Lionel Amtrak, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... Owner s Manual 73 0029 250 4 05 CAUTION ELECTRICTOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTYEARS OFAGE ASWITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLINGANDUSETOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK TRANSFORMERRATINGS INPUT 120VAC 60HZONLY ACOUTPUT 18V 80VA ...

Page 2: ...d maintain 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 Amtrak Train ...

Page 3: ...ctions 6 Wiring your CW 80 Transformer 7 8 Running your train Running your train set 9 Coupling 9 Experiencing the features of the CW 80 Transformer 10 11 Reverse unit procedure 12 CW 80 Transformer operation Powering your layout with the CW 80 Transformer 13 Setting the accessory output 14 Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive 15 Replacing your locomotive s traction tire ...

Page 4: ... not use this device if water 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 ...

Page 5: ...dreams can quickly become a reality Creating your layout Figure 1 Track layout ideas 5 Figure 2 Add on Track Pack layouts 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 Inner Passing Loop Add on Track Pa...

Page 6: ...k fits together securely so 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 ...

Page 7: ...de connector Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post 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 t...

Page 8: ...Creating your layout 8 Wiring 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 ...

Page 9: ...gned to operate on 7 15 volts alternating cur rent Virtually all Lionel and Lionel compatible alternating current transformers are suitable Do not power your locomotive with direct current DC transformers The locomotive was designed for use with alternating current AC transformers only Move em out Get your locomotive moving Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern of operations forward neu...

Page 10: ...utton will activate your locomotive s horn The sound will continue until the button is released No external sound activation buttons are needed 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 Your locomotive is not equipped...

Page 11: ...comotive equipped with this fea ture 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 for ward to increase locomotive speed backward to slow it down Power on indicator The green light illuminates when the CW 80 is...

Page 12: ...ing the reverse unit switch located on the underside of the frame see Figure 7 To lock your locomo tive 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 locomo tive If you would like to...

Page 13: ...ssory voltage 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 Refer to the Setting the accessory output section on page 14 You may momentarily approach or exceed the five amp lim...

Page 14: ...nsformer as discussed on page 7 2 Bring the throttle all the way back to the OFF position 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 a...

Page 15: ...lubricate a small amount will do and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive s wheels contact rollers or your track You ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 8 Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage Figure 8 Lubrication points Lubrica...

Page 16: ...y break 4 Replace the body on the frame inserting the tab into the slot on the front of the locomotive 5 Replace the body screw to secure the body to the frame Replacing your locomotive s lamp Figure 9 Headlight replacement Lionel part no 600 0161 300 Lamp housing Replacing your locomotive s traction tire Your locomotive is equipped with four traction tires Lionel part no 620 8530 206 These rubber...

Page 17: ...operations the lamps may require replacement To replace a lamp inside the car remove the two screws from the underside of the frame See Figure 10 Once these screws are removed you can lift off the roof remove the expired lamp and then install the replacement Replace the roof and the two screws on the underside of the frame Figure 10 Lamp replacement Lionel part no 600 8352 310 ...

Page 18: ... lamp wire to the center 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 the lamp is dim your transformers are in phase and should not cause pro...

Page 19: ... voltage may have been set too low for the accessory refer to page 14 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 T...

Page 20: ...ith your dated sales receipt and completed warranty information to the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Center Your nearest Lionel Service Center can be found by calling 1 800 4 Lionel or by accessing our Website at www lionel com If you prefer to send your product back to Lionel L L C for repair in Michigan you must first call 586 949 4100 or FAX 586 949 5429 or write to Customer Service P O Box...