Lionel O-27 Santa Fe FT Passenger set Owner'S Manual Download

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Track layout

Getting started

efore you do anything else, we recom-
mend you check the contents of your set

box to ensure all of the parts of your set
have been included and that the quantities
(when applicable) are correct.

The parts list below will tell you what’s

included and the correct quantities. If you
find any discrepancies, contact the dealer you
purchased your set from for more informa-
tion or call 1-800-4-LIONEL for a Service
Center near you.

Now comes the fun part—deciding what

kind of layout you want. The only rule—let

your imagination be your guide.

• Penn Flyer 4-4-2 locomotive

• Penn Flyer Tender w/whistle

• Boxcar

• JC Penney Flatcar w/airplane

• Caboose

• Smoke fluid

• Plastic Airplane

• Controller

• 40-watt power pack

• Lockon

• Straight track

• Curved track

• Service Center list

• Railroader Club application

• Warranty Card

Summary of Contents for O-27 Santa Fe FT Passenger set

Page 1: ... CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTYEARS OF AGE ASWITHALLELECTRICPRODUCTS PRECAUTIONSSHOULD BEOBSERVEDDURINGHANDLINGANDUSETOREDUCETHERISK OFELECTRICSHOCK TRANSFORMERRATINGS INPUT 120VAC 60HZONLY ACOUTPUT 20V 54VA JC Penney Flyer Ready to Run O 27 set Owner s Manual LIONEL ...

Page 2: ...he list included in a separate flier in this set or call 1 800 4 LIONEL for a Service Center near you And have fun Table of contents Track layout Getting started 3 Joining the track sections 4 Suggested track layouts 5 Attaching the lockon to the track 6 Controller operations Stripping the wire 7 Attaching the controller wires to the lockon 7 Controller functions 8 Controller and short circuits 9 ...

Page 3: ...ancies contact the dealer you purchased your set from for more informa tion or call 1 800 4 LIONEL for a Service Center near you Now comes the fun part deciding what kind of layout you want The only rule let your imagination be your guide Penn Flyer 4 4 2 locomotive 1 Penn Flyer Tender w whistle 1 Boxcar 1 JC Penney Flatcar w airplane 1 Caboose 1 Smoke fluid 1 Plastic Airplane 1 Controller 1 40 wa...

Page 4: ...to one rail at a time before joining the entire track section If the openings become too open causing the track to fit loosely pinch the rail together around a track pin with a pair of pliers If any pins fall out of the track and are missing replace them with extras available from your Lionel dealer Maintenance tip The rails should be kept clean dry and free from oil and grease Clean rust and dirt...

Page 5: ...e track you own the more variations you can create in your train layout And that means more action and more fun We recommend that you do not set up your track layout on carpeted surfaces Carpet fibers may collect on your engine s wheels and drive gears and prevent your engine from operating properly For best results place track on a hard surface Note ...

Page 6: ...the lockon upward so that the spring contact snaps onto the center rail The lockon should face outward when setting up your track and make sure it is firmly connect ed Use the illustrations below as a step by step guide Once the lockon is securely attached to the track it s time to insert the wires from the controller into the two spring clips on the lockon See page 7 for easy to follow steps 2 1 ...

Page 7: ...s to operate when you press the whistle but ton on your controller see page 8 remove the wires from the lockon and reinsert each one into the opposite clip to reverse polarity Plug this end into back of controller Stripping the wire Once your track is assembled and the lockon is securely attached you can connect the wires from the con troller to the lock on First you ll want to check the ends of t...

Page 8: ...le the farther into the green the knob must be turned before it will operate the locomotive The yellow band indicates the average power range that the train will be operating in The red band represents maximum power output FULL FULL SPEED SPEED OFF OFF R FULL SPEED OFF FULL SPEED OFF Press this button to produce a realistic whistle sound Press this button to go forward or reverse or to place the l...

Page 9: ... bare wires The axles of a derailed car or locomotive are the most frequent cause of short circuits so make sure that all wheels are properly set on the rails Some other causes of short circuits might be sta ples nails paper clips or other metallic objects lying across the rails or two bare wires touching each other If too many cars or accessories are used your controller will exceed its power lim...

Page 10: ...n the switch is thrown to the Off position the locomotive will be locked in the next mode of operation in the sequence For instance if the locomotive is moving forward then is stopped and the switch is thrown back the locomotive will be locked in neutral If the switch is thrown back while the locomo tive is under power the locomotive will remain in the mode it was in when the switch was thrown The...

Page 11: ...s at higher speeds After you have assembled the track place the locomotive and rolling stock on the track Before coupling the cars make sure the wheels are properly set on the rails When coupling your cars at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown below at the left Now simply push the cars toward each other until they lock together Now you re ready to pull out of the sta tion All a...

Page 12: ...ur 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 4 4 2 s wheels contact rollers or your track You ll know your 4 4 2 requires lubrica tion when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in the illustration Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating and always lubricate any loco motive emergin...

Page 13: ...o tive s stack Smoke production commences momentarily faster if you run your locomo tive at high speed When smoke production wanes add more fluid 4 to 8 drops An idle locomotive will not smoke NOTE Always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the locomo tive s smoke generator the generator s element can become damaged if operated without smoke fluid This is particu larly true if your locomotive si...

Page 14: ...ion Pull the lamp straight out and replace it with Lionel part no 600 0161 300 available from your nearest Lionel Authorized Service Center or from Lionel Service Be careful not to twist the lamp or it may break Now reinstall the smoke unit making sure that the smoke stack lines up with the cab top opening Reassemble the front truck making sure that the linkage rods go into the holes in the front ...

Page 15: ...st be folded to protect them from trackside obstacles while your train is in operation To lock the wings in flight position retract the landing gear and hold the plane bottom side up Then position one wing perpendicu lar to the side of the plane CAUTION Do not snap in the wing Bear slightly downward on the wing to engage both sides of the center lock with the lock channel Press the wing firmly tow...

Page 16: ...ty 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 L L C product is required bring the item along with your dated sales receipt and completed warranty information to the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Station Your nearest Lionel Service Station can be found by calling 1 800 4 Lionel or by ...

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