Lionel Amtrak HHP-8 User manual

Amtrak®HHP-8
Ready to run
Passenger Train Set
Owner’s Manual
Amtrak®HHP-8
Ready to run
Passenger Train Set
Owner’s Manual
73-1779-250
09/09
CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS
WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING
HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 40 VA
CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS
WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING
HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA
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Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the ready-to-run Amtrak®HHP-8 Passenger Train Set! This set features everything you need to get started—a mighty CW-80 Transformer, a huge loop of
easy-to-assemble FasTrack track, a string of detailed commuter cars, and one powered car.
Have fun growing with this complete train set! Start with the set components, then follow your
imagination into your own miniature world. Expand your railroad empire with additional FasTrack
track sections, enhance your layout with accessories. Explore the possibilities at your authorized
Lionel dealer.
Use this Owner’s Manual to learn how to set up, operate, and maintain your train set for years of
reliable operation.
The transformer included with this set should be periodically
examined for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to the output cord,
blades, housing, or other parts). In the event that such conditions
exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired
or replaced.
Parents!
FCC Statement
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
Notes: 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 rea-
sonable 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 accor-
dance 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 equipement 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.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiver
is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
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Locomotive features
• CommandControlequipped—abletoruninCommandControlorin
conventional transformer control mode
• Transformercontrolledforward,neutralandreverseoperation
• Powerfulmaintenance-freemotorsonlocomotive
• Realistichornandbell
• Operatingheadlights
• Directionallighting
• Metalframe
• Die-castmetaltrucks
• Lightedinterior
• Manuallyoperatedpantographs
• Refinedconventionaltransformercontrolmodewithlowerstartingspeeds
• Tractiontires
• MinimumCurve:O-36
Passenger cars feature:
• Die-castmetaltrucks
• Flushfittingwindows
• Interiorillumination
• Metalframe
• Detailedinteriors
• Illuminatedmarkerlightsonrearoflastpassengercar
Lionel Amtrak®HHP-8 Passenger Train Set Includes:
Powered HHP-8 electric locomotive
Three Amfleet coaches
Seven straight FasTrack®sections
Twelve 0-48 curved FasTrack®sections
One Power Terminal Section
One CW-80 transformer
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Table of contents
Creating your layout
Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely 5
BuildingyourLionellayout 6
JoiningtheFasTracktracksections 6
Wiring your CW-80 Transformer 7
Running your train
Coupling the cars 8
Running your train set 9
Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 10-11
Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer 12
Reverseunitprocedure 13
Operating the locomotives horn and bell 14
Adjusting the volume 14
Manually raising the pantographs 14
Command Control operations
Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment 15
CAB-1RemoteControllercommands 16
CAB-1RemoteControllernumerickeypadcommands 16
AssigningyourlocomotiveanewID# 17
Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features 17
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your HHP-8 locomotive 18
Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire 19
Replacing your locomotive’s lamp 19
Replacing the lamps in your passenger cars 19
Troubleshooting 19
LimitedWarranty/LionelService 20
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™, FasTrack™
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Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely
Your Lionel CW-80 Transformer is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. and has been carefully designed to ensure peak performance. When using electrical products, basic
safety precautions should be maintained.
Be sure to observe the following guidelines:
• Readthemanualthoroughlybeforeusingthisdevice.
• Thisdeviceisnotrecommendedforchildrenundereightyearsofage.
• Parentsshouldperiodicallyinspectthisproductforpotentialhazardsand,ifnecessary,
have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condi-
tion exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.
• Thetransformerisintendedtobeusedindoors.Donotusethisdeviceifwaterispresent.
Serious or fatal injuries may result.
• Usethetransformeronlyforitsintendedpurpose.
• Thetransformerwasmeanttooperateon120-volt,60-Hertzpower.Donotconnectthis
product to any other power supply.
• Donotoperatethetransformerwithadamagedcord,plug,orcase.
• Toavoidtheriskofelectricalshock,donotdisassembletheunit.Therearenouserservice-
able parts inside. If damaged, take this product to an authorized Lionel Service Center.
• Donotoperatethetransformeronyourlayoutunattended.Obstructedaccessoriesor
stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
• Alwaysunplugthetransformerfromthepowersourcewhennotinuse.
• Neverinsertobjectsintotheventilationslotsonthisproduct.Damagetosensitive
electronic components can result.
Creating your layout
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Building your Lionel layout
Your set comes with twelve curved, seven straight, and one terminal section of track. By adding more FasTrack track sections, you can create an endless number of exciting track arrangements
for more fun, action, and variety. The railroad empire of your dreams can quickly become a reality!
Creating your layout
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Joining the FasTrack track sections
FasTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always get good electrical contact. Take a
look at Figure 1 to see how to join the track sections.
1. Line up your two sections of track.
2. Insert the rail tabs into the openings at the ends of the corresponding
rails.
3. Press the sections together until the interlocking roadbed snaps into
place.
Figure 1. Joining the track sections
Rail tab
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Creating your layout
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Wiring your CW-80 Transformer
Connect your FasTrack terminal section to the CW-80 Transformer by using the wires that are already attached to the terminal section. Make sure that all connections are secure.
Loose connections can produce extremely high temperatures. For this reason, do not touch
the terminals or track connections during use. Also, do not locate scenery materials such as
lichen or ground foam near the terminals.
1. Feed the wires through the notch in the FasTrack terminal section. Refer to
Figure 2.
2. Loosen the red TRACK thumbscrew terminal, then slide the spade-
shaped connector on the red wire into position. The thumbscrew post should
be positioned between the “blades” of the spade connector. Be sure that the blades are
touching the metal post. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection.
3. Loosen the black TRACK thumbscrew terminal, then slide the spade-
shaped connector on the black wire into position. The thumbscrew post should
be positioned between the “blades” of the spade connector. Be sure that the blades are
touching the metal post. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection.
4. Plug the CW-80 Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts).
As your layout expands, you may also make power connections with the stripped ends
of wires, placing no more than two wires on each terminal. For best performance on large
layouts,itisrecommendedthatyouuse16-gaugewiretoconnectyourCW-80Transformerto
the track. On larger layouts where several track connections are required, the use of separate
junctions/terminalstrips(availableatyourlocalelectronicsstore)isrecommendedto
prevent voltage drops.
To prevent the excessive build up of heat, be sure to select the proper wire gauge
for your layout. Track connections must be made with 18-gauge wire or heavier.
Largerlayoutsrequireaminimumof16-gaugewire.
Caution!
U
120/60z
A
0~18VAC
TRACK
Figure 2. Controller connections
FasTrack terminal section
Notch
Spade-shaped
connector
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Coupling the cars
Running your train
When coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left inFigure3.Pressdownonthelockreleasetoopenthecoupler,thenpushthecarstoward
each other until they lock together.
Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.
Lock release
Figure3.Coupleroperation
Note!
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Running your train
Running your train set
With track power off, place your train set on the track.
See page 8 for coupling cars.
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Power up your locomotive with your transformer.
Your powered car is designed to operate on 7-15 volts alternating
current.
Donotpoweryourtrainsetwithadirect-current(DC)transformer.
Thepoweredcarwasdesignedforusewithanalternating-current(AC)
transformer only.
Move ‘em out!
Get your commuter set moving. Your powered car goes through a repeating
pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To sequence the
reverseunit,presstheDIRECTIONbuttononyourtransformer,orbrieflybringthe
throttle all the way back to the OFF position and then forward. Each press of the
DIRECTIONbuttonorinterruptionintrackpowercausesthelocomotivetoadvance
to the next operational state.
Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.
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Note!
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Refer to Figure 4 on page 11 for the location of the transformer features listed in this section.
THROTTLE
Push the throttle forward to increase track power. The markings on the throttle approxi-
mate the percentage of full power. For more realism, push the throttle slowly to gradually
increase or decrease the speed of the locomotive. Slowing or stopping the locomotive with the
throttleinsteadoftheDIRECTIONbuttonwillallowyoutocontinueinthesamedirection
when you increase the throttle again. To achieve this effect, reduce the throttle to the point
that the locomotive stops moving, but don’t completely turn off the throttle. That way, your
train won’t sequence into neutral.
DIRECTION
TheDIRECTIONcontrolbuttoninterruptstrackpowertoactivatethereverseunitinyour
locomotive. Your locomotive will not respond to this button when the reverse unit switch is in
the OFF position.
HORN
The WHISTLE button will activate your locomotive’s horn. The sound will continue until
the button is released. No external sound activation buttons are needed.
BELL
The BELL button will activate the bell sounds on locomotives equipped with this feature. Press
and hold the BELL button for two to three seconds to begin the sounds; press and hold the button
again to turn off the ringing.
Donotactivatehorns,whistles,orbellsonTrainSounds-equippedlocomotives
untiltrackpowerhasbeenturnedonforafewmoments,oracontinuoushorn/
whistle or bell sound may occur. To correct this problem, simply turn off the CW-80
Transformer, then turn it back on.
POWER-ON INDICATOR
The green light will remain on during normal operation. The green light will begin to
flash if you exceed the power limit of the Transformer. The unit will allow you to momentarily
exceed the power limit, but power will be gradually reduced until the problem is corrected.
The benefit is that the Transformer will not instantly turn off.
Running your train
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Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer
Note!
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