Lionel 4-6-0 Camelback - Conventional - 9/03 Owner's manual

Brand: Lionel

Model: 4-6-0 Camelback - Conventional - 9/03

Category: Touch screen monitors

Type: Owner's manual

Lionel

4-6-0 Camelback

Steam Locomotive

Owner’s Manual

Featuring the Conventional

RailSounds® sound system

72-8743-250

9/03

Congratulations!

•Conventional RailSounds sound system

• Powerful flywheel-equipped can motor

• Lionel electronic reversing unit

• Smoke generator that produces clean, safe, realistic smoke

•Brilliant headlight

•Die-cast metal locomotive and tender

• Die-cast metal magnetic coupler (rear of tender)

•Upgradeable to TrainMaster Command Control and the full RailSounds

sound system

Features of the locomotive and tender

You own a tough, durable locomotive—the Lionel 4-6-0 Camelback steam locomotive. From

the crisp die-cast metal detail and the authentic decoration on the outside, to the advanced

technology and brute power within the boiler, your steam locomotive is ready for duty on your

model railroad. Experience the superiority of today’s Lionel.

The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law.

Lionel®, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds®, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™,

StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1 Remote Controller®,

PowerMaster®, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, PowerHouse®, TMCC®, Lionelville™, Lockon®

The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

Table of contents

Transformer operations

Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer 4

Locking your locomotive into a single operational state 5

Using your locomotive’s magnetic coupler 6

Conventional RailSounds sound system operations

Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button 7

Experiencing the Conventional RailSounds sound system 8-9

Features of your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system 10

Notes on Conventional RailSounds sound system 10

Upgrading your locomotive

Upgrading to the RailSounds sound system 11

Upgrading to TrainMaster Command Control 12

Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features 13

Installing an ElectroCoupler 14

Maintenance and service

Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke stack 15

Servicing your tender’s lamps 16

Servicing your locomotive’s lamps 17

Lubricating your locomotive 18-19

Replacing your locomotive’s traction tires 19

Lionel Service 20

Place your locomotive on Lionel or

Lionel-compatible O or O-31 gauge track.

• With track power OFF, connect

the locomotive tether between the

engine and tender. The four-pin

tender plug connects with the four-

pin receptacle on the locomotive.

Connect the drawbar between

locomotive and tender.

The engine tether receptical is “keyed”

to allow the harness to be plugged in

only one way.

Transformer operations

Move ‘em out!

Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer

Power up your steam locomotive with your transformer.

Your locomotive is designed to operate on 8-18 volts alternating

current. 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.

Get your locomotive moving. Press the DIRECTION button on your Lionel

transformer. This advances the Lionel reverse unit to the next operating state in the

repeating sequence: forward, neutral, reverse, and neutral.

Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed. To

increase speed, increase track voltage. To decrease speed, reduce voltage. To stop the

locomotive, turn off track power.

Add smoke fluid to the locomotive or switch the smoke

generator off.

See page 15 for more information.

Caution!

Figure 1. Drawbar connection

Note!

Transformer operations

Locking your locomotive into a single operational state

The reverse unit inside your Lionel locomotive is an electronic device that acts like the

transmission in your 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

button or turn the throttle to the OFF position and then ON again. The reverse unit alternates

between these states: forward, neutral, reverse, and neutral.

Also, the locomotive can be “locked” into a particular mode of operation by throwing the

reverse unit switch located on the underside of the frame (see Figure 2). When the switch is

thrown to the PGM position, the locomotive will be locked in the next mode of operation in the

sequence. For instance, if the locomotive is in neutral when the switch is thrown, the

locomotive will be “locked” in neutral. If the switch is thrown to the PGM position while the

locomotive is under power, the locomotive will remain in that mode. The transformer direction

button will then have no affect on the direction of the locomotive. When you no longer want

single-direction operation, slide the reverse unit switch back to the RUN position.

Should the locomotive sit 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,

regardless of the reverse unit switch position. If the switch is in the PGM position, the

locomotive will start in the forward direction and be “locked” there.

Figure 2. Switch locations

Reverse unit switch

Smoke unit switch

(see page 15)

Rear of

locomotive

PGM RUN

NO SMK SMK

Transformer operations

The rear of your locomotive’s tender is equipped with an operating magnetic knuckle coupler,

a revolutionary design first introduced by Lionel in 1945. These magnetic couplers react to

the magnetic field generated by a Lionel Remote-Control Track section (available separately,

6-65530 for O gauge; 6-65149 or 6-12746 for O-27 gauge; or 6-12020 for FasTrack layouts).

Place your locomotive’s tender coupler trigger disc over the central coil of a Remote-Control

Track section and press UNCOUPLE on the controller. The magnetic field pulls the disc

downward, and the knuckle opens as illustrated in Figure 3.

One operating technique favored by Lionel railroaders is the “moving uncouple.” Press the

UNCOUPLE button as the locomotive passes over a Remote-Control Track section. The magnetic

field will open the coupler; the consist remains behind as the locomotive moves on. But be

careful—the speed of the locomotive can increase quickly after it has been uncoupled.

Figure 3. Magnetic coupler operation

Using your locomotive’s magnetic coupler

Conventional RailSounds sound system operations

Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button

POWER

SUPPLY

POWER

SUPPLY

For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button

For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button

Existing wire

Black wire

Red wire

Lionel no. 610-5906-001

Sound Activation Button for

activating the bell

Lionel no. 610-5906-001

Sound Activation Button

for activating the

whistle

Lionel no. 610-5906-001

Sound Activation Button for

activating the bell

Black wire

Wire

nut

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 be

compatible with the RailSounds sound system.

Note!

To activate the bell and whistle sounds when operating your locomotive with conventional

transformers, you may need to install Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Buttons

(available separately) if your transformer is not equipped to activate these features. Connect the

button(s) as shown below.

All track power must feed through the Sound Activation Buttons. Do not bypass the

buttons.

Note!

Existing wire

Common/Ground/U

Power/A

Common/Ground/U

Power/A

With the Conventional RailSounds sound system, you experience the sounds of real

railroading like never before. Be sure to install a nine-volt alkaline battery in the tender

as illustrated in Figure 4 on page 9. This ensures interruption-free operation of the RailSounds

sound system.

Begin by removing the tender body to access the battery clip. Remove the four tender body

screws and lift the body away. Refer to Figure 4 on page 9 for the location of these screws. Snap

the battery into the harness, then lower the battery into the clip. Finish the battery installation

by replacing the tender body, securing it with the four screws.

To silence the RailSounds sound system, slide the RailSounds switch to the OFF position. The

whistle and bell will remain operational. Refer to Figure 4 on page 9 for the location of this

switch.

Experiencing the Conventional RailSounds sound system

Conventional RailSounds sound system operations

Experiencing the Conventional RailSounds sound system (continued)

Figure 4. RailSounds controls and battery installation

Conventional RailSounds sound system operations

Body

screws Body

screws

Bottom of the tender

Volume

control

knob

RailSounds

sound system

switch

Rear of tender

Front of tender

Rear of tender

Inside the tender

Battery holder

Battery harness

OFF

Conventional RailSounds sound system operations

Features of your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system

Whistle. Press the WHISTLE button on your controller and your locomotive’s whistle will

sound as long as the button is pressed.

Authentic bell. Press the BELL button on your controller to start ringing the bell; press the

button again to discontinue the ringing. Even the final “hit” is muted—just like the real thing!

Train brakes. Quickly slow down from a medium speed, and you will hear authentic braking

sounds.

Wheel flange squeal. Depending on your track layout, you may hear brake sounds to

simulate the sound of wheel flanges against the rails when you enter a curve.

Shutdown sequence. When you turn off track power, you will hear an air release sound. You

have seven seconds to power up your locomotive before the RailSounds sound system

commences with an authentic steam locomotive shutdown sequence.

A nine-volt alkaline battery must be installed for your locomotive to play the

shutdown sequence.

Variable chuff rate. The speed of your locomotive determines the rate of steam chuffing.

TowerCom announcements. TowerCom announcements features several “Stand by” and

“Clear for departure” messages from the dispatcher with responses from the engineer. Each time

TowerCom announcement is triggered, a random message will be played.

When the train is stopped, a short whistle blast triggers the first message. If the train has been

stopped for less than 15 seconds, a “Stand by” message is played. If the train has been stopped for

more than 15 seconds, a “Clear for departure” message will play. The 15-second interval is

marked by the first time a CrewTalk message plays automatically after the locomotive has stopped.

CrewTalk communication. These “call” and “response” radio messages occur

automatically after the train has stopped. You will hear them at random intervals, ranging from

thirty seconds to three minutes.

Note!

Notes on Conventional RailSounds sound system

•The volume control knob is located beneath the water hatch on top of the tender. Refer to

Figure 4 on page 9. You will need a small screwdriver to turn the volume set screw clockwise

or counter-clockwise to adjust the volume.

•Listen for incidental locomotive sounds during RailSounds sound system operation. They’re

automatic and, of course, authentic.

•The nine-volt alkaline battery you installed ensures continuous steam locomotive sounds.

(Use alkaline batteries only.)

•Longer track-power interruptions (including locomotive derailments) cause the RailSounds

sound system to shut down after about seven seconds.

Upgrading your locomotive

Upgrading to the RailSounds sound system

You may choose to upgrade your locomotive with the full RailSounds sound system using the

RailSounds sound system Upgrade Kit (available separately, 6-22963). This upgrade will

enhance your locomotive with features like TowerCom announcements and CrewTalk

communication in the TrainMaster Command Control environment. Refer to Figure 5.

For proper operation of the sounds, this upgrade is also necessary if you upgrade your

locomotive with TrainMaster Command Control.

Be sure that the circuit board is installed properly and that the pins match the

positions on the receptacles. Damage may occur if the board is not installed properly.

1. Remove the tender body screws identified in Figure 4 on page 9 and lift the body off the

frame.

2. Unplug the Conventional RailSounds circuit board and set it aside. (Store it in the static

resistant packaging from the Upgrade Kit.)

3. Plug the RailSounds sound system circuit board into the position made available in Step 2.

The RailSounds sound system circuit board is identified by the large square chips on both

sides.

4. If you are also upgrading the locomotive to TrainMaster Command Control, move the

R2LC/104E jumper over to the R2LC position. Remove the RailSounds power supply board to

access the jumper.

The RailSounds power supply board is identical to the original board. Replacement

of the power supply board with the board included with the upgrade kit is not

necessary.

Note!

Caution!

Figure 5. RailSounds sound system upgrade

RailSounds sound

system ciruit board

Conventional RailSounds circuit board

Front of

tender

Changing the jumper

position

Rear of tender

Large coil

Chips

RailSounds

power board

Note!

Upgrading your locomotive

Upgrading to TrainMaster Command Control

For operation in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you may choose to

upgrade your locomotive using the TMCC Upgrade Kit (available separately, 6-22960). This

upgrade will allow you to control your locomotive using your wireless CAB-1 Remote Controller

(available separately, 6-12868). Refer to Figure 6.

For proper operation of the sounds in the TrainMaster Command Control

environment, you must also perform the RailSounds sound system upgrade.

Be sure that the circuit board is installed properly and that the pins match the

positions on the receptacles. Damage may occur if the board is not installed

properly.

1. Remove the locomotive cab screws identified in Figure 10 on page 18 and lift the boiler and

cab off the frame.

2. Unplug the 104E circuit board (illustrated in Figure 6) and set it aside. (Store it in the static

resistant packaging from the Upgrade Kit.)

3. Plug the R2LC circuit board into the position made available in Step 2.

4. Locate the jumper on the motherboard. Using a pair of needle-nose pliers, move the jumper

from the upper and middle pin position to the lower and middle pin position.

5. Reassemble the locomotive, making sure that no wires are pinched.

6, Reprogram the Command reverse unit using the procedure on page 13.

Note!

Caution!

Figure 6. TrainMaster Command Control upgrade

Jumper

block

104E board

R2LC board

Upgrading your locomotive

Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features

If you are upgrading to TrainMaster Command Control or the locomotive has experienced a

derailment or static electricity, you must reprogram the Command reverse unit. Without

reprogramming the locomotive, the unit would be unresponsive in the Command Control

environment.

STEP 1: Move the switch on your locomotive from RUN to PGM.

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 the locomotive’s ID#. Press SET.

STEP 5: Press ENG, the ID#, AUX1, then press 34 for this particular locomotive.

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

STEP 7: Remove the locomotive from your track, and move the switch from PGM to RUN.

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

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

Upgrading your locomotive

Figure 7. ElectroCoupler installation

Truck mounting

screw

Electrocoupler

wires

Small tab

Connector

Magnetic

coupler

Retaining clip

Spring

Armature

Retainer

clip post

Install wires in connector

after wires are passed

through frame

Installing an ElectroCoupler

You may choose to upgrade your locomotive’s tender by installing an ElectroCoupler for use in

the TrainMaster Command Control environment. This coupler is available in the

ElectroCoupler Upgrade Kit (available separately, 6-22959 or 6-24141). This upgrade will allow you

to release your tender’s coupler using your CAB-1 Remote Controller. Refer to Figure 7 below.

Some spring-loaded parts may become airborne. We recommend wearing eye protection.

1. Remove the tender body screws identified in Figure 4 on page 9 and lift the body off the frame.

2. Remove the screw that secures the rear truck to the frame.

3. Remove the magnetic coupler by compressing the spring and washer under the retaining clip

and remove the retaining clip with needle-nose pliers or a flat screwdriver. Carefully release

pressure on the spring and washer, or they may fly off.

4. Allow the retaining post to drop out of the truck, then remove the coupler.

5. Slide the ElectroCoupler under the mounting boss, then push the retaining clip post up

through the mounting hole in the truck and the coupler.

6. Compress the spring and washer and replace the retaining clip. Be sure to keep constant

pressure on the spring and washer, or they may fly off.

7. Feed the two ElectroCoupler wires through the slot in the tender frame, then plug the two

wires into the white connector that is packed with the ElectroCoupler Kit. The position of the

wires in the connector does not matter.

8. Plug the connector into the open two-pin terminal on the circuit board.

9. Replace the screw that secures the truck to the frame.

10. Replace and secure the tender body. Be careful to avoid pinching any wires.

Caution!

Maintenance and service

Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke stack

Your locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean, white smoke

during operation.

The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function.

Pierce the tube end with a pin, then add four to eight drops of fluid directly into the

locomotive’s stack. Smoke production will commence momentarily, faster if you run your

locomotive at speed. When smoke production decreases, add more fluid (four to eight drops).

If you prefer smoke-free locomotive operation, move the SMOKE unit switch located on the

underside of the frame to the NO SMK position, and your locomotive will stop smoking. Refer to

Figure 2 on page 5 for the location of the switches

When the smoke unit is on, always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the locomotive’s

smoke generator; the generator’s element can become damaged if operated without fluid.

Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy load

or long consist.

Always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the smoke unit when the smoke unit

is on.

Caution!

Your tender’s back-up light is illuminated by one lamp located in the rear of the tender body.

During the course of normal operations, the lamp may require replacement. The lamp is

available from your Authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service. See the Lionel Service

section on page 20 for more information.

To replace the lamp, carefully remove the four body screws located on the four corners of the

frame and lift away the shell. (Refer to Figure 4 on page 9 for the location of the body screws.)

Remove the bulb by unplugging the wire harness at the connectors, then remove the two wires

from the retaining clip, and pull the bulb from its housing. Replace it with Lionel part

no. 610-8089-156. Reverse these steps to reassemble the tender. Reinstall the tender body and

the four screws taking care to not pinch any wires during reassembly.

Lionel part

No. 610-8089-156

NOTE: For Command Control upgraded

engines, press AUX2 to make sure

headlamp was not accidently turned off,

before replacing bulb.

Maintenance and service

Servicing your tender’s lamps

Figure 8. Replacing the tender’s lamp

Maintenance and service

Servicing your locomotive’s lamps

Your steam locomotive is illuminated by two lamps. One is located directly behind the

boilerface, and the other is behind the motor for the firebox glow. During the course of

normal operation, the lamps may require replacement. The marker lamps are LED’s and should

not normally require replacement. Lamps are available from your Authorized Lionel Service

Center or Lionel Service. See the Lionel Service section on page 20 for more information.

To replace the lamps, carefully remove the four cab screws (see page 18 for location), then

gently unplug the four handrails from the pilot. Carefully lift the shell away from the frame.

Take care with the various wiring assemblies connected to the shell. Find the assembly

containing the expired lamp.

The front lamp is removed by unplugging the connector on the wire harness, then carefully

pulling the bulb from the bottom of the headlight housing. The bulb can then be fed through the

hole in the boiler front and replaced. Replace it with Lionel part no. 610-8089-136.

The firebox lamp is replaced by lifting the bulb up out of the mounting sockets, replace it with

Lionel part no. 610-8082-019.

Reinstall the cab and the four screws taking care to not pinch any wires during reassembly.

Press AUX2 to make sure headlamp was not accidently turned off, before replacing

bulb.

Lionel part

No. 610-8089-136

Lionel part

No. 610-8082-019

Figure 9. Replacing the locomotive’s lamps

Note!

Maintenance and service

Help your Lionel steam locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by

maintaining 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 steam

locomotive’s wheels, contact rollers, or your track.

You’ll know your steam locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals

dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 10 below. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before

lubricating, and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage. Also, lightly

lubricate the steam locomotive’s side rods after every ten hours of operation.

Lubricating your locomotive

Figure 10. Lubrication points

Lubricate with

Lionel oil

sparingly

Lubricate axle ends

with Lionel oil

sparingly

Cab screws

Lubricate with Lionel grease

sparingly

Lubricate with

Lionel oil

sparingly

Lubricate both

sides with

Lionel oil

sparingly

Cab screws

Front

Rear

Replacing your locomotive’s traction tires

Two of the drive wheels are fitted with rubber traction tires (Lionel part no. 6SP-8082-065) to

enhance tractive effort, allowing your locomotive to pull many cars at once.

To replace the traction tires, simply use a 3/16” nut driver to remove the side rod nut from the

wheel and slip off the old traction tire. Install the replacement, Lionel part no. 6SP-8082-065.

Retighten the side rod nut, and you’re ready to pull that long freight back to the yard.

Maintenance and service

Lubricating your steam locomotive (continued)

Do not lubricate your locomotive’s electric motor. It has been pretested and all the necessary

moving parts have been sufficiently lubricated for life. If you have any difficulty in the

operation of your engine, see the Lionel Service section for more information.

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service

This 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 be 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

If 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.

If 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.O. 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

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 ______________________________________________________________

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