Lionel Three Rivers Fast Freight, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... 60HZONLY ACOUTPUT 18V 80VA 71 1170 250 7 10 CAUTION ELECTRICTOY NOTRECOMMENDEDFORCHILDRENUNDERFOURTEENYEARSOFAGE AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURINGHANDLINGANDUSETOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK TRANSFORMERRATINGS INPUT 120VAC 60HZONLY ACOUTPUT 18V 80VA Three Rivers Fast Freight Ready to Run Train Set Owner s Manual Featuring 71 1170 250_ThreeRivers_Fast Frt indd 1 7...

Page 2: ... your train set for years of reliable operation The transformer included with this set should be periodically examined for conditions that may result in the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons such as damage to the output cord blades housing or other parts In the event that such conditions exist the transformer should not be used until properly repaired Parents Three Rivers Fast Freig...

Page 3: ... Porthole Caboose lamp 21 Troubleshooting 22 Advanced connections powering two isolated blocks with two transformers 23 Limited Warranty Lionel Service 24 The following Lionel marks are used throughout this catalog and are protected under law All rights reserved Lionel LEGACY TrainMaster Odyssey RailSounds CrewTalk TowerCom DynaChuff StationSounds Pullmor ElectroCoupler Magne Traction CAB 1 Remote...

Page 4: ...r 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 service able par...

Page 5: ... action and variety The railroad empire of your dreams can quickly become a reality 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 Pas...

Page 6: ...you always get good electrical 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 Rail tab 71 1170 250_ThreeRivers_Fast Frt indd 6 7 26 10 2 44 PM ...

Page 7: ...thumbscrew to secure the connection 4 If you need to power an accessory available separately at your authorized Lionel dealer connect the accessory to the ACCESSORY thumbscrew terminals Use the accessory wire included with the CW 80 Transformer 5 Plug the CW 80 Transformer into your wall outlet 120 volts As your layout expands you may also make power connections with the stripped ends of wires pla...

Page 8: ...ing your CW 80 Transformer continued U 120 60z 0 18VAC A B U 0 18VAC TRACK ACCESSORY Figure 4 Controller connections FasTrack terminal section Notch Spade shaped connector 71 1170 250_ThreeRivers_Fast Frt indd 8 7 26 10 2 44 PM ...

Page 9: ...hrough a repeating pattern of operations forward neutral reverse neutral and so on To sequence the reverse unit press the DIRECTION button on your transformer or briefly bring the throttle all the way back to the OFF position and then forward Each press of the DIRECTION button or interruption in track power causes the locomotive to advance to the next operational state Adjust track voltage until y...

Page 10: ...e gradually reduced until the problem is corrected The benefit is that the Transformer will not instantly turn off DIRECTION The DIRECTION control button interrupts track power to activate the reverse unit in your locomotive Your locomotive will not respond to this button when the reverse unit switch is in the OFF position WHISTLE The WHISTLE button will activate your locomotive s whistle or horn ...

Page 11: ...ve 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 6 Transformer features R...

Page 12: ...f fluid directly into the locomotive s stack Smoke production com mences momentarily faster if you run your locomotive at high speed When smoke production decreases add more fluid about four drops Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy load or a long consist Caution Slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position if the locomotive remains in neutr...

Page 13: ...the left in Figure 7 Simply press down on the lock release to open the coupler then push the cars toward each other until they lock together Keep in mind that it s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track Lock release Figure 7 Coupler operation Note 71 1170 250_ThreeRivers_Fast Frt indd 13 7 26 10 2 44 PM ...

Page 14: ... locomotive into a specific operational state sequence the locomotive into the desired state and reduce track power without completely powering down the locomotive then throw the switch to the OFF position The DIRECTION button will then have no affect on the direction of the locomotive Slide the switch to the ON position to resume forward neutral reverse operation Additionally this reverse unit ha...

Page 15: ...nd then throttle down to a lower speed The brake sounds will discon tinue automatically 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 car is not in motion you may activate random crew dialogue using the WHISTLE...

Page 16: ...able 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 Refer to the Setting the accessory output section on page 17 You may momentarily approach or exceed the five amp limit of the CW 80 Transformer when pulling illuminated cars fi...

Page 17: ...ge 7 2 Bring the throttle all the way back to turn off the power 3 Press and hold down the DIRECTION WHISTLE and BELL buttons on the Transformer Refer to Figure 6 on page 11 for the location of these buttons The green light on the Transformer will flash and track power will turn off 4 With all three buttons held down raise the throttle slowly until you reach your desired accessory voltage 5 Releas...

Page 18: ...n the locomotive s wheels contact roll ers or your track You ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 10 Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage Figure 10 Lubrication points Body screw Body screw Body screw Body screw Lubricate axle ends with L...

Page 19: ... The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to func tion Pierce the tube end with a pin then add four to eight drops of fluid directly into the locomotive s stack Smoke production will commence momentarily faster if you run your locomotive at speed When smoke production decreases add more fluid four to eight drops If you prefer smoke free loco motive operatio...

Page 20: ...e traction tires simply use a 3 16 nut driver to remove the side rod nut from the wheel and slip off the old traction tire Refer to Figure 12 Install the replacement Lionel part no 620 8616 206 Retighten the side rod nut and you r e ready to pull that long freight back to the yard Figure 12 Traction tire replacement Traction tire Lionel part no 620 8616 206 Side rod nut 71 1170 250_ThreeRivers_Fas...

Page 21: ...hese steps and refer to Figure 13 as you replace the lamp 1 Remove the four screws from the underside of the car 2 Lift the body off the frame 3 Pull the lamp out of the socket and replace it with part no 600 0161 300 available from your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Servicew 4 Place the body back onto the frame and replace the four screws Body screws Bottom of caboose 71 1170 250_Thr...

Page 22: ...age 17 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 power Green light begins to flash The ...

Page 23: ...ter rail in the other block 3 Power up both blocks of track Both transformers should be set to full power 4 See if the lamp illuminates If the lamp illuminates brightly your transformers are not in phase Do not operate your trains on the layout until you change the wiring If the lamp does not illuminate or illumi nates dimly your transformers are in phase and should not cause problems To bring you...

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 bo...