc.,but will prevent excessive voltage to thelamps and smoke unit. (In conventionalmode, these operate at track voltage, andexcessive voltage may lead to premature bulbburn-out.)

• If you wish to change the speed controlsetting, you must deactivate the speedcontrol, then reactivate at the new setting.

To turn speed control off, get your loco-motive into neutral for at least 5 seconds.Press the horn/whistle for 2-3 seconds whilelowering the throttle voltage to 1/4 of fullpower or at least three volts. Do not turn thethrottle to off or speed control may not deac-tivate. This can be difficult if you have estab-lished a low speed control setting. Once youare in neutral, you can increase the trackvoltage before pressing the horn/whistle but-ton and lowering the voltage. This will giveyou more “room” to lower the voltage. (Thespeed control deactivates when it sees a 3 voltchange with horn/whistle pressed, regardlessof initial voltage level.)

Note! Speed control settings are retained in memory even if power is turned off.They will remain present until deactivated.


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Using your locomotive tender’s ElectroCoupler in the non-Command environment

To use your locomotive tender’s Electro-Coupler in the non-Command environ-

ment, you must first couple a piece of rollingstock equipped with Lionel magnetic cou-plers directly to your locomotive tender’s rear

ElectroCoupler. The magnetic coupler on therolling stock will then react to the magneticfield generated by a Lionel remote-controltrack section (available separately). Placeyour rolling stock’s coupler “trigger disc”over the central coil of a remote-controltrack section and press “uncouple” on thecontroller. The magnetic field pulls the discdownward, and the coupler opens.

Your locomotive tender’sElectroCoupler will NOT openmanually or by using aremote-control track section.

Magnetic coupler on the rolling stock coupledto the rear of your locomotive tender

Note!Remote-controltrack section

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Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics

L ionel RailSounds is the most realisticmodel railroad sound system in the

world. Your locomotive features digital sam-ples from real-life steam locomotives for theultimate in realism.

Begin by installing a 9-volt alkaline bat-tery in the tender. This ensures interruption-free operation of RailSounds. The battery clipis located in the tender. To remove the tenderbody, refer to the diagram on page 8 for loca-tion of mounting screws.

When you first apply track power, the loco-motive’s RailSounds system produces sounds

of the locomotive at rest. As the locomotivemoves, chuffing begins, increasing with thelocomotive’s speed.

To silence the steam chuffing sound (whis-tle/bell are unaffected), slide the RailSoundsswitch, located on the underside of the tender(see page 8 for location), to the OFF positionbefore powering up the locomotive. Thewhistle is activated by using the lever or but-ton on your transformer or CAB-1. The vol-ume control knob to raise or lower the levelof sound is located on the underside of thetender near the front truck (see page 8).

Installing a 9-volt alkaline battery inyour locomotive’s tender.

Please remove protective cover from battery clip

Although RailSounds is powered by track voltage, the battery is required foruninterrupted operation and shutdown sequences. Use only alkaline batteries.

Discontinue locomotive power for 10 seconds before changing the RailSoundsON/OFF switch position.

If RailSounds “drops out” during track power interrupts (direction change),replace the battery.

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W ith RailSounds, you experience thesounds of real railroading like never

before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisticat-ed, authentic model railroad sound system inthe world. And remember—coming frominside your Lionel locomotive’s tender arethe authentic sounds of the RailSounds digi-tal sound system. No other electric train canoffer you authentic sounds. That’s thepower of Lionel.• Variable chuff rate. Your locomotive

speed determines the steam chuff rate. • MultiWhistleTM. Different whistles

every time—a RailSounds exclusive.• Authentic bell. Press BELL on your

CAB-1 or transformer to begin the effect,again to discontinue. Even the final “hit”is muted like the real thing.

• Reverse unit reset sound. Powerdown your track, wait for 3-5 seconds,and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you its R2IRCommand reverse unit has just reset toforward operation.

• Shutdown sequence. No other modelrailroad sound system shuts down likeRailSounds. Turn off track power, andafter the air-release reset sound, you havetwo seconds to restart your locomotive. Ifyou’re done with operations, RailSoundswill commence with an authentic shut-down sequence about two seconds afterthe air-release reset occurs.

NOTE: Battery must be installed for shut-down sequence.

Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system

Notes on RailSounds• Use the volume control dial, located on the

underside of the tender, to adjust soundoutput.

• Listen for incidental engine sounds duringRailSounds operation. They’re automaticand, of course, authentic.

• The 9-volt alkaline battery you installedensures continuous sounds, even duringshort track-power interrupts.

• Longer track-power interruptions (includ-ing locomotive derailments) cause Rail-Sounds to shut down after about 7 seconds.

• For even more authentic RailSoundseffects, operate your locomotive in theTrainMaster Command environment. Seepage 11-12 for details.


TenderBody

Screw

TenderBody

Screw

Tender BodyScrew

TenderBodyScrew

TenderBodyScrew

Tender BodyScrew

Rear

Front

RailSoundsOn/OffSwitch

RailSoundsvolume control

Installing the Lionel Sound Activation Button

1 2

1 2

For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button

For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button

Attach to ground terminal

Attach to power terminal

Existing wireBlack wire

Red wire

Lionel no. 610-5906-001Sound Activation Button foractivating the bell

To your transformer

Lionel no.610-5906-001Sound ActivationButton for whistle

Lionel no. 610-5906-001Sound Activation Button for bell

Black wire

Red wireRed wire

Attach to groundterminal

Attach to powerterminal

To your transformer

The no. 610-5906-001 button works with any Lionel AC transformer except no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers may not becompatible with RailSounds.

Note!

To operate the bell and whistle soundswhen operating your locomotive with

conventional transformers, you’ll need to

install the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 SoundActivation Button (available separately).Connect the button(s) as shown below.

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Note! All track power mustfeed through the SoundActivation Button. Donot bypass button.

Existing wire


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Your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment

Lionel TrainMaster Command is the fun and sophisticated model railroad con-

trol system from Lionel. Your locomotive fea-tures the R2IR reverse unit, which acts asboth a conventional reverse unit as well asthe key to unlocking many extra featureswhen you operate in Command mode.

TrainMaster Command gives you thepower to operate multiple Command-

equipped locomotives on the same track, atthe same time. It’s the most fun you canhave with electric trains, and it’s incrediblyeasy too! Just follow the directions below andyou’ll be on your way.

To operate in Command mode, youneed a Command Base and a CAB-1remote. Find them both at your authorizedLionel retailer.

Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger track.• Make sure track power is OFF before placing it on track.• Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and its communica-

tions wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer orthe U terminal on any of your installed PowerMasters.

• Once positioned on the track, increase track voltage to FULL (onPowerMaster, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD).

Address your locomotive with CAB-1.• Press ENG and 1 on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1 remote. This

command is sent by CAB-1 to the Command Base, which then translatesyour commands into digital code. That code is sent around your railroad’soutside rails in the form of a digital “halo.” All Command-equipped Lionelslisten to this digital communication, but they do not respond until theyhear their own ID number.

• The digital language of TrainMaster Command—and not track power—controls the actions of Command-equipped Lionels. Track power is simplylike gasoline in the tank of your car—it gives you the power to go places,but it doesn’t tell you where to go or how fast to get there.

• All Command-equipped Lionels come factory-programmedwith an ID# of “1.” To change your locomotive ID#, see page 14.

Move ‘em out!• Throttle up or press any command button on CAB-1. Your locomo-

tive will respond to your every command. Read on. The fun is just beginning!

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TrainMaster Command operations

Tender rear couplerreleases. Coupler releasesounds.

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Press AUX2 to turnyour locomotive’sheadlight on and off.

Press WSTL/HRN to activate the locomotive’swhistle, release to discontinue. Multi-Whistle steamwhistle sound.

Press DIR—the loco-motive decelerates to acomplete stop; turn thethrottle up, and the loco-motive moves in theopposite direction. Thereis no neutral. Steamair-release sound.

Press BELL once to activate the bell, againto discontinue.Traditional bellsound.

Press HALT to shut downall PowerMaster electricaloutput on your railroad.Stops all Command-equipped Lionels in operation.

Turn the THROTTLE tothe right to accelerate,left to decelerate.Speed-dependentvariable steamchuffing.DynaChuff dynamicchuffing effect.

CAB-1 commands for your locomotive

Press and hold BOOST forextra power. ReleaseBOOST and return to thelocomotive’s previousspeed. Labored chuff.

Press and hold BRAKE to slow down or stop. Release BRAKE andreturn to the previous speed. Squealing brake sounds.

LocomotiveRailSounds effectsin bold italic.

Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment

Y our Command-equipped loco-motive comes factory-pro-

grammed with an ID# of “1.” To getyour locomotive into action, setPowerMasters to CMD or set all powersupplies on full. Press ENG and “1”on CAB-1. Turn the throttle or pressany command button; RailSoundsstarts up. Your locomotive is readyfor Command operations.

Address Locomotive #1

PowerMasters set to CMD or traditionalpower supplies ON FULL

Press ENG

Press 1 (the ID#)Throttle up/press any command button

Example


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W hen you press AUX1 on CAB-1, you turn the numeric

keypad into 10 command buttons.The keypad “stays open” and givesyou access to extra command fea-tures until you press any top-rowbutton (SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or

ENG). The CAB-1 keypad overlayincluded with your locomotive isdesigned to help you learn theauxiliary features specific to thisclassic locomotive.Locomotive RailSoundseffects in bold italic.

CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive

STEAMENGINERESET

VOLUME

SMOKE

➠ BLOWOFF

SHUTDOWN

OFF ON

STEAMRELEASE

PRESS& HOLDSMOKEBOOST

➠

START-UPCREWTALK

TOWERCOM

0Stops and resets the locomotive to FOR-WARD. Headlight flickers.

1Raises the volume of RailSounds.Sound volume increases.

2CrewTalk™

is the sound of unintelligiblewalkie-talkie communication.

3Starts up RailSounds. Start-upsequence commences. Steam

blowoff sound.

4Lowers the volume of RailSounds.Sound volume decreases.

5Activates the RailSounds steam shut-down sequence. Just like the real thing,

your locomotive must be idle for shut-down to occur. Steam shutdown com-mences. Remember, the whistle and bellwill not sound until you restart RailSounds.CrewTalk sounds.

6Steam release sound.

7TowerCom™ is an audible announce-ment that includes that engine’s road

number and/or name. There is a four sec-ond delay in this function.

8Turns off the smoke generator.CrewTalk sounds*.

9Turns on the smoke generator. Press andhold 9 (10 seconds maximum) to initi-

ate Smoke Boost™—it superheats the smokegenerator and enhances smoke output whenyou start running your locomotive.CrewTalk sounds*.

RailSounds in the Command environment

Y our locomotive RailSounds systemgives you even more in the

TrainMaster Command environment.• DynaChuff TM. Real steam locomotivechuffing depends on the locomotive’s load.DynaChuff simulates both labored andrelaxed chuffing sounds. Highball down themainline and hear the labored chuffing of alocomotive battling inertia. Reduce yourthrottle setting, and chuffing relaxes to a

more sedate sound, as though the load placedon the locomotive has decreased. ExperienceDynaChuff on steep grades, at yard crawls,and at speed. Another RailSounds exclusive.• Bonus sounds like squealing brakeswith the CAB-1 BRAKE command.• Incidental sounds you control withCAB-1 numeric keypad commands, likesteam let-off and steam release effects.


*Hearing the CrewTalk sounds lets you know thatthe locomotive has received these commands.

Note! AUX 1-9 only works if the smokeunit switch is in the ON position.

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Tuning your locomotive performance

MOMENTUMSimulate the labored performance of a

locomotive pulling a heavy load withmomentum. Press L, M, or H (located underCAB-1’s removable panel) for light, mediumor heavy momentum. The R2IR remembersthe setting until you change it. For delayedresponse, use H. For quick response, choose L.

BOOSTING AND BRAKINGUse the BOOST and BRAKE command but-

tons for incremental control of speed and asuperior method for handling grades, stops-and-starts, and more. Plus, using BRAKE inthe Command environment gives you abonus RailSounds effect—the ultra-realisticsound of squealing brakes.

STALLMake your locomotive feel more responsive

by setting a “stall” voltage. Get your locomo-tive moving, then press SET; the locomotivewill stop. The headlight will flash, indicatingit’s in the SET mode. Turn the throttle clock-wise to get the engine moving, then decreasespeed until the locomotive just stops. Thenpress SET again; the R2IR remembers thestall setting until you change it. To clear

stall, press SET twice, holding it for one sec-ond each time.

HIGH VOLTAGE SETTINGPress ENG, the locomotive ID#, then press

SET; the headlight will flash. Get your loco-motive moving to the maximum speed youwant it to run, then press BOOST. Use this tokeep your locomotive from accidentallybeing derailed at high speed.

To clear setting, press ENG, the ID#, then immediately press BOOST.

SOUND QUALITYTo achieve your preferred RailSounds mas-

ter volume level, use the volume control diallocated on the bottom of the tender (see page 8). Turn the dial left or right to adjustthe volume to your liking.

For quick remote-control of volume belowthe master setting—like muting—use theCAB-1 numeric keypad’s volume control.Pressing AUX1 and 4 on the keypad lowersoverall RailSounds output.

These settings will be lost when youassign a new engine ID number.

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Note!


Speed control in Command mode is auto-matic. Simply adjust the speed to the

desired level, and the Odyssey System willmaintain it over grades, etc.

Your locomotive’s Odyssey System in the Command Control environment

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Assign a new ID# to yourCommand-equipped locomotive

Set the locomotive PROGRAM/RUN Switchto PROGRAM (see page 4 for

location)Command Base ONPlace the locomotive on trackPowerMasters set to CMD or

traditional power supplies ON FULLTurn track power on (PowerMasters):

Press BOOSTProgram the locomotive with a new ID#:

Press ENGPress a number you choose (theID#)Press SET

Set PROGRAM/RUN Switch to RUN (see page 4 for location)

Your locomotive remembers its ID# forever; change it any time with these steps.

Example As your fleet of Command-equipped Lionels grows, give

your locomotive its own ID#. Choosefrom any between 1 and 99. Slidethe locomotive’s PROGRAM/RUNswitch to PROGRAM. (See page 4 forlocation.) Plug-in the CommandBase and place the locomotive ontrack. Then, power up.

Using CAB-1, press ENG, the loco-motive ID#, then press the SET but-ton located under CAB-1’s removablepanel. See the locomotive’s head-light flash; that’s your signal thatthe programming has been accept-ed. Now slide the switch to RUN.

We recommend that you choose an easy-to-remember ID# for your locomotives. Somepossibilities are part of the locomotive roadnumber, your age, or any two-digit numberthat is not used by another locomotive. Ifyou like, write the number on a small pieceof tape and put this on the bottom of theframe to aid in remembering.

Assigning your locomotive a new ID#



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Reprogramming R2IR circuit boards to restore features

STEP 1: Move switch on locomotive fromRUN to PROGRAM.

STEP 2: Plug-in Command Base.

STEP 3: Place locomotive on track, thenturn on power to track.

STEP 4: Press “ENG” then input locomo-tive’s ID#. Press “SET”.

STEP 5: Press “ENG,” then the ID#,“AUX1”, then press the number 74.

STEP 6: Turn off power to track and waitten seconds.

STEP 7: Remove locomotive from track,move switch from PROGRAM to RUN.

STEP 8: Place locomotive back on track,turn power on to track.

STEP 9: Press “ENG” and ID#, then oper-ate as normal.

Due to the inevitable derailments, static,and the nature of electricity, it is possi-

ble that your R2IR could someday lose itssetup program.The symptoms of this condi-

tion would be unresponsiveness in Commandmode. This can be easily remedied by “repro-gramming” your R2IR using the followingsteps.

Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna

Y our locomotive handrails are morethan just model grab irons—they’re

the R2IR’s antenna for receiving CommandBase digital communications. Please handlethe locomotive carefully to avoid handraildamage. To ensure optimum reception, bothhandrails are insulated from the die-cast

shell. If your locomotive experiences difficul-ty receiving Base communications, check thehandrail ends in the cab and pilot for thepresence of insulating material. Ensure thateach insulator is present and enjoys a properfit. Finally, prevent the handrails from touch-ing any part of the die-cast locomotive cab.

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H elp your Lionel locomotive lead a longand productive life on your railroad by

maintaining it properly. We recommend you purchase a Lionel

Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (part no. 6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer.Two basic rules to keep in mind:never over-lubricate (a smallamount will do), and avoidgetting grease or oil on thelocomotive wheels, contactrollers, or your track.

You’ll know your locomotive requireslubrication when visual inspection revealsdryness on the parts indicated in theillustration. Remove accumulated dirt anddust before lubricating, and always lubricateany locomotive emerging from prolonged

storage. Also, lightly lubricate thelocomotive side rods, drive rods,linkage, front and rear truck pivotpoints, and tender wheel bearingsafter each 25 hours of operation.

Lubricating your locomotive

Maintaining and servicing your Locomotive

Oil sparingly

Oil sparingly

Oil sparingly

Oil sparingly

Cab Screws

Cab Screws

Cab ScrewsCab Screws

Grease sparingly

FRONT

Your locomotive’s tender is illuminated byone lamp, located at the rear of the ten-

der. Remove the tender body by unscrewingthe six screws located on the underside of thetender (see page 8 for screw locations).

Carefully lift the tender body from theframe, taking care with the wiring assemblieswhich are still attached to the tender body.Grasp the connector and pull the lamp out ofthe housing. Unplug the connector andreplace the expired lamp with Lionel part no.610-8049-300. All lamps are available fromyour Authorized Lionel Service Center or direct

from Lionel Service. See the Lionel Service sec-tion on page 20 for more information.

Reassemble in reverse order. Whilereassembling the tender, make sure all wiresare inside the body before the screws aretightened.

Note: The redmarker lights areLEDs and are notuser-serviceable.

Your locomotive is illuminated by 4lamps. One is located in the headlight

housing mounted on the front pilot deck. Alamp illuminates the interior of the cab. Twored lights (1 assembly) show through the ashpan grating and shine brighter when thespeed of the locomotive increases. During thecourse of normal operations, they mayrequire replacement.

Note: Due to the complexity of the disas-sembly required to replace these lamps, we

recommend that you take your locomotive toyour Authorized Lionel Service Center for anyrequired lamp replacement.

Lamp Numbers:Headlight (1) 620-8029-300Cab light (1) 610-8082-019Ash Pan (1 Assembly) 620-8063-300

Note: The green front marker lights areLEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), and are notuser serviceable.

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Servicing your locomotive’s lamps

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

Replacing your tender’s lamps

Before changing the lamps in your locomotive, be sure to check that the AUX 2 com-mand was not used to turn off the front headlight.

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Adding fluid to your locomotive smoke generator

Your locomotive is equipped with a smokegenerator that produces safe, clean,

white smoke during operation.The smoke generator requires the periodic

addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order tofunction. Pierce the fluid tube’s end with apin, then add 8 to 10 drops of fluid directlyinto the smoke stack. Smoke production willcommence momentarily, faster if you runyour locomotive at speed. When smoke pro-duction wanes, add more fluid (8 to 10drops).

In Command Control, when the locomotive

is first placed on the track and powered up,the smoke generator will be in a default“OFF” position. Using any function key onyour CAB-1 remote will turn the smoke gener-ator on. Turning off the sound (AUX1-5) orresetting the engine (AUX1-0) will return thesmoke unit to the initial “OFF” position.Always keep a small amount of smoke fluidin the locomotive smoke generator; the gener-ator’s element can become damaged if operat-ed without fluid. Smoke production is greaterat higher voltages and when the locomotive ispulling a heavy load or long consist.

Note! Always keep smoke fluid in your locomotive smoke generator. If not, turn it off whensmoke is not desired using the switch shown on page 4 or the AUX1-8 command ifyou are running in Command mode. Using Smoke Boost with depleted fluid candamage the generator’s element.


Your locomotive is equipped with Tire-Traction. This means that four of the

drive wheels are fitted with rubber tractiontires to enhance tractive effort so your loco-motive can pull many cars at once.

Lionel has provided extra traction tires toreplace the installed traction tires if they

wear out. Simply unscrew the drive rod nutfrom the wheel using a 3/16” nut driver, slipoff the old traction tire and remove it fromunder the drive rod. Place the traction tire onthe wheel and re-tighten the drive rod nut.You’re now ready to pull that long freightback to the yard.

Tire-Traction™

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An ‘O’ gauge coupler (non-operating) is included with

your locomotive for those whomay wish to “double-head” theirtrains with a second EM-1 oranother locomotive. Simplyloosen the screw that holds thefront coupler. With a small flatblade screw driver, replace thescale coupler head with the ‘O’gauge coupler head and retightenthe screw.

Installation of ‘O’ Gauge Coupler Head

FRONT OF LOCOMOTIVE

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