Lionel 1563W Wabash Freight Set User manual

Lionel
#1563W Wabash
Freight Set
Owner’s Manual
Lionel
#1563W Wabash
Freight Set
Owner’s Manual
73-1711-250
8/03
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Congratulations on your purchase of the #1563W Wabash Freight Set! The Wabash F-3 A- unit is powered by dual Pullmor motors with the Magne-Traction track gripping system.
The TrainMaster Command Control system and the RailSounds sound system bring even more
excitement to this classic set. The #6357 caboose is the first of its type offered with a metal
frame and ends since the original issue. The #3620 Searchlight Car includes remote control
operation. Adjust the searchlight’s brightness level and how fast or slow the light rotates via a
Remote Control Track section (sold separately). The set also includes a #6467 flatcar, a
#3562-50 barrel car, and a #6414 Evans auto loader.
Congratulations!
Wabash Freight Set features
•Wabash F-3 powered A-unit
•Wabash F-3 non-powered B-unit
•#6467 flatcar with stakes and
bulkheads
•#3562-50 operating barrel car
•#3620 die-cast metal operating
searchlight car
•#6414 Evans auto loader
•#6357 caboose
Rolling stock features
•#6467 flatcar includes durable
bulkheads and metal stakes
•#3562-50 operating barrel car
features a metal barrel channel and
six wooden barrels
•#3620 operating searchlight car
features a die-cast metal body and
remote control operation to adjust
brightness level and rate of rotation
•#6414 Evans auto loader features
metal superstructure and four durable
cars
•#6357 caboose features interior
lighting with metal frame and ends
Powered and non-powered locomotive features
•TrainMaster Command Control
equipped—able to run in Command
Control mode or in conventional
transformer control mode
•RailSounds sound system with
CrewTalk communication and
TowerCom announcements in
non-powered B-unit
•Directional lighting including
operating headlight on powered A-unit
and operating back-up light on non-
powered B-unit
•Front ElectroCoupler on powered
A-unit and rear ElectroCoupler on non-
powered B-unit
•Dual powerful Pullmor motors in
powered A-unit
•Magne-Traction track gripping system
on powered A-unit
•Four traction tires on powered A-unit
•Durable painted bodies
•Lighted cab interior in powered A-unit

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Table of contents
Transformer operations
Running your set with a Lionel transformer 4
Locking your powered locomotive into a single operational state 5
Using your powered and non-powered locomotives’ ElectroCouplers in the
non-Command environment 6
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button 7
RailSounds operations
Your locomotive’s RailSoundssystem—the basics 8
Experiencing the range of your non-powered locomotive’s RailSounds system 9
Notes on RailSounds 9
TrainMaster Command operations
The CommandControl environment 10
Running your locomotive in the TrainMasterCommand environment 11
CAB-1 commands for your locomotives 11
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotives 12
Tuning your locomotives’ performance 13
Assigning your locomotives a new ID# 14
Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features 15
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Lubricating your locomotives 16
Lubricating the Pullmor motor armature bearings 17
Replacing the traction tires 18
Replacing your powered A-unit’s lamps 19
Replacing your non-powered B-unit’s lamps 20
Rolling stock operations
Operating the Searchlight car 21
Programming the Searchlight car 21
Replacing the searchlight lamp 22
Replacing the driving washing 22
Operating you Barrel Car 23
Replacing the caboose’s interior lamp 23
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 24
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3Move ‘em out!
Get your set moving. Press the DIRECTION button on your CAB-1 Remote
Controller or Lionel transformer. This sequences the Command reverse unit in the
powered A-unit to the next operating state.
Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed. To
increase speed, increase track voltage. To decrease speed, reduce voltage. To stop the
locomotive, turn-off track power.
Place your set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible
O gauge track.
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2Power up your locomotives with your transformer.
Your locomotives are designed to operate on 8-18 volts alternating
current. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current
transformers are suitable.
Do not power your locomotives with direct current (DC). Damage to
sensitive electronic components may occur.
When you first power up your track, the powered locomotive will
wait between three and eight seconds as it “listens” for digital language
from the TrainMaster Command Base (available separately). When it has
determined that it’s on a conventional (non-Command) railroad, the locomotive’s
headlight will illuminate and RailSounds will fire up. At this point, the locomotive
is in neutral. (This occurs when placing the locomotive on your railroad for the
first time. Thereafter, it will start in forward following every five-second power
interruption.)
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Running your set with a Lionel transformer
Transformer operations
Caution!
Note!

To select a single operational state for your powered Lionel locomotive (for
example, forward only), you can deactivate
the Command reverse unit’s sequencing
function with the reverse unit switch.
Get your locomotive moving in the
desired direction, then slow it down without
stopping. Set the Command reverse unit
switch to PROG/LOCK. Refer to Figure 1 for
the location of the switch. The locomotive is
now “locked” into your chosen direction.
When you no longer want single-
direction operation, just slide the Command
reverse unit switch back to FWD/RUN.
Locking your powered locomotive into a single operational state
Transformer operations
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Figure 1. Switch locations
Your locomotive’s reverse unit will “reset” to forward after any five second or longer
power interruption, regardless of the original locked-out direction.
Note!
Command reverse unit switch
Powered A-unit
PROG/LOCK
FWD/RUN

Transformer operations
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Using your powered and non-powered locomotives’ ElectroCouplers in
the non-Command environment
The front of your powered locomotive and the rear of your non-powered locomotive
are equipped with ElectroCouplers. To
uncouple rolling stock from these couplers
in non-Command environment, you must
rely on a piece of rolling stock equipped
with Lionel magnetic couplers. Couple the
rolling stock directly to the ElectroCouplers.
The magnetic coupler on the rolling stock
will react to the magnetic field generated by
a Lionel Remote-Control Track section
(available separately, 6-65530 for O gauge,
6-65149 or 6-12746 for O-27 gauge). To
uncouple the cars, place your rolling stock’s
coupler “trigger disc” over the central coil
of a Remote-Control Track section and press
UNCOUPLE on the controller. The magnetic
field pulls the disc downward, and the
coupler opens.
See page 11 to see how to release the
couplers in Command Control.
Your locomotives’ ElectroCouplers will NOT open manually or by using a
Remote-Control Track section.
Magnetic coupler on the rolling stock coupled
to your locomotive
Remote-Control
Track section
Figure 2. Trigger disc operation
Note!

Transformer operations
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button
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POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button
For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button
Existing wire
Black wire
Red wire
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
Sound Activation Button for
activating the bell
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
Sound Activation Button
for the whistle Lionel no. 610-5906-001
Sound Activation Button for
the bell
Black wire
Red wire
Red wire
The no. 610-5906-001 button works with any Lionel AC transformer except
no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers may not be
compatible with RailSounds.
Note!
To activate the bell and horn sounds located in your non-powered locomotive
when operating your locomotive with
conventional transformers, you’ll need to
install a Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound
Activation Button (available separately).
Connect the button(s) as shown below.
All track power must feed through
the Sound Activation Button. Do
not bypass the button.
Note!
Existing wire
Common/Ground/U
Power/A
Common/Ground/U
Power/A
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Note!
Note!
Note!
Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics
Although RailSounds is powered by track voltage, the battery is required for
uninterrupted operation and shutdown sequences. Use only alkaline batteries.
Discontinue locomotive power for ten seconds before changing the RailSounds switch
position.
If RailSounds “drops out” during track power interruptions (for example, during a
direction change), replace the battery.
RailSounds operations
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Lionel RailSounds is the most realistic model railroad sound system in the
world. Your locomotive features digital
samples from real-life diesel locomotives for
the ultimate in realism.
You may choose to install a nine-volt
alkaline battery in your non-powered
locomotive (B-unit). This ensures
interruption-free operation of RailSounds. As
illustrated in Figure 3, the battery clip is
located inside the body. Remove the front and
rear screws from the ends of the body and lift
the body off the frame. Press the battery into
the clip as illustrated in Figure 3.
When you first apply track power, the
locomotive’s RailSounds system produces
sounds of the locomotive at rest. As the
locomotive moves, the RPM’s increase with
the locomotive’s speed.
To silence the diesel roar (the horn and
bell remain unaffected), slide the RailSounds
switch on the underside of the locomotive to
SIG (refer to Figure 4 on page 14) before
powering up the locomotive.
Figure 3. Battery installation
Battery
Battery Clip
FRONT
Frame
Inside the non-powered B-unit

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RailSounds operations
With RailSounds, you experience the sounds of real railroading like never
before. Simply put, it’s the most
sophisticated, authentic model railroad
sound system in the world.
• Four diesel-roar levels. Your
locomotive’s speed determines the level
of diesel RPM roar—automatically, if
you prefer: idle, half throttle, three
quarters or full-speed output.
• MultiHorn. A different horn sound at
different speeds—a RailSounds
exclusive.
•Mechanical bell. Press BELL on your
CAB-1 Remote Control or transformer to
begin the effect, again to discontinue.
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power
down your track, wait for three to five
seconds, and listen for the air-release
sound—that’s the locomotive telling
you that its Lionel Command reverse
unit has just reset to forward
operation.
• Shutdown sequence. No other model
railroad sound system shuts down like
RailSounds. Turn off track power, and
after the air-release reset sound, you have
two seconds to restart your locomotive. If
you’re done with operations, RailSounds
will commence with a realistic diesel
shutdown sequence about two seconds
after the air-release reset occurs. (Battery
installation required.)
Experiencing the range of your non-powered locomotive’s RailSounds
system
Notes on RailSounds
• Turn the volume knob clockwise or
counter-clockwise to adjust sound
output. The volume control knob is
located under the roof-top radiator fan
directly behind the screened vents.
• Listen for incidental locomotive sounds
during RailSounds operation. They’re
automatic and, of course, authentic.
• The nine-volt alkaline battery you
installed ensures continuous locomotive
diesel sounds.
• Longer track-power interruptions
(including locomotive derailments)
cause RailSounds to shut down after
about seven seconds.
• For even more authentic RailSounds
effects, operate in the TrainMaster
Command environment.

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TrainMaster Command operations
The Command Control environment
TrainMaster Command Control is the advanced model railroad control system
from Lionel. TrainMaster Command Control
gives you the power to operate multiple
Command-equipped locomotives on the
same track, at the same time.
To operate in Command mode,
you need a Command Base and a
CAB-1 Remote Controller. Find them
both at your authorized Lionel retailer.
Place your set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O gauge
track.
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2Address your locomotives using CAB-1 Remote Controller.
• Press ENG and 1 on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
This command is sent by your CAB-1 Remote Controller to the Command Base,
which then translates your command into digital code. That code is sent around
your railroad’s outside rails in the form of a digital “halo.” All Command-
equipped Lionel locomotives listen to this digital communication, but they do
not respond until they hear their individual ID number—in this case, “1.”
• The digital language of TrainMaster Command—and not track
power—controls the actions of Command-equipped Lionel
locomotives. Track power is simply like gasoline in the tank of your car—it
gives you the power to go places, but it doesn’t tell you where to go or how fast to
get there.
• Both your powered and non-powered locomotives come factory-
programmed with an ID# of “1.” To change the ID# of your locomotives,
see page 14.
Be sure to assign the same ID# to both units to ensure the proper
functioning of all features.
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3Move ‘em out!
• Throttle up or press any command button on the CAB-1 Remote Controller. Your
locomotives will respond to your every command.
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• Make sure track power is OFF before placing the set on the track.
• Make sure your Lionel Command Base is plugged-in and its
communications wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel
transformer or the U terminal on any of your installed PowerMasters.
• Once positioned on the track, increase track voltage to FULL (no more
than 19 volts). On PowerMasters, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD.
Note!

Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment
Press AUX2 to turn on
your A-unit’s headlights or
B-unit’s back-up lights.
Activates keypad.
Air-release sound.
Press HALT to shut down
all PowerMaster
electrical output on
your railroad. Stops all
Command-equipped Lionels in
operation.
Turn the THROTTLE
to the right to
accelerate, left to
decelerate (powered
unit).
Your Command-equipped
locomotives come factory-
programmed with an ID# of “1”. To
get your locomotives in action, set
PowerMasters to CMD or set all power
supplies on full (no more than
19 volts). Press ENG and 1on your
CAB-1 Remote Controller. Turn the
throttle or press any command button;
your locomotives are ready for
Command operations.
Address Locomotive #1
Set PowerMaster to CMD or traditional
power supplies to full throttle (no more
than 19 volts)
Press ENG
Press 1 (the ID#)
Throttle up/press any command button
Example
CAB-1 commands for your locomotives
Press WSTL/HRN to
activate the locomotive’s
horn, release it to
discontinue (non-powered unit).
MultiHorn diesel horn
sound.
Press DIR—the
locomotive decelerates to a
complete stop; turn the throttle up,
and the locomotive will accelerate
in the opposite direction. There is
no neutral state (powered unit).
Diesel air-release sound.
Press BELL once to acti-
vate the bell, again to
discontinue (non-powered
unit). Diesel mechanical bell
sound.
Press and hold BOOST for
extra power. Release
BOOST and return to the
locomotive’s previous speed
(powered unit).
Press and hold BRAKE to
slow down or stop. Release
BRAKE and return to the previous
speed (powered unit). Squealing
brake sounds.
Front coupler releases
(powered unit).
Coupler release
sounds.
Rear coupler releases
(non-powered unit).
Coupler release
sounds.
TrainMaster Command operations
SET L M H
Beneath this panel
Use HALT only in
emergency situations.
Note!
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RailSounds effects are in bold italic. The sounds are inside the non-powered unit.

When you press AUX1 on your CAB-1, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. The keypad lets you control
extra command features (until you press any top-row button like SW,
ACC,RTE,TR,orENG). RailSounds effects in bold italic.
The sounds are inside the non-powered unit.
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotives
TrainMaster Command operations
DIESEL
ENGINE
RESET
VOLUME
CAB
RPM
S
SHUT
CREW
TALK
TOWER
COM
DOWN
OFF ON
➠
➠
➠
➠
START-UP
AUX1
0Stops and resets the locomotives. Resets the locomotive’s direction to
FORWARD. Resets RailSounds to
automatic RPM operation. Horn
blows. RPM’s return to
automatic.
1Raises the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume increases.
2CrewTalk is the sound of unintel- ligible walkie-talkie communication.
3Raises the RailSounds RPM’s level. Starts up RailSounds. RPM’s
increase. Start-up sequence
commences.
4Lowers the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume decreases.
5Activates the RailSounds shutdown sequence. Just like the real thing, your
locomotive’sRPM’s must be at idle
for shutdown to occur. Press 6
repeatedly to lower the RPM’s until
they won’t descend further. Your
locomotive is now at idle. Press 5to
initiate the shutdown sequence and
listen for the CrewTalk sound.
CrewTalk sounds, Diesel
shutdown commences.
Remember, the horn, bell, and RPM’s
will not sound until you restart
RailSounds by pressing 3.
6Lowers RailSounds RPM level. RPM’s decrease.
7TowerCom is an audible two-part announcement that includes that
engine’s road number and/or name.
Pressing 7the first time triggers a
“hold for clearance” announcement.
Press 7again, and a “clear for
departure” message plays. There is a
four second delay in this function.
8Turns off cab interior light (in the powered A-unit). Air-release
sounds.
9Turns on cab interior light (in the powered A-unit). Air-release
sounds.
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Tuning your locomotives’ performance
MOMENTUM
TrainMaster Command’s momentum
feature simulates the labored performance
of a locomotive pulling a heavy load. Press
L,M,orH(located under CAB-1 Remote
Controller’s removable panel) for light,
medium, or heavy momentum. The
locomotive’s Command reverse unit
remembers this setting until you change it.
For quick locomotive response, choose L.
BRAKING AND BOOSTING
There’s more to starting and stopping
than just turning the throttle on the CAB-1
Remote Controller. Use the BOOST and
BRAKE command buttons—they give you
incremental control of speed and are the
superior way to handle grades, gradual
stops-and-starts, and more. Plus, using
BRAKE in the Command environment gives
you a bonus RailSounds effect—the ultra-
realistic sound of squealing brakes.
SOUND QUALITY
To achieve your preferred RailSounds
master volume level, we recommend that
you adjust your locomotive volume control
knob under one of the roof-top radiator
fans. Turn the knob left or right to reach the
desired volume level.
For quick remote-control of volume
below the master setting—for example,
muting—use the CAB-1 numeric keypad’s
volume control. Press AUX1 and then 4on
the numeric keypad to lower the overall
RailSounds output.
HIGH VOLTAGE SETTING
Press SET, and the headlight will flash.
Get your locomotive moving to the
maximum speed you want it to run, then
press BOOST. Use this to keep your
locomotive from derailing at excessive
speeds. Turn off the high voltage setting by
pressing SET, then BOOST, holding each
for one second.
STALL
Make your locomotive feel more
responsive by setting a “stall,” or minimum,
voltage. Address the locomotive by pressing
ENG and entering the ID#, then press SET.
Throttle up to get your locomotive moving
at your desired speed, and then press SET
again. The locomotive will stop. The next
time you throttle up, the locomotive will
start at the speed you set. The Command
reverse unit remembers the stall setting
until you change it. To clear the stall
setting, press SET twice, holding it for one
second each time.
These settings will be lost when you assign a new engine ID number.
Note!
TrainMaster Command operations

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TrainMaster Command operations
Assign a new ID# to your
Command-equipped
locomotive
Set the Command reverse unit switch to
PROG/LOCK
Command Base plugged in
Place the locomotive on track
PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional
power supplies ON FULL (no more than
19 volts)
Turn track power on (PowerMasters):
Press BOOST
Program the locomotive with a new ID#:
Press ENG
Press a number you choose
(the ID#)
Press SET
Set the Command reverse unit switch to
FWD/RUN
Your locomotive remembers its ID#
forever; change it any time with these
steps
Example
We recommend that you choose an easy to remember ID# for your engine. Some possibilities are
part of the engine road number, your age, or any two digit number that is not used by another
engine. Write the number on a small piece of tape and put this on the bottom of the fuel tank to aid
in remembering.
As your fleet of Command-equipped Lionel locomotives grows, you’ll want
to give your locomotives a more
individualized number. Choose from any
number between 1 and 99. To make things
easy, use a portion of your locomotive’s cab
number.
Be sure to assign the same ID# to
both the powered and non-
powered units to ensure the
proper functioning of all features.
Set the locomotive’s Command reverse
unit switches to PROG/LOCK (see Figure 4
below). Plug in the Command Base and
place the locomotive on track, then power
up. Using CAB-1, press ENG, the locomotive
ID# that you select and then press the SET
button located under CAB-1’s removable
panel. Hear the horn blow or see the
headlight flash; that’s the Command reverse
unit confirming the new ID#. Set the
Command reverse unit switch to FWD/RUN.
Repeat this procedure for the other unit,
your locomotives are ready for operations
with its all-new ID#.
Assigning your locomotives a new ID#
Figure 4. Switch locations
Command reverse unit switch
Powered A-unit
FWD/RUN
PROG/LOCK
Non-powered B-unit
RUN FULL
PROG SIG
Non-powered Command
reverse unit switch
Non-powered
RailSounds switch
Note!

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TrainMaster Command operations
Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features
Due to the inevitable derailments and static, it is possible that your Command
reverse unit could someday lose its setup
program. The symptom of this condition
would be unresponsiveness in Command
mode. This can be easily remedied by
“reprogramming” your Command reverse
unit using the following steps.
STEP 1: Move the switch on your
locomotive from RUN to PROG.
STEP 2: Plug in your Command Base.
STEP 3: Place the locomotive on track,
then turn on power to your track.
STEP 4: Press ENG then input the
locomotive’s ID#. Press SET.
STEP 5: Press ENG, the ID#, AUX1, then
press 6 for this particular locomotive.
STEP 6: Turn off power to your track and
wait ten seconds.
STEP 7: Remove the locomotive from your
track, and move the switch from PROG to
RUN.
STEP 8: Place the locomotive back on
track, then turn power on to the track.
STEP 9: Press ENG and the ID#, then
operate as normal.

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Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Lubricating your locomotives
Help your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by
maintaining it properly.
We recommend that you purchase a
Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit
(6-62927), available from your 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
locomotive’s wheels or your track. You’ll
know your locomotive requires lubrication
when visual inspection reveals dryness on
the parts indicated in Figure 5. Remove
accumulated dirt and dust before
lubricating, and always lubricate any
locomotive emerging from prolonged
storage.
Figure 5. Underside details and lubrication points
Lubricate with Lionel oil sparingly
Lubricate with Lionel oil sparingly
Lubricate gears with Lionel grease sparingly
Lubricate gears with Lionel grease sparingly
Underside of powered F3A unit
Lubricate areas marked by arrows with Lionel oil sparingly
Underside of F3B unit

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Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Lubricating the Pullmor motor armature bearings
Your locomotive will require the occasional lubrication of the armatures on its Pullmor motors. If you hear excess noise during operation, or if the unit slows down intermittently,
you may need to oil the armature bearings. We recommend that you purchase a Lionel
Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927) to properly service your locomotive.
1. Remove the front body screw, then disengage the rear body tabs from the slots in the frame.
2. Lift the body off the metal frame.
3. As illustrated in Figure 6, place a small amount (two drops) of Lionel oil (available in the
Lubrication and Maintenance Kit, 6-62927) into the hole.
4. Repeat step 3 for the other motor.
5. Replace the body, securing it with the front body screw.
LIONELLIONEL
Figure 6. Oiling the Pullmor motor

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
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Replacing the traction tires
Your locomotive is equipped with four traction tires. These rubber tires
increase the tractive effort of your
locomotive, allowing it to pull more cars at
once. During the course of normal
operations, the traction tires may become
worn out. Because you must remove the
trucks and the side frames to access the
wheels, we recommend that you have the
traction tires replaced by your authorized
Lionel Service Center. See the Lionel Service
section on page 24 for more information.

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
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Replacing your powered A-unit’s lamps
Your powered A-unit is illuminated by two 14-volt lamps. One illuminates the
headlamp and the other illuminates the cab
interior. During the course of normal
operations, they may require replacement.
Start by separating the body from the
frame; remove the front screw on the
underside of the frame and lift the body up
slightly, pulling it forward to release the two
rear tabs from the slots in the frame.
Each lamp rests in a holder with its
prongs plugged into a socket. Carefully pull
the bulb straight up out of the holder to
remove it. Replace the expired lamp with
Lionel part no. 610-8049-300, available
from your Lionel authorized Service Center
or Lionel Service. (For more information,
see Lionel Service on page 24.)
Insert the replacement lamp’s prongs into
the socket, making sure that the connection
is tight. To reinstall the shell, first insert the
rear tabs on the body into the slots on the
frame. Line up the screw holes on the frame
and body shell, and reinsert the screw. Make
sure all of the wires are inside the body
before you tighten the screw.
2343
Lionel part no. 610-8049-300
Figure 7. Lamp replacement
Note! Press AUX2 to make sure
headlamps were not accidently
turned off, before replacing bulbs.
Note! Press AUX1,9to make sure
cab lights were not accidently
turned off, before replacing
bulbs.

Figure 8. B-unit lamp replacement
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
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Replacing your non-powered B-unit’s lamp
Your non-powered B-unit is illuminated by one 14-volt lamp. During the course
of normal operations, this lamp may
require replacement.
Start by separating the plastic body shell
from the frame; remove the front and rear
screws at each end of the body and lift the
body off the frame.
The lamp rests in a holder, with its prongs
plugged into a socket. Carefully pull the
bulb straight out of the holder to remove it.
Replace the expired lamp with Lionel part
no. 610-8049-300, available from your
Lionel authorized Service Center or Lionel
Service. (For more information, see Lionel
Service on page 24.)
Insert the replacement lamp’s prongs into
the socket, making sure of a tight
connection. To reinstall the shell, line up
the screw holes at each end and reinsert the
screw. Make sure all of the wires are inside
the body before you tighten the screw.
Lionel part no. 610-8049-300