Lionel Amtrak HHP-8 Passenger Set 2010 Owner's manual

Brand: Lionel

Model: Amtrak HHP-8 Passenger Set 2010

Category: Touch screen monitors

Type: Owner's manual

Amtrak® HHP-8

Ready to run

Passenger Train Set

Owner’s Manual

Amtrak® HHP-8

Ready to run

Passenger Train Set

Owner’s Manual

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09/09

CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS

WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING

HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.

TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.

AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 40 VA

CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS

WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING

HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.

TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.

AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA

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Congratulations!

Congratulations on your purchase of the ready-to-run Amtrak® HHP-8 Passenger Train Set! This

set features everything you need to get started—a mighty CW-80 Transformer, a huge loop of

easy-to-assemble FasTrack track, a string of detailed commuter cars, and one powered car.

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 additional FasTrack

track sections, enhance your layout with accessories. 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.

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

or replaced.

Parents!

FCC Statement

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user 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 rea-

sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-

dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipement off and on, the user is encouraged to try 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.

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Locomotive features

• CommandControlequipped—abletoruninCommandControlorin

conventional transformer control mode

• Transformercontrolledforward,neutralandreverseoperation

• Powerfulmaintenance-freemotorsonlocomotive

• Realistichornandbell

• Operatingheadlights

• Directionallighting

• Metalframe

• Die-castmetaltrucks

• Lightedinterior

• Manuallyoperatedpantographs

• Refinedconventionaltransformercontrolmodewithlowerstartingspeeds

• Tractiontires

• MinimumCurve:O-36

Passenger cars feature:

• Die-castmetaltrucks

• Flushfittingwindows

• Interiorillumination

• Metalframe

• Detailedinteriors

• Illuminatedmarkerlightsonrearoflastpassengercar

Lionel Amtrak® HHP-8 Passenger Train Set Includes:

Powered HHP-8 electric locomotive

Three Amfleet coaches

Seven straight FasTrack® sections

Twelve 0-48 curved FasTrack® sections

One Power Terminal Section

One CW-80 transformer

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Table of contents

Creating your layout

Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely 5

BuildingyourLionellayout 6

JoiningtheFasTracktracksections 6

Wiring your CW-80 Transformer 7

Running your train

Coupling the cars 8

Running your train set 9

Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 10-11

Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer 12

Reverseunitprocedure 13

Operating the locomotives horn and bell 14

Adjusting the volume 14

Manually raising the pantographs 14

Command Control operations

Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment 15

CAB-1RemoteControllercommands 16

CAB-1RemoteControllernumerickeypadcommands 16

AssigningyourlocomotiveanewID# 17

Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features 17

Maintaining and servicing your set

Lubricating your HHP-8 locomotive 18

Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire 19

Replacing your locomotive’s lamp 19

Replacing the lamps in your passenger cars 19

Troubleshooting 19

LimitedWarranty/LionelService 20

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

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™, PowerMax™, LEGACY™, PowerMax™ Plus, Odyssey II™, LEGACY

RailSounds™, FasTrack™

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Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely

Your Lionel CW-80 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transformerisintendedtobeusedindoors.Donotusethisdeviceifwaterispresent.

Serious or fatal injuries may result.

• Usethetransformeronlyforitsintendedpurpose.

• Thetransformerwasmeanttooperateon120-volt,60-Hertzpower.Donotconnectthis

product to any other power supply.

• Donotoperatethe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transformeronyourlayoutunattended.Obstructedaccessoriesor

stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.

• Alwaysunplugthe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

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Building your Lionel layout

Your set comes with twelve curved, seven straight, and one terminal section of track. 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!

Creating your layout

Joining the FasTrack track sections

FasTrack 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 1 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 1. Joining the track sections

Rail tab

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Creating your layout

Wiring your CW-80 Transformer

Connect your FasTrack terminal section to the CW-80 Transformer by using 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 2.

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. 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.

4. Plug the CW-80 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CW-80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.

Caution!

120/60z

0~18VAC

TRACK

Figure 2. Controller connections

FasTrack terminal section

Notch

Spade-shaped

connector

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Coupling the cars

Running your train

When coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left

inFigure3.Pressdownonthelockreleasetoopenthecoupler,thenpushthecarstoward

each other until they lock together.

Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.

Lock release

Figure3.Coupleroperation

Note!

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Running your train

Running your train set

With track power off, place your train set on the track.

See page 8 for coupling cars.

Power up your locomotive with your transformer.

Your powered car is designed to operate on 7-15 volts alternating

current.

Donotpoweryourtrainsetwithadirect-current(DC)transformer.

Thepoweredcarwasdesignedforusewithanalternating-current(AC)

transformer only.

Move ‘em out!

Get your commuter set moving. Your powered car goes through a repeating

pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To sequence 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.

Note!

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Refer to Figure 4 on page 11 for the location of the transformer features listed in this section.

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 throttle to the point

that the locomotive stops moving, but don’t completely turn off the throttle. That way, your

train won’t sequence into neutral.

DIRECTION

TheDIRECTIONcontrolbuttoninterruptstrackpowertoactivatethereverseunitinyour

locomotive. Your locomotive will not respond to this button when the reverse unit switch is in

the OFF position.

HORN

The WHISTLE button will activate your locomotive’s horn. The sound will continue until

the button is released. No external sound activation buttons are needed.

BELL

The BELL button will activate the bell sounds on locomotives equipped with this feature. Press

and hold the BELL button for two to three seconds to begin the sounds; press and hold the button

again to turn off the ringing.

Donotactivatehorns,whistles,orbellsonTrainSounds-equipped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 CW-80

Transformer, then turn it back on.

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.

The benefit is that the Transformer will not instantly turn off.

Running your train

Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer

Note!

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Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer

(continued)

Whistle

Activates the whistle or horn sound

effect in your Lionel locomotives.

Press WHISTLE to begin the sound;

release the button to end it.

Bell

Starts or stops the tolling bell in any

locomotive equipped with this fea-

ture. Press BELL to begin the sound;

press again to stop it.

Direction

Press the DIRECTION button to go forward

or reverse, or to place the locomotive in

neutral (no movement, headlight is on).

Throttle

Controls your locomotive’s speed. Throw the throttle

forward to increase locomotive speed, backward to slow

it down.

Power-on indicator

The green light

illuminates when the

transformer is on.

Figure 4. Transformer features

Running your train

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Running your train

Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer

Your CW-80 Transformer provides a total output of 5.0 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 5.0 amp limit of the CW-80 Transformer when

pulling illuminated cars, or ﬁghting over grades with heavy loads. When you reach 5.0 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.

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PRG RUN

SND

NO SND

FRONT

Running your train

Reverse unit procedure

The 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

button or briefly bring the throttle lever all the way back to the OFF position. Refer to Figure 4

on page 11 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roofunderthehatch(seeFigure5).Tolockyourlocomotive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 PRG position. The

DIRECTIONbuttonwillthenhavenoaffectonthedirectionofthelocomotive.Ifyouwouldlike

to resume forward-neutral-reverse operation, simply throw the reverse unit switch back to the RUN

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 PRG position, the locomotive will start in the forward direction and

be “locked” there.

Figure 5. Switch locations

Hatch

Volume knob

PRG/RUN Switch

NO SND/SND Switch

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Running your train

Operating the locomotives horn and bell

The locomotive in your train set is equipped with horn and bell sounds. To operate the

horn, press the HORN button on your transformer. To operate the bell, press the BELL

button on your transformer.

Adjusting the volume

Use the volume control located under the hatch on the roof to adjust the volume. Refer to

Figure5.SlidetheNOSND/SNDswitchtotheNOSNDpositiontosilencethehornand

bell sounds.

Manually raising the pantograph

To raise the pantographs, unlatch the hold down lever and gently lift the pantograph. The

pantograph will spring up to the up-right position. To lower the pantographs, gently push

the pantograph down to the lowered position and engage the hold down lever to hold the pan-

tograph in the lowered position.

Operation with raised pantographs will require increased overhead clearance. To

prevent damage to the pantographs when in the raised position, be sure that the

pantographs clear all bridges, signals, and other objects on your layout..

Note!

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Command Control operations

Command Control is an advanced model railroad control system from Lionel. To operate

yourlocomotiveintheCommandControlenvironment,youneedaCommandBase(avail-

ableseparately,6-12911)andaCAB-1RemoteController(availableseparately,

6-12868).BothproductsareofferedtogetherintheCommandSet(6-12969).

Your commands are sent by the CAB-1 Remote Controller to the Command Base, which then

translates the command into digital code. That code is sent through the outside rails to your

locomotive,whichwillnotresponduntilitrecognizesitsuniqueID#.CommandControlgives

you the power to operate multiple Command-equipped locomotives on the same track at the

same time.

Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment

1. Turn off track power and plug-in the Command Base. Be sure that the

CommandBaseisconnectedtotheoutsiderailortotheCommon/Ground/Uterminalon

your track power supply.

2. Place your train set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-36 or larger track.

3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC).

Donotpoweryourlocomotivewithadirect-current(DC)transformer.Damage

to sensitive electronic components may occur.

4. Press ENG and enter the ID# to address your locomotive with your CAB-1

Remote Controller. AllLionellocomotivescomefactory-programmedasID#1.To

changetheID#,seepage17.

5. Throttle up and move ‘em out! Your locomotive will respond to every command from

your CAB-1 Remote Controller.

Caution!

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Command Control operations

CAB-1 Remote Controller commands

The CAB-1 Remote Controller commands are detailed below. The corresponding

RailSounds sound system effects are in bold italic type.

Activates the numeric keypad.

Toggles the headlights and ditch lights on

and off.

Accelerates the locomotive with a clock-

wiserotation.Deceleratesthelocomotive

with a counter-clockwise rotation.

Activates the locomotive’s horn. Release

the button to discontinue the sound.

Toggles the bell sound on and off. Bell

sound.

Changes the locomotive’s direction. The

locomotive

decelerates to a stop and continues in the oppo-

site direction when you increase the throttle.

Increases the locomotive’s speed while the

button is pressed. Release the button to

return to the initial speed.

Decreasesthelocomotive’sspeedwhilethebuttonispressed.

Shuts down all PowerMasters on your railroad. Stops all Command

Control-equipped locomotives in operation. Use HALT only in emergen-

cy situations.

CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands

When you press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric

keypad into ten command buttons. These commands are specific to your locomotive.

After you press the AUX1 button, you will be able to press any numbered button until you

address a different Command Control equipped product.

Stops and resets the locomotive. Resets the locomotive’s direction to forward. Headlight

flickers.

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Command Control operations

Assigning your locomotive a new ID#

As your roster of Command Control-equipped locomotives grows, you will want to give

eachunitauniqueID#.ThelocomotivewillrespondtocommandsassociatedwithitsID#

while all other units will disregard these commands.

To restore your locomotive’s features, see below.

1. SlidethePRG/RUNswitchonyourlocomotivetothePGMposition.

2. Place the locomotive on the track.

3. ConnecttheCommandBaseandplugitin.

4. Power up the track.

5. Press ENG.

6. EntertheuniqueID#.Chooseanynumberfrom1to99thathasnotbeenassignedto

anotherlocomotive(ENG).Werecommendusingapartofyourlocomotive’scabnumber.

7. Press SET. The locomotive’s headlights will flash.

8. SlidethePRG/RUNswitchbacktotheRUNposition.

Thelocomotive’sID#hasbeenset.BesuretorecordthenewID#foryourreference.

Note!

Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features

If your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the Command Control environ-

ment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive. All factory

default settings will be restored when you reprogram the locomotive.

1. Slide the Command reverse unit switch to the PGM position.

2. Plug in and connect your Command Base.

3. Placeyourlocomotiveonthetrack,thenpowerupthetrack.

4. Press ENGandenterthelocomotive’sID#.

5. Press SET.

6. PressENGandenterthelocomotive’sID#again.

7. Press AUX1.

8. Enter 6 for this particular locomotive.

9. Turn off track power and wait ten seconds.

10. Slide the Command reverse unit switch back to the RUN position.

At this point, your locomotive has been reset. Restore power to the track and operate the

locomotiveasusual.BesuretousetheID#enteredinStep4.

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Maintaining and servicing your set

Lubricating your HHP-8 locomotive

elp your Lionel 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

rollers, or your track.

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

on the parts indicated in Figure 7. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating, and

always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage.

Front of HHP-8

Locomotive

Figure 7. Underside details and lubrication points

Lubricate with Lionel

grease sparingly

Lubricate with Lionel

grease sparingly

Lubricate

with Lionel oil

sparingly

Lubricate with Lionel

oil sparingly

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Maintaining and servicing your set

Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire

Your locomotive is equipped with traction tires. These rubber tires increase the tractive

effortofyourlocomotive,allowingittopullmorecarsatonce.Duringthecourseof

normal operation, the traction tires may become worn out. Because you must remove the

trucks and the side frames to access the wheels, we recommend that you have the traction tires

replaced by your authorized Lionel Service Center.

Replacing your locomotive’s lamp

YourpoweredlocomotiveunitisilluminatedbylightbulbsandLEDs.Duringthecourseof

normal operation, you may find that the lamps require replacement. Lamp replacement

should be performed by an authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service.

Troubleshooting

No lights or operation

Be sure that the transformer is plugged in and the wires are connected.

Train runs, but HORN, 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’s reverse unit switch is ON.

Locomotive runs slowly or lights dim at the far end of the track

On larger layouts, additional track resistance may cause reduced track voltage as the train

moves away from the power terminal section. Install additional FasTrack terminal sections

around your layout and connect them to your Transformer to distribute power.

Green light begins to flash

The power limit of the transformer has been exceeded or a derailment may have occurred. The

unit will gradually reduce power until the problem is corrected.

Bell button blows horn

Switch the wire connections at the transformer terminals. The U terminal should be connected

totheoutside(common)rail.

Replacing the passenger car lamps

Eachpassengercarisilluminatedbyfourlamps.Duringthecourseofnormaloperations,

youmayfindthattheselampsrequirereplacement.Duetothedis-assemblyrequiredto

access the lamps, we recommend that you have your lamps replaced by an authorized Lionel

Service Center or Lionel Service.

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Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service

This Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with

the exception of LIGHT BULBS, LED’s & 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 originally 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.

If you 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 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 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.)

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