Lionel Fairbanks Morse TrainMaster Diesel Engine - 1993 Owner's manual

Brand: Lionel

Model: Fairbanks Morse TrainMaster Diesel Engine - 1993

Type: Owner's manual

70-8157-250

OPERATING AND LAMP REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

FAIRBANKS MORSE

"TRAIN-MASTER"

Rev. C

This Lionel “Train-Master" Diesel Engine is a replica of the Fairbanks Morse 2600 horse power “Train-

Master"Engine, used by several famous American railroads for both freight and passenger service.

Your Lionel model of this engine is designed for “O” track but its appearance will be improved even more by

the use of the wide “072” curves. Although this engine will clear the “027” track curves it will interfere with the

“027” track switches’ and for this reason cannot be used with “027” track layouts that have “027” switches.

The engine is powered by dual A.C. Pullmor® motors which enable it to pull as many as 24 cars along a

straight section of track. On regular “O” curves the number of cars should be limited to about half that number

to avoid derailment. The operating voltage of this engine is from 9 to 15 volts depending on the train load.

The Fairbanks Morse engine is equipped with “Magne-Traction”. This means the wheels are held onto the rails by mag-

netic attraction, enabling the engine to pull heavier loads and climb steeper grades without slipping on the track. Be car-

ful not to let pins, paper clips, carpet tacks or other small metal objects come into contact with the engine or they will be

attracted to the wheels, gears or axles and interfere with the action of the engine. NOTE: “Magne-Traction is not effective

on aluminum, brass, or other non-magnetic rails.

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Both ends of this engine are provided with operating knuckle-type couplers, so that the train can be coupled to the

engine from either end. The engine can be coupled to the train along any straight stretch of track provided that at least

one of the mating couplers is open. The engine couplers are of the “electro-magnetic” type which are opened by the cen-

tral electromagnet of a Remote Control Track Section . To open the coupler, move the engine to the remote control sec-

tion so that the trigger disc of the coupler is directly over the track electromagnet; then press “uncouple” button. The cou-

pler can also be opened while the engine is in motion by pressing the button at the right moment.

If you uncouple the engine from the train while the train is in motion, keep one hand on the voltage control of your trans-

former and be ready to cut down the voltage since the engine will speed up immediately when its train load is released.

Place decal in position shown, one per side.

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This engine is illuminated by two 12 volt miniature lamps.(See figure 2). Take

off the engine body by removing the screws at the ends of the engine.

Replacement lamps can be obtained from your local Lionel Authorized Service

Station or the Consumer Service Department. The replacement lamp number

is 161-300.

The engine is stopped, started and reversed by activating the electronic

reversing unit inside the engine. This unit is designed to start the engine in

the Forward direction when power is first applied. The reversing unit is a

solid state device which trips whenever current to the engine is interrupted.

This can be done by triggering the "Direction" control on the transformer, or

by moving the transformer throttle control to the OFF position and then ON

again. The sequence of its operation is Forward, Neutral, Reverse, Neutral,

Forward, Neutral, etc. The device will reset itself automatically to the

“Forward” position if power is interrupted for more than three seconds.

If you want to operate the train in one direction only, you must deactivate

the reversing unit by moving the reversing unit switch to its OFF position.

Make sure the engine is moving in the desired direction, stop it without

operating the “Direction” control (either turn down the power or lift the

engine slightly without losing contact between the wheels and rails), then

move the switch to the “OFF” position. If the reversing unit is deactivated

while it is in the neutral position, your engine will be locked in neutral and

the engine will not run at all.

The life and performance of the engine depend to a considerable extent upon proper care and lubrication of the motor and other

moving parts. Be sure to lubricate your engine according to the lubrication chart in figure 4, before running it for the first time. Put

a small dab of Lionel lubricant at all points marked “L”. Using the point of a pin or a thin wire put a drop of Lionel Oil at points

marked “O”. Lubricate carefully but never to excess. A small amount of oil or lubricant, properly applied, goes a long way. Be

careful not to get any oil or lubricant on the running surfaces of the wheels or on the rails, or your engine will lose traction. Do not

lubricate engine rollers.

The engine’s horn is activated by the horn/whistle button or lever on the transformer, or by the 5906 Sound Activation

Button. (not included). The horn will sound as long as the button/lever is depressed. If the horn doesn’t sound, reverse the

leads to the track. Please make sure that the horn switch located on the underside of the fuel tank is switched to the “ON”

position. (See figure 3).

This product is proudly offered by Lionel Trains, Inc. and carries a warranty to support its continued reliable operation. You

may choose to have the Lionel Service Department service your item even after its warranty expires. if so, a reasonable ser-

vice fee will be charged. In either event, please follow the directions below.

If service is required within the warranty period, bring the item to the nearest authorized Lionel Trains-Service Center along

with the warranty card. If you prefer to send it back to the factory, you must first 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 trouble. You will be sent

a return authorization and a label to assure your merchandise will be properly handled upon receipt.

CAUTION: Make sure the item is packed so as to prevent damage to the merchandise. The shipment must prepaid and we

recommend that it be insured.

Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service. This warranty

gives you legal rights and you may have others that vary from state to state.

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Lionel Fairbanks Morse TrainMaster Diesel Engine - 1993 Owner's manual

Lionel Fairbanks Morse TrainMaster Diesel Engine - 1993 Owner's manual

Lionel Fairbanks Morse TrainMaster Diesel Engine - 1993 Owner's manual

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