LionelHeisler SteamLocomotive and Tender

Owner’s Manual

LionelHeisler SteamLocomotive and Tender

Owner’s Manual

73-8027-2503/03

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Features of the Heisler steam locomotive

• Maintenance-free powerful motor • Command reverse unit for use with

the Lionel TrainMaster CommandControl system

• Puffing fan-driven smoke generatorthat produces clean, safe, realisticsmoke

• Die-cast ElectroCouplers on thefront of the locomotive and the rearof the tender

• RailSounds digital sound system • Brilliant headlight• CrewTalk communication and

TowerCom announcements (inCommand)

• Tire-Traction• Tender back-up light

You own one of the finest and mostsophisticated model trains ever built—the Lionel TrainMaster Command-equippedHeisler steam locomotive. From its many

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!

The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected underlaw. 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™

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Table of contentsTransformer operationsRunning your locomotive with a Lionel transformer 4-5Locking your locomotive into a single operational state 6Using your ElectroCouplers in the non-Command environment 7Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button 8

RailSounds operationsYour locomotive’s RailSounds sound system—the basics 9RailSounds in the Command environment 10Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system 11Notes on RailSounds 11

TrainMaster Command operationsThe Command Control environment 12Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment 13CAB-1 commands for your locomotive 13CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive 14Tuning your locomotive’s performance 15Assigning your locomotive a new ID# 16Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features 17

Maintaining and servicing your locomotiveAdding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 18Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna 19Lubricating your locomotive 20Servicing your locomotive’s lamps 21Replacing your tender’s lamp 22Tire-Traction 23Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 24

Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track.11

Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer

Transformer operations

Plug the five-pin connector intothe back of the locomotive. Notethat the connector is keyed to fit onlyone way. Insert the drive shaft into thecoupling on the locomotive. Carefullyturn over the locomotive and tender,resting them on a soft surface toprevent damage to the finish. Removethe screw that is screwed into theboss on the bottom of the locomotive.Slide the drawbar from the tender over the boss. Reinstall the screw to hold thedrawbar in place. With track power off, place the locomotive and tender on the track.

Couple the locomotive to the tender before operating the locomotive. Uncoupled,the drive shaft may drag and short circuit the track.

For proper operation through O-31 curves and switches, werecommend that you allow plenty of slack in the tether cable thatruns between the locomotive and tender. Refer to Figure 2 to determine theproper amount of slack and gently pull the tether cable out of the tender as needed.Be sure that the tether cable slack is arched upward between the locomotive andtender, otherwise the tender will not track straight behind the locomotive. If youstill have difficulties operating your Heisler through O-31 curves and switches, youmay need to increase or decrease the amount of slack in the tether cable.

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Figure 1. Joining the locomotive and tender

Note!

Locomotive Tender

Connector

Coupling

Drawbar

Drive shaftRemove

Boss

Figure 2. Tether wire connection

Tether cable

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33Move ‘em out!Get your locomotive moving. Press the DIRECTION button on your CAB-1Remote Controller or Lionel transformer. This sequences the Command reverse unitto the next operating state. Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed. Toincrease speed, increase track voltage. To decrease speed, reduce voltage. To stop thelocomotive, turn-off track power.See page 6 for information on locking your locomotive in a singleoperational state.

22Power up your locomotive with your transformer.Your locomotive is designed to operate on 8-18 volts alternatingcurrent. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers are suitable.Do not power your locomotive with direct current (DC). Damage to sensitive 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 from theTrainMaster Command Base (available separately). When it has determined that it’son a conventional (non-Command) railroad, the locomotive’s headlight willilluminate 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 will start in forward following every five-second power interruption.)To experience all of your locomotive’s features, we recommend using theTrainMaster Command Control system, available at your authorized Lionel dealer.

Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer (continued)

Transformer operations

Caution!

Note!

To select a single operational state foryour Lionel locomotive (example:forward only), you can deactivate theCommand reverse unit’s sequencingfunction with the Command reverse unit(PROG/RUN) switch.

Get your locomotive moving in thedesired direction, then slow it downwithout stopping. Set the Command reverseunit switch to PROG. Refer to Figure 3 for

the location of the switch. The locomotive isnow “locked” into your chosen direction.

When you no longer want single-directionoperation, just slide the Command reverseunit switch back to RUN.

Your locomotive’s reverse unit will“reset” to forward after any powerinterruption lasting five secondsor longer, regardless of theoriginal locked-out direction.

Locking your locomotive into a single operational state

Transformer operations

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Note!

PROG

RUN

Figure 3. Switch locations

Top of the locomotive(cab roof)

OFF

ON

Smoke unit switch(see page 17)

Command reverseunit switch

Boiler front

PROGRUN

OFFON

Transformer operations

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Using your ElectroCouplers in the non-Command environment

To uncouple rolling stock from theElectroCouplers at the front of yourlocomotive or the rear of your tender in the

non-Command environment, you must relyon a piece of rolling stock equipped withLionel magnetic couplers coupled directly tothe ElectroCoupler. The magnetic coupler onthe rolling stock will then react to themagnetic field generated by a LionelRemote-Control Track section (availableseparately, 6-65530 for O gauge, 6-65149 or6-12746 for O-27 gauge). Place your rollingstock’s coupler “trigger disc” over the centralcoil of a Remote-Control Track section andpress UNCOUPLE on the controller. Themagnetic field pulls the disc downward, andthe coupler opens.

Your ElectroCouplers will NOTopen manually or by using aRemote-Control Track section.

Magnetic coupler on the rolling stock coupledto your locomotive

Note!

Remote-ControlTrack section

Figure 4. Trigger disc operation

Transformer operationsInstalling a Lionel Sound Activation Button

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POWERSUPPLY

POWERSUPPLY

For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button

For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button

Existing wireBlack wire

Red wire

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

Lionel no. 610-5906-001Sound Activation Buttonfor activating the whistle

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

Black wire

Wirenut

Red wire

Red wire

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 activate the bell and whistle soundswhen operating your locomotive withconventional transformers, you may need toinstall Lionel no. 610-5906-001 SoundActivation Buttons (available separately) ifyour transformer is not equipped to activate

these features. Connect the button(s) asshown below.

All track power must feed throughthe Sound Activation Buttons. Donot bypass the buttons.

Note!

Existing wire

Common/Ground/U

Power/A

Common/Ground/U

Power/A

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RailSounds operations

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Your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system—the basics

The Lionel RailSounds sound system isthe most realistic model railroad soundsystem in the world. Your locomotivefeatures digital samples from real-life steamlocomotives for the ultimate in realism.

Begin by installing a nine-volt alkalinebattery in the tender as illustrated in Figure 5on page 10. This ensures interruption-freeoperation of the RailSounds sound system.The battery clip is located inside the tender.To access the battery clip, you must firstremove the four body screws and two truckscrews from the bottom of the tender. Refer toFigure 5 on page 10 for the location of thescrews. After removing the body and truckscrews, slide back the truck to remove thecoupler from the rear pilot beam, then lift theframe away from the body. Be careful with thewires that connect the truck, frame, and body.Connect the battery and position it in theholder, then reassemble the tender in reverse

order. Be careful to avoid pinching any wiresbetween the body and the frame. Note thatthe two small ladders are held in place by thetwo rear body screws.

When you first apply track power, thelocomotive’s RailSounds sound system willproduce the sounds of the locomotive at rest.As the locomotive moves, chuffing begins,increasing with the locomotive’s speed.

To silence the steam chuffing sound(whistle/bell are unaffected), slide theRailSounds switch, to the SIGNALSOUNDSposition before powering up thelocomotive. This switch is located on thetop of the tender beneath the hatch (seepage 10 for the location). The whistle isactivated by using the lever or button onyour transformer or CAB-1 RemoteController. The volume control knob islocated on the top of the tender beneath thelid of the “tool box” (see page 10).

Please remove the protective cover from the battery clip before installing the battery.

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

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

If the RailSounds sound system “drops out” during track power interruptions(during direction changes, switches, crossings, etc.), replace the battery.

RailSounds operationsRailSounds in the Command environment

Your locomotive’s RailSounds systemgives you even more sounds in theTrainMaster Command environment.• DynaChuff. Real steam locomotive

chuffing depends on the locomotive’sload. DynaChuff simulates both laboredand relaxed chuffing sounds. Highballdown the mainline and hear the laboredchuffing of a locomotive battlinginertia. Reduce your throttle setting, andchuffing relaxes to a more sedate sound,

as though the load placed on thelocomotive has decreased. ExperienceDynaChuff on steep grades, at yardcrawls, and at speed. AnotherRailSounds exclusive.

• Bonus sounds like squealing brakeswith the CAB-1 BRAKE command.

• Incidental sounds you control withCAB-1 numeric keypad commands, likesteam blow-off and steam release effects.

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Signa

lSoun

ds

RailSounds

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–

Figure 5. Underside of the tender and control locations

Top of the tender

Volume controlknob

RailSoundsswitch

Tool box

SignalSoundsRailSounds

Battery

Holder

Body screws

Truck screws

Ladders

REAR

REAR

FRONT

FRONT

Notes on RailSounds

• Use the volume control knob, locatedunder the lid of the “tool box”, to adjustsound output. Refer to Figure 5 on page 10. Use a flat-blade screwdriver toadjust the volume level.

Do not force the volume controlknob past the point where it willeasily turn, or damage to thevolume control will result.

• Listen for incidental locomotive soundsduring the operation of the RailSoundssound system. They’re automatic and, ofcourse, authentic.

• The nine-volt alkaline battery youinstalled ensures continuous sounds,even during short track-powerinterruptions. The battery must beinstalled for the shutdown sequence.

• Longer track-power interruptions (including locomotive derailments)cause RailSounds to shut down afterabout seven seconds.

• For even more authentic RailSoundseffects, operate your locomotive in theTrainMaster Command environment. Seepages 13-15 for details.

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RailSounds operations

W ith RailSounds, you experience thesounds of real railroading like neverbefore. Simply put, it’s the mostsophisticated, authentic model railroadsound system in the world. • Variable chuff rate. The speed of

your locomotive determines the steamchuff rate.

• MultiWhistle. Different whistles for different speeds—a RailSoundsexclusive.

• Authentic bell. Press BELL on yourCAB-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 three to five

seconds, and listen for the air-releasesound—that’s the locomotive tellingyou its Command reverse unit has justreset to forward operation.

• Shutdown sequence. No other modelrailroad sound system shuts down likeRailSounds. Turn off track power, andafter the air-release reset sound, youhave two seconds to restart yourlocomotive. If you’re done withoperations, RailSounds will commencewith an authentic shutdown sequenceabout two seconds after the air-releasereset occurs.

Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system

Note! A nine-volt alkaline battery mustbe installed for the shutdownsequence.

Note!

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TrainMaster Command operationsThe Command Control environment

TrainMaster Command Control is theadvanced model railroad control systemfrom Lionel. TrainMaster Command Controlgives you the power to operate multipleCommand-equipped locomotives on thesame track, at the same time.

To operate in Command mode, youneed a Command Base (6-12911)and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (6-12868). Find them both at yourauthorized Lionel retailer.

Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track.

22Address your locomotive using CAB-1.• Press ENG and 1 on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1. This command

is sent by CAB-1 to the Command Base, which then translates yourcommand into digital code. That code is sent around your railroad’soutside rails in the form of a digital “halo.” All Command-equipped Lionelengines listen to this digital communication, but they do not respond untilthey hear their individual ID number—in this case, “1.”

• The digital language of TrainMaster Command—and not trackpower—controls the actions of Command-equipped Lionelengines. Track power is simply like gasoline in the tank of your car—itgives you the power to go places, but it doesn’t tell you where to go or howfast to get there.

All Command locomotives come factory-programmed with anID# of “1.” To change the ID# of your locomotive, see page 16.

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• Throttle up or press any command button on the CAB-1. Yourlocomotive will respond to your every command. Read on.

11• Make sure track power is OFF before placing on the track.• Make sure your Lionel Command Base is plugged-in and its

communications wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lioneltransformer or the U terminal on any of your installed PowerMasters.

• Once positioned on the track, increase track voltage to FULL (nomore than 20 volts). On PowerMasters, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD.

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Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment

Y our Command-equippedlocomotive comes factory-programmed with an ID# of “1.” Toget your locomotive in action, setPowerMasters to CMD or set allpower supplies on full (no morethan 20 volts). Press ENG and 1 onyour CAB-1. Turn the throttle orpress any command button; yourlocomotive is ready for Commandoperations.

Address Locomotive #1

Set PowerMaster to CMD or traditionalpower supplies to full throttle (no morethan 20 volts)

Press ENG

Press 1 (the ID#)

Throttle up/press any command button

Example

CAB-1 commands for your locomotive

TrainMaster Command operations

Tender rear coupleropens. Couplerrelease sounds.

Press AUX2 to turnyour locomotive’sheadlight on and off.

Press WSTL/HRN to activate thelocomotive’s whistle,

release to discontinue. Multi-Whistle steam whistlesound.

Press DIR—the loco-motive decelerates to a

complete stop; turn the throttleup, and the locomotive moves inthe opposite direction. There isno neutral. Steam air-release sound.

Press BELL once to activate the bell,again to discontinue.

Traditional bell sound.

Press HALT to shut downall PowerMasterelectrical output on your

railroad. Stops all Command-equipped Lionel locomotives inoperation.

Use HALT only inemergency situations.

Turn the THROTTLEto the right toaccelerate, left to

decelerate. Speed-dependent variable steamchuffing. DynaChuffdynamic chuffing effect.

Press and holdBOOST for extrapower. Release BOOST

and return to the locomotive’sprevious speed. Labored chuff.

Press and hold BRAKEto slow down or stop.

Release BRAKE and return to theprevious speed. Squealingbrake sounds.

Locomotive RailSounds effects in bold italic.

Press AUX1 to activatethe numeric keypad.

Locomotive front coupleropens. Coupler

release sounds.

Note! SET L M H

Beneath this panel

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CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive

TrainMaster Command operations

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W hen you press AUX1 on CAB-1, you turn the numeric keypadinto ten command buttons. The keypad “stays open” andgives you access to extra command features until you press any top-row button (SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG). The CAB-1 keypadoverlay included with your locomotive is designed to help you learnthe auxiliary features specific to this classic locomotive.Locomotive RailSounds effects in bold italic.

STEAMENGINERESET

VOLUME

SMOKE

➠ BLOWOFF

SHUTDOWN

OFF ON

STEAMRELEASE

➠

START-UPCREWTALK

TOWERCOM

0Stops and resets the locomotive to FORWARD. Headlight flickers.1Raises the volume of RailSounds.Sound volume increases.2CrewTalk is the sound ofunintelligible walkie-talkie

communication.

3Starts-up RailSounds. Start-upsequence commences. Steamblow-off sound.

4Lowers the volume of RailSounds.Sound volume decreases.5Activates the RailSounds steamshutdown sequence. Just like the real

thing, your locomotive must be idlefor shutdown to occur. Steamshutdown commences. Remember,the whistle and bell will not sound untilyou restart RailSounds. CrewTalksounds*.

6Steam release sound.

7TowerCom is an audible two-part an-nouncement that includes that engine’sroad number and/or name. PressingAUX1, 7 triggers a “Hold forclearance” announcement. Press 7again, and a “Cleared for departure”message plays. There is a four seconddelay in this function.

8Turns off the smoke generator.Steam release sound*.9Turns on the smoke generator. Steamblow-off sound*.* Hearing the Steam release sound, Steam

blow-off sound, or the CrewTalk soundslets you know that the locomotive hasreceived these commands.

Note! AUX1, 8 and 9 only work if thesmoke unit switch is in the ONposition. See Figure 3 on page 6for the switch locations.

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Tuning your locomotive’s performance

MOMENTUMTrainMaster Command’s momentum

feature simulates the labored performanceof a locomotive pulling a heavy load. PressL, M, or H (located under CAB-1’sremovable panel) for light, medium, orheavy momentum. The locomotive’sCommand reverse unit remembers thissetting until you change it. For quicklocomotive response, choose L.

BRAKING AND BOOSTINGThere’s more to starting and stopping

than just turning the CAB-1 throttle. Use theBOOST and BRAKE command buttons—they give you incremental control of speedand are the superior way to handle grades,gradual stops-and-starts, and more. Plus,using BRAKE in the Commandenvironment gives you a bonus RailSoundseffect—the ultra-realistic sound ofsquealing brakes.

SOUND QUALITYTo set your maximum volume level, use

the volume control knob located on the topof the tender under the lid of the “tool box”(see Figure 5 on page 10). Turn the knobleft or right to adjust the volume to your

liking.For quick remote-control of volume below

the master setting—like muting—use theCAB-1 numeric keypad’s volume control.Press AUX1, 4 on the keypad to loweroverall RailSounds output.

HIGH VOLTAGE SETTINGPress SET, and the headlight will flash.

Get your locomotive moving to themaximum speed you want it to run, thenpress BOOST. Use this to keep yourlocomotive from derailing at excessivespeeds. Turn off the high voltage setting bypressing SET, then BOOST, holding eachfor one second.

STALLMake your locomotive feel more

responsive by setting a “stall” voltage. Getyour locomotive moving, then press SET;the locomotive will stop. Turn the throttleclockwise to get the locomotive moving,then decrease speed until the locomotivejust stops. Press SET again; the Commandreverse unit remembers the stall settinguntil you change it. To clear the stallsetting, press SET twice, holding it for onesecond each time.

These settings will be lost when you assign a new engine ID number.Note!

TrainMaster Command operations

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TrainMaster Command operations

Assign a new ID# to yourCommand-equippedlocomotive

Set the Command reverse unit switch toPROG

Command Base plugged inPlace the locomotive on trackPowerMasters set to CMD or traditional

power supplies ON FULL (no more than20 volts)

Turn track power on (PowerMasters):

Press BOOST

Program the locomotive with a new ID#:

Press ENG

Press a number you choose (the ID#)

Press SET

Set the Command reverse unit switch toRUN

Your locomotive remembers its ID#forever; change it any time with thesesteps

Example

We recommend that you choose an easy toremember ID# for your engine. Some possi-bilities are part of the engine road number,your age, or any two digit number that is notused by another engine. Write the number on asmall piece of tape and put this on the bottomof the tender frame to aid in remembering.

As your fleet of Command-equippedLionel locomotives grows, you’ll wantto give your locomotive a moreindividualized number. Choose from anybetween 1 and 99. To make things easy, usea portion of your locomotive’s cab number.

Set the locomotive’s Command reverseunit switch to PROG (see Figure 3 on page 6). Plug in the Command Base andplace the locomotive on track, then powerup. Using CAB-1, press ENG, the locomotiveID# that you select, and then press the SETbutton located under CAB-1’s removablepanel. Hear the whistle blow (or see theheadlight flash if RailSounds is off); that’sthe Command reverse unit confirming thenew ID#. Set the Command reverse unitswitch to RUN. Your locomotive is ready foroperations with its all-new ID#.

Assigning your locomotive a new ID#

Note! If you forget the locomotive’s ID#, assign a new ID# to the locomotive asdescribed above.

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TrainMaster Command operationsReprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features

Due to the inevitable derailments andstatic, it is possible that your Commandreverse unit could someday lose its setupprogram. The symptom of this conditionwould be unresponsiveness in Commandmode. This can be easily remedied by“reprogramming” your Command reverseunit using the following steps.

STEP 1: Move the switch on yourlocomotive from RUN to PROG.

STEP 2: Plug in your Command Base.

STEP 3: Place the locomotive on track,then turn on power to your track.

STEP 4: Press ENG then input thelocomotive’s ID#. Press SET.

STEP 5: Press ENG, the ID#, AUX1, thenpress 4 for this particular locomotive.

STEP 6: Turn off power to your track andwait ten seconds.

STEP 7: Remove the locomotive from yourtrack, and move the switch from PROG toRUN.

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

STEP 9: Press ENG and the ID#, thenoperate as normal.

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Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator

Your locomotive is equipped with asmoke generator that produces safe,clean, white smoke during operation.

The smoke generator requires the periodicaddition of Lionel smoke fluid in order tofunction. A small tube of smoke fluid wasincluded with this locomotive. Pierce thefluid tube’s end with a pin, then add eight toten drops of fluid directly into the smokestack. Smoke production will commencemomentarily, faster if you run yourlocomotive at speed. When smoke productionwanes, add more fluid (eight to ten drops).

When you place your locomotive on thetrack for the first time, the smoke unit willbe on. Thereafter, the smoke unit will returnto its last operating state each time youpower it up. For example, if you turn off thesmoke unit before you power down thelocomotive, the smoke unit will be off thenext time you power it up. If the smoke unitwas on before you powered down thelocomotive, the smoke unit will be on the

next time you power it up. When operatingyour locomotive in the TrainMasterCommand Control environment, press AUX1, 8 on your CAB-1 to turn off thesmoke unit; press AUX1, 9 to turn on thesmoke unit.

To control the operation of thesmoke unit with your CAB-1, besure that the smoke unit switch isin the ON position. Refer toFigure 3 on page 6 for thelocation of the switch. Commandsfrom the CAB-1 will not overridethe switch setting.

Always keep a small amount of smokefluid in the locomotive smoke generator; thegenerator’s element can become damaged ifoperated without fluid. Smoke production isgreater at higher voltages and when thelocomotive is pulling a heavy load or longconsist.

Note! Always keep smoke fluid in your locomotive smoke generator. If not, turn it off whensmoke is not desired using the smoke unit switch shown in Figure 3 on page 6 or theAUX1, 8 command if you are running in Command mode.

Note!

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

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Maintaining and servicing your locomotiveMaintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna

Your locomotive handrails are more thanjust model grab irons—they’re theCommand reverse unit’s antenna forreceiving Command Base digitalcommunications. Please handle thelocomotive carefully to avoid handraildamage. To ensure optimum reception, bothhandrails are insulated from the die-castmetal shell. If your locomotive experiences

difficulty receiving Command Basecommunications, check the handrail ends inthe cab and pilot for the presence ofinsulating material. Ensure that eachinsulator is present and enjoys a proper fit.Finally, prevent the handrails from touchingany part of the die-cast metal locomotivecab.

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Maintaining and servicing your locomotiveLubricating your locomotive

Help your Lionel locomotive lead a longand productive life on your railroad bymaintaining it properly.

We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit(part no. 6-62927), available from yourLionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep inmind: never over-lubricate (a small amountwill do), and avoid getting grease or oil onthe locomotive wheels, contact rollers,or your track.

You’ll know your locomotive requireslubrication when visual inspection revealsdryness on the parts indicated in Figure 6.Remove accumulated dirt and dust beforelubricating, and always lubricate anylocomotive emerging from prolongedstorage. Also, lightly lubricate thelocomotive side rods, drive rods, linkage,front and rear truck pivot points, and tenderwheel bearings after each 25 hours ofoperation.

Figure 6. Lubrication points

Lubricate with Lionel oil sparingly

Lubricate withLionel oil sparingly

Lubricate withLionel oil sparingly

Lubricate withLionel oil sparingly

Lubricate with Lionel oilsparingly

Lubricate withLionel oil sparingly

Body screws

Body screws

Body screwsBody screws

Body screw

Front of thelocomotive

Rear of thetender

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Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

Your locomotive is illuminated by severallamps. During the course of normaloperations, these may require replacement.

Removing the five body screws as shownin Figure 6 on page 20 will allow access tothe inside of the cab and the expired lamps.Due to the complexity of the required

disassembly, we recommend that you takeyour locomotive to your authorized LionelService Center for any lamp replacement.

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

Servicing your locomotive’s lamps

Before changing the lamps in your locomotive, be sure to check that the AUX2command was not used to turn off the front headlight.

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Your tender is illuminated by one lamp.This lamp is illuminated only when thelocomotive is in reverse. To replace the lamp,remove the tender body by unscrewing thefour body screws and the two truck screwslocated on the underside of the tender (seeFigure 5 on page 10 for the screw locations).After removing the body and truck screws,slide back the truck to remove the couplerfrom the rear pilot beam, then lift the frameaway from the body. Be careful with the wiresthat connect the truck, frame, and body.

Grasp the leads and pull the lamp out ofthe back-up light housing where it is held in

place by a rubber grommet. Refer to Figure 7.Pull the leads and expired lamp out throughthe hole in the top of the tender body. Unplugthe connector and replace the lamp withLionel part no. 620-8029-300. All lamps areavailable from your authorized Lionel ServiceCenter or direct from Lionel Service. See theLionel Service section on page 24 for moreinformation.

Reassemble your tender in reverse order.Make sure all wires are inside the bodybefore the screws are tightened. Note that thetwo small ladders are held in place by thetwo rear body screws.

Replacing your tender’s lamp

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

Figure 7. Tender lamp replacement

Inside the tender Connector

Back-up lighthousing

Grommet Lamp

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Your locomotive is equipped with Tire-Traction. This means that two of thedrive wheels are fitted with rubber tractiontires to enhance tractive effort allowing yourlocomotive to pull many cars at once.

Lionel has provided extra traction tires toreplace the installed traction tires if theyever wear out. The traction tires on the third

set of drivers are replaced by unscrewing thedrive rod screw using a 3mm nut driver. Slipoff the old traction tire and remove it fromunder the drive rod. Place the new tractiontire on the wheel and re-tighten the driverod screws.

Tire-Traction

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service

This Lionel product, including allmechanical and electrical components,moving parts, motors and structuralcomponents, except for light bulbs, is warrantedto the original consumer-purchaser, for one yearagainst original defects in materials orworkmanship when purchased through anauthorized Lionel merchant.

This warranty does NOT cover normal wearand tear, light bulbs, defects appearing in thecourse of commercial use, or damage resultingfrom abuse or misuse of the product by thepurchaser. Transfer of this product by the originalconsumer-purchaser to another person voids thiswarranty. Modification of this product voids thiswarranty.

Any warranted product which is defective inoriginal materials or workmanship and isdelivered by the original consumer-purchaser toLionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. ServiceCenter, together with proof of original purchasewill, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired orreplaced, without charge for parts or labor. In theevent the defective product cannot be repaired, anda replacement is not available, a refund of theoriginal purchase price will be granted. Anyproducts on which warranty service is sought mustbe sent freight or postage prepaid, astransportation and shipping charges are notcovered by the warranty.

In no event shall Lionel L.L.C. beliable for incidental orconsequential damages.

Some states do not allow the exclusion orlimitation of incidental or consequential damages,so the above exclusion may not apply to you.

This limited warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you may have other rights which varyfrom state to state.

Instructions for Obtaining ServiceIf service for this Lionel L.L.C. product is

required, bring the item, along with your datedsales receipt and completed warranty informationto the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Center.

Your nearest Lionel Service Center can be foundby calling 1-800-4-Lionel, or by accessing ourWebsite at www.lionel.com.

If you prefer to send your product back toLionel L.L.C. for repair in Michigan, you mustfirst call 586-949-4100 or FAX 586-949-5429, orwrite to Customer Service, P.O. Box 748, NewBaltimore, MI 48047-0748, stating what the itemis, when it was purchased and what seems to bethe problem. You will be sent a returnauthorization letter and label to ensure yourmerchandise will be properly handled uponreceipt.

Once you have received your returnauthorization and label, make sure that the itemis packed to prevent damage during shipping andhandling. We suggest that you use the product’soriginal packaging. This shipment must beprepaid and we recommend that it be insured.

Please make sure you have followed all of theabove instructions carefully before returning anymerchandise for service. You may choose to haveyour product repaired by one of our AuthorizedLionel Service Centers after its warranty hasexpired. A reasonable service fee will be charged.

Warranty InformationPlease complete the information below and

keep it, along with your dated sales receipt. Youmust present this and your dated sales receiptwhen requesting warranty service.

Name ____________________________

Address ____________________________

Place of Purchase ____________________

Date of Purchase ____________________

Product Number ______________________

Product Description____________________

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