Lionel 763e Hudson User manual

Lionel 763e Hudson with
Vanderbilt tender
4-6-4 steam locomotive
Owner’s Manual
71-8056-250
08/97
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featuring and

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Y
ou own one of the most sophisticated
model trains ever built—the Lionel
TrainMaster®Command-equipped 763e
Hudson and Vanderbilt tender. From it’s
hand applied scale details to the
advanced technology present inside, your
763e Hudson and Vanderbilt tender are
ready for duty on your model railroad
layout. Experience the superiority of
today’s Lionel.
Table of contents
Transformeroperations
Running your Lionel 763e Hudson with a Lionel transformer 3
Locking your 763e Hudson into a single operational state 4
Your Hudson’s RailSounds system—the basics 5
Experiencing the range of your 763e Hudson’s Railsounds system 6
Notes on Railsounds 6
Installing the Lionel sound activation button 7
TrainMasterCommandoperations
Your 763e Hudson in the TrainMaster Command environment 8
CAB-1 commands for your Hudson 9
Railsounds in the Command environment 9
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your 763e Hudson 10
Tuning your 763e Hudson’s performance 11
Maintaining your 763e Hudson’s handrail antenna 11
Assigning your 763e Hudson a new ID# 12
MaintainingandservicingyourHudson
Lubricating your 763e Hudson 13
Lubricating your 763e Hudson’s Pullmor
®
motor armature 14
Replacing your 763e Hudson’s headlight 14
Replacing your tender’s back-up light 15
Adding fluid to your 763e Hudson’s smoke generator 16
Installing the scale pilot truck 16
Lionel Service 16
Congratulations!
Note! Included with your Lionel 763e Hudson are two center drive
wheels with Traction Tires.™You may choose to have these
installed to give your Hudson extra railhead-drive grip.
Because installation requires the removal and reinstallation of
some of the linkage, we recommend that you have your local
Authorized Lionel Service Center perform this service.
• Powerful Pullmor®motor
• Liontech CommandTM LCRU2
reverse unit for use with
the Lionel TrainMaster®
CommandTM model railroad
control system
• Smoke generator that
produces clean, safe,
and realistic smoke
• Wireless TetherTM
• RailsoundsTM Hudson
digital sound system
• Magne-Traction®and
optioal Tire-TractionTM
• Directional lighting

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Transformer operations
Running your Lionel 763e Hudson with a Lionel transformer
Place your 763e Hudson on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O gauge track.
• Note the pull of Magne-Traction®between your 763e Hudson and the steel
track.Magnetizedwheelsandaxlesincreasepullingpower(morethan25cars
on straight and level track) and keep your 763e Hudson on track while pass-
ing swiftly through curves. Your 763e Hudson will negotiate O-42 and larger
curves. Note also the traction-enhancing tire installed on the center drivers
that gives your 763e Hudson extra driver-
railhead grip. After extensive use, this tire
may require replacement. See your local
authorized Lionel Service Center for
expert tire-replacement service.
• With track power OFF, Connect the
drawbar between locomotive and ten-
der. Thats all you have to do with
Lionel’s new Wireless Tether® , an
infrared communication system that eliminates the plugs and wires of the
past.
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Power up your 763e Hudson with your transformer.
• Your 763e Hudson is designed tooperate on8-18 voltsalternatingcurrent.
Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transform-
ers are suitable; we recommend the TrainMaster Command model rail-
road control system.
• DO NOT POWER YOUR 763e Hudson WITH DIRECT CURRENT (DC). Damage to
sensitive electronic components may occur.
• When you first power up your track, the 763e Hudson will wait between 3
and 8 seconds as it “listens” for digital language from the TrainMaster
CommandBase(availableseparately).Whenit’sdetermined that it’s onacon-
ventional (nonCommand) railroad, the 763e Hudson’s headlight will illumi-
nate and Railsounds will fire up. At this point, the 763e Hudson is in neutral.
(This occurs when placing the Hudson on your railroad for the first time.
Thereafter, it starts in forward after every three-second power interrupt.)
Note!
Move ‘em out!
• Get your 763e Hudson moving. Press the DIR button on your CAB-1
remote or Lionel transformer. This sequences the Liontech Command
reverse unit (LCRU2) to the next operating state.
• Adjust track voltage until your Hudson moves at your desired speed.
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o select a single operational state for
your Lionel 763e Hudson (example:
forward only), you can deactivate the
LCRU2’s sequencing function with the
reverse unit control switch, located
between the rear and center drivers 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 reverse unit
control switch to PROGRAM/LOCK.
The 763e Hudson is now “locked” into
your chosen direction.
When you no longer want single-
direction operation, just slide the
reverse unit control switch back to
FORWARD/ RUN.
Locking your 763e Hudson into a single operational state
FORWARD/RUN
PROGRAM/LOCK Use this setting for
normal operations.
Use this setting to choose
a single operational state
like “forward.”
Transformer operations

Please remove protective
cover from battery clip
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Your 763e Hudson’s Railsounds system—the basics
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ionel Railsounds is the most realistic
model railroad sound system in the
world. Your 763e Hudson features the
Railsounds
Hudson digi-
tal sound sys-
tem for the
ultimate in real-
ism.
Begin by in-
stalling a 9-volt
alkaline battery in
the tender. This
ensures interup-
tion free opera-
tion of your
Railsounds. The
battery compart-
ment is located
beneath the ten-
der’s removable coal load. Connect the 9-
volt alkaline battery to the lead.
Although Railsounds is
powered by track voltage,
the battery is required for unin-
terrupted operation. Use
only alkaline batteries.
When you first apply track power, the
763e Hudson’s Railsounds system pro-
duces sounds of a locomotive at rest. As
your Hudson
moves, chuff-
ing begins,
increasing with
the locomo-
tive’s speed.
To silence the
steam chuffing
(whistle/bell are
unaffected),slide
the Railsounds
switch, located
beneath the coal
load, to the OFF
position before
powering up the
locomotive. The
whistle is activated by using the lever or but-
ton on your transformer or CAB-1.
Discontinue locomotive
power for 10 seconds before
changing the Railsounds
ON/OFF switch position.
If Railsounds “drops out” dur-
ing track power interrupts
(direction change), replace the
battery.
Install a 9-volt alkaline battery in your 763e
Hudson’s tender.
Note!
Note!
Note!
Note!
Volume control dial
Railsounds switch
Carefully pry
coal load up

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ith 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—inside your Lionel 763e
Hudson and Vanderbilt Tender are the
sounds of the Railsounds Hudson digi-
tal sound system. No other electric train
can offer you authentic Hudson
sounds. That’s the power of Lionel.
• Variable chuff rate. Your 763e’s speed
determines the steam chuff rate.
• MultiWhistleTM. 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 763e Hudson telling you its
Liontech 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 763e Hudson. If you’re done with
operations, Railsounds will commence
with an authentic Hudson shutdown
sequence about two seconds after the
air-release reset occurs.
Experiencing the range of your 763e Hudson’s Railsounds system
Notes on Railsounds
• Use the volume control dial, located
beneath the tender’s coal load, to adjust
sound output (see page 5).
• Listen for incidental engine sounds
during Railsounds operation. They’re
automatic and, of course, authentic.
• The 9-volt alkaline battery you installed
ensures continuous Hudson sounds, even
during short track-power interrupts.
•Longertrack-powerinterruptions(includ-
ing locomotive derailments) cause Rail-
sounds to shut down after about 7 seconds.
• For even more authentic Railsounds
effects, operate your 763e Hudson in the
TrainMaster Command environment. See
page 9 for details.
Transformer operations
Battery must be installed for
shutdown sequence
Note!

Installing the Lionel sound activation button
LIONEL
SOUND
ACTIVATION
BUTTON
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For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button
For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button
ATTACH TO GROUND TERMINAL
ATTACH TO POWER TERMINAL
CUSTOMER’S 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 activa-
tion button
for whistle
Lionel no.
610-5906-001
sound activa-
tion 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!
T
o operate the bell and whistle sounds
when operating your 763e Hudson
withconventionaltransformers, 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 “Sound
Activation Button”
Do not bypass button

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TrainMaster Command operations
Your 763e Hudson in the TrainMaster Command environment
L
ionel TrainMaster Command is the fun
and sophisticated model railroad con-
trol system from Lionel. Your 763e
Hudson features the Liontech Command
reverse unit, which acts as both a conven-
tional 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, YOU NEED A
COMMAND BASE AND A CAB-1 REMOTE.
Find them both at your authorized
Lionel retailer.
Place your 763e Hudson on Lionel or Lionel-
compatible O gauge track.
• Make sure track power is OFF before placing it on track.
• Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and its communi-
cations wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel
transformer or the U 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 763e Hudson 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 communica-
tion, 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 763e Hudson’s ID#, see page 12.
Move ‘em out!
•Throttle up or press any command button on CAB-1. Your 763e
Hudson will respond to your every command. Read on. The fun is just
beginning!
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Tender rear coupler
releases.
C OUPLER RELEASE SOUNDS .
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Press AUX2 to turn
your 763e’s head-
light on and off.
Press WSTL/HRN to
activate the 763e’s
whistle, release to dis-
continue.
M ULTI -W
HISTLE
STEAM WHISTLE SOUND
.
Press DIR—the loco-
motive decelerates to a
completestop;turnthe
throttle up, and the
locomotive moves in
the opposite direction.
THERE IS NO NEUTRAL.
S
TEAM AIR - RELEASE SOUND
.
Press BELL once to
activate the bell,
again to discontinue.
T RADITIONAL 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 acceler-
ate, left to decelerate.
S PEED - DEPENDENT VARIABLE
STEAM CHUFFING
. D YNA C HUFF
DYNAMIC CHUFFING EFFECT
.
CAB-1 commands for your 763e Hudson
C OUPLER RELEASE SOUNDS .
Press and hold BOOST
for extra power. Release
BOOSTandreturntothe
locomotive’s previous
speed. L ABORED CHUFF
Press and hold BRAKE
toslowdownorstop.Re-
lease BRAKEand return
to the previous speed.
S QUEALING BRAKE SOUNDS .
HUDSON RAILSOUNDS
EFFECTS IN BOLD ITALIC
Railsounds in the Command environment
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our 763e Hudson’s Railsounds sys-
tem gives you even more in the
TrainMaster Command environment.
• DynaChuffTM
.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 763e Hudson 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 letoff and steam release effects.

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W
hen you press AUX1 on CAB-1,
you turn the numeric key-
pad into 10 command but-
tons. 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). The
CAB-1 keypad overlay included
with your 763e Hudson is
designed to help you learn
the auxiliary features specific
to this classic locomotive.
H UDSON
R AILSOUNDS EFFECTS IN BOLD ITALIC .
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your 763e Hudson
STEAM
ENGINE
RESET
VOLUME
SMOKE
➠
BLOW
OFF
SHUT
DOWN
OFF ON
STEAM
RELEASE
PRESS
& HOLD
SMOKE
BOOST
➠
START-UP
AUX1
0
Stops and resets the 763e Hudson
to FORWARD.
W HISTLE BLOWS . H EADLIGHT
FLICKERS
.
1
Raises the volume of Railsounds.
S
OUND VOLUME INCREASES .
2
Reserved for future use.
3
Starts up Railsounds. S TARTUP SEQUENCE
COMMENCES
. STEAM BLOWOFF SOUND .
4
Lowers the volume of Rail-
sounds.
S OUND VOLUME DECREASES .
5
Activates the Railsounds steam
shutdown sequence. Just like the
real thing, your 763e Hudson must be
idle for shutdown to occur.
S TEAM SHUTDOWN
COMMENCES
. Remember, the whistle and
bell will not sound until you restart
Railsounds.
6S
TEAM RELEASE SOUND.
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Reserved for future use.
8
Turns off the smoke generator.
9
Turns on the smoke generator.
Press and hold 9 (10 seconds max-
imum) to initiate Smoke Boost™—it
superheats the smoke generator and
enhances smoke output when you
start running your 763e Hudson.
Always keep smoke
fluid in your 763e
Hudson’s smoke genera-
tor. Using Smoke Boost
with depleted fluid can
damage the generator’s
element.
Note!
TrainMaster Command operations

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Tuning your 763e Hudson’s 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 LCRU2 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 com-
mand buttons for incremental control
of speed and a superior method for han-
dling grades, stops-and-starts, and
more. Plus, using BRAKE in the
Command environment gives you a
bonus Railsounds effect—the ultrareal-
istic sound of squealing brakes.
STALL
Make your 763e Hudson feel more
responsive by setting a “stall” voltage. Get
your locomotive moving, then press SET;
the 763e Hudson 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 LCRU2 remembers the stall set-
ting until you change it. To clear stall, press
SET twice, holding it for one second each
time.
HIGH VOLTAGE SETTING
Press SET, headlight will flash. Get your
locomotive moving to the maximum
speed you want it to run, press BOOST.
Usethis tokeep yourlocomotive fromacci-
dentally being derailed at high speed.
SOUND QUALITY
To achieve your preferred Railsounds
master volume level, use the volume
control dial located beneath the tender’s
coal hatch doors. 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 key-
pad lowers overall Railsounds output.
Maintaining your 763e Hudson’s handrail antenna
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our 763e Hudson’s handrails are
more than just model grab irons—
they’re the LCRU2’s antenna for receiv-
ing Command Base digital communica-
tions. Please handle the 763e Hudson care-
fully to avoid handrail damage. To ensure
optimum reception, both handrails are
insulated from the die-cast shell. If your
763e Hudson experiences difficulty
receiving Base communications, check
the handrail ends in the cab and pilot
for the presence of insulating material.
Ensure each stanchion is present and
enjoys a proper fit. Finally, prevent the
handrails from touching any part of the
die-cast locomotive cab.

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Assigning your 763e Hudson’ a new ID# A
s your Lionel Command-equipped
fleet grows, you’ll want to give your
763e Hudson a more individualized
ID#. Choose from any number between
1 and 99. To make things easy, use a por-
tion of your 763e Hudson’s real-life cab
number (5344), for example 53 or 44.
Turn the Command Base ON and
place the 763e Hudson on track. Slide
the 763e Hudson’s reverse unit control
switch to PROGRAM (see the illustra-
tion), then power up. Using CAB-1,
press ENG, the engine ID# (example:
53), then press the SET button located
under CAB-1’s removable panel. Hear
the whistle blow (or see the headlight
flash if Railsounds is off); that’s the
LCRU2 confirming the new ID#. Slide
the LCRU2 switch to FORWARD/
RUN. Your 763e Hudson is ready to run
with its all-new ID#.
Assigna newID#
toyour 763eHudson
CommandBaseON
Placethe763eHudsonon track
PowerMasterssettoCMDor
traditionalpowersuppliesONFULL
Slidethe763eHudson’sreverseunit
controlswitchtoPROGRAM/LOCK
Turntrackpower on (PowerMasters):
PressBOOST
Programthe763easEngine #53:
PressENG
Press53(theID#)
PressSET
Hearthewhistlesound(or see the
headlightflashifRailsoundsis OFF)
Slidethereverseunitcontrol switch to
FORWARD/RUN
Your engineremembersitsID#forever;
youcanchangeit anytime byrepeating
thesesteps
Example
PROGRAM/LOCK FORWARD/RUN
TrainMaster Command operations
Slide the 763e Hudson’s reverse unit con-
trol switch to PROGRAM/ LOCK. When
you’ve finished ID# programming, slide
the switch to FORWARD/RUN.

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H
elp your Lionel 763e Hudson 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-lubri-
cate (a small amount will
do), and avoid getting
grease or oil on the 763e
Hudson’s wheels, con-
tact rollers, or your track.
You’ll know your 763e Hudson
requires lubrication when visual inspec-
tion reveals dryness on the parts indi-
cated in the illustration. Remove
accumulated dirt and dust
before lubricating, and
always lubricate any loco-
motive emerging from
prolonged storage. Also,
lightly lubricate the 763e
Hudson’s side rods, drive
rods, and linkage after
each 25 hours of opera-
tion.
Lubricating your Commodore
Maintaining and servicing your Commodore
GREASE
GREASE
GREASE
LUBRICATE AXLE ENDS
WITH LIONEL OIL
SPARINGLY
LUBRICATE AXLE ENDS
WITH LIONEL OIL
SPARINGLY
LUBRICATE AXLE ENDS
WITH LIONEL OIL
SPARINGLY
LUBRICATE AXLE ENDS
WITH LIONEL OIL
SPARINGLY
LUBRICATE AXLE ENDS
AT POCKET LOCATIONS
WITH LIONEL OIL
SPARINGLY
LUBRICATE AXLE ENDS
AT POCKET LOCATIONS
WITH LIONEL OIL
SPARINGLY
LUBRICATE
WITH LIONEL GREASE
Note!
Lubricate side rods with
Lionel oil sparingly

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our 763e Hudson is illuminated by a 14-
volt lamp located directly behind the boil-
erface. During the
courseofnormaloper-
ation, the lamp may
require replacement.
Lamp replacement
involves removing
the 763e Hudson’s
boiler face from the
front of the locomo-
tive.
Begin by turning
the763eHudsonover
on a soft, protective
surface. Remove the single screw located
beneath the front axle on the pilot truck, this
will allow the
Hudson’s boiler face
to be removed.
Mounted inside
the boiler-face is the
lamp. Replace the
expired lamp with
Lionel part no.
610-8049-300, then
reinstall the boiler-
face on the 763e
Hudson’sboiler, and
retighten the screw.
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Replacing your 763e Hudson’s headlight
GREASE GREASE GREASE
Replacing the lamp inside the boilerface.
Maintaining and servicing your 763e Hudson
W
ith typical use, your 763e Hudson
will require occa-
sional lubrication of its
Pullmor motor armature.
If you hear excess
noise during operation,
or if the locomotive
seems to slow down
intermittently, you may
need to oil the armature
bearings.
Turn the 763e Hudson
over and place it on a
soft, protective surface.
Remove the trailing
truck mounting stud and the ash pan
mounting screw.
Carefully remove
the trailing truck
assembly and apply a
small amount of oil
(two drops) at the
locations indicated in
the illustration. The
armature should be
oiled after every 20
hours of operation.
Reposition the trailing
truck assembly and
reinstall the screws.
Lubricating your 763e Hudson’s Pullmor®motor armature
Note! Press Aux2 to make sure headlamp
was not accidently turned off, before
replacing bulb

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our 763e’s Vanderbilt tender is illumi-
nated by a 14-volt back-up lamp.
During the course of normal operation, it
may require replacement.
Separate the walkway and hatch from
the top of the tender, exposing the speak-
er and two screws. Remove the two
screws and carefully lift up and pull back
slowly on the rear of the tender top so the
upper walkways clear the bottom of the
coal bunker. Remove the faulty bulb and
its wires from the wire nuts located in back
of the tender and replace it with Lionel
part no. 610-8054-300, available from your
local Lionel Authorized Service Center or
Lionel Service (see page 16). Assemble the
tender in the reverse order, being careful
once again with the clearance of the walk-
ways andthe coalbunker.Makesureallof
the wires are inside the body before you
tighten the screws.
Replacing your tender’s back-up light

© 1996 LIONEL LLC, CHESTERFIELD MI 48051-2493
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Lionel Service
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our Lionel 763e Hudson and Vanderbilt
tender is built with pride by Lionel and
carries a limited warranty to support contin-
ued reliable operation. If service is required,
contact your local Authorized Lionel Service
Center. To find the nearest Service Center,
simply call 1-800-4-LIONEL or visit our
website: www.lionel.com.
If you prefer a Lionel factory repair, call
810-949-4100, fax [phone], or write
Lionel Service, P.O. Box 748, New Baltimore,
MI 48047-0748. State the problem and the
product’s purchase date. We’ll send a return
authorization letter to assure proper han-
dling while at Lionel. You may choose to
have your product repaired by one of our
authorized Lionel Service Centers.CAU-
TION: Make sure your product is properly
packed to prevent shipping damage. The
shipment must be prepaid and we recom-
mend it be insured. Please follow the
instructions carefully. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights. You may have other
rights that vary from state to state.
Adding fluid to your 763e Hudson’s smoke generator
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our 763e Hudson is equipped with a
smoke generator that produces safe,
clean white smoke during operation.
The smoke generator requires the periodic
addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to
function. Pierce the tube end with a pin, then
add four to eight drops of fluid directly into
the 763e Hudson’s stack. Smoke production
will commence momentarily, faster if you
run your 763e Hudson at speed. When
smoke production wanes, add more fluid
(four to eight drops).
An idle 763e Hudson will not smoke;
press AUX1 and 9 (press for a maximum of
10 seconds) to engage the smoke generator
at idle/in neutral. Always keep a small
amount of smoke fluid in the 763e Hudson’s
smoke generator; the generator’s element
can become damaged if operated without
fluid. Smoke production is greater at higher
voltages and when the 763e Hudson is
pulling a heavy load or long consist.
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our 763e Hudson comes factory-
equipped with a three-rail pilot (front)
truck for opera-
tion. For display,
install the scale
pilot truck.
Place your
763e upside down
on a soft, protec-
tive surface. Using
hobby pliers,
remove the retain-
ing E-ring from
the center of the
truck. Next,
remove the large
slotted screw and washer at the rear of the
truck. Lift away the pilot truck, taking care to
keep the truck
spring in proper
position on the boss.
Now, install the
scale pilot truck
over the boss.
Make sure the
screw mount is to
the rear. Reinstall
the retaining E-
ring. Finally, rein-
stall the large slot-
ted screw and
washer.
Installing the scale pilot truck
Installing the three-rail pilot truck.