73-0218-250 5/13 Remote Control Ready-To-Run Set Owner’s Manual Featuring: and RailSounds RC™ CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY 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 RATINGS—INPUT: 120-240 VAC 50/60 HZ. OUTPUT: 18 VDC; 2000 MA.
Congratulations! W elcome to the world of Lionel trains! You’re off to a great start with this ready-to-run LionChief train set. This set features everything you need to get started—a wall-pack power supply, a huge, easy-to-assemble FasTrack oval, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel locomotive that is equipped with RailSounds RC sound system. Have fun growing with this complete train set! Start with the set components, then follow your imagination into your own miniature world.
Table of contents Safety information Operating your wall-pack power supply safely 4 LionChief system basics Model railroading with the LionChief system 5 Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control 6 Operating your train with LionChief remote 7 LionChief locomotive overview Locomotive Overview 8 Building your Lionel layout 9 Joining the FasTrack track sections 9 Connecting your wall-pack power supply 10 Installing the observation car platform 10 Operating your train set Adding smoke fluid to y
Safety information Operating your wall-pack power supply safely Y our Lionel wall-pack power supply 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.
LionChief system basics Model railroading with the LionChief system Y our ready-to-run LionChief train set comes with a DC wall-pack power supply, a LionChief remote control, a LionChief-equipped locomotive, rolling stock, and a FasTrack oval, complete with a wall-pack terminal section for “plug-and-play” set up. Your locomotive runs on fixed voltage, which is optimal for the sound system, smoke system, and lamps.
The LionChief remote control overview Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control F or safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and lift the hatch to access battery compartment (as shown in Figure 1). Insert three AAA batteries orientating the +/- as shown in the bottom of the battery compartment. Replace the battery door and snap closed.
The LionChief remote control overview Operating your train with your LionChief remote SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT The red light will remain on during normal operation. The light will begin to flash when the locomotive is in motion, and the flashing will vary with the locomotive's speed. THROTTLE Turn the throttle knob clockwise to go forward and adjust the speed. Turn the throttle knob counter-clockwise to go reverse and adjust the speed. To stop the train, simply return the throttle knob to the center position.
LionChief locomotive Overview Locomotive 0verview Y our LionChief locomotive is designed to operate with commands from its corresponding LionChief remote. You may choose to power it with the wall-pack power supply included with this ready-to-run train set, or you may choose to expand and upgrade to essentially any Lionel or Lionel-compatible AC transformer.
Getting ready to run your trains Building your Lionel layout Y our set comes with eight curved sections, three 10" straight sections, and one wall-pack terminal section of track. Figure 2 shows the oval layout that you can build with these track sections. You may choose to add more FasTrack track sections to create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety. Figure 2. Track layout Joining the FasTrack track sections F asTrack track sections join together easily.
Getting ready to run your trains Connecting your wall-pack power supply Y our trains are powered by a DC wall-pack power supply. To power the track, simply plug the wall-pack into an outlet and plug the jack into the terminal section as shown in Figure 4. ion ect s ack l tr ina m Ter Jack on wall-pack power supply Figure 4. Wall-pack power supply connection Installing the observation car platform Slide the tabs on the observation car platform into the slots in the rear of the body.
Operating your train set Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive's smoke generator Y 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 9 on page 17 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.
Operating your train set Running your train set 1 With track power unplugged, place your train set on the track. 2 Couple the locomotive to the tender Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars. Fit the tab on the locomotive drawbar into the slot on the tender's drawbar as illustrated in Figure 6. Note that the drawbar connection connects the locomotive and tender electronically. Make the connection securely to ensure good electrical contact. Figure 6.
Operating your train set Triggering announcements with your LionChief remote control Y our locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match the way you play with the locomotive. You can trigger an announcement that corresponds to each part of the journey. When the locomotive is… The announcements states… At a stop “All aboard! This is the Polar Express!” In motion “Tickets! Tickets.
Operating your train set Attaching the figures T he four figures included with this train set are equipped with holes that allow them to ride on the train. As illustrated in Figure 8, press the figures onto the posts located on the roofs of the passenger cars and on the locomotive. Passenger car Figure 8.
Operating your train set Silencing the steam chuffing sounds T o silence the background steam sounds, slide the SOUNDS switch to the OFF position inside the cab. See Figure 9. Turn off track power for about two seconds, and then the background sound will be silenced when the track power is restored. The whistle, announcement, and bell sounds can still be triggered at any time using the remote.
Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive H elp your 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 locomotive’s wheels, contact rollers, or your track.
Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire O 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 9. Remove the old traction tire from under the drive rod and slip on the replacement, Lionel part no. 6000222108.
Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing the passenger car lamps E ach passenger car is illuminated by two lamps, Lionel part no. 6205100300. During the course of normal operations, you may find that the lamps require replacement. Replacement lamps are available at a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station or directly from Lionel Customer Service. See the warranty page for contact information.
LionChief Troubleshooting Problem: The power indicator LED on the terminal track is not illuminated. Resolution: If any of the wheels of the train are not properly positioned on the rails, a short circuit will occur and the circuit breaker inside the transformer will prevent power from being applied to the track until that short circuit is removed. Remove the locomotive and all cars from the track. With no trains on the track check to see if the LED is illuminated.
LionChief Troubleshooting (continued) Problem: I do not hear any sounds from the locomotive. Resolution: The drawbar, which connects your locomotive to its tender, serves two purposes. It connects the locomotive and tender together and it serves as a four-conductor tether responsible for transferring the speaker leads from the electronics inside the locomotive to the speaker inside the tender.
LionChief Troubleshooting (continued) Problem: The LionChief Remote will not control the locomotive. Resolution: First, ensure the remote you are using to control the locomotive is the proper one, mated to that locomotive. Reference the road name and road number printed on the remote with the road name and road number of the locomotive you are trying to control. Second, ensure you have installed three new Alkaline AAA batteries into the remote and the on/off switch is set to the “on” position.
Ideas for expanding your layout Expanding your Lionel railroad empire Y ou’re off to a great start with this LionChief ready-to-run train set! Let your imagination guide you as you expand and build the layout of your dreams! Embark on an adventure! You can add another LionChief locomotive and run them on the track at the same time. You can add additional cars and build new consists. Add accessories like stations, figures, buildings, and more for even more fun.
FCC Statement 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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