Lionel Holiday Tradition Express Owner's manual

Brand: Lionel

Model: Holiday Tradition Express

Type: Owner's manual

Lionel Holiday Tradition Express is an electrically operated train set designed for children over the age of 8. It comes with a 4-4-2 musical steam locomotive, a tender with lights and animation, a bell car with lights and animation, and a caboose with lights and animation. The train also includes 12 curved tracks, four straight tracks, a lockon track power connector, and a 12V AC wall transformer. The Lionel Holiday Tradition Express is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. The train features a variety of festive lights and sounds, including music, whistles, and bells. The train also has a number of animated features, such as elves shoveling coal, bells ringing, and Santa waving.

CAUTION–ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT. 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 RATING-INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ, OUPTPU: 12 VOC; 30 VA

71-1000-250

7/06

Lionel

Holiday Tradition Express

Owner’s Manual

71-1000-250

7/06

Lionel

Holiday Tradition Express

Owner’s Manual

CAUTION–ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT. 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 RATING-INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ, OUPTPU: 12 VOC; 30 VA

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Holiday Tradition Express Train Set. This set

features a musical 4-4-2 steam locomotive and tender, bell car, and caboose. Read this

instruction manual thoroughly for important tips on operating and maintaining your ‘G’

Gauge set.

Holiday Tradition Express Set Inventory

• 4-4-2 musical steam locomotive with lights

• Tender with lights and animation

• Bell car with lights and animation

• Caboose with lights and animation

• Twelve curved tracks

• Four straight tracks

• Lockon track power connector

• 12V AC wall transformer

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 conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired.

Locomotive

• Elf on locomotive pilot

• Elf engineer

• Lighted wreath, holly, and Lionel logo

• Locomotive sounds, whistle, bell, Santa, and music

Tender

• Lighted holly

• Animated elf shovels coal

Bell Car

• Two animated elves turn cranks to operate bells

• Bells move back and forth

• Lighted holly and panels

• Elf with bell hammer

Caboose

• Lighted holly, wreath and windows

• Animated Elf stacks presents

• Animated Santa waves

Parents!

Table of Contents

Creating your layout

Joining the track sections 4

Building your layout 5

Connecting power to the track 6

Placing the train on the track 7-8

Operating the train

Operating the train 9

Remote Controllerfunctions 10

Maintaining and servicing your set

Resolving short circuits 11

Cleaning the track 12

Replacing the lamp in the caboose 12

Maintenance and lubrication 13

Troubleshooting 14

Notes 15

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 16

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®, Wireless Tether™,

LionMaster®, FatBoy™, American Flyer®, TrainSounds™

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

Creating your layout

Joining the track sections

Join the track sections together by inserting the pins of each track section into the rail

opening of the other section. Refer to Figure 1. Pins must be fully inserted and track joints

tightly fitted for good electrical contact. The plastic track sections snap together to assure

correct assembly. If the rail openings have become enlarged and fit together loosely, pinch the

rail around a track pin with a pair of pliers. If any pins fall out of the track, be sure to replace

them.

The rails should be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease. Remove corrosion and dirt

spots with any commercial non abrasive metal polishing pad to keep your track in top

condition. Wipe the track with a clean soft cloth dampened with track cleaner from the Lionel

Lubrication and Maintenance Set (6-62927).

Figure 1. Track assembly

Creating your layout

Building your layout

You can make one of three layout configurations with the track provided. These layouts are

illustrated in Figure 2.

Basic Circle

Connect all 12 curved track sections to form a simple circle.

Extended Circle

Build a circle, but insert one straight section between every three curve sections. The extended

circle is like a square with rounded corners.

Oval

Divide the basic circle in half and connect the two half-circles with the straight sections. Use

one or two straight sections on each side.

Figure 2. Track layouts

Circle Extended circle Oval

Creating your layout

Connecting power to the track

After selecting you track layout, you are ready to connect power to your track. Power

connections are made on the straight or curved track sections with the notch, which is

illustrated in Figure 3.

1. Be sure that the power switch is in the OFF position.

2. Snap the Power Lockon securely to the track from below by inserting the pins on the Lockon

into the holes under the track as shown in Figure 3.

3. Plug the end of the 12V AC adapter cord into the receptacle on the Power Lockon.

4. After connecting the adapter to the track, plug the 12V AC Adapter into a standard wall

outlet.

This 12V AC Adapter is an electrical device and should not be connected to the

wall outlet by children.

Warning!

Figure 3. Power connections

Notch

Lockon

Creating your layout

Placing the train on the track

With the track set up and power connected, you are ready to put your train on the track.

1. Place the locomotive on the track first, making sure that all wheels are set properly on the

rails.

2. Place the coal tender behind the locomotive, lowering the coupler into position. See

Figure 5.

3. Plug the wire tether on the coal tender into the receptacle on the locomotive, just below the

rear of the cab. Refer to Figure 4.

The locomotive will not operate unless the wire tether between the locomotive and

tender is connected.

Figure 4. Locomotive and tender connection

Note!

The locomotive will not operate

unless the wire tether between the

locomotive and tender is connected.

To disconnect the wire tether for

storage, squeeze the latch on the

bottom of the connector and remove

the plug from the locomotive.

Tether

Coupler

Creating your layout

Placing the train on the track (continued)

5. Place the Bell Car and caboose on the track, lowering the couplers into position. The

couplers are illustrated in Figure 5.

Figure 5. Coupling the train

Couplers

Operating the train

All aboard! Now you are ready to get your train under way. Slide the switch on the Power

Lockon to the ON position. The red light on the Lockon will illuminate, indicating that

power is going to the track. Be sure that all the cars’ lights are on; if they are not, check that all

the wheels are correctly placed on the track.

To turn the train and lights off, slide the power button on the Lockon to the OFF position.

For even longer periods it is recommended that the AC Adapter be removed from the wall outlet.

Use the Remote Controller to operate your train. Remove the battery cover on the controller

and insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. To operate the train you must aim

the controller in the general direction of the locomotive.

As with all infrared (IR) controllers, operation is impaired in intense or direct

sunlight.

Note!

Operating the train

Remote Controller Functions

Aim the Remote Controller at the locomotive and use the

buttons to access the features.

FORWARD

The whistle blows two times, and the locomotive moves

slowly until the train reaches full speed. Music

automatically starts when the train is at speed.

REVERSE from Stop

The whistle blows two times, and the locomotive moves

slowly in reverse until the train reaches full reverse speed.

The music does not play when the train is

operating in reverse.

REVERSE from Forward

The bell rings, and the train slows to a complete stop. Once

stopped, the whistle blows two times, and the train moves

in reverse.

STOP

The bell rings, and the train slows to a complete stop.

Note the light remains on.

MUSIC VOLUME

• Press once to lower the volume of music. The train sounds are unaffected.

• Press a second time to turn off the music. The Santa, whistle, bell, and music buttons are

disabled when the volume is in this mode. The train sounds are unaffected.

• Press a third time to restore the music to the original volume level.

SANTA

Santa says "Merry Christmas!"

WHISTLE

The whistle blows.

BELL

The bell rings.

MUSIC

Three different holiday tunes are played by your train. Press the button again to advance to the

next song.

The holiday tunes play only when the locomotive is moving forward.

Note!

Maintaining and servicing your set

Resolving short circuits

Your Lionel 12V AC Transformer is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and has been

carefully designed and tested to ensure peak performance.

The 12V AC Transformer must be unplugged from the wall socket when a short

circuit is noticed, and the short circuit must be corrected.

A short circuit is caused by a direct connection between the two rails. Shorts circuits will

automatically shut off the transformer and cut power to the train. Find and remove the cause of

the short circuit, and the transformer will reset itself within 60 seconds.

Derailed cars can cause a short circuit, so make sure that all wheels are properly set on the

rails. Some other causes of short circuits might be staples, nails, paper clips, or other metallic

objects lying across the rails.

After your 12V AC transformer has been operating for a while, it may become warm. It is the

nature of all electrical power equipment to become warm when in use. If your power pack is

loaded to capacity, let it cool down after several hours of use. Unplug the 12V AC adapter from

the wall when the train is not in use for long periods.

This train was designed to run with all cars included in this set and up to three

additional cars. Operating additional cars or accessories could cause your 12V AC

adapter to become overloaded.

The AC adapter included in this set should be periodically examined for

conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury. In the

event that such a condition exists, the AC adapter should not be used until

properly repaired or replaced.

Note!

Parents!

Maintaining and servicing your set

Cleaning the track

From time to time, it is important to clean the top surface of the track rails. This can be done

with a soft cloth or non abrasive metal cleaning cloth. Failure to do this periodically will

cause the train to run erratically, and eventually it will stop running altogether.

Replacing the lamp in the Caboose

The interior of your caboose is illuminated by one small lamp, Lionel part no. 602-538-9966.

During the course of normal operations, you may find that this lamp requires replacement.

Replacement lamps are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel

Service in Chesterfield, Michigan. This lamp is a standard micro light used on most common

holiday light strings.

To replace the lamp, lift the roof off the caboose cabin. Refer to Figure 6. Pull the expired

lamp straight up from its socket. Install the replacement and reposition the roof on the caboose.

Figure 6. Caboose lamp

Maintaining and servicing your set

Maintenance and lubrication

Do not attempt to disassemble and/or lubricate the motor on your locomotive. This

locomotive has been factory-tested, and the necessary internal parts have been sufficiently

lubricated at the factory for life. If your locomotive requires service, please bring it to an

authorized Lionel Service Station or Lionel Service for assistance. See the back of this Owner’s

Manual for additional information.

If you experience any squeaking around axles of the locomotive, you may use a drop or two

of Lionel Oil, available in the Lubrication and Maintenance Set (available separately, 6-62090).

It is very important to keep the track and wheels free from dirt and grease. Wipe them

with a soft cloth whenever they get dirty. This will help the locomotive run more

efficiently.

Note!

Maintaining and servicing your set

Troubleshooting

Train will not run and lights are not on.

• Be sure that all track sections are securely connected.

• Check that the wire connecting the locomotive and coal tender is securely in its socket.

• Inspect all power connections (the AC adapter and the wire connecting the AC adapter to the

Lockon).

• Be sure that the Power Lockon is securely connected to one of the tracks with the notched

sections.

Train will not run but lights are on.

• Replacement lamps are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel

Service in Chesterfield, Michigan. This bulb is a standard micro light used on most common

holiday light strings.

• Check that the wire connecting the locomotive and coal tender is securely in its socket.

• Replace the batteries in the Remote Controller.

• Move the locomotive out of direct sunlight. Note that the controller is infra red and, like

television controllers, will not work in strong or direct sunlight.

Lights on some cars are not lit.

• Check to see that all the wheels of the cars not lit are on the tracks.

• Be sure the power pickups between the wheels are clean.

• Be sure the wire connecting the locomotive and coal tender is securely in its socket.

Music does not play.

• Be sure the train is moving forward. The music does not play when the train is in reverse.

• Press the VOLUME button on the controller.

Notes

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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