Lionel F3 Non-powered B Unit Diesel Locomotive User manual

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Lionel
F3 Non-powered B Unit
Diesel Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
Lionel
F3 Non-powered B Unit
Diesel Locomotive
Owner’s Manual

Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of this non-powered Lionel diesel Locomotive! On the outside, this locomotive features numerous prototypical details and expert decoration in your favorite
livery. Inside the body, this locomotive is equipped with some of the most advanced controls in model
railroading. This unit is ready for duty on your layout.
Features of the non-powered locomotive
• LEGACY Control System equipped—able to run with the new LEGACY
Control system, in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, or in
the conventional environment with only a standard transformer
• Directional lighting
• ElectroCoupler on rear of the unit
• Fan-driven smoke unit
• Minimum curve: O-31
Table of contents
LEGACY Control Systems operations
Get ready to run 3
The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller 4
Non-powered locomotive switch function overview
Switch overview 5
TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations 6
Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment 6
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 7
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 8
Assigning your non-powered locomotive a new ID# 8
Building a lash-up 9
Reprogramming your non-powered locomotive to restore features 10
Conventional transformer operations
Operating your non-powered locomotive in the conventional environment 11
Uncoupling in the conventional environment 12
Maintaining and servicing your non-powered locomotive
Lubricating your non-powered locomotive 13
Adding fluid to your non-powered locomotive’s smoke generator 14
Setting the smoke level 15
Replacing your non-powered locomotive’s LED 15
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 16
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LEGACY Control System operations–overview
Please note that not all LEGACY products have all the features
mentioned in this section.
This section is a brief overview of the LEGACY Control System. For a more in depth
explanation of the LEGACY Control System features, please see your LEGACY Control
System Operations Manual. Couple your non-powered locomotive to a powered
locomotive for operation with the LEGACY Control System.
GET READY TO RUN
Couple your non-powered locomotive to a powered locomotive for operation in the
LEGACY Control System environment.
Get your engine running now by following the instructions in this guide. We'll power up the track and then "address the engine" so it can be controlled by your CAB-2 remote controller.
Power Up The Track
Refer to PowerMaster, TPC, or ZW manual for the correct method to power up. With your
locomotive on the track, power-up your track to a constant 18 volts. If a circuit breaker trips when
you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all
securely on the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit.
Address Your Engine
First, you must address the engine. This "tells" your CAB-2 which locomotive you want to control.
This is important when you have more than one engine on your layout.
To address an engine:
1. Press ENG
2. Press 1
3. Press Start Up
See reference numbers 1, 2, and 3
Note!
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™
The name FasTrack® is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.
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LEGACY Control System operations
The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller
Main Display
Displays real-time information about your railroad
system. Displays real-time feedback of operation.
Scroll Button
Navigates through the entire list
of Engines, Trains, Switches, etc.
Select Button
Performs addressing by
3-4 digit road number.
Touch Screen Key Pad
A group of touch sensitive keys
with icons for each function. These
keys serve many purposes and
their icons change accordingly.
Train Brake Slider
This slider is used to increase
or decrease the amount of Train
Brake effecting the engine or train.
Train Link Button
For future use.
AUX-1/Thru Button
Press to view the Control Panel
while operating. Controls switch
direction.
AUX-2/Out Button
Controls switch direction.
Emergency Halt Button
Stops everything on
layout, also stops
recording playback.
Record Button
Used to record and
playback events.
Velocity Throttle
Throttle control over
engines, also used
to navigate thru info/
options.
Set Button
Used to set Engine address and for
programming.
Info Button
Used to enter/view the info/options of
selected components.
CTC Button
Turns the Remote Control ON and
OFF. Used to enter the Remote and
Base options. Pressing CTC while
in a menu will always bring you
back to main screen.
Soft Keys
These keys directly correlate to the
5 selection boxes located at the
bottom of the main screen. These
are also used in the info/option
menus to select options.
Warning Sound Controller
Warning Bell and Variable Whistle/
Horn control. Pull down to sound
Whistle/Horn. Push up and release
to trigger Warning Bell.
Official R.R. Speed Control Bar
Toggles the touchscreen display of R.R.
preset speeds and control panel.
Multi Controller
Boost, Brake, and Direction control.
Rock forward for Boost, rock
backward for engine brake, and
press down for direction change.
Click-hold-and rock for absolute
direction select.
Front & Rear Coupler Buttons
Fire couplers.
Feedback Buttons
Toggle ON/OFF the vibration feedback
feature in the CAB-2 Remote.
Low, Medium, High Momentum Buttons
Used to select the desired momentum of
your addressed engine/train/accessory.

RUN
PGM
SMK
NO SMK
Locomotive switch function overview
Switch overview
Command Reverse Unit Switch
Used to assign an ID# and reprogram the non-powered locomotive in LEGACY and Command
operation when the switch is in the “PGM” position. See pages 8 and 10.
Smoke Unit Switch
Used to turn the smoke unit function “on” and “off”. See page 14.
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Figure 1. Switch locations
Smoke unit
switch
Command reverse
unit switch
Volume control
knob

Caution!
TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations
In addition to your transformer, to operate your non-powered locomotive in the Command Control environment, you need a Command Base (available separately, 6-12911) and a
CAB-1 Remote Controller (available separately, 6-12868).
Your commands are sent by the CAB-1 Remote Controller to the Command Base, which
then translates the command into digital code. That code is sent through the outside rails
to your locomotive, which will not respond until it recognizes its unique ID#. TrainMaster
Command Control gives you the power to operate multiple Command-equipped locomotives
on the same track at the same time.
Operating your non-powered locomotive in the Command Control
environment
Couple your non-powered locomotive to a powered locomotive for operation in the
TrainMaster Command Control environment.
1. Turn off track power and plug-in the Command Base. Be sure that the
Command Base is connected to the outside rail or to the Common/Ground/U terminal on
your track power supply.
2. Place your non-powered locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31
or larger track.
3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). On
PowerMasters, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD. Program Track Power Controllers to
Command Control operation.
Power your non-powered locomotive with an alternating-current (AC)
transformer only. Powering your locomotive with a direct-current (DC)
transformer, or in excess of 19 volts AC, may result in damage to sensitive
electronic components.
4. Press ENG and enter the ID# to address your locomotive with your CAB-1
Remote Controller. All Lionel locomotives come factory-programmed as ID# 1. To
change the ID#, see page 8.
5. Throttle up and move ‘em out! Your locomotive will respond to every command from
your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
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TrainMaster Command Control operations
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands
The CAB-1 Remote Controller commands are detailed
below.
Releases the rear coupler.
Activates the numeric keypad.
Toggles all directional lighting on and off.
Shuts down all PowerMasters on your railroad.
Stops all TrainMaster Command Control-
equipped locomotives in operation. Use HALT
only in emergency situations.
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TrainMaster Command Control operations
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands
When you press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. These commands are specific to your locomotive. After
you press the AUX1 button, you will be able to press any numbered button until you address a
different Command Control equipped product.
Resets the locomotive.
Turns off the smoke unit.
Turns on the smoke unit if the smoke unit switch is in the SMK position. Be sure to add smoke
fluid before turning on the smoke unit to prevent damage to your locomotive.
AUX1, 8 and 9 function only if the locomotive’s smoke unit switch is in the SMK
position.
Assigning your non-powered locomotive a new ID#
As your roster of TrainMaster Command Control-equipped locomotives grows, you will want to give each unit a unique ID#. The locomotive will respond to commands associated with its ID#
while all other units will disregard these commands.
To restore your locomotive’s functions, see page 10.
1. Slide the Command reverse unit switch on your locomotive to the PGM position. See Figure 1 on
page 5.
2. Place the locomotive on the track.
3. Connect the Command Base and plug it in.
4. Power up the track.
5. Press ENG.
6. Enter the unique ID#. Choose any number from 1 to 99 that has not been assigned to another
locomotive (ENG). We recommend using a part of your locomotive’s cab number.
7. Press SET. The locomotive’s headlights will flash.
8. Slide the Command reverse unit switch back to the RUN position.
The locomotive’s ID# has been set. Be sure to record the new ID# for your reference.
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TrainMaster Command Control operations
Building a lash-up
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In the Command environment, building a lash-up allows you to control your locomotive as one in a prototypical manner. It is still possible to control any of the engines in the lash-up
individually. When you issue a train command, the individual engine you were controlling
will return to the group. If there is a difference in speed, the individual Engine will return to
the speed of the lash-up at the rate set in the train momentum.
To build a lash-up, assign a unique engine (ENG) ID# to each unit. See page 10 for details.
1. Address the train ID# you wish to create or edit, 1
to 99.
2. Press INFO.
3. Press BUILD softkey (button directly under
BUILD).
4. Enter the front engine number. It is not necessary
to enter ENG, just enter the #. It will appear in the
blinking box.
5. Press ADD to add the front engine. The engine will
move to the right and the blinking box will be
ready for your next engine to be added.
6. Enter the second engine ID# in the blinking box.
7. Press ADD to add the second engine. The engine will
move to the right and the blinking box will be ready
for your next engine to be added.
8. Add all the engines you want in your lash-up in this
manner.
9. To change the direction of an engine in your lash-
up, turn the Velocity Throttle to move the engine
you want into the blinking box. Then press DIR to
change the direction of the engine.
10. To delete an engine in your lash-up, turn the red
Velocity Throttle knob to move the engine you want
to delete into the blinking box. Then press DEL.
11. To save your lash-up, press SET. Watch the
on-screen prompts and wait until you see the
message TRAIN CREATED.
12. Press CTC to exit to the operating screen.
See reference numbers 1 and 2
NG
See reference number 4
See reference number 3
NG
See reference numbers 6 and 7

TrainMaster Command Control operations
Reprogramming your non-powered locomotive to restore features
If your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive. All factory default settings will
be restored when you reprogram the locomotive.
1. Slide the program run switch to the PGM position.
2. Plug in and connect your LEGACY Base.
3. Place your locomotive on the track, then power up the track.
4. Press ENG and enter the locomotive’s ID#.
5. Press SET.
6. Turn off track power and wait ten seconds.
7. Slide the program run switch back to the RUN position.
At this point, your locomotive has been reset. Restore power to the track and operate the
locomotive as usual. Be sure to use the ID# entered in Step 4.
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