Lionel Coal Train Set User manual

Lionel
Coal Train Set
Owner’s Manual
73-1710-250
3/03
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Coal Train Set! This set includes
a sophisticated SD-70 locomotive that
features TrainMaster Command Control, the
RailSounds sound system, and the Odyssey
System for speed control. This locomotive
pulls a long coal drag that consists of six
bathtub gondolas.
Congratulations!
Features of the locomotive
• TrainMaster Command Control
equipped
• RailSounds sound system with
CrewTalk communication and
TowerCom announcements (in
Command)
• Odyssey System for speed control
• Directional lighting including front and
rear headlights
• Diesel smoke generator
• Two ElectroCouplers (in Command)
• Two powerful flywheel-equipped
motors
• Interior lighting
• Operating ditch lights
• Tire-Traction
Features of the bathtub gondolas
• Dual rotary couplers (front car only)
• Single rotary couplers • Operating End-of-Train Device (rear
car only)
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Table of contents
Transformer operations
Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer 4
Locking your locomotive into a single operational state 5
Using your locomotive’s ElectroCouplers in the non-Command environment 6
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button 7
RailSounds operations
Your locomotive’s RailSoundssystem—the basics 8
Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system 9
Notes on RailSounds 9
Odyssey System operations
The Odyssey System 10
Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation 10
Odyssey System Command operation 10
TrainMaster Command operations
The CommandControl environment 11
Running your locomotive in the TrainMasterCommand environment 12
CAB-1 commands for your locomotive 12
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive 13
Tuning your locomotive’s performance 14
Assigning your locomotive a new ID# 15
Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features 15
Maintaining and servicing your set
Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 16
Lubricating your locomotive 17
Replacing your locomotive’s lamps 18
Replacing the traction tires 19
Operating your bathtub gondolas 19
Servicing the End-of-Train Device 19
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 20

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3Move ‘em out!
Get your locomotive moving. Press the DIRECTION button on your CAB-1
Remote Controller or Lionel transformer. This sequences the Command reverse unit
to the next operating state.
Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed. To
increase speed, increase track voltage. To decrease speed, reduce voltage. To stop the
locomotive, turn-off track power.
See page 5 for information on locking your locomotive into a single
operational state.
Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible
O gauge track.
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2Power up your locomotive with your transformer.
Your locomotive is designed to operate on 8-18 volts alternating
current. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current
transformers are suitable.
Do not power your locomotive with direct current (DC). Damage to
sensitive electronic components may occur.
When you first power up your track, the locomotive will wait
between three and eight seconds as it “listens” for digital language from the
TrainMaster Command Base (available separately). When it has determined that it’s
on a conventional (non-Command) railroad, the locomotive’s headlight will
illuminate and RailSounds will fire up. At this point, the locomotive is in neutral.
(This occurs when placing the locomotive on your railroad for the first time.
Thereafter, it will start in forward following every five-second power interruption.)
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Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer
Transformer operations
Caution!
Note!

To select a single operational state for your Lionel locomotive (for example,
forward only), you can deactivate the
Command reverse unit’s sequencing
function with the reverse unit switch.
Get your locomotive moving in the
desired direction, then slow it down
without stopping. Set the Command reverse
unit switch to PGM. Refer to Figure 1 for the
location of the switch. The locomotive is
now “locked” into your chosen direction.
When you no longer want single-direction
operation, just slide the Command reverse
unit switch back to RUN.
Your locomotive’s reverse unit will
“reset” to forward after any power
interruption lasting five seconds
or longer, regardless of the
original locked-out direction.
Locking your locomotive into a single operational state
Transformer operations
Figure 1. Switch locations
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Note!
Smoke unit switch
(see page 16 for details)
FRONT
SND
NO SND
RUN
PGM
SMK
NO SMK
Command
reverse unit
switch
Smoke unit
switch
RailSounds
switch

Transformer operations
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Using your locomotive’s ElectroCouplers in the
non-Command environment
To uncouple rolling stock from your locomotive’s ElectroCouplers in the
non-Command environment, you must rely
on a piece of rolling stock equipped with
Lionel magnetic couplers that can be
coupled directly to your locomotive’s
ElectroCouplers. The magnetic coupler on
the rolling stock will then react to the
magnetic field generated by a Lionel
Remote-Control or Uncoupling Track
section (available separately, 6-65530
for O gauge, 6-65149 or 6-12746 for
O-27 gauge). Place your rolling stock’s
coupler “trigger disc” over the central coil
of a Remote-Control or Uncoupling Track
section and press UNCOUPLE on the
controller. As illustrated in Figure 2, the
magnetic field pulls the disc downward, and
the coupler opens.
Your locomotive’s
ElectroCouplers will NOT open
manually or by using a
Remote-Control Track section.
Magnetic coupler on the rolling stock coupled
to your locomotive
Note!
Remote-Control
Track section
Figure 2. Trigger disc operation

Transformer operations
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button
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POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button
For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button
Existing wire
Black wire
Red wire
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
SoundActivation Button for
activating the bell
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
SoundActivation Button
for activating the
whistle Lionel no. 610-5906-001
SoundActivation Button for
activating the bell
Black wire
Wire
nut
Red wire
Red wire
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!
To activate the bell and whistle sounds when operating your locomotive with
conventional transformers, you may need to
install Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound
Activation Buttons (available separately) if
your transformer is not equipped to activate
these features. Connect the button(s) as
shown below.
All track power must feed through
the Sound Activation Buttons. Do
not bypass the buttons.
Note!
Existing wire
Common/Ground/U
Power/A
Common/Ground/U
Power/A
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Note!
Note!
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Your locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics
The Lionel RailSounds sound system is the most realistic model railroad sound
system in the world. Your locomotive
features digital samples from real-life diesel
locomotives for the ultimate in realism.
You may choose to install a nine-volt
alkaline battery in your locomotive. This
ensures interruption-free operation of
RailSounds. As illustrated in Figure 3, the
battery clip is located under the body
towards the front of the locomotive. Remove
the six body screws and lift away the body.
Refer to Figure 5 on page 17. Attach the
battery harness and slide the battery into the
holder. Reassemble in reverse order.
When you first apply track power, the
locomotive’s RailSounds sound system
produces sounds of the locomotive at rest. As
the locomotive moves, the RPM’s increase
with the locomotive’s speed.
To silence the diesel roar (the horn and bell
remain unaffected), slide the RailSounds
switch on the underside of the locomotive to
NO SND (refer to Figure 1 on page 5) before
powering up the locomotive.
Please remove the protective cover from the battery clip.
Although RailSounds is powered by track voltage, the battery is required for
uninterrupted operation and shutdown sequences. Use only alkaline batteries.
Discontinue locomotive power for ten seconds before changing the RailSounds
SND/NO SND switch position.
If RailSounds “drops out” during track power interruptions (for example,
during a direction change), replace the battery.
RailSounds operations
Figure 3. Battery installation
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RailSounds operations
With 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.
• Four diesel-roar levels. Your
locomotive’s speed determines the level
of diesel RPM roar—automatically, if
you prefer: idle, half throttle, three
quarters or full-speed output.
• MultiHorn. A different horn sound at
different speeds—a RailSounds
exclusive.
•Mechanical bell. Press BELL on your
CAB-1 Remote Controller or transformer
to begin the effect, again to discontinue.
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power
down your track, wait for three to five
seconds, and listen for the air-release
sound—that’s the locomotive telling
you that the Lionel 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 locomotive. If
you’re done with operations, RailSounds
will commence with a realistic diesel
shutdown sequence about two seconds
after the air-release reset occurs. (Battery
installation required.)
Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system
Notes on RailSounds
• Turn the volume knob clockwise or
counter-clockwise in the location shown
in Figure 5 on page 17 to adjust sound
output.
• Listen for incidental locomotive sounds
during RailSounds operation. They’re
automatic and, of course, authentic.
• The nine-volt alkaline battery you
installed ensures continuous diesel
locomotive sounds.
• Longer track-power interruptions
(including locomotive derailments)
cause RailSounds to shut down after
about seven seconds.
• For even more authentic RailSounds
effects, operate in the TrainMaster
Command environment.

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Setting Speed Control
1. Run the engine at the desired speed for approximately five seconds.
2. Press and hold the HORN button.
3. While holding the HORN button, increase the track voltage by at least three volts (at
least a quarter turn).
4. At this point, speed control is set.
Engine speed will increase slightly before returning to the set speeds.
Turning Off Speed Control:
1. While the engine is in neutral, turn your controller up to the maximum power (no
more than 20 volts), wait one second, then press and hold the HORN button.
2. While holding the HORN button, slowly reduce track voltage to one-fourth of full power.
3. Release the HORN button.
4. Cycle the engine to forward or reverse. The engine is now out of speed control mode.
In conventional operation, the smoke unit and lights are connected directly to
track power. Do not exceed 14-16 volts for extended periods. Doing so will cause
damage to the locomotive.
Odyssey System operations
Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation
The Odyssey System
The Odyssey System is a “cruise control” for your engine. Once the speed is set
(see below), your engine will maintain a
constant speed, no matter what loads the
locomotive pulls or what grades you have on
your layout. This digitally-controlled system
also allows for extremely slow movement
that will amaze any “scale” enthusiast.
While in the Command Control environment, the speed control
feature of the Odyssey System is always on.
When turning the throttle, the speed of the
engine will respond to each signal from the
Command Base. Example: Address the
engine and slowly turn the throttle. The first
flash corresponds to the first speed step. This
is the slowest speed of the locomotive.
Odyssey System Command operation
Caution!
Note!

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TrainMaster Command operations
The Command Control environment
TrainMaster Command Control is the advanced model railroad control system
from Lionel. TrainMaster Command Control
gives you the power to operate multiple
Command-equipped locomotives on the
same track, at the same time.
To operate in Command mode, you
need a Command Base and a CAB-1
Remote Controller. Find them both at
your authorized Lionel retailer.
Place your locomotive on Lionel or
Lionel-compatible O gauge track.
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2Address your locomotive using CAB-1.
• Press ENG and 1 on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1. This command
is sent by CAB-1 to the Command Base, which then translates your
command into digital code. That code is sent around your railroad’s
outside rails in the form of a digital “halo.” All Command-equipped Lionel
engines 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—controls the actions of Command-equipped Lionel
engines. 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 locomotives come factory-programmed with an
ID# of “1.” To change the ID# of your locomotive, see page 15.
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3Move ‘em out!
• Throttle up or press any command button on the CAB-1. Your locomotive
will respond to your every command.
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1• Make sure track power is OFF before placing on the track.
• Make sure your Lionel Command Base is plugged-in and its
communications wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel
transformer or the U terminal on any of your installed PowerMasters.
• Once positioned on the track, increase track voltage to FULL (no
more than 20 volts). On PowerMasters, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD.

Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment
Press AUX2 to turn
your locomotive’s
headlights on and
off.
Activates the keypad.
Air-release
sound.
Press HALT to shut
down all PowerMaster
electrical output on
your railroad. Stops all
Command-equipped
locomotives in
operation.
Turn the THROTTLE
to the right to
accelerate, left to
decelerate.
Your Command-equipped
locomotive comes factory-
programmed with an ID# of “1.” To
get your locomotive in action, set
PowerMasters to CMD or set all power
supplies on full (no more than
20 volts). Press ENG and 1on your
CAB-1. Turn the throttle or press any
command button; your locomotive is
ready for Command operations.
Address Locomotive #1
Set PowerMaster to CMD or traditional
power supplies to full throttle (no more
than 20 volts)
Press ENG
Press 1 (the ID#)
Throttle up/press any command button
Example
CAB-1 commands for your locomotive
Press WSTL/HRN to
activate the locomotive’s
horn, release it to
discontinue. MultiHorn diesel
horn sound.
Press DIR—the
locomotive decelerates to
a complete stop; turn the
throttle up, and the locomotive will
accelerate in the opposite direction.
There is no neutral state. Diesel
air-release sound.
Press BELL once to acti-
vate the bell, again to
discontinue. Diesel
mechanical bell sound.
Press and hold BOOST
for extra power. Release
BOOST and return to the
locomotive’s previous speed.
Press and hold BRAKE
to slow down or stop.
Release BRAKE and
return to the previous speed.
Squealing brake sounds.
Front coupler releases.
Coupler release
sounds.
Rear coupler releases.
Coupler release
sounds.
TrainMaster Command operations
SET L M H
Beneath this panel
Use HALT only in
emergency situations.
Note!
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When you press AUX1 on your CAB-1, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. The keypad lets you control
extra command features (until you press any top-row button like SW,
ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG). RailSounds sounds in bold italic.
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive
TrainMaster Command operations
DIESEL
ENGINE
RESET
VOLUME
SMOKE
RPM
S
SHUT
CREW
TALK
TOWER
COM
DOWN
OFF ON
➠
➠
➠
➠
START-UP
AUX1
0Stops and resets the locomotive. Resets the locomotive’s direction to
FORWARD. Resets RailSounds to
automatic RPM operation. Horn
blows. RPM’s return to
automatic.
1Raises the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume increases.
2CrewTalk is the sound of unintel- ligible walkie-talkie communication.
3Raises the RailSounds RPM’s level. Starts up RailSounds. RPM’s
increase. Start-up sequence
commences.
4Lowers the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume decreases.
5Activates the RailSounds shutdown sequence. Just like the real thing, your
locomotive’sRPM’s must be at idle
for shutdown to occur. Press 6
repeatedly to lower the RPM’s until
they won’t descend further. Your
locomotive is now at idle. Press 5to
initiate the shutdown sequence and
listen for the CrewTalk sound.
CrewTalk sounds, Diesel
shutdown commences.
Remember, the horn, bell, and RPM’s
will not sound until you restart
RailSounds by pressing 3.
6Lowers RailSounds RPM level. RPM’s decrease.
7TowerCom is an audible two-part announcement that includes that
engine’s road number and/or name.
Pressing 7the first time triggers a
“Hold for clearance” announcement.
Press 7again, and a “Cleared for
departure” message plays. There is a
four second delay in this function.
8Turns smoke off. Air-release sounds.
9Turns on the smoke generator. Press and hold 9(ten seconds maximum) to
initiate Smoke Boost— this super-
heats the smoke generator and
enhances the smoke output when you
start running your locomotive. See
note on filling or turning off the smoke
generator on page 16.
Air-release sounds.
Note! AUX1, 9 only works if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position.
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Tuning your locomotive’s performance
MOMENTUM
TrainMaster Command’s momentum
feature simulates the labored performance
of a locomotive pulling a heavy load. Press
L, M, or H(located under CAB-1’s
removable panel) for light, medium, or
heavy momentum. The locomotive’s
Command reverse unit remembers this
setting until you change it. For quick
locomotive response, choose L.
BRAKING AND BOOSTING
There’s more to starting and stopping
than just turning the CAB-1 throttle. Use the
BOOST and BRAKE command buttons—
they give you incremental control of speed
and are the superior way to handle grades,
gradual stops-and-starts, and more. Plus,
using BRAKE in the Command
environment gives you a bonus RailSounds
effect—the ultra-realistic sound of
squealing brakes.
SOUND QUALITY
To achieve your preferred RailSounds
master volume level, we recommend that
you adjust your locomotive volume control
knob (see Figure 5 on page 17 for the
location). Turn the knob left or right to
reach the desired volume level.
For quick remote-control of volume
below the master setting—for example,
muting—use the CAB-1 numeric keypad’s
volume control. Press AUX1, 4 on the
numeric keypad to lower the overall
RailSounds output.
HIGH VOLTAGE SETTING
Press SET, and the headlight will flash.
Get your locomotive moving to the
maximum speed you want it to run, then
press BOOST. Use this to keep your
locomotive from derailing at excessive
speeds. Turn off the high voltage setting by
pressing SET, then BOOST, holding each
for one second.
STALL
Make your locomotive feel more
responsive by setting a “stall” voltage. Get
your locomotive moving, then press SET;
the locomotive will stop. Turn the throttle
clockwise to get the locomotive moving,
then decrease speed until the locomotive
just stops. Press SET again; the Command
reverse unit remembers the stall setting
until you change it. To clear the stall
setting, press SET twice, holding it for one
second each time.
These settings will be lost when you assign a new engine ID number.
Note!
TrainMaster Command operations

Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features
Due to the inevitable derailments and static, it is possible that your Command
reverse unit could someday lose its setup
program. The symptom of this condition
would be unresponsiveness in Command
mode. This can be easily remedied by
“reprogramming” your Command reverse
unit using the following steps.
STEP 1: Move the switch on your locomotive
from RUN to PGM.
STEP 2: Plug in your Command Base.
STEP 3: Place the locomotive on track, then
turn on power to your track.
STEP 4: Press ENG then input the
locomotive’s ID#. Press SET.
STEP 5: Press ENG, the ID#, AUX1, then
press 8 for this particular locomotive.
STEP 6: Turn off power to your track and
wait ten seconds.
STEP 7: Remove the locomotive from your
track, and move the switch from PGM to RUN.
STEP 8: Place the locomotive back on track,
then turn power on to the track.
STEP 9: Press ENG and the ID#, then
operate as normal.
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TrainMaster Command operations
Assign a new ID# to your
Command-equipped
locomotive
Set the Command reverse unit switch to
PGM
Command Base plugged in
Place the locomotive on track
PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional
power supplies ON FULL (no more
than 20 volts)
Turn track power on (PowerMasters):
Press BOOST
Program the locomotive with a new ID#:
Press ENG
Press a number you choose
(the ID#)
Press SET
Set the Command reverse unit switch to
RUN
Your locomotive remembers its ID#
forever; change it any time with
these steps
Example
We recommend that you choose an easy to
remember ID# for your engine. Some possibilities
are part of the engine road number, your age, or
any two digit number that is not used by another
engine. Write the number on a small piece of
tape and put this on the bottom of the fuel tank to
aid in remembering.
As your fleet of Command-equipped Lionel locomotives grows, you’ll want to give
your locomotive a more individualized
number. Choose from any between 1 and 99.
To make things easy, use a portion of your
locomotive’s cab number.
Set the locomotive’s Command reverse unit
switch to PGM (see Figure 1 on page 5). Plug
in the Command Base and place the
locomotive on track, then power up. Using
CAB-1, press ENG, the locomotive ID# that you
select, and then press the SET button located
under CAB-1’s removable panel. Hear the horn
blow (or see the headlight flash if RailSounds
is off); that’s the Command reverse unit
confirming the new ID#. Set the Command
reverse unit switch to RUN. Your locomotive is
ready for operations with its all-new ID#.
Assigning your locomotive a new ID#

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Maintaining and servicing your set
Figure 4. Stack location
Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator
Your locomotive 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 10-15 drops of fluid into the
locomotive’s stack. Refer to Figure 4 for the
location of the stack. Smoke production will
commence momentarily, faster if you run
your locomotive at speed. When smoke
production wanes, add more fluid (four to
eight drops).
If you prefer to have a smoke-free
locomotive, there is a switch located on the
bottom of the engine under the cab marked
SMK/NO SMK (see Figure 1 on page 5 for the
location). Move the switch to NO SMK and
your locomotive will stop smoking.
When the smoke unit is on, always keep
a small amount of smoke fluid in the loco-
motive’s smoke generator; the generator’s
element can become damaged if operated
without fluid. Smoke production is greater
at higher voltages and when the locomotive
is pulling a heavy load or long consist.
Add fluid here
WARNING: Never operate the smoke unit when dry. This will cause the smoke unit to
overheat and may damage your engine.

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Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive
Help your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by
maintaining it properly.
We recommend that you purchase a
Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit
(no. 6-62927), available from your Lionel
dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind:
never over-lubricate (a small amount will
do), and avoid getting grease or oil on the
locomotive’s wheels or your track. You’ll
know your locomotive requires lubrication
when visual inspection reveals dryness on
the parts indicated in Figure 5. Remove
accumulated dirt and dust before
lubricating, and always lubricate any
locomotive emerging from prolonged
storage.
Figure 5. Underside details and lubrication points
Lubricate with
Lionel oil
(sparingly)
Lubricate with
Lionel grease
(sparingly)
Lubricate with
Lionel oil
(sparingly)
Lubricate with
Lionel grease
(sparingly)
Body screws
Railsounds volume
control knob
Body screws
located
under pilot
Body screws
located under
pilot
SND
NO SND
RUN
PGM
SMK
NO SMK
Rear
Front
Command reverse
unit switch
Smoke unit
switch
RailSounds
switch

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Maintaining and servicing your set
Replacing your locomotive’s lamps
Your locomotive features operating headlights, ditch lights, and interior lights. The headlights and back-up lights are LEDs. Because the LEDs and ditch lights are delicately
soldered directly to the circuit board, we recommend that you have these lamps replaced at an
authorized Lionel Service Center. See the Lionel Service section on page 20 for more
information.
Two 18-volt lamps illuminate the interior of your locomotive. You may also choose to have
these lamps replace at a Lionel Service Center. If you choose to replace these lamps yourself,
follow these steps and refer to Figure 6.
1. Remove the six body screws, then carefully lift the locomotive’s shell away from the frame.
Refer to page 17 for the location of the six body screws.
2. Cut the two wires from of the expired lamp and remove it from the holder in the motor
shroud.
3. Route the two new wires from the new lamp (part no. 610-8238-039) up and through the
lamp bracket, reversing the path taken to remove the expired lamps. Refer to Figure 6.
4. Cut approximately 1/2” of insulation off the end of each wire, then twist the two wires
together. Wrap this connection with insulated tape to ensure a secure connection.
5. Place the locomotive on your layout and power it up. Be sure that the replacement lamp
illuminates.
6. Reinstall the shell, replacing the six body screws to complete the lamp replacement.
Figure 6. Lamp replacement

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Servicing the End-of-Train Device
The flashing End-of-Train Device is illuminated by one LED. The LED is
expected to last for the lifetime of the car
and is not user serviceable. Visit your
authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel
Service if service is required.
Replacing the traction tires
Your locomotive is equipped with four traction tires. These rubber tires
increase the tractive effort of your
locomotive, allowing it to pull more cars at
once. During the course of normal
operation, the traction tires may become
worn out. Because you must remove the
trucks and the side frames to access the
wheels, we recommend that you have the
traction tires replaced by your authorized
Lionel Service Center. See the Lionel Service
section on page 20 for more information.
Operating your bathtub gondolas
For prototypical operation, the dual rotary coupler-equipped bathtub
gondola should be the lead gondola.
Following this car, position the single rotary
coupler-equipped bathtub gondolas on the
track with their rotary couplers towards the
front of the train. Be sure that the flashing
End-of-Train Device is at the rear of the
train.
Before dumping the cars in the
Lionel Coal Tipple (6-32910), be
sure that each rotary coupler is
joined to a fixed coupler, except
for the dual rotary coupler-
equipped gondola.
Refer to Lionel Coal Tipple owner’s
manual for information about operating
your bathtub gondolas with that accessory.
Do not place other cars
between the bathtub gondolas
when using the Coal Tipple.
Maintaining and servicing your set
Note!
Caution!

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 consumer-purchaser, for one year
against original defects in materials or
workmanship when purchased 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
original 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
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 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 accessing our
Website at www.lionel.com.
If you prefer to send your product back to
Lionel L.L.C. for repair in Michigan, you must
first call 586-949-4100 or FAX [phone], or
write to Customer Service, P.O. Box 748, New
Baltimore, MI 48047-0748, stating 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 ensure your
merchandise will be properly handled upon
receipt.
Once you have received your return
authorization and label, make sure that the item
is packed to prevent damage during shipping and
handling. We suggest that you use the product’s
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. You may choose to have
your product repaired by one of our Authorized
Lionel Service Centers after its warranty has
expired. A reasonable service fee will be charged.
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____________________
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