Replacing your locomotive’s lamps
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our locomotive is illuminated by two lamps. During the course of normal operations, you
may find that the lamps require replacement. Because of the delicate soldering operations
required, we recommend that you have the lamps serviced at an authorized Lionel Service
Center.
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Maintaining and servicing your set
Replacing the traction tires
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our locomotive is equipped with two traction tires (Lionel part no. 620-8613-206). During
the course of normal operations, the traction tires may become worn out. To replace the
traction tires, use a 3/16” nut driver to remove the drive rod nut. Slip off the worn tire and
position the replacement tire around the wheel. Carefully fit the tire into the groove. If you are
uncomfortable with this operation, you may choose to have the traction tires replaced by your
authorized Lionel Service Center.
Figure 9. Plunger and cradle locations
Cradle
Loading the log cars
P
repare the car for its load by pressing down the cradle on top of the car until it locks in
the horizontal position. Place the logs in the cradle, and your car is ready for action.
Refer to Figure 9.
Unloading the log cars
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efore you unload the car, install the Uncoupling Track section. Refer to the track section’s
instructions. Also, position the bin included with the car next to the Uncoupling Track sec-
tion. Be sure that the bin is placed on the side of the track to which the car will empty.
To unload the car, simply position the plunger, centered on the underside of the car, direct-
ly above the magnetic coil in the center of the Uncoupling Track section and press UNCOUPLE
on the track section’s controller.
Plunger
