Lionel 3376 User manual

71-9850-250
3/00
Lionel 3376
Lionel Lion Animated
Figure Transport Car
With CarSounds
Owner’s Manual
LIONEL
I
N
S
T
R
U
C
T
I
O
N
S
H
E
E
T

Congratulations!
2
Table of contents
Congratulations! You now own the most sophisticated, fun and entertaining ani-
mated animal transport car ever built—the
Lionel TrainMaster™Command-equipped
Carsounds Animated transport car.
From the crisp detail and expert decora-
tion on the outside to the advanced technol-
ogy inside, your Lionel CarSounds animated
transport is ready for duty on your model
railroad.
Read this instruction manual thorough-
ly for important tips on operating and
maintaining your CarSounds™animated
transport. When properly cared for, it will
last a lifetime. Experience the superiority of
today’s Lionel.
• Lionel CommandTM R2LC unit for
use with the Lionel TrainMaster®
Command™ model railroad con-
trol system
• Die-cast ElectrocouplersTM
• Stamped metal frame.
• Die-cast trucks.
Transformer operations
Running your CarSounds Transport car with a Lionel transformer 3
Figure Action 4
Tell-tale Assembly 4
Tell-tale Base and Ramp Assembly 5
Using your CarSounds animated transport’s ElectroCouplers™
in the non-Command environment 6
Your CarSounds animated transport’s ElectroCouplers™
in the TrainMaster Command environment 6
Your CarSounds animated transport’s RailSounds system–the basics 6
Notes on RailSounds 6
Lion Head Assembly 7
TrainMaster Command operations
The Command control environment 8
Running your CarSounds animated transport in the TrainMaster Command environment 9
CAB-1 commands for your CarSounds animated transport 9
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your CarSounds animated transport car 10
Tuning your CarSounds animated transport’s performance 10
Assigning your CarSounds animated transport a new ID# 11
Advanced TrainMaster Command operations
Building TRAINS 12
Special Script 14
Volume and switch location on animated transport car 15
Lionel Service 16

Transformer operations
3
Running your CarSounds animated transport
car with a Lionel transformer
Place your CarSounds animated transport car on Lionel
or Lionel-compatible O gauge track.
• For the best operation of your CarSounds animated transport car,
have the animated figure facing towards the front.
Power up your CarSounds animated transport car with
your transformer.
• Your CarSounds animated transport car is designed to operate on
7-18 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 CarSounds animated transport car with direct
current (DC). Damage to sensitive electronic components may occur.
• When you first power up your track, the CarSounds animated
transport car will wait between 3 and 8 seconds as it “listens” for dig-
ital language from the TrainMaster Command Base (available separately).
When it’s determined that it’s on a conventional (nonCommand) railroad, a
CarSounds transport car animal sound will occur.
Note!
Move ‘em out!
• Get your CarSounds animated transport car moving, place it
somewhere within the train consist. As your train moves along, any
motion will begin playing drums. Drum intensity increases with increase in
speed. Any stop will produce an animal sound automatically.
• Press WSTL/HRN (longer than 4 sec) and release while car is in motion - lion
growls.
• Press WSTL/HRN (longer than 4 sec) and release while car is at rest - lion
growls.
• When the car has stopped after motion - drums end and lion roars.
• Crossing the linear ramp along the track, pushes the lever on the car, lion
ducks. Car plays one or more of the following: various drum sounds, lion roars.
• You must install the telltale and ramp, for your animated figure to
duck in the non-command environment.
1
1
2
2
3
3
Note!

Transformer operations
4
Figure action
Tell-tale assembly
The Lionel lion rides in the Lionel #3356 Africa Transport Stock Car. The lion is a
lively participant on your layout. His
vantage point, high above the rest of the
train, allows him to see clear track ahead
and he lets the engineer know. Lets install
the tell-tale and ramp and get the lion
“ducking”.
Tell-tale pole
Extension rod
Tell-tales
End retainer
Insert the knurled end of the extension rod into the hole in the horizontal brace of
the pole, pressing it firmly in place. Next
slide the 12 tell-tales onto the extension rod.
Finaly press the retainer onto the end of the
extension rod to hold the tell-tales in place.

Transformer operations
5
Tell-tale base and ramp assembly
Assembled tell-tale pole
signal base
notches
End prongs
cam plate
2) Place the cam plate centered
over the signal base with the
end prongs faced in toward the
track rail.
3) Put end prongs against side of
track and press the two center
notches on the cam plate into the
openings on the signal base. To lock
the cam plate, pull it sideways into
the channels.
1) Place hooks over flange of
outside rail,then pull base
until notch slips over flange on
inside rail.(0 or 027 gauge)
4) Insert the assembled
tell-tale pole onto the sig-
nal base with the tall-
tales hanging over the
track.
The signal base may be clamped to any straight track. If placed next to a curved track, it must
be faced so that the pole is on the INSIDE of the curve.

Transformer operations
6
Notes on Railsounds
• Use the volume control knob on the
underside of the CarSounds animated
transport to adjust sound output. (See
page 15 for its location.)
• For even more fantastic Railsounds
effects, operate in the TrainMaster
Command environment.
Your CarSounds™animated transport’s Railsounds system—
the basics
Lionel Railsounds is the most fantastic model railroad sound system in the world.
Your CarSounds animated transport features
digital recordings, for the most fun in model
railroading. Apply track power and the
CarSounds animated transport delivers a
repertoire of sounds. This occurs at start up,
and every time you stop the train, or use the
horn.
To use your CarSounds animated trans- port’s Electrocoupler in the non-
Command environment, you must first cou-
ple a piece of rolling stock equipped with
Lionel magnetic couplers directly to your
CarSounds animated transport. The magnet-
ic coupler on the rolling stock will then
react to the magnetic field generated by a
Lionel remote-control track section (avail-
able 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 cou-
pler opens.
Your CarSound animated transport
Electrocouplers will NOT open man-
ually or by using a remote-control
track section
Magnetic coupler on the rolling stock coupled
to your CarSounds™ animated transport
Note!
Remote-control track section
Your CarSounds™ animated transport’s Electrocoupler in the
TrainMaster Command environment
Your Lionel CarSounds animated transport is equipped with front and
rear Electrocouplers that respond to the
COUPLER F (front) and COUPLER R
(rear) button on your CAB-1 remote
when operated in the Trainmaster
Command environment. Simply press either
button on your CAB-1 remote, and that
coupler opens.
Your CarSounds™ animat-
ed transport Electrocouplers
are NOT designed to be
opened manually.
Note!
Using your CarSounds™animated transport’s Electrocouplers in the
non-Command environment

Transformer operations
7
Before you place the Carsounds Animated Transport car into service on your rail-
road, you must mount the lion to the operat-
ing lever in the car. Place the lion head over
the post on the lever at the center of the roof
hole. Place a finger under the lever to keep it
from moving, then press the lion into place.
Be sure that the lion faces away from the
brake wheel toward the front of the car. Also
be sure the lion head doesn’t catch on the
car roof.
bobber bar
Animated Head included with
rolling stock
Lion Head Assembly

TrainMaster Command operations
8
The Command control environment
Lionel TrainMaster Command is the advanced model railroad control system
from Lionel. Your CarSounds animated
transport is equipped with the Lionel R2LC
for coil coupler, and access to additional
Railsounds features. TrainMaster Command
gives you the power to operate multiple
Command-equipped locomotives and rolling
stock on the same track, at the same time.
To operate in Command, you
need a Command Base and a CAB-1
remote. Find them both at your authorized
Lionel retailer.
Place your CarSounds animated transport on Lionel or Lionel
compatible O gauge track.
• Make sure track power is OFF before placing your CarSounds™
animated transport on the 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 post
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 CarSounds animated transport using CAB-1.
• Press ENG and 1 on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1 remote. This com-
mand is sent by CAB-1 to the Command Base, which then translates your com-
mand 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 individual ID
number—in this case, “1.”
• The digital language of TrainMaster Command—and not track power—con-
trols the actions of Command-equipped Lionels. Track power is simply like gaso-
line 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 the ID# of your CarSounds animated transport
(equipped with an R2LC, designed to control coil couplers, and Railsounds fea-
tures), see page 11.
Move ‘em out!
• Throttle up or press any command button on CAB-1. Your CarSounds animated
transport will respond to your every command. Read on.
1
1
2
2
3
3

TrainMaster Command operations
9
Activates keypad
(see page 9).
Press HALT to shut down all
Power-Master electrical
output on your railroad.
Stops all Command-equipped
Lionels in operation.
CAB-1 commands for your CarSounds animated transport
Press and hold
BRAKE.
Squealing brake
sounds.
(Occurs when train is in
motion.)
CarSounds animated
transport Railsounds
effects in bold italic
Rear coupler releases.
(only when addressed as
engine) - lion ducks, car
makes coupler sounds, car plays
one or more of the following:
various drum sounds,
lion roars.
Press BOOST. The
lion ducks head .
One or more of the
following sounds are heard:
lion roars, various
drum sounds.
Front coupler releases.
Your Command-equipped CarSounds ani- mated transport comes factory-pro-
grammed with an ID# of “1.”To get your
CarSounds™ animated transport in action,
set PowerMasters to CMD or set all power sup-
plies on full. Even though it is a “car”, your
CarSounds animated transport is referred to as
an engine in TrainMaster terminology, so press
ENG and “1” on CAB-1. Turn the throttle or
press any command button; your CarSounds
animated transport set 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
Running your CarSounds animated transport in the TrainMaster
Command environment
Press WSTL/HRN
(longer than 4 sec)
then release. Lion roars.
AUX1

Tuning your CarSounds™ animated transport’s performance
SOUND QUALITY
To achieve your preferred Rail-sounds
master volume level, use the volume con-
trol knob on the underside of the CarSounds
animated transport (see page 15 for its loca-
tion). Turn the knob 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 then 4 on the
numeric keypad lowers overall Railsounds
output.
TrainMaster Command operations
10
0Resets the CarSounds animated trans- port. Lion roars.
1Raises the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume increases.
2Lion roars and growls.
4Lowers the volume of Rail- sounds. Sound volume decreases.
6Lion growls. (Different from 2.) Only available when animated transport car
is stopped.
When you press AUX1 on CAB-1, you turn the numeric keypad into
10 command buttons. The keypad
lets you control extra command
features (until you press any top-
row button like SW, ACC, RTE, TR,
or ENG). The CAB-1 keypad overlays
included with your CarSounds™ani-
mated transport are designed to help you
learn the auxiliary features specific
to this locomotive. Railsounds
sounds in bold italic.
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your CarSounds™ animated
transport
DIESEL ENGINE
RESET
VOLUME RPM
S
SHUT
CREW
TALK
TOWER
COM
DOWN
➠
➠
➠
➠
START-UP
AUX1
Note! When the car has stopped after motion, drums stop and lion roars.
Crossing the linear ramp along the track presses the lever on the car, the lion ducks
and one or more of the following sounds are heard: various drum sounds, lion
roars.
Note!

TrainMaster Command operations
11
Assigning your CarSounds™animated transport a new ID#
As your fleet of Command-equipped Lionels grows, give your CarSounds™
animated transport its own ID#. Choose
from any between 1 and 99. Turn the
Command Base On and place the
CarSounds™ animated transport on
track. Power up, then slide the
CarSounds™ animated transport reverse
unit control switch to PROGRAM.
Using CAB-1, press ENG, the locomo-
tive ID#, then press the SET button located
under CAB-1’s removable panel. Hear the
lion roar; that’s your signal that the pro-
gramming has been accepted. Slide the
control switch to RUN. Your CarSounds™
animated transport is now programmed to
respond to the number you selected.
Assign a new I D# to
your R2LC-equipped
CarSounds animated transport
Command Base ON
Place the CarSounds animated trans-
port on track
PowerMasters set to CMD or tradi-
tional power supplies ON FULL
Set the CarSounds animated trans-
port reverse unit control switch to
PROGRAM
Turn track power on (PowerMasters):
Press BOOST
Program the CarSounds animated
transport with a new ID#:
Press ENG
Press a number you
choose (the ID#)
Press SET
Lion roars
Set reverse unit control switch to
RUN
Your CarSounds animated transport
remembers its ID# forever; change it
any time with these steps
Example
CarSounds
Animated
transport’s
R2LC switch
Front of animated
transport car
Rear of
animated
transport
car
PROGRAM
RUN
Set the CarSounds animated transport’s reverse
unit program switch to PROGRAM. When you’ve
finished programming the ID#, set the switch to
RUN.
We recommend that you choose an easy to
remember ID# for your animated transport.
Some possibilities are part of the road num-
ber, your age, any two digit number that is
not used by another engine. 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.
Volume
Control

Advanced TrainMaster Command operations
12
Building “TRAINS”
To experience the most from your Lionel CarSounds animated transport, you
should program it as part of a ”TRAIN” so
your animated transport will work together
with a RailSounds equipped engine.
In the TrainMaster Command system,
”TRAINS” are addressed using the TR but-
ton on CAB-1. When you build ”TRAINS”
with TrainMaster Command, several
Comand equipped cars or engines are
grouped under a single TR ID#. ”TRAIN”
building should be attempted only after
you’ve mastered ordinary TrainMaster
Command operations.
Position your train on the track as you
intend to run it. Select a “TRAIN”number
you will use for programming. Because CAB-
1’s TR button also means ”TRACK” for
PowerMaster control, select a TRAIN (TR)
ID# that is NOT a number identifying
PowerMaster TRACKs. For example, if
you’re using four PowerMasters and have
named their TRACKs 1,2,3, and 4, choose a
number between 5 and 9 for your TRAIN
ID#.
Finally, make certain the locomotive’s and
CarSounds animated transport’s direction
switch is set to RUN.
All “ENGINES” reverse unit control
switches set to FORWARD/RUN
Position your train on the track as
you intend to run it
”Front“ locomotive should be posi-
tioned in the forward direction
(headlight in front); animated trans-
port should be positioned within
consist, with the lion facing forward.
In Train # (you select), assign the
engine using the F (front) button:
Hear the horn/whistle blow to signal
that the assignment was accepted.
Press TR
Press SET
Press ? (the train number
you select)
Press F
build a Train # (you select)
using engine numbers you
assigned .
Example
”Wrong” ENTRIES. If
you press a wrong but-
ton while building a
train, start over with that particular
locomotive assignment at the TR com-
mand; the assignment isn’t sent until
you press SET.
Note!
RailSounds engine CarSounds animated transport
Press ?? (the engine
number you assigned it)

13
Press ? (the train number
you selected)
Press ? (the train number
you select)
Press F
Assigning the animated transport car
If an engine is out of sync after a TR
reset, read “lash-up troubleshooting”
on page 26 of your #71-2911-250
Instruction Manual: TrainMaster
Command — The complete guide to
Command Control (received with
product #6-12911 Command Base).
Press TR
Press SET
Press 0
Press AUX1
It‘s still an “ENGINE”.
Whenever an ”ENGINE” is in a
“TRAIN”, you can still individually address
it (using its ENG ID#), open individual cou-
plers, and tune performance.
Note!
Reset the direction of the lash-up
Press TR
Press ?? (the engine
number you assigned it)
Advanced TrainMaster Command operations
Building “TRAINS”
Hear the lion roar to signal the
assignment was accepted
Hear the whistle blow and the lion
roar to signal that the programming
was accepted

Advanced TrainMaster Command operations
14
Aspecial interactive script may be enacted by your Lion Car when it’s assigned in
a train. To enact the script, the operator
should perform the following sequence:
a) Stop the train after some motion;
b) Actuate the coupler on the front of the
Lion Car by pressing Train #?? (you
selected) then F (coupler);
c) The coupler sounds are heard and the
lion roars;
d) Start the train pulling away from the
uncoupled Lion Car;
e) Lion groans, repeated up to three times
f) Stop the train, reverse its direction and
move the train back towards the Lion
Car;
g) Stop the train before recoupling to the
Lion Car;
h) Lion growls
Special Script

Volume and switch location on animated transport car
15
This drawing is provided as an aid in helping you locate the switch and knob locations on the bottom of your animated lion transport car.
Lion actuating lever
CarSounds volume
control adjustment
knob
Underside of CarSounds animated transport
Front of CarSounds
animated transport
Rear of CarSounds
animated transport
PROGRAM
RUN
CarSoundsAnimated
transport’s R2LC switch
Advanced TrainMaster Command operations

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service
This Lionel product including all mechanical
and electrical components, moving parts,
motors and structural components, except
for light bulbs, is warranted to the original con-
sumer-purchaser, for one year against original
defects in materials or workmanship when pur-
chased through an authorized Lionel merchant.
This warranty does NOT cover normal wear
and tear, light bulbs, defects appearing in the
course of commercial use, or damage resulting
from abuse or misuse of the product by the
purchaser. Transfer of this product by the original
consumer-purchaser to another person voids this
warranty. Modification of this product voids this
warranty.
Any warranted product which is defective in
original materials or workmanship and is delivered
by the original consumer-purchaser to Lionel
L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. service center,
together with proof of original purchase, will at the
option of Lionel L.L.C. be repaired or replaced,
without charge for parts or labor. In the event the
defective product cannot be repaired, and a
replacement is not available, a refund of the origi-
nal purchase price will be granted. Any products on
which warranty service is sought must be sent
freight or postage prepaid, as transportation and
shipping charges are not covered by the warranty.
In no event shall Lionel L.L.C. be
liable for incidental or consequen-
tial damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or lim-
itation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above exclusion may not apply to you.
This limited 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 L.L.C. product is
required, bring the item, along with 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 contacting our
Website @ www.Lionel.com
If you prefer to send it back to Lionel L.L.C. for
factory repair, you must first call 810-949-4100 or
FAX [phone] or write to Customer Service,
P.O. Box 748 New Baltimore, MI 48047-0748 stat-
ing what the item is, when it was purchased and
what seems to be the problem. You will be sent a
return authorization letter and label to assure
your merchandise will be properly handled upon
receipt.
Once you have received your return authoriza-
tion and label, make sure that the item is packed
to prevent damage during shipping and handling.
We suggest that you use the products original
packaging. This shipment must be prepaid and we
recommend that it be insured.
Please make sure you have followed all of the
above instructions carefully before returning any
merchandise for service.
Warranty Information
Please complete the information below and
keep it, along with your dated sales receipt. You
must present this and your dated sales receipt
when requesting warranty service.
Name ____________________________
Address____________________________
Place of Purchase ____________________
Date of Purchase ____________________
Product Number______________________
Product Description____________________
________________________________
©2000 LIONEL LLC, CHESTERFIELD MI 48051-1956
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA