Lionel 2-8-2 Mikado User manual

71-8079-250
12/08
®
featuring and
‘Mikado’ 2-8-2
Steam Locomotive & Tender
Owner’s Manual
SYSTEM

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• High torque Pittman motor
• Command reverse unit for use with the Lionel TrainMaster Command model railroad control
system
• Fan-driven smoke generator that produces clean, safe and realistic smoke
• Die-cast ElectroCoupler (rear of tender)
• Wireless Tether
• Odyssey System Speed Control
• RailSounds digital sound system
• Brilliant Headlight and Marker Lights
• CrewTalk (in Command)
• TowerCom (in Command)
• Tire-Traction
• Directional lighting
• Fire Box Glow
You own one of the most sophisticated model trains ever built—the Lionel TrainMaster Command and Odyssey System-equipped Mikado. From its hand-applied scale details to the
advanced technology found inside, your locomotive is ready for duty on your model railroad
layout. Experience the superiority of today’s Lionel.
Congratulations!
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, PowerMaster®, Lionel ZW®,
ZW®, PowerHouse®, TMCC®, Lionelville™, Lockon®, Wireless Tether™, LionMaster®, FatBoy™, American
Flyer®, TrainSounds™, PowerMax™, LEGACY™, PowerMax™ Plus, Odyssey II™, LEGACY RailSounds™
The name FasTrack® is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

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Table of contents
Transformer operations
Running your steam locomotive with a Lionel transformer 4
Odyssey System 5
Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation 5
Locking your locomotive into a single operational state 6
Using your tender-mounted ElectroCoupler in the non-Command environment 7
Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics 8
Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system 9
Notes on RailSounds 9
Installing the Lionel Sound Activation Button 10
TrainMaster Command operations
Your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment 11
Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment 12
CAB-1 commands for your locomotive 12
RailSounds in the Command environment 13
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive 14
Tuning your locomotive performance 15
Your locomotive’s Odyssey System in the Command Control environment 15
Assigning your locomotive a new ID# 16
Reprogramming the Command reverse unit board to restore features 17
Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna 17
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Lubricating your locomotive 18
Replacing your locomotive’s lamps 19
Replacing your tender's lamp 20
Tire-Traction 21
Adding fluid to the smoke generator 21
Installing the ‘O’ gauge front coupler 22
Notes 23
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 24

Transformer operations
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Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer
Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-42 or larger track.
• With track power OFF, connect the drawbar between locomotive and tender. That’s
all you have to do with Lionel’s Wireless Tether, an infrared communication system that
eliminates the plugs and wires of the past.
NOTE: Your locomotive is designed to operate on minimum 0-42 diameter track.
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Power up your locomotive with your transformer.
• Your locomotive is designed to operate on 8-18 volts alternating
current. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers
are suitable; we recommend the TrainMaster Command model railroad control system.
• Do not power your locomotive with direct current (DC). Damage to sensitive
electronic components may occur.
• When you first power up your track, the locomotive will wait between
three and eight seconds as it “listens” for digital language from the TrainMaster
Command Base (available separately). When it’s determined that it’s on a conventional
(non-Command) railroad, the locomotive headlight will illuminate and RailSounds
will start up. At this point, the locomotive is in neutral. (This occurs when placing the
locomotive on your railroad for the first time. Thereafter, it starts in forward after every
three-second power interrupt.)
Note!
Move ‘em out!
• Get your locomotive moving. Press the DIR button on your CAB-1 remote
or Lionel transformer. This sequences the Command reverse unit to the next
operating state.
• Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.
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Figure 1. Drawbar connection

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Transformer operations
The Odyssey System is automatically operational when you operate your locomotive in conventional (non-Command Control) mode, as long as the Odyssey switch is in the ON
position (see Figure 2 on page 6). This means that your locomotive will maintain a constant
speed, compensating for grades, loads, and turns. Simply use your transformer’s throttle to
adjust the speed of your locomotive. If you would like to deactivate the speed control feature,
slide the Odyssey switch to the OFF position while the locomotive is not in motion.
In conventional operation, the lights in both the engine and tender are
connected directly to track power. Do not exceed 14-16 volts for extended
periods. Doing so will reduce the life of your lamps.
Because of the way that speed control operates in conventional mode, you will
notice a slight delay between adjusting your transformer throttle and the change
in the speed of your locomotive. If you desire instantaneous response to throttle
changes, turn off the Odyssey System.
Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation
The Odyssey System
The Odyssey System is a “cruise control” for your locomotive. Once the speed is set (see below), your locomotive will maintain a constant speed, no matter what loads the
locomotive pulls or what grades you have on your layout. This digitally-controlled system also
allows for extremely slow movement that will amaze any “scale” enthusiast.
Caution!
Note!

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Transformer operations
To select a single operational state for your Lionel locomotive (example: forward only), you can deactivate the Command reverse unit's sequencing function with the Program/Run switch,
located on the right hand side, under the boiler casting.
Get your locomotive moving in the desired direction, then slow it down without stopping. Set the
Program/Run switch to PROG. The locomotive is now “locked” into your chosen direction.
When you no longer want single-direction operation, just slide the Program/Run switch back to
RUN.
Locking your locomotive into a single operational state
REAR OF LOCOMOTIVE
OFF ON
SMOKE
PROGRUN
OFFODY
Figure 2. Switch locations
Smoke Unit Switch
(see page 21 for details)
Program/Run Switch

Transformer operations
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Using your locomotive tender’s ElectroCoupler
in the non-Command environment
To use your locomotive tender’s Electro Coupler in the non-Command environment, you must first couple a piece of rolling stock equipped with Lionel magnetic couplers directly
to your locomotive tender’s rear ElectroCoupler. The magnetic coupler on the rolling stock will
then react to the magnetic field generated by a Lionel remote-control track section (available
separately). 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.
Your locomotive tender’s ElectroCoupler will NOT open manually or by using a
remote-control track section.
Note!
Remote-control
track section
Figure 3. Magnetic coupler operation

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Note!
Note!
Note!
Note!
Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics
Lionel RailSounds is the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. Your locomotive features digital samples from real-life steam locomotives for the ultimate in
realism.
Begin by installing a 9-volt alkaline battery in the tender. This ensures interruption-free
operation of RailSounds. The battery clip is located in the tender. To remove the six tender
body mounting screws, refer to the diagram on page 9 for location of mounting screws.
When you first apply track power, the locomotive’s RailSounds system produces sounds
of the locomotive at rest. As the locomotive moves, chuffing begins, increasing with the
locomotive’s speed.
To silence the steam chuffing sound (whistle/bell are unaffected), slide the RailSounds
switch, located on the underside of the tender (see page 9 for location), to the OFF position
before powering up the locomotive. The whistle is activated by using the lever or button on
your transformer or CAB-1. The volume control knob to raise or lower the level of sound is
located on the underside of the tender near the front truck (see page 9).
9-volt alkaline battery
Please remove protective cover from battery clip
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 10 seconds before changing the
RailSounds on/off switch position.
If RailSounds “drops out” during track power interrupts (direction change),
replace the battery.
Figure 4. Installing the battery in the locomotive
Transformer operations
Battery holder
Battery harness

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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. And
remember—coming from inside your Lionel locomotive’s tender are the authentic sounds of the
RailSounds digital sound system. No other electric train can offer you authentic sounds. That’s the
power of Lionel.
• Variable chuff rate. Your locomotive speed determines the steam chuff rate.
• MultiWhistle. Different whistles every time—a RailSounds exclusive.
• Authentic bell. Press BELL on your CAB-1 or transformer to begin the effect, again to
discontinue. Even the final “hit” is muted like the real thing.
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait for 3-5 seconds, and listen for the
air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you its 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 an authentic
shutdown sequence about two seconds after the air-release reset occurs.
NOTE: Battery must be installed for shutdown sequence.
Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system
Notes on RailSounds
• Use the volume control dial, located on the underside of the tender, to adjust sound output.
• Listen for incidental engine sounds during RailSounds operation. They’re automatic and,
of course, authentic.
• The 9-volt alkaline battery you installed ensures continuous sounds, even during short
track-power interrupts.
• Longer track-power interruptions (including locomotive derailments) cause Rail-Sounds
to shut down after about 7 seconds.
• For even more authentic RailSounds effects, operate your locomotive in the TrainMaster
Command environment. See page 12-14 for details.
Transformer operations
Body screw
Rear
Front
RailSounds On/Off
Switch
RailSounds volume
control
Body screw
Body screw
Body screw Body screw
Body screw
Figure 5. Tender switches and screw locations

Installing the Lionel Sound Activation Button
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1 2
For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button
For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button
Attach to ground terminal
Attach to power terminal
Existing wire
Black wire
Red wire
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
Sound Activation Button for
activating the bell
To your transformer
Lionel no.
610-5906-001
Sound Activation
Button for
whistle Lionel no. 610-5906-001
Sound Activation Button for bell
Black wire Red wire
Red wire
Attach to ground
terminal
Attach to power
terminal
To your transformer
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!
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o operate the bell and whistle sounds when operating your locomotive with conventional
transformers, you’ll need to install the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Button
(available separately). Connect the button(s) as shown below.
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Note! All track power must
feed through the Sound
Activation Button. Do
not bypass button.
Existing wire
Transformer operations

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Your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment
Lionel T rainMaster Command is the fun and sophisticated model railroad control system from Lionel. Your locomotive features the Command reverse unit, which acts as both
a conventional reverse unit as well as the key to unlocking many extra features when you
operate in Command mode.
TrainMaster Command gives you the power to operate multiple Command-equipped
locomotives on the same track, at the same time. It’s the most fun you can have with electric
trains, and it’s incredibly easy too! Just follow the directions below and you’ll be on your way.
To operate in Command mode, you need a Command Base and a CAB-1
remote. Find them both at your authorized Lionel retailer.
Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-42 or
larger track.
• Make sure track power is OFF before placing it on track.
• Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON 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 (on
PowerMaster, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD).
Address your locomotive with CAB-1.
• Press ENG and 1 on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1 remote. This
command is sent by CAB-1 to the Command Base, which then translates
your commands into digital code. That code is sent around your railroad’s
outside rails in the form of a digital “halo.” All Command-equipped
Lionels listen to this digital communication, but they do not respond
until they hear their own ID number.
• The digital language of TrainMaster Command—and not track power—
controls the actions of Command-equipped Lionels. 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.
• All Command-equipped Lionels come factory-programmed
with an ID# of “1.” To change your locomotive ID#, see page 16.
Move ‘em out!
• Throttle up or press any command button on CAB-1. Your
locomotive will respond to your every command. Read on. The fun is just
beginning!
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TrainMaster Command operations

Tender rear coupler
releases.
Coupler release
sounds.
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Press AUX2 to turn
your locomotive’s
headlight on and
off.
Press WSTL/HRN to
activate the locomotive’s
whistle, release to
discontinue. Multi-Whistle
steam whistle sound.
Press DIR—the loco-
motive decelerates to
a complete stop; turn
the throttle up, and the locomotive
moves in the opposite direction.
There is no neutral. Steam air-
release sound.
Press BELL once to
activate the bell,
again to discontinue.
Traditional bell 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.
Speed-dependent
variable steam chuffing.
DynaChuff dynamic
chuffing effect.
CAB-1 commands for your locomotive
Press and hold
BOOST for extra power.
Release BOOST and
return to the locomotive’s previous
speed. Labored chuff.
Press and hold BRAKE
to slow down or stop.
Release BRAKE and
return to the previous speed.
Squealing brake sounds.
Locomotive RailSounds effects in bold italic.
HALT
HALT
Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster
Command environment
Your Command-equipped locomotive comes factory-
programmed with an ID# of “1.”
To get your locomotive into action,
set PowerMasters to CMD or set
all power supplies on full. Press
ENG and “1” on CAB-1. Turn the
throttle or press any command
button; RailSounds starts up. Your
locomotive is ready for Command
operations.
Address Locomotive #1
PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional power
supplies ON FULL
Press ENG
Press 1 (the ID#)
Throttle up/press any command button
Example
TrainMaster Command operations

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RailSounds in the Command environment
Your locomotive RailSounds system gives you even more in the TrainMaster Command environment.
• DynaChuff. Real steam locomotive chuffing depends on the locomotive’s load. DynaChuff
simulates both labored and relaxed chuffing sounds. Highball down the mainline and hear the
labored chuffing of a locomotive battling inertia. Reduce your throttle setting, and chuffing
relaxes to a more sedate sound, as though the load placed on the locomotive has decreased.
Experience DynaChuff on steep grades, at yard crawls, and at speed. Another RailSounds
exclusive.
• Bonus sounds like squealing brakes with the CAB-1 BRAKE command.
• Incidental sounds you control with CAB-1 numeric keypad commands, like steam let-off
and steam release effects.
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When you press AUX1 on CAB-1, you turn the numeric keypad into 10 command buttons. The keypad “stays open” and gives you access to
extra command features until you press any top-row button (SW, ACC, RTE,
TR, or ENG).
Locomotive RailSounds effects in bold italic.
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive
0Stops and resets the locomotive to FORWARD. Headlight flickers.
1Raises the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume increases.
2CrewTalk is the sound of walkie-talkie communication.
3Starts up RailSounds. Start-up sequence commences. Steam blowoff sound.
4Lowers the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume decreases.
5Activates the RailSounds steam shutdown sequence. Just like the real thing, your loco- motive must be idle for shutdown to occur. Steam shutdown commences.
Remember, the whistle and bell will not sound until you restart RailSounds. CrewTalk
sounds.
6Steam release sound.
7TowerCom is an audible announcement that includes that engine’s road number and/or name. There is a four second delay in this function.
8Turns off the smoke generator. CrewTalk sounds.
9Turns on the smoke generator.
Note! AUX 1-9 only works if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position.
TrainMaster Command operations

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TrainMaster Command operations
Tuning your locomotive performance
MOMENTUM
Simulate the labored performance of a locomotive pulling a heavy load with momentum.
Press L, M, or H (located under CAB-1’s removable panel) for light, medium or heavy
momentum. The Command reverse unit remembers the setting until you change it. For delayed
response, use H. For quick response, choose L.
BOOSTING AND BRAKING
Use the BOOST and BRAKE command buttons for incremental control of speed and a
superior method for handling grades, 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.
STALL
Make your locomotive feel more responsive by setting a “stall” voltage. Get your
locomotive moving, then press SET; the locomotive will stop. The headlight will flash,
indicating it’s in the SET mode. Turn the throttle clockwise to get the engine moving, then
decrease speed until the locomotive just stops. Then press SET again; the Command reverse
unit remembers the stall setting until you change it. To clear stall, press SET twice, holding it
for one second each time.
HIGH VOLTAGE SETTING
Press ENG, the locomotive ID#, then press SET; 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 accidentally being derailed at high speed.
To clear setting, press ENG, the ID#, then immediately press BOOST.
SOUND QUALITY
To achieve your preferred RailSounds master volume level, use the volume control dial
located on the bottom of the tender (see page 9). Turn the dial left or right to adjust the
volume to your liking.
For quick remote-control of volume below the master setting—like muting—use the
CAB-1 numeric keypad’s volume control. Pressing AUX1 and 4 on the keypad lowers overall
RailSounds output.
These settings will be lost when you assign a new engine ID number.
Note!
Note!
Speed control in Command mode is automatic. Simply adjust the speed to the desired level, and the Odyssey System will maintain it over grades, etc.
Your locomotive’s Odyssey System in the Command Control
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Assign a new ID# to your
Command-equipped locomotive
Set the locomotive Program/Run
Switch to PROGRAM (see page 5 for
location)Command Base ON
Place the locomotive on track
PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional
power supplies on full
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 Program/Run Switch to RUN (see page
5 for location)
Your locomotive remembers its ID# forever;
change it any time with these steps.
Example As your fleet of Command-
equipped Lionels grows, give
your locomotive its own ID#. Choose
from any between 1 and 99. Slide
the locomotive’s PROGRAM/ RUN
switch to PROGRAM. (See page 6 for
location.) Plug-in the Command Base
and place the locomotive on track.
Then, power up.
Using CAB-1, press ENG, the
locomotive ID#, then press the
SET button located under CAB-1’s
removable panel. See the locomotive’s
headlight flash; that’s your signal that
the programming has been accepted.
Now slide the switch to RUN.
We recommend that you choose an easy-to-
remember ID# for your locomotives. Some
possibilities are part of the locomotive road
number, your age, or any two-digit number
that is not used by another locomotive. If you
like, write the number on a small piece of tape
and put this on the bottom of the frame to aid
in remembering.
Assigning your locomotive a new ID#
TrainMaster Command operations

TrainMaster Command operations
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Reprogramming Command reverse unit board to restore features
STEP 1: Move switch on locomotive from RUN to PROGRAM.
STEP 2: Plug-in Command Base.
STEP 3: Place locomotive on track, then turn on power to track.
STEP 4: Press “ENG” then input locomotive’s ID#. Press “SET”.
STEP 5: Press “ENG,” then the ID#, “AUX1”, then press the number 740.
STEP 6: Turn off power to track and wait ten seconds.
STEP 7: Remove locomotive from track, move switch from PROGRAM to RUN.
STEP 8: Place locomotive back on track, turn power on to track.
STEP 9: Press “ENG” and ID#, then operate as normal.
Due to the inevitable derailments, static, and the nature of electricity, it is possible that your Command reverse unit could someday lose its setup program.The symptoms of this
condition would be unresponsiveness in Command mode. This can be easily remedied by
“reprogramming” using the following steps.
Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna
Your locomotive handrails are more than just model grab irons—they’re the Command reverse unit's antenna for receiving Command Base digital communications. Please
handle the locomotive carefully to avoid handrail damage. To ensure optimum reception,
both handrails are insulated from the die-cast shell. If your locomotive experiences difficulty
receiving Base communications, check the handrail ends in the cab and pilot for the presence
of insulating material. Ensure that each insulator is present and enjoys a proper fit. Finally,
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Help your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly.
We recommend you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (part no. 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 wheels, contact rollers, or-your
track.
You’ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the
parts indicated in the illustration. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating, and always
lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage. Also, lightly lubricate the locomotive side
rods, drive rods, linkage, front and rear truck pivot points, and tender wheel bearings after each 25
hours of operation.
Lubricating your locomotive
Maintaining and servicing your Locomotive
OFF ON
SMOKE
PROGRUN
OFFODY
Grease
Grease
Oil both sides of the
locomotive
Oil both
sides of the
locomotive
Oil rods and
pivot points
on both
sides of the
locomotive
Oil rods and
pivot points
on both
sides of the
locomotive
Cab Screws
Cab Screw
Figure 6. Lubricating points

Your locomotive is illuminated by two lamps. One is located in the nose of the locomotive illuminating the headlight.
Turn the locomotive over onto a soft surface and remove the three screws as shown on
page 18. To replace the headlight, remove the lamp from the headlight housing. Unplug
the connector and replace with Lionel Part No. 620-8029-300. To replace the Firebox Light,
carefully remove the expired bulb from the mounting and replace with the correct listed bulb.
Reassemble the cab to the frame and secure together with the three previously removed screws,
making sure that no wires become pinched between the cab and frame.
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Replacing your locomotive’s lamps
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Headlight 620-8029-300
Firebox 610-8082-019
Figure 7. Replacing the locomotive lamps

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Your locomotive’s tender is illuminated by one lamp, located at the rear of the tender. Remove the tender body by unscrewing the six screws located on the underside of the
tender (see page 9 for screw locations).
Carefully lift the tender body from the frame, taking care with the lamp wiring assembly
which is still attached to the tender body. Grasp the leads and pull the lamp out of the housing.
Unplug the connector and replace with Lionel part no. 620-8029-300. All lamps are available
from your Authorized Lionel Service Center or direct from Lionel Service. See the Lionel Service
section on page 24 for more information.
Reassemble in reverse order. While reassembling the tender, make sure all wires are inside
the body before the screws are tightened.
Replacing your tender’s lamps
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Figure 8. Replacing your tender's lamps