Lionel 0-6-0 Docksider User manual

CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELEC-
TRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO
PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 100-120VAC, 60 Hz.
OUTPUT: DC 18V; 1750 mA; 31.5 V A
Featuring: RailSounds
RC™
and
78-2545-250
6/15
0-6-0 Docksider
Ready-to-Run Set
Owner’s Manual
0-6-0 Docksider
Ready-to-Run Set
Owner’s Manual

Set Includes:
• Docksider steam locomotive
• Boxcar
• Gondola with Presents
• Work Caboose
• Eight curve O-36 FasTrack sections
• One 10” straight Plug-n-Play track section
• One Wall-Pack terminal FasTrack section
• Wall-Pack Power Supply
• Two replacement traction tires
• LionChief remote
• Smoke Fluid
• Owner’s Manual
Congratulations!
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Scan this QR code for help setting up and
operating your LionChief Steam set as
well as a troubleshooting video.
Welcome to the world of Lionel trains! You’re off to a great start with this ready-to-run LionChief train set. This set features everything you need to get started—a wall-pack
power supply, a huge, easy-to-assemble FasTrack oval, a string of detailed cars, a powerful
Lionel locomotive that is equipped with RailSounds RC sound system, and a LionChief remote
that controls all the action.
Expand your railroad empire with additional FasTrack track sections, enhance your layout
with accessories, lengthen your consist with extra cars, or operate a new LionChief locomotive

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Table of contents
Safety information
Operating your wall-pack power supply safely 4
LionChief system basics
Model railroading with the LionChief system 5
Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control 6
Operating your train with LionChief remote 7
LionChief locomotive overview
Locomotive Overview 8
Building your Lionel layout 9
Joining the FasTrack track sections 9
Connecting your wall-pack power supply 10
Running your train set 10
Running your train
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 11
Coupling 12
Triggering announcements with your LionChief remote control 12
Operating the Remote-Control track section 13
Silencing the steam chuffing sounds 14
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive 15
Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire 16
Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp 16
Wall-Pack Power Supply 17
FCC and RSS Statements 18
LionChief Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 19-21
Expanding your layout
The Lionel Plug-n-Play lock-on 22-23
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 24
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CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™, StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-
Traction®, CAB-1®Remote Controller, American Flyer®, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, MagniVision®, TMCC®,
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Celebration Series™, TruRail™, PH-1 Powerhouse®, Powermaster®, Powerstation-Powerhouse®,
Accessory Motor Controller™, AMC™, Accessory Switch Controller™, ASC™, Action Recorder
Controller™, ARC™, Track Power Controller 300™, TPC 300™, Track Power Controller 400™, TPC
400™, Block Power Controller™, BPC™, Operating Track Controller™, OTC™, FatBoy™, Lionel
Lines®, Joshua Lionel Cowen Series™, Lockon®, TrainSounds™, MultiHorn™, MultiWhistle™,
Choo-Choo™, SensorTrack™, Plug-n-Play™

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Operating your wall-pack power supply safely
Your Lionel wall-pack power supply is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. and has been carefully designed to ensure peak performance. When using electrical products, basic
safety precautions should be maintained.
Be sure to observe the following guidelines:
• Read the manual thoroughly before using this device.
• This device is not recommended for children under fourteen years of age.
• Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary,
have them repaired by a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station. In the event
that such a condition exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly
repaired.
• The wall-pack power supply is intended to be used indoors. Do not use this device if water
is
present. Serious or fatal injuries may result.
• Use the wall-pack power supply only for its intended purpose.
• The wall-pack power supply was designed to operate on 100-120 volt AC, 50/60-Hertz
power. 31.5 VDC output. Do not connect this product to any other power supply.
• Do not operate the wall-pack power supply 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 parts inside. If damaged, take this product to a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel
Service Station. Visit www.lionel.com for a list of authorized Service Centers.
• Do not operate the wall-pack power supply on your layout unattended. Obstructed acces-
sories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
• Always unplug the wall-pack power supply from the power source when not in use.
• Never insert objects into the ventilation slots on this product. Damage to sensitive
electronic components can result.
Safety information

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Model railroading with the LionChief system
Your ready-to-run LionChief train set comes with a DC wall-pack power supply, a LionChief remote control, a LionChief-equipped locomotive, rolling stock, and a FasTrack oval, complete
with a wall-pack terminal section for “plug-and-play” set up.
Your locomotive runs on fixed voltage, which is optimal for the sound system, smoke sys-
tem, and lamps. The locomotive listens to commands from its LionChief remote at a specific
frequency to increase or decrease speed, change directions, or trigger sounds. That’s why the
locomotive and remote must be operated as a matched pair.
The DC wall-pack power supply is capable of running the locomotive and cars that come
with this set, plus a few add-on cars and accessories, depending on the power they require.
Keep in mind that your locomotive can run on AC power, too, so you may choose to upgrade
to most Lionel or Lionel-compatible AC transformers (available separately at your authorized
Lionel retailer) when you expand your layout.
Run your layout with only the DC wall-pack power supply OR an AC trans-
former. Do not run both! Also, keep in mind that most other Lionel locomotives
require AC power specifically; check the instructions included with the other
locomotives.
If you do choose to run your LionChief locomotive with a transformer, set the train voltage
to full (18 volts) and use the remote to run the train and trigger the sounds. The locomotive
is not designed to respond to the transformer’s throttle, direction button, horn button, or bell
button; the locomotive only responds to commands from its LionChief remote.
Keep in mind that the remote that comes with the train set is paired with the locomotive.
This locomotive and remote share a frequency, and your LionChief remote will not commu-
nicate with other locomotives. However, locomotives of the same type, for example a 2-8-4
berkshire, may share a frequency. Where the frequency is shared, any locomotive of the same
type on the track would respond together, at the same time, to commands from a remote. To
avoid this scenario, you may choose not to run multiples of the same locomotive type at the
same time.
Otherwise, you may run more than one LionChief-equipped locomotive on the track at
the same time. You may also choose to run your LionChief locomotive on a LEGACY Control
System-equipped layout; however, you must use your LionChief remote control to control the
LionChief locomotive (LionChief locomotives do not receive commands from the LEGACY
remote).
LionChief system basics
Important!

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Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control
For safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and lift the
hatch to access battery compartment (as shown in Figure 1). Insert three AAA batteries orientating
the +/- as shown in the bottom of the battery compartment. Replace the battery door and replace
the screw.
Use only Alkaline AAA batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used
batteries or use different types together.
Figure 1. Opening and closing the battery compartment
When you are not operating the train, flip the On/Off switch to the Off
position to conserve the batteries.
Important!
The LionChief remote control overview
Important!
Remove screw and remove
battery compartment hatch
REMOVE ALL BATTERIES WHEN THE TRAIN WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. LIONEL'S LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER DAMAGE TO YOUR REMOTE CAUSED FROM LEAKING BATTERIES.
Important!

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The LionChief remote control overview
Operating your train with your LionChief remote
ON/OFF SWITCH
To conserve your batteries, flip
the On/Off switch to the Off
position when you are done
operating your train.
SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT
The red light will remain on during
normal operation. The light will begin
to flash when the locomotive is in
motion, and the flashing will vary with
the locomotive's speed.
BELL
The BELL button will
activate the bell sounds
on locomotives equipped
with this feature. Press
the BELL button to begin
the sounds; press the but-
ton again to turn off the
ringing.
WHISTLE
The WHISTLE button will acti-
vate your locomotive’s whistle.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Press the center button for a variety of
announcements that may vary depending on
the train set. See page 12 for more informa-
tion.
THROTTLE
Turn the throttle knob clockwise to go
forward and adjust the speed. Turn the
throttle knob counter-clockwise to go
reverse and adjust the speed. To stop the
train, simply return the throttle knob to
the center position.

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Locomotive 0verview
Your LionChief locomotive is designed to operate with commands from its corresponding LionChief remote. You may choose to power it with the wall-pack power supply included
with this ready-to-run train set, or you may choose to expand and upgrade to essentially any
Lionel or Lionel-compatible AC transformer. Even DC transformers will work to power this
particular locomotive!
Smoke
Your locomotive features an operating smoke unit that produces safe, clean, white smoke.
Always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the smoke unit when you are running your
locomotive with the smoke unit in the On position. Slide the smoke unit switch to the Off posi-
tion if you do not want to operate the locomotive with smoke or you choose not to add smoke
fluid. From more information, please see page 11.
Additional Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid (6-37841) is available separately when you deplete
the sample. Only Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid is approved for use with this product.
LionChief RC sound system
Your locomotive features a wide range of sounds to make operation even more realistic and
impressive! The steam chuffing sounds are coordinated with the blasts of smoke from the
smokestack, and they increase with the speed of the locomotive. You may choose to turn the
chuffing sounds off by sliding the sound switch to the off position. See page 14.
Use the whistle, bell, and announcement buttons on the LionChief remote control to trigger
those sounds. See page 8 for more information.
Care and maintenance
A few simple precautions will help to ensure a long life for the locomotive:
• Lubricate the wheels, axles, and linkage regularly to avoid squeaks and wear. See page 15
for complete details.
• Avoid squeezing and bending the side rods and linkage when handling and packing the
locomotive to prevent binding.
The LionChief locomotive overview

Building your Lionel layout
Your set comes with eight curved, one straight, and one terminal section of track. Figure 2 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections.
By adding more FasTrack track sections, you can create an endless number of exciting
track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety. The railroad empire of your dreams can
quickly become a reality!
Creating your layout
Figure 2. Track layout
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Joining the FasTrack track sections
FasTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track 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

Creating your layout
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Connecting your wall-pack power supply
Your trains are powered by a DC wall-pack power supply. To power the track, simply plug the wall-pack into an outlet and plug the jack into the terminal section as shown in
Figure 4.
Figure 4. Wall-pack power supply connection
Jack on wall-pack
power supply
Terminal track section
Running your train set
With track power unplugged, place your train set on the track.
Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars.
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Plug in your wall-pack power supply, connect
it to the track, and switch on the remote.
Move ‘em out!
Use your remote to run your train. You can adjust the
speed in forward or reverse, blow the whistle, sound the bell, or
trigger an announcement. Refer to page 7 for complete details.
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Unplug the wall-pack power supply when you are done
running your trains.
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Switch off your remote control to conserve the batteries.