Lionel 7-11000 User manual

7-11000 Ready-to-PlayTM Series
Lionel
Ready-to-Play TM Train Set
Owner's Manual
Adult assembly required
Batteries not included
Packaging contains important information and should be kept
BOM #: 05-MAN-9400-11-L-17 Size: 8.5” x 5.5” Date: 2016-6-24

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Congratulations!
ongratulations on your purchaseof this Lionel Ready-to-Play train set. This set features
everything you need to get started – a wirelesscontroller, a hugeloop of easy-to-assemble
track, a string of detailed cars, a tender and locomotive.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly for important tips on operating and
maintaining your Ready-to-Play train set.
Set Inventory
• 1 Steam locomotive with head lamp, bell, and sounds
• 1 Tender
• 2 Rolling stock cars
• 24 Curved track sections
• 8 Straight track sections
• 1 Wireless controller
• 1 Owner’s manual

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FCC and RSS Statements
Warning: Changes ormodifications to this unit not expressly approved bythe partyresponsible
for compliance could void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device complies with Industry Canada’s Licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

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Table of contents
Track assembly and layout
Joining the track sections
Layouts
Battery installation and options
Installing 'AAA' batteries into the wireless controller
Installing 'C' batteries into the locomotive
Operating your train
Connecting the locomotive and tender
The wireless controller
Power activation button on the locomotive
Maintenance and operations
Battery warning
Cleaning the track
Troubleshooting
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service
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Track assembly and layout
Joining the track sections
oin the track sections together by placing them on a flat surface and inserting the plastic
tabs of each track section into the corresponding openings of thenext section. Press or
squeeze the ties together to connect. This mayrequire the help of an adult. Recheck all track
connection points upon completing your layout to be sure they are secure.
To disassemble thetrack just lift one of the track sections slightly at an angle where they
join together and they will snap apart. See Figure 1.
The rails should bekept clean, dry, and freefrom oil, grease, and dirt. Clean the track
periodically with a clean soft cloth.
Figure 1. Assembling and disassembling the track

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7-11826 Add-On Track 12-Pack
Straight (available separately)
7-11827 Add-On Track 12-Pack
Curved (available separately)
Track assembly and layout
Layouts
These are three possible layouts you can make with the track provided. See Figure 2.
Circle
• Connect all curved track sections
Extended Circle
• Make four ninety-degree curves byjoining six curved sections each
• Connect the six-section ninety-degree curveswith two straight section in between
Oval
• Make two half-circles using twelve curved sections for each. Make two long straight tracks
using four sections each. Join thecurves using the two long straight sections.
Figure 2. Possible track layouts
Figure 3. Additional track is now available separately to create new layouts

Battery installation and options
Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control
sing a Phillips Head screwdriver, have an adult loosen the screw on the battery
compartment cover. Once the battery tray has been removed (as shown in figure 4)
install 3 'AAA' Alkaline Batteries (not included). Please be sure the +/- of each battery is
positioned properly in the battery compartment. Replace the battery door and tighten the
Phillips head screw. Be careful to avoid over-tightening the screw.
Use onlyAlkaline‘AAA’ batteries. Use onlynew batteries. Never mix new and used
batteries or usedifferent typestogether.
Figure 4. Opening and closing the battery compartment
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.
When you are not operating the train, slide the On/Off switch to the
OFF position to conserve the battery life.
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Important!
Important!
Important!
Remove the cover

Battery installation and options
Installing ‘C’ batteries into the Berkshire Locomotive
sing a Phillips Head screwdriver, have an adult loosen the screw on thebattery
compartment cover. Push down on the battery tray locking mechanism to allow the tray
to slide out of the cavity inside the locomotive. Once thebatterytray has been removed install
6 'C' Alkaline Batteries (not included). Please besure the +/- of each battery is positioned as
shown in the battery compartment. See Figure5(a/b).
Use Alkaline‘C’ batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used
batteries or use different types together.
Close the battery compartment by inserting the slot on the top end of the cab interior lid
into the retaining rib. Then close the bottom end of the lid and secure by tightening the
Phillips Head screw.
Berkshire Locomotive
Figure 5a. Installing ‘C’ batteries in the Berkshire Locomotive
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Loosen screw
Remove the cover from the cab
and press down to remove
the battery tray
FRONT
REAR
Once the batteries are loaded, the screw should be tightened
all the way to ensure that the battery contacts stay in place
between the battery holder and the spring contacts.
Important!

Battery installation and options
Installing ‘C’ batteries into the General Locomotive
General Locomotive
Figure 5b. Installing ‘C’ batteries in the General Locomotive
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 the
locomotive caused from leaking batteries.
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Important!
Loosen screw
Remove the cover
from the cab
Slide the battery tray
out of the cab to add
the 'C' batteries
FRONT
REAR

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Note!
Important!
Connecting the couplers
ON OFF
Operating your train
Connecting the locomotive and coal tender
lace the locomotive on the track first. Be sure that all the wheels are within the track
rails.
The locomotive will not turn on until the power switch at the top of the locomotive
is slid to the ON position.
Place the tender on the track behind the locomotive and connect the couplers. Be sure that all
the tender’s wheels are on the track rails. See Figure 6.
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 the
locomotive caused from leaking batteries.
Figure 6. Connecting the locomotive and the other cars