73-0190-250 4/13 Lionel Thomas & Friends™ Remote Control Ready-To-Run Set Owner's Manual 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! C ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Thomas & Friends™ Ready-To-Run Remote Control Train Set! This set includes everything you need to run your train, including a generous FasTrack loop that assembles in a flash. The power adapter plugs into the wall, and then connects directly to a special track section. Thomas is controlled using his very own blue Lionel remote. Go forward, reverse, or stop.
Table of contents Creating your layout Operating your wall-pack power supply safely 4 Building your Lionel layout 5 Joining the FasTrack track sections 6 Powering your layout Connecting your wall-pack power supply 7 Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control 8 Running your train Running your train set 9 Coupling 10 Attaching the three Thomas faces t 11 Operating your train with the Lionel Remote 12 Silencing the steam chuffing sounds 13 Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your loco
Creating your layout 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.
Creating your layout Building your Lionel layout Y our set comes with eight curved sections, one 10" straight section, and one wall-pack terminal section of track. Figure 1 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 1.
Creating your layout Joining the FasTrack track sections F asTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always have good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 2 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.
Powering your layout Connecting your wall-pack power supply Y our trains are powered by a wall-pack power supply. To power the track, simply plug the wallpack into an outlet and plug the jack into the terminal section as shown in Figure 3. ion ect s ack l tr ina m Ter Jack on wall-pack power supply Figure 3.
Powering your layout Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control U se a flathead screw driver to pry up the tab on the tab on the battery compartment hatch and lift the hatch to open battery compartment (as shown in Figure 4). Insert three AAA batteries orientating the +/- as shown in the bottom of the battery compartment. Replace the battery door and snap closed. Use only Alkaline ‘AAA’ batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used batteries or use different types together. Figure 4.
Running your train Running your train set 1 With track power unplugged, place your train set on the track. 2 Plug in your wall-pack power supply and switch on the remote. Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars. Your locomotive is designed to operate on 18 VDC or VAC. You may choose to operate the train set using the wall-pack power supply, or you may run the locomotive on a layout powered by virtually any Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformer.
Running your train Coupling W hen coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 5. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward each other until they lock together. Note! Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track. Lock release Figure 5.
Running your train Attaching the three Thomas faces T hree interchangeable facial expressions (surprised, tired and angry) easily slip on and off Thomas for fun and imaginative play. Refer to Figure 6. Angry Surprised Tired Figure 6. Interchangeable faces T o attach one of the faces, carefully position it in front of the permanent smiling Thomas face and push it straight on. To remove it, simply pull it straight off. Please remember that the smiling Thomas face cannot be removed. Refer to Figure 7.
Running your train Operating your train with your Lionel Remote THROTTLE Turn the throttle knob clockwise to go forward and adjust the speed. Turn the throttle knob counterclockwise to go reverse and adjust the speed. To stop the train, simply return the throttle knob to the center position. 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.
Running your train Silencing the steam chuffing sounds T o silence the steam chuffing sounds, simply lift off Thomas' cab roof and slide the CHUFF switch to the OFF position. See Figure 9. Turn off track power for about two seconds, and then the steam chuffing 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 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.
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with the Tyearhisexception of LIGHT BULBS, LED’s & TRACTION TIRES are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of one from the original date of purchase against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel Authorized Retailer*.
