Lionel Trains 73-0020-250 Building Set User Manual
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1. 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 Creating your layout Wiring your PowerMax Transformer EC 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 3 2 Loosen the red TRACK thumbscrew terminal then slide the spade shaped connector on the red wire into position 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 e2. 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 Running your train Operating your Christmas music boxcar yu Christmas music boxcar requires one nine volt alkaline battery not included To install the battery open the door attach the battery harness to the battery then slide the battery into the battery clip See Figure 6 If you have a difficult time installing the battery in that confined space simply pull away the sides of the body and lift it away To play the Christmas music slide the switch on the bottom of the car to the ON position Bend the body away from the frame To play slide the switch 4 on the bottom of the car to ON Circuit board Battery harness Battery clip Figure 6 Battery installation and switch location 11 Running your train Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer R to Figure 7 on page 13 for the location of the Transformer features listed in this sec tion THROITLE 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 sa
3. shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured 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 our Authorized Lionel Service Centers after its warranty has expired A reasonable service fee will be charged Warranty Information Please complete the information below and keep it along with your dated sales receipt You must present this and your dated sales receipt when requesting warranty service Name Address Place of Purchase Date of Purchase Product Number Product Description 2006 LIONEL L L C CHESTERFIELD MI 48051 2493 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PRINTED IN CHINA
4. gear may need lubrication It is important to inspect the worm gear periodically If you see little or no lubrication on the worm gear it s time to add a small amount of lubricant See Figure 13 We recommend that you purchase the Lubrication and Maintenance Set 6 62927 available at your authorized Lionel Dealer If the crate load retainers become detached make sure that they are pushed back down completely lubricate the worm gear sparingly Figure 13 Chase Gondola worm gear lubrication 19 Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your Square Window Caboose lamp po the course of normal operations the lamp inside your caboose may require v replacement Follow these steps and refer to Figure 14 Lift off the roof from the window shell and body Pull out the end frame tab from the slot formed by the caboose body and roof The end frames are hinged at the platform to swing outward away from the body Remove the window shell To remove the window shell carefully bend the sides of the caboose outward while pulling up on the window shell until the tabs are released from the windows Pull the lamp straight up and out of the socket Replace it with Lionel part no 600 8352 311 available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service Lower the window shell back into the body making sure that the tabs snap into the win dows Reposition the roof above the window shell a
5. 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 10 Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage Lubricate axle ends with Lionel oil Lubricate gears with Lubricate axle ends sparingly Lionel grease sparingly with Lionel oil sparingly Figure 10 Lubrication points 16 Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your locomotive s traction tire 0 ne of the locomotive s drive wheels is fitted with a rubber traction tire to enhance tractive effort allowing your locomotive to pull many cars at once To replace the traction tire simply unscrew the drive rod nut from the wheel using a 3 16 nut driver Refer to Figure 11 Remove the old traction tire from under the drive rod and slip on the replacement Lionel part no 600 0242 206 Replace the spacer retighten the drive rod nut and you re ready to pull that long freight back to the yard e S river rod nut SST SIN Spacer Lionel part no 600 0242 206 Figure 11 Traction tire replacemen
6. not power your locomotive with direct current DC transformers The locomotive was designed for use with alternating current AC transformers only Move em out Get your locomotive moving Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern of operations forward neutral reverse neutral and so on To seguence the reverse unit press the DIRECTION button 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 7 Running your train Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive s smoke generator our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe clean white smoke during operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position Refer to Figure 8 on page 14 for the location of the switch The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with this set Press down and unscrew the cap Pierce the end of the nozzle with a pin then add about four drops of fluid directly into the locomotive s stack Smoke production commences momentarily It will start faster if you run your locomotive at higher speeds When smoke production decreases add more fluid about four drops An idle locomotive will no
7. 73 0020 250 12 06 North Pole Central Chrimas Train maato Run Set OETAN FEE TRANSFORMER RTNKS PUE 1200 OKO KOUV BW 0M Congratulations ongratulations on your purchase of the ready to run North Pole Central Christmas Train Set This set features everything you need to get started a mighty PowerMax 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 North Pole Central Christmas Train Set Features Lighted Animated N caboose chase Christmas interior gondola music Puffing s boxcar Air whistle smoke Bright headlight Operating couplers Forward Neutral Reverse operation ISI 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 con
8. ditions exist the transformer should not be used until properly repaired 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 ae Magne Traction CAB 1 Remote Controller PowerMaster Lionel We me PowerHouse m cc Lionelville Lockon Wireless Tether LionMaster FatBoy American Flyer TrainSounds The name FasTrack is used with permission from Pitsco Inc 2 Table of contents Creating your layout Operating your PowerMax Transformer safely Building your Lionel layout Joining the FasTrack track sections Wiring your PowerMax Transformer Running your train Running your train set Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive s smoke generator Coupling Operating your train Operating your Christmas music boxcar Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer Reverse unit procedure PowerMax Transformer operation Powering your layout with the PowerMax Transformer Lubricating your locomotive Replacing your locomotive s traction tire Replacing your locomotive s headlamp Lubricating the gears on your Chase Gondola Replacing your Square Window Caboose lamp Advanced connections powering two isolated blocks with two transformers Troubleshooting Notees Limited Warranty Lionel Service Nor
9. e granted Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent freight or postage prepaid as transportation and shipping charges are not covered by the warranty In no event shall Lionel L L C be 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 limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Instructions for Obtaining Service f service for this Lionel L L C product is required bring the item along with your dated sales receipt and completed warranty information to the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Center Your nearest Lionel Service Center can be found by calling 1 800 4 Lionel or by accessing our Website at www lionel com f you prefer to send your product back to Lionel L L C for repair in Michigan you must first call 586 949 4100 or FAX 586 949 5429 or write to Customer Service P 0 Box 748 New Baltimore MI 48047 0748 stating what the item is when it was purchased and what seems to be the problem You will be sent a return authorization letter and label to ensure your merchandise will be properly handled upon receipt Once you have received your return authorization and label make sure that the item is packed to prevent damage during shipping and handling We suggest that you use the product s original packaging This
10. he 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 22 Notes 23 Limited Warranty Lionel Service his Lionel product including all mechanical and electrical components moving parts motors and structural components except for light bulbs is warranted to the original consumer purchaser for one year against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through an authorized Lionel merchant This warranty does NOT cover normal wear and tear light bulbs defects appearing in the course of commercial use or damage resulting from abuse or misuse of the product by the purchaser Transfer of this product by the original consumer purchaser to another person voids this warranty Modification of this product voids this warranty Any warranted product which is defective in original materials or workmanship and is delivered by the original consumer purchaser to Lionel L L C or an authorized Lionel L L C Service Center together with proof of original purchase will at the option of Lionel L L C be repaired or replaced without charge for parts or labor In the event the defective product cannot be repaired and a replacement is not available a refund of the original purchase price will b
11. me direction when you increase the throttle again To achieve this effect reduce the throttle 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 Do not activate horns whistles or bells on RailSounds equi
12. nd body fit the tabs on the end frames into the corresponding slots in the body and press down the roof to secure the end frame tabs jo shell End frame tab Part no 600 8352 311 Figure 14 Caboose lamp replacement 20 Maintaining and servicing your set Advanced connections powering two isolated blocks with two transformers A you expand your layout you may decide to create two isolated blocks of track Trains in each block are controlled by separate transformers Before you operate your trains on this type of layout be sure that your transformers are in phase Operating your trains on a layout with two transformers that are out of phase may cause damage to the locomotive s sen sitive electronic components To be certain that your transformers are in phase use a small 18 volt lamp with leads available at your local electronics supply store to perform a guick test Refer to Figure 15 Figure 15 Testing for proper phasing 1 Attach one lamp wire to the center rail in one block 2 Attach the second lamp wire to the center rail in the other block 3 Power up both blocks of track Both transformers should be set to full power 4 Seeif the lamp illuminates If the lamp illuminates brightly your transformers are not in phase Do not operate your trains on the layout until you change the wiring If the lamp does not illuminate or the lamp is dim your transformers are in phase and sho
13. o 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 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 Always unplug the PowerMax Transformer from the power source when not in use Never insert objects into the ventilation slots on this product Damage to sensitive electronic components can result 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 arrangements for more fun action and variety The railroad empire of your dreams can quickly become a reality Figure 1 Track layout ideas Joining the FasTrack track sections Fors 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
14. on 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 button or briefly bring the throttle lever all the way back to the OFF position Refer to Figure 9 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 8 To lock your locomo tive into a specific operational state sequence the locomotive into the desired state and reduce track power without completely powering 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 s
15. pped locomotives until track power has been turned on for a few moments or a continuous horn whistle or bell sound may occur To correct this problem simply turn off the PowerMax Transformer then turn it back on Note The PowerMax Transformer may cause random whistles in the Lionel Mighty Sounds of Steam M tenders with a three pin connector We recommend that you a purchase a RailSounds eguipped tender to solve this problem 12 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 7 Transformer features 13 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 directi
16. t 17 Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your locomotive s headlamp yu locomotive lights the way with its operating headlight During the course of normal operations the lamp may require replacement Refer to Figure 12 as you replace the lamp 1 Remove the two front truck screws and carefully slide the front truck assembly off the link age rods Lift the smoke unit out far enough from the cab to allow lamp extraction Pull the lamp straight out and replace it with Lionel part no 600 0161 300 available from your nearest authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service Be careful not to twist the lamp or it may break Reinstall the smoke unit making sure that the smoke stack lines up with the cab top opening 5 Reassemble the front truck making sure that the linkage rods go into the holes in the front truck The lug wire from the smoke unit must be reinserted through the slot in the front truck assembly and secured under one of the two front screws Tighten the screws firmly but do not over tighten them Smoke unit Lionel part no 600 0161 300 Smoke unit lug wire Figure 12 Headlight replacement 18 Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating the gear on your Chase Gondola yu animated gondola is equipped with a gear drive mechanism that propels the two fig ures around the crates in the center of the gondola when the car is moving Occasionally the worm
17. t smoke Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy load or a long consist Wm you prefer to operate the locomotive without smoke or you do not want to add smoke fluid slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position Caution When the smoke unit switch is in the ON position always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the locomotive s smoke generator the generator s element can become damaged if operated without smoke fluid This is particularly true if your locomotive sits in neutral for an extended period of time without smoke fluid in the generator Running your train Coupling hen coupling your cars at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 5 Press down on the lock release to open the coupler then push the cars toward each other until they lock together Note Keep in mind that it s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track Figure 5 Coupler operation Running your train Operating your trains with the PowerMax Transformer yr 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 Note Ouickly 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
18. tart in the forward direction and be locked Smoke unit ON there Reverse unit ON OFF switch see OFF switch page 9 Figure 8 Switch location Direction control button Whistle control button Throttle Bell control button Figure 9 Direction control button location 14 PowerMax Transformer operation Powering your layout with the PowerMax Transformer our PowerMax Transformer provides a total output of 1 8 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 1 8 amp limit of the PowerMax Transformer when pulling illuminated cars or fighting over grades with heavy loads When you reach 1 8 amps the green light on the 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 Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive H elp your steam locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by
19. th Pole Central Christmas Train Set Inventory 4 4 2 Locomotive Tender with air whistle Christmas music boxcar Animated chase gondola Square window caboose PowerMax Transformer with accessory wire Three straight FasTrack track sections Eight curved FasTrack track sections One straight FasTrack terminal track section Smoke fluid Replacement traction tire Owner s Manual Lionel RailRoader Club flyer aw MN Be Hr Go OO 0 41 12 1 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 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 Read the manual thoroughly before using this device This device is not recommended for children under eight years of age Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and if necessary have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center In the event that such a condi tion exists the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired 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 t
20. uld not cause problems To bring your transformers into phase simply swap the track wires at the A and U terminals on one of the transformers If you are using an older transformer that lacks a polarized plug you may reverse the plug at the outlet so that the prongs are inserted into the opposite openings Repeat the procedure described above and you should find that the lamp does not illuminate or the lamp is dim KOTIISI This will also reverse the operation of the BELL and WHISTLE buttons on the transformer with the switched wires 21 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 t
21. xpands 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 FastTrack terminal section Spade shaped connector Figure 3 Controller connections Running your trains Running your train set 4 2 With track power off place your train set on the track Refer to page 8 for information on coupling the cars Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender See Figure 4 CEI f the smoke unit switch is in the ON position add smoke fluid to your locomotive s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit Refer to page 8 for additional information Figure 4 Drawbar connection Power up your locomotive with your transformer 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
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