71-1022-250 7/07 Lionel Polar Express G Gauge Owner's Manual
Table of contents Track assembly and layout Joining the track sections Layouts 4 5 Battery installation and options Installation and options Installing 'AA' batteries into the wireless controller Installing 'C' batteries into the tender 6 7 Operating your Polar Express train Connecting the engine and coal tender Power switches on the wireless controller Power activation button on the engine Operating your wireless controller 8 9 10 11 Maintenance and operations Disappearing hobo feature on the Observa
Track assembly and layout Joining the track sections J oin the track sections together by placing them on a flat surface and inserting the plastic tabs of each track section into the corresponding openings of the next section. Press or squeeze the ties together to connect. This may require the help of an adult. Recheck all track connection points upon completing your layout to be sure they are secure.
Track assembly and layout Layouts These are three possible layouts you can make with the track provided. See Figure 2. Circle • Connect all curved track Extended Circle • Make 4 ninety degree curve sections by joining 3 curved sections each • Connect each ninety degree curve section by using 1 section of strait to join each 3 section curve. Oval • Make 2 half circle using 6 curve tracks for each. Make 2 long strait tracks using 2 sections each. Join the curves using the 2 long strait sections. Figure 2.
Operation your Polar Express train Connecting the engine and coal tender P lace the engine on the track first. Be sure that all wheels are within the track rails. Next insert the power plug into the receptacle in the center back of the engine platform. See Figure 5. Note! The engine will not run without this power plug inserted into the engine. Place the Coal Tender on the track behind the Engine and connect the couplers. Be sure all the Coal Tenders wheels are all on the track rails.
Operation your Polar Express train Power switches on the wireless controller T urn the power switch on the side of the wireless remote to the up or ON position. The red light at the top of the speed dial will illuminate to tell you the controller is on. Turn the power switch on the Wireless Controller to the down position or OFF when not in use. The light at the top of the dial will go out to indicate the power is off. See Figure 6.
Operation your Polar Express train Power activation button on the engine P ress the grey Power Activation button located on top of the boiler just in front of the cab area of the engine. The light in the front of the engine and stationary sounds will come on to indicate the train is operational. See Figure 7. Note! The engine power automatically turns off if not used after 10 minutes. When the engine automatically time out into the off mode the light and stationary sounds shut down off.
Maintenance and operations Disappearing hobo feature on Observation car. T o make the Hobo disappear just press the snow directly behind the Hobo and continue turning the platform until it snaps into palace. To make the Hobe reappear just press the snow on the panel just in front of the footsteps and continue to rotate platform until it snaps into place. See Figure 9. Note! This figure is not removable and is permanently attached to the rotating platform. Figure 9.
Maintenance and operations Using 9.6 Volt rechargeable batteries (not included) O pen the battery compartment by sliding the locking tab forward on the top rear of the tender.Then lift tender lid by curved angled rib and pulling backward. Refer to Figure 4 on page 7. Place the 9.6 Volt rechargeable battery in the center slot of the large battery compartment connecting battery power plug into it’s receptacle. See Figure 10.
Maintenance and operations Cleaning the track I t 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 engine run more efficiently.
Maintenance and operations Troubleshooting Train will not run and engine light is not on. 1. Check if engine automatically timed out and shut off by pressing the engines Power Activation button (see page 10). 2. Check that the wire connecting the engine and coal tender is securely in its socket. After checking this connection press the Power Activation button (see page 8). 3. After checking the above and if the light is still not on replace the 6 ‘C’ batteries in the tender.
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service T his 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.
