Lionel The Lone Ranger, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ATINGS INPUT 120VAC 60HZONLY ACOUTPUT 18V 80VA Ready to Run Owner s Manual Featuring Ready to Run Owner s Manual CAUTION ELECTRICTOY NOTRECOMMENDEDFORCHILDRENUNDEREIGHTYEARSOFAGE ASWITHALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING ANDUSETOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK TRANSFORMERRATINGS INPUT 120VAC 60HZONLY ACOUTPUT 18V 80VA 73 0116 250 Lone Ranger indd 1 8 14 09 10 34 AM Meijer com...

Page 2: ...This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning ...

Page 3: ... curved FasTrack track sections One straight FasTrack terminal track section Smoke fluid Replacement traction tire Owner s manual The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law All rights reserved Lionel TrainMaster Odyssey RailSounds CrewTalk TowerCom DynaChuff StationSounds Pullmor ElectroCoupler Magne Traction CAB 1 Remote Controller PowerM...

Page 4: ...ures of the CW 80 Transformer 13 14 Reverse unit procedure 15 Operating the sounds in the baggage car 16 TrainSounds sound system operations Operating the TrainSounds sound system 17 Adjusting the volume 18 Silencing the chuffing sounds 18 CW 80 Transformer operation Powering your layout with the CW 80 Transformer 19 Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive 20 Replacing the t...

Page 5: ...is present Serious or fatal injuries may result Use the CW 80 Transformer only for its intended purpose The CW 80 Transformer was meant to operate on 120 volt 60 Hertz power Do not connect this product to any other power supply Do not operate the CW 80 Transformer with a damaged cord plug or case To avoid the risk of electrical shock do not disassemble the unit There are no user serviceable parts ...

Page 6: ... reality Creating your layout Figure 1 Track layout ideas FasTrack Add on Track Packs make it easy to expand your railroad Each Track Pack includes all the track sections you need to create a more advanced layout using the sections included with this set Refer to Figure 2 to explore the possibilities Figure 2 Add on Track Pack layouts Inner Passing Loop Add on Track Pack 6 12028 Figure 8 Add on Tr...

Page 7: ...trical contact Take a look at Figure 3 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 Figure 3 Joining the track sections Creating your layout 7 Rail tab 73 0116 250 Lone Ranger indd 7 8 14 09 10 34 AM Meijer com ...

Page 8: ...rew terminal then slide the red spade shaped connector into position The thumbscrew post should be positioned between the blades of the spade connector Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection 3 Loosen the black TRACK thumbscrew terminal then slide the black spade shaped connector into position Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connecti...

Page 9: ...at your local electronics store is recommended to prevent voltage drops To prevent the excessive build up of heat be sure to select the proper wire gauge for your layout Follow these guidelines Track connections must be made with 18 gauge wire or heavier Larger layouts require a minimum of 16 gauge wire Use 24 gauge wire only when connecting single accessories that require lower current When wirin...

Page 10: ...ou are moving in the desired direction Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed 1 With track power OFF connect the drawbar between locomotive and tender Refer to Figure 5 Refer to page 12 for information on coupling cars If the smoke unit switch is in the ON position add smoke fluid to your locomotive s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit Refer to page 11 for ad...

Page 11: ...ke production commences momentarily It will start faster if you run your locomotive at higher speeds When smoke production decreases add more fluid about four drops An idle locomotive will not smoke Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy load or a long consist Slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position if the locomotive remains in neutral The...

Page 12: ... that the greater the load on the engine adding more cars for the engine to pull for example the farther forward the handle must be pushed before it will operate the locomotive Note Running your train Coupling When coupling your cars at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 7 Press down on the lock release to open the coupler then push the cars toward each ot...

Page 13: ...s whistle or horn The sound will continue until the button is released No external sound activation buttons are needed Your locomotive features TrainSounds in the tender BELL The BELL button will activate the bell sounds on locomotives equipped with this feature Press and hold the BELL button for two to three seconds to begin the sounds press and hold the button again to turn off the ringing Do no...

Page 14: ...pped locomotive Press BELL to begin the sound again to stop it Direction Press the DIRECTION button to go forward or reverse or to place the locomotive in neutral no movement headlight is on Throttle Controls your locomotive s speed Throw the throttle forward to increase locomotive speed backward to slow it down Power on indicator The green light illuminates when the CW 80 is on Figure 8 Transform...

Page 15: ... specific opera tional state sequence the locomotive into the desired state and reduce track power without completely powering down the locomotive then throw the switch to the LOCK position Power interruption will then have no affect on the direction of the locomotive If you would like to resume forward neutral reverse operation simply throw the reverse unit switch back to the RUN position Additio...

Page 16: ... the frame and gently push backward to release the catch Attach the battery harness to the battery then slide the battery into the holder Replace the body onto the frame See Figure 10 The ON OFF switch for the sounds is located on the underside of the baggage car Figure 10 Battery replacement and sounds switch Sound switch Battery harness Battery holder 73 0116 250 Lone Ranger indd 16 8 14 09 10 3...

Page 17: ...o a lower speed The brake sounds will discontinue automati cally after a few moments If you are unable to activate the brake sounds your locomotive s speed may be too low Increase the speed of the locomotive operate for at least ten seconds and then reduce the throttle by half Crew dialogue When the locomotive and tender are not in motion you may activate random crew dialogue using the WHISTLE but...

Page 18: ...the OFF position The user activated whistle and bell are not silenced Adjusting the volume Use the volume control knob on the underside of the TrainSounds Tender to adjust the volume Refer to Figure 11 Figure 11 Volume control knob and switch location Sound ON OFF switch Volume control knob 73 0116 250 Lone Ranger indd 18 8 14 09 10 34 AM Meijer com ...

Page 19: ...sory volt age are 0 18 volts AC each This Transformer is capable of operating trains up to and including dual motored AC locomotives To operate at this level of track power it may be necessary to disconnect any accessories You may also attempt to lower the accessory voltage settings You may momentarily approach or exceed the five amp limit of the CW 80 Transformer when pulling illuminated cars fig...

Page 20: ...d getting grease or oil on the locomotive s wheels or your track You ll know your loco motive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 12 Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage Lubricate with Lionel oil sparingly Lubricate with Lionel oil sparingly Lubricate with Lio...

Page 21: ...ion tire 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 opera tion you may choose to have the traction tire replaced by your authorized Lionel Service Center Maintaining and servicing your locomotive 73 0116 250 Lone Ranger indd 21 8 14 09 10 34 AM ...

Page 22: ...ervice in Chesterfield Michigan 1 Disengage the clips on the latern housing from the slots in the bracket Lift away the lantern housing 2 Slide the lamp back towards the locomotive s stack then lift the lamp straight up from the bracket 3 Install the replacement lamp sliding it towards the front of the locomotive 4 Press the lantern housing down into position on the bracket Lantern housing Flat sp...

Page 23: ...o low for the accessory refer to page 18 and reset the voltage to a higher level Locomotive runs slowly or lights dim at the far end of the track On larger layouts additional track resistance may cause reduced track voltage as the trains move away from the power terminal section Install additional FasTrack terminal sections around your layout and connect them to your Transformer to distribute powe...

Page 24: ...the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This warranty 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 LLC product is required bring the item along with your DATED sales receipt and completed warranty information at the bot...