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72-4272-250
02/09
Lionel
Train Orders Building
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Train Orders Building! Triggered by the
153C Contactor (included) or a 153IR Controller, or various types of Insulated Track
Sections (all available separately), this accessory features a figure that emerges from the
illuminated building to pass a message up to the train crew. The operating roof-top signal lets
the crew know that they need to pick-up their orders. The exterior is illuminated by an
industrial lamppost.
• TrainOrdersBuilding
• 153CContactor
• FourWires
•Owner’sManual
2
Tableofcontents
Installing the accessory and the 153C Contactor 3
Wiring the accessory for operation with the 153C Contactor 4
Installing the lamppost 5
Adjusting the 153C Contactor 5
Wiring the accessory with the 153IR Controller 6
Wiring the accessory using an insulated track section 7
Replacing the interior lamp 8
Replacing the lamppost lamp 8
Notes 9
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 10
TrainOrdersBuildingInventoryofParts
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®
Installingtheaccessoryandthe153CContactor
Place the accessory along any straight section of track on your layout. Be sure that all of
your trains clear the accessory.
If you choose to trigger the accessory using the 153C Contactor, install the Contactor
approximately 14 inches from the accessory in the direction of the train’s approach. It is
important that the train reaches the 153C Contactor before the accessory.
To install the Contactor, be sure that the track is not secured to your layout on both sides of the
Contactor. The track must be able to flex under the weight of your train. Slide the Contactor beneath
a track tie so that the tie rests on the Contactor’s top pressure plate. Refer to Figure 1.
Keep in mind that the train will only trigger the accessory when it reaches the
Contactor. Use an additional 153C Contactor on the opposite side of the accessory to
trigger the accessory from the opposite direction.
3
Note!
3
Adjustment nut
Track tie
153C Contactor pressure plate
1 2
Figure 1. 153C Contactor installation
Wiringtheaccessoryforoperationwiththe153CContactor
Your Train Orders Building accessory operates best at 12 to 18 volts (AC). Power the
accessory through track power or using a separate accessory transformer. Refer to Figure
2. To make the proper connections, the ends of the wires should be stripped back 1/4” to 1/2”.
Only an adult should perform this task. Always use care when stripping wires.
1. Attach one wire to the POWER terminal on the underside of the accessory and connect it to
the transformer’s Common/Ground/U terminal or to the #2 terminal on a Lockon. To
make the accessory connections, press down on the upper portion of the spring clip to
expose a loop, insert the end of the wire into the loop, then release pressure.
2. Attach another wire to the remaining accessory POWER terminal and connect it to the
transformer’s Power/A terminal or to the #1 terminal on a Lockon.
3. Attach another wire to the accessory SWITCH terminal and connect it to the #2 terminal on
the 153C Contactor.
4. Finally, attach another wire to the #3 terminal on the 153C Contactor and connect it to the
remaining accessory SWITCH terminal.
4
Caution!
Figure 2. Accessory connections
POWER
SUPPLY
COMMON/GROUND/U
POWER/A
OR OR
FasTrack Accessory
Power Wire
Lionel Lockon
Installingthelamppost
As illustrated in Figure 3, plug the two prongs on the bottom of the lamppost into the
socket on the platform. Be sure that the prongs line up with the holes. The lamppost may
be installed in either direction.
Adjustingthe153CContactor
Adjust the 153C Contactor before you operate different locomotives and rolling stock with
the accessory. Keep in mind that the Contactor is sensitive to the weight of the train.
1. Power up the accessory.
2. Position your train about two feet before the Contactor.
3. Turn the adjustment nut on the Contactor up or down until the accessory is triggered.
Refer to Figure 1 on page 3 for the location of the adjustment nut.
When properly adjusted, a light pressure on the track will activate the accessory.
5
Figure 3. Lamppost installation
Platform socket
Wiringtheaccessorywiththe153IRController
You may choose to connect this accessory with a 153IR Controller (available separately,
6-14111) and a 12-volt DC Relay (SPDT, 1A Contact rating) with a Diode (IN4001,
IN4002, IN4003, or IN4004) available from your electronics supply store. The trains trigger
the 153IR Controller by reflecting an infrared beam, so it is not necessary to install a pressure-
sensitive Contactor under the track. Refer to the 153IR Controller Owner’s Manual for
additional information.
The 153IR Controller connections are illustrated in Figure 4.
6
Figure 4. 153IR Controller connections
TRACK
POWER
AUX
POWER
To relay coil
polarity
doesn't matter
Diode IN4001
2, 3, 4
Direction of Travel
The relay is needed because the trigger terminals
have to short to each other.
They are not switching power, but only a small
trigger signal to the electronic board.
POWER
SUPPLY
ACC
PWR
ACC
GND
NO
A U NC
COMMON/GROUND/U
POWER/A
COMMON/GROUND/U
POWER/A
ACC
PWR
ACC
GND NO NC
Com
Coil
Coil
N. C.
N. O.
IN4
7
Figure 5. Insulated track connections
To relay coil
polarity
doesn't matter
The relay is needed because the trigger terminals
have to short to each other.
They are not switching power, but only a small
trigger signal to the electronic board.
Diode IN4001
2, 3, 4
Direction of Travel
POWER
SUPPLY
COMMON/GROUND/U
POWER/A
COMMON/GROUND/U
POWER/A
POWER/A
Com
Coil
Coil
N. C.
N. O.
IN4
Insulating pinInsulating pin
Insulated zone
Wiringtheaccessoryusinganinsulatedtracksection
You may choose to connect this accessory with an Insulated Track Section (available
separately, 6-12841 for O-27 track, 6-12840 for O-gauge track, or 6-12029 Accessory
Activator Pack for FasTrack) and a 12-volt DC Relay (SPDT, 1A Contact rating) with a Diode
(IN4001, IN4002, IN4003, or IN4004) available from your electronics supply store. The train
triggers the accessory when it crosses into the insulated zone. The insulated track connections
are illustrated in Figure 5.
8
Replacingtheinteriorlamp
The interior of your accessory is illuminated by one lamp, Lionel part no. 610-4143-300.
During the course of normal operations, this lamp may require replacement. Replacement
lamps are available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or from Lionel Service in
Chesterfield, MI. Refer to Figure 6.
1. Lift off the roof.
2. Unscrew and replace the expired lamp.
3. Replace the roof.
Figure 6. Interior lamp replacement
Replacingthelamppostlamp
The exterior of your accessory is illuminated by one lamp, Lionel part no. 610-4143-300.
During the course of normal operations, this lamp may require replacement. Gently
unscrew the expired lamp, turning it counter-clockwise. Install the replacement lamp. Refer to
Figure 7.
Figure 7. Exterior lamp replacement
Roof lamp
Stove lamp
9
Notes
LionelLimitedWarrantyPolicy&Service
This Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and
structural components, with the exception of LIGHT BULBS & LED’s are warranted to the original owner-
purchaser for a period of one year from the original date of purchase against original defects in
materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel Authorized Retailer*.
This warranty does NOT cover the following: Normal wear and tear, Light bulbs or LED’s, Defects appearing
in the course of commercial use, or Damage resulting from abuse/misuse of the product.
Transfer of this product by the original owner-purchaser to another person voids this warranty in its entirety.
Modification of this product in any way; visually mechanically or electronically, voids the warranty in its entirety.
Any warranted product which is defective in original materials or workmanship and is delivered by the
original owner-purchaser (this warranty is non-transferrable) to Lionel LLC or any Lionel Authorized Service
Station MUST be accompanied by the original receipt for purchase (or copy) from an Lionel Authorized
Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the
event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to
replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available. In the event a
comparable model is not available the customer will be refunded the original purchase price (requires proof of
purchase from the Lionel Authorized Retailer* it was originally purchased). Any products on which
warranty service is sought must be sent freight or postage prepaid (Lionel will refuse any package when postage
is due). Transportation and shipping charges are not covered as part of this warranty.
NOTE: Products that require service that do not have a receipt from an LIONEL AUTHORIZED
RETAILER* will be required to pay for all parts required to repair the product (labor will not incur
a charge) providing the product is not older than 5 years from date of manufacture and is within 1
year from date of purchase. A copy of the original sales receipt is required.
In no event shall Lionel LLC be held liable for incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion may not apply to you.
This 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 LLC product is required; bring the item, along with your DATED sales receipt and
completed warranty information (at the bottom of this page) to the nearest Lionel Authorized Service Station.
Your nearest Lionel Service Station can be found by calling 1-800-4-LIONEL or by accessing the website at
www.lionel.com.
If you prefer to send your Lionel product directly to Lionel, for repair you must FIRST call 586-949-4100
extension 9105 or FAX Lionel at 586-949-5429 or write to Customer Service, 50625 Richard W. Blvd, Chesterfield,
MI 48051-2493. Please have the 6-digit Lionel product number, the date of original purchase, the dealer where
the item was purchased and what seems to be the problem. You will receive a Verbal return authorization (RA)
number to ensure your merchandise will be properly tracked and handled upon receipt at Lionel LLC.
Once you have your Return Authorization (RA) number, make sure the item is packed in its original
Styrofoam inner container which is placed inside the original outer display box (this will help prevent damage
during shipping and handling). This shipment MUST be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured with the
carrier of your choice.
Please make sure you have followed all of the above instructions carefully before returning any merchandise
for service. You may choose to have your product repaired by one of Lionel LLC’s Authorized Service Stations after
its warranty has expired. A reasonable service fee should be expected once the product warranty has expired.
WarrantyInformation
Please complete the information below and keep it, along with your DATED ORIGINAL SALES
RECEIPT. You MUST present this form AND your DATED SALES RECEIPT when requesting warranty
service.
*A complete listing of Lionel Authorized retailers can be found by calling 1-800-4-LIONEL or by visiting our
website at www.lionel.com.
Products that are more than 5 years old, from date of manufacture, are not applicable for warranty
coverage, even if they have never been sold prior to this date. (Under no circumstance shall any
components or labor be provided free of charge.)
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