Thomas & Friends
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1. 73 0190 250 6 12 THOMAS amp FRIENDS J 4 x lt OTE NOMS a PrI is Rod dye io Si Owes Wel Ue CAUTION ELECTRIC TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK TRANSFORMER RATINGS NPUT 120 VAC 60 HZ ONLY AC OUTPUT 161 240 VA 2012 Gullane Thomas Limited Congratulations ongratulations on your purchase of the ready to run Thomas amp Friends set This set features everything you need to get started Thomas the Tank Engine his friends Annie and Clarabel a mighty PowerMax Transformer a huge loop of easy to assemble FasTrack track Recreate adventures with Thomas and his friends on your own Island of Sodor Expand your set with additional characters freight cars accessories and FasTrack track selections 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 To learn more abou Thomas amp FriendsTM please visit www thomasandfriends com Thomas amp Friends Set Features Removable roofs Whistle Interchangeable faces Moving eyes Operating couplers Forward Neutral Reverse operation Parents The transformer included with this set should be periodically examined for conditions that may result in the r2. 7 Angry Surprised Tired Figure 7 Interchangeable faces To attach one of the faces carefully position it in front of the permanent smiling Thomas face and push it straight on To remove it simply pull it straight off Please remember that the smiling Thomas face cannot be removed Refer to Figure 8 Figure 8 Attaching the faces 13 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 13 6 22 12 9 09 AM Running your train Reverse unit procedure he electronic reverse unit inside your Lionel locomotive acts like the transmission in a car When you apply power to the track the locomotive moves in the direction specified by the reverse unit or it sits in neutral awaiting another power interruption Power interruptions are the signal that tells the reverse unit to sequence to the next operational state To interrupt power and sequence the locomotive s reverse unit press the direction control but ton or briefly bring the throttle lever all the way back to the OFF position Refer to Figure 10 for the location of these controls The reverse unit alternates between three states forward neutral and reverse Also the locomotive can be locked into a certain mode of operation by throwing the reverse unit switch located on the underside of the frame see Figure 9 To lock your locomo tive into a specific operational state sequence the locomotive into the desired state and reduce track power without completely powering
3. BULBS LED s amp TRACTION TIRES are warranted to the original owner purchaser for a period of one year from the original date of purchase against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel Authorized Retailer This warranty does NOT cover the following Normal wear and tear Light bulbs or LED s Defects appearing in the course of commercial use Damage resulting from abuse misuse of the product Transfer of this product by the original owner purchaser to another person voids this warranty in its entirety Modification of this product in any way visually mechanically or electronically voids the warranty in its entirety Any warranted product which is defective in original materials or workmanship and is delivered by the original owner purchaser this warranty is non transferrable to Lionel LLC or any Lionel Authorized Service Station MUST be accompanied by the original receipt for purchase or copy from an Authorized Lionel Retailer will at the discretion of Lionel LLC be repaired or replaced without charge for parts or labor In the event the defective product cannot be repaired and a suitable replacement is not available Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model determined by Lionel LLC if available In the event a comparable model is not available the customer will be refunded the original purchase price requires proof of purchase from the Authorized Lionel Retailer it was o
4. Center In the event that such a condi tion exists the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired e The PowerMax Transformer is intended to be used indoors Do not use this device if water is present Serious or fatal injuries may result Use the PowerMax Transformer only for its intended purpose The PowerMax Transformer was meant to operate on 120 volt 60 Hertz power Do not con nect this product to any other power supply Do not operate the PowerMax Transformer with a damaged cord plug or case e To avoid the risk of electrical shock do not disassemble the unit There are no user service able parts inside If damaged take this product to an authorized Lionel Service Center Do not operate the PowerMax Transformer on your layout unattended Obstructed acces sories or stalled trains may overheat resulting in damage to your layout e Always unplug the PowerMax Transformer from the power source when not in use e Never insert objects into the ventilation slots on this product Damage to sensitive electronic components can result 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 4 6 22 12 9 09 AM Creating your layout Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved three straight and one terminal section of track Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections By adding more FasTrack track sections you can create an endless number of exciting track a
5. down the locomotive then throw the switch to the OFF position The DIRECTION button will then have no affect on the direction of the locomo tive If you would like to resume forward neutral reverse operation simply throw the reverse unit switch back to the ON position Additionally this reverse unit has a power up reset feature If the locomotive sits without power for a short period of time the reverse unit will automatically reset and start in the forward direction when the transformer is turned on or powered up regardless of the reverse unit switch position If the switch is in the OFF position the locomotive will start in the forward direction and be locked Reverse unit on off there Sound on off switch switch Figure 9 Switch location Direction control button Whistle control button Throttle Bell control button Figure 10 Direction control button location 14 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 14 6 22 12 9 09 AM PowerMax Transformer operation Powering your layout with the PowerMax Transformer our PowerMax Transformer provides a total output of 2 4 amps Also available voltage depends on how much load is on the output Generally track voltage is 0 16 volts AC You may momentarily approach or exceed the 2 4 amp limit of the PowerMax Transformer when pulling illuminated cars or fighting over grades with heavy loads When you reach 2 4 amps the green light on t
6. not applicable for warranty coverage even if they have never been sold prior to this date Under no circumstance shall any components or labor be provided free of charge Name Address Place of Purchase Date of Purchase Product Number Product Description 2012 LIONEL L L C CHESTERFIELD MI 48051 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PRINTED IN CHINA 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 20 6 22 12 9 09 AM
7. the user s authority to operate the equipment Notes This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence ina residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communi cations However there is not guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep tion which can be determined by turning the equipement off and on the user is encouraged to trip to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 18 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 18 6 22 12 9 09 AM Notes 19 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 19 6 22 12 9 09 AM Lionel Limited Warranty Policy amp Service his Lionel product including all mechanical and electrical components moving parts motors and structural components with the exception of LIGHT
8. train Running your train set 8 Coupling 9 Operating your trains with the PowerMax Transformer 10 Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer 11 12 Attaching three Thomas faces 13 Reverse unit procedure 14 Transformer operation Powering your layout with the PowerMax Transformer 15 Lubricating your locomotive 16 Troubleshooting 17 FCC Statement 18 Notes 19 Limited Warranty Lionel Service 20 Thomas amp Friends Set Inventory Thomas the Tank Engine Annie Clarabel Three removable faces Three play figures Sir Topham Hatt and two conductors PowerMax Transformer with accessory wire Three straight FasTrack track sections Eight curved FasTrack track sections One straight FasTrack terminal track section Replacement traction tire Owner s Manual Lionel RailRoader Club flyer 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 3 6 22 12 9 09 AM Creating your layout Operating your PowerMax Transformer safely yu Lionel PowerMax Transformer is listed by Underwriter s Laboratory Inc and has been carefully designed to ensure peak performance When using electrical products basic safety precautions should be maintained Be sure to observe the following guidelines e Read the manual thoroughly before using this device e This device is not recommended for children under eight years of age e Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and if necessary have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service
9. 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 16 6 22 12 9 09 AM Maintaining and servicing your set Troubleshooting No lights or operation Be sure PowerMax Transformer is plugged in Train runs but WHISTLE and DIRECTION buttons do not work Check track connections The track must be connected to the A and U terminals on the Transformer No change when DIRECTION button is pressed Be sure that your locomotive reverse unit switch is ON Locomotive runs slowly at the far end of the track On larger layouts additional track resistance may cause a voltage drop Attach additional power connections to the remote portion of your track Power wires 6 12053 are available separately Green light begins to flash The power limit of the Transformer has been exceeded The unit will gradually reduce power until the problem is corrected Bell button blows whistle Switch the wire connections at the Transformer terminals Be sure that the U post is connected to the outside rail and the A post is connected to the inside rail Green light flashing no power to the track The Transformer has shutdown because the power limit was exceeded for more than 30 sec onds Move the throttle to the OFF position to reset the Transformer and return to normal operation 17 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 17 6 22 12 9 09 AM FCC Statement Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly aproved by the party responsible for compliance could void
10. Customer Service 26750 Twenty Three Mile Road Chesterfield MI 48051 2493 Please have the 6 digit Lionel product number the date of original purchase the dealer where the item was purchased and what seems to be the problem You will receive a return authorization RA number to ensure your merchandise will be properly tracked and handled upon receipt at Lionel LLC Once you have your Return Authorization RA number make sure the item is packed in its original Styrofoam inner container which is placed inside the original outer display box this will help prevent damage during shipping and handling This shipment MUST be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured with the carrier of your choice Please make sure you have followed all of the above instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service You may choose to have your product repaired by one of Lionel LLC s Authorized Service Stations after its warranty has expired A reasonable service fee should be expected once the product warranty has expired Warranty Information Please complete the information below and keep it along with your DATED ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT You MUST present this form AND your DATED SALES RECEIPT when requesting warranty service A complete listing of Lionel Authorized retailers can be found by calling 1 800 4 LIONEL or by visiting our website at www lionel com Products that are more than 3 years old from date of manufacture are
11. The thumbscrew post should be positioned between the blades of the spade connector Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection 3 Loosen the black TRACK thumbscrew terminal then slide the spade shaped connector on the black wire into position Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection 4 Plug the PowerMax Transformer into your wall outlet 120 volts As your layout expands you may also make power connections with the stripped ends of wires placing no more than two wires on each terminal For best performance on large layouts it is recommended that you use 16 gauge wire to connect your PowerMax Transformer to the track On larger layouts where several track connections are required the use of separate junctions terminal strips available at your local electronics store is recommended to prevent voltage drops To prevent the excessive build up of heat be sure to select the proper wire gauge for your layout Track connections must be made with 18 gauge wire or heavier Larger layouts require a minimum of 16 gauge wire FasTrack terminal section Spade shaped connector Figure 4 Controller connections 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 7 6 22 12 9 09 AM Running your trains Running your train set Refer to page 9 for information on coup
12. he Transformer will begin to flash This indicates that the Transformer is in fold back mode In fold back mode the Transformer is automatically reducing or folding back power This gradual reduction in power provides interruption free power while bringing the amperage back down to a safe level If this condition lasts for more than 30 seconds the Transformer will shut off the power to the track and the green light will continue to flash Move the throttle to the off position to reset the Transformer and return to normal operation 15 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 15 6 22 12 9 09 AM Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive H elp your steam locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintain ing it properly We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit 6 62927 available from your Lionel dealer Two basic rules to keep in mind never over lubricate a small amount will do and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive s wheels contact roll ers or your track You ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 11 Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage Lubricate axle ends Lubricate axle end with Lionel oil with Lionel oil Sparingly Sparingly Figure 11 Lubrication points 16
13. isk 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 The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner s Manual and are protected under law All rights reserved Lionel LEGACY FasTrack TrainMaster Odyssey RailSounds CrewTalk TowerCom DynaCchuff StationSounds Pullmor ElectroCoupler Magne Traction CAB 19 Remote Controller American Flyer Lionel ZW ZW MagniVision TMCC Lionelville Wireless Tether Powerhouse LionMaster Conventional Classics Postwar Celebration Series TruRail PH 1 Powerhouse Powermaster Powerstation Powerhouse Accessory Motor Controller AMC Accessory Switch Controller ASC Action Recorder Controller ARC Track Power Controller 300 TPC 300 Track Power Controller 400 TPC 400 Block Power Controller BPC Operating Track Controller OTC FatBoy Lionel Lines Joshua Lionel Cowen Series Lockon TrainSounds MultiHorn MultiWhistle Choo Choo 2 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 2 6 22 12 9 09 AM Table of contents Creating your layout Operating your PowerMax Transformer safely 4 Building your Lionel layout 5 Joining the FasTrack track sections 6 Connecting your PowerMax Transformer 7 Running your
14. ling the cars 1 With track power off place your train set on the track Power up your locomotive with your transformer 2 Your locomotive is designed to operate on 7 15 volts alternating cur rent Virtually all Lionel and Lionel compatible alternating current transformers are suitable Note Do not power your locomotive with direct current DC transformers The locomotive was designed for use with alternating current AC transformers only Get your locomotive moving Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern of operations forward neutral reverse neutral and so on To sequence the reverse unit press the DIRECTION but ton on your transformer or briefly bring the throttle all the way back to the OFF position and then forward Each press of the DIRECTION button or interruption in track power causes the locomotive to advance to the next operational state Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 8 6 22 12 9 09 AM Running your train Coupling yu locomotive and coaches feature operating couplers To open the couplers by hand slide the uncoupling tab towards the car To uncouple the cars using an Uncoupling Track section available separately 6 12020 position the uncoupling trigger over the central magnet and press UNCOUPLE on the controller Note Keep in mind that it s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track Uncoupling
15. ontinuous horn whistle or bell sound may occur To correct this problem simply turn off the PowerMax Transformer then turn it back on The PowerMax Transformer may cause random whistles in the Lionel Mighty Sounds of Steam tenders with a three pin connector We recommend that you a purchase a RailSounds equipped tender to solve this problem 11 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 11 6 22 12 9 09 AM Running your train Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer continued Direction Bell Press the DIRECTION button to go forward Starts or stops the tolling bell in any or reverse or to place the locomotive in RailSounds or TrainSounds equipped neutral no movement headlight is on locomotive Press BELL to begin the sound again to stop it Power on indicator The green light illuminates when the PowerMax is on Whistle Horn Activates the whistle or horn sound effect in your Lionel locomotives Press Throttle WHISTLE HORN to begin the sound Controls your locomotive s speed Throw the release the button to end it throttle forward to increase locomotive speed backward to slow it down Figure 6 Transformer features 12 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 12 6 22 12 9 09 AM Running your train Attaching the three Thomas faces hree interchangeable facial expressions surprised tired and angry easily slip on and off Thomas for fun and imaginative play Refer to Figure
16. riginally purchased Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent freight or postage prepaid Lionel will refuse any package when postage is due Transportation and shipping charges are not covered as part of this warranty NOTE Products that require service that do not have a receipt from an LIONEL AUTHORIZED RETAILER will be required to pay for all parts required to repair the product labor will not incur a charge providing the product is not older than 3 years from date of manufacture and is within 1 year from date of purchase A copy of the original sales receipt is required In no event shall Lionel LLC be held liable for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Instructions for Obtaining Service If service for this Lionel LLC product is required bring the item along with your DATED sales receipt and completed warranty information at the bottom of this page to the nearest Lionel Authorized Service Station Your nearest Lionel Service Station can be found by calling 1 800 4 LIONEL or by accessing the website at www lionel com Ifyou prefer to send your Lionel product directly to Lionel for repair you must FIRST call 586 949 4100 extension 9105 or FAX Lionel at 586 949 5429 or write to
17. rrangements for more fun action and variety The railroad of your dreams can quickly become a reality Figure 1 Track layout ideas 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 5 6 22 12 9 09 AM Creating your layout Joining the FasTrack track sections Far track sections join together easily With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs the track fits together securely so you always get good electrical contact Take a look at Figure 2 to see how to join the track sections 1 Line up your two sections of track 2 Insert the rail tabs into the openings at the ends of the corresponding rails 3 Press the sections together until the interlocking roadbed snaps into place Figure 2 Joining the track sections 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 6 6 22 12 9 09 AM Creating your layout Connecting your PowerMax Transformer Paga your FasTrack terminal section to the PowerMax Transformer Use the wires that are already attached to the terminal section Make sure that all connections are secure Loose connections can produce extremely high temperatures For this reason do not touch the terminals or track connections during use Also do not locate scenery materials such as lichen or ground foam near the terminals 1 Feed the wires through the notch in the FasTrack terminal section Refer to Figure 4 2 Loosen the red TRACK thumbscrew terminal then slide the spade shaped connector on the red wire into position
18. trigger Uncoupling tab Coupler Underside of the couplers Figure 5 Coupler operation 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 9 6 22 12 9 09 AM Running your train Operating your trains with the PowerMax Transformer yer clear for departure Move the throttle control handle forward to increase power to the track The farther forward you push the handle the faster your train will go Quickly shutting off or throwing the throttle all the way forward will not result in an instant change in track voltage When operating in the conventional non Command environment remember that the great er the load on the engine adding more cars for the engine to pull for example the farther forward the handle must be pushed before it will operate the locomotive 10 73 0069 250 Thomas_Friends indd 10 6 22 12 9 09 AM Running your train Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer R to Figure 6 on page 12 for the location of the Transformer features listed in this sec tion THROTTLE Push the throttle forward to increase track power The markings on the throttle approxi mate the percentage of full power For more realism push the throttle slowly to gradually increase or decrease the speed of the locomotive Slowing or stopping the locomotive with the throttle instead of the DIRECTION button will allow you to continue in the same direction when you increase the throttle again To achieve this effect reduce the thro
19. ttle to the point that the locomotive stops moving don t completely turn off the throttle That way your train won t sequence into neutral POWER ON INDICATOR The green light will remain on during normal operation The green light will begin to flash if you exceed the power limit of the Transformer The unit will allow you to momentarily exceed the power limit but power will be gradually reduced until the problem is corrected This safety feature replaces the circuit breaker The benefit is that the Transformer will not instantly turn off DIRECTION The DIRECTION control button interrupts track power to activate the reverse unit in loco motives with forward neutral reverse operation When the DIRECTION button is presssed track power is interrupted instantaneously Track power is restored gradually when the DIRECTION button is released WHISTLE HORN The WHISTLE HORN button will activate Lionel sound equipped locomotives including those equipped with the RailSounds sound system The sound will continue until the button is released No external sound activation buttons are needed BELL The BELL button will activate all RailSounds bells Press the BELL button to begin the sounds press the button again to turn off the ringing Note Your locomotive is not equipped with bell sounds Note Do not activate horns whistles or bells on RailSounds eguipped locomotives until track power has been turned on for a few moments or a c
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