Lionel FlyerChief Berkshire Locomotive and Tender User manual

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Berkshire
Locomotive and Tender
Owner’s Manual
Berkshire
Locomotive and Tender
Owner’s Manual

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Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of this ready to run FlyerChief Berkshire Locomotive and Tender! Equipped with the RailSounds RC sound system and ElectroCoupler, this FlyerChief
locomotive and tender can be operated with the FlyerChief remote or the controls of your existing
American Flyer transformer.
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Berkshire Inventory
• One Steam Locomotive
• One Tender
• One FlyerChief remote
• Replacement traction tire
• Owner’s Manual

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Table of contents
FlyerChief system features
Locomotive Control 4
Smoke 4
FlyerChief RC sound system 4
Switch locations 5
The FlyerChief remote
Installing AAA batteries into the remote control 6
Operating your locomotive with your FlyerChief remote 7
Remote operations
Running your locomotive with the FlyerChief remote 8
Operating multiple FlyerChief locomotives 8
Triggering sounds and announcements with the FlyerChief remote 9
Running your locomotive with a transformer 9
Locomotive operation
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 10
Reverse unit procedure 11
Adjusting the volume using the FlyerChief remote 11
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive 12
Servicing your locomotive’s LEDs 13
Replacing the traction tires 13
Troubleshooting
FlyerChief troubleshooting 14-15
Troubleshooting in conventional mode 15
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 16

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Locomotive control
You may choose to control your FlyerChief locomotive with the included FlyerChief remote (using a transformer or power supply capable of supplying a constant 18 VAC or 18 VDC to the track) or
using a transformer. Use the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE control switch to select between FlyerChief
remote operation or conventional AC transformer operation. See page 5 for switch location.
If you choose to run your locomotive in FlyerChief mode, slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE
switch to the REMOTE position. Your locomotive runs on fixed 18 VAC or 18 VDC voltage, which
is optimal for the sound system and smoke system. The locomotive listens to commands from its
FlyerChief remote at a specific frequency to increase or decrease speed, change directions, or trigger
sounds. That’s why the locomotive and remote must be operated as a matched pair.
If you choose to run your FlyerChief locomotive with a transformer, slide the TRANSFORMER/
REMOTE switch to TRANSFORMER position with the track power off. The locomotive responds to the
transformer’s throttle and direction buttons.
Smoke
Your locomotive features an operating smoke unit that produces safe, clean, white smoke. Always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the smoke unit when you are running your locomotive
with the SMOKE switch in the ON position. Slide the SMOKE switch to the OFF position if you do not
want to operate the locomotive with smoke. See page 5 for switch location. We recommend using only
Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid (6-37841, available from your authorized Lionel dealer).
FlyerChief RC sound system
Your locomotive features a wide range of sounds to make operation even more realistic and inter- active! The steam chuffing sounds are synchronized with the speed of the locomotive. You may
choose to turn the steam sounds off by sliding the RPM/SOUND switch to the OFF position. See page 5
for switch locations.
FlyerChief system features

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FlyerChief system features
Switch locations
Refer to Figure 1 for the location of the switches on the underside of the locomotive’s cab.
RPM/SND switch: Turns background sounds on and off. Whistle, bell, and announcement are not
affected.
TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch: Toggles between remote control mode and transformer con-
trol mode.
SMOKE switch: Turns the smoke unit on and off.
Figure 1. Switch locations
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
TRNS RMT
Smoke
Transformer/Remote
Sound

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The FlyerChief remote
Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control
For safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and lift the
hatch to access the battery compartment (as shown in Figure 2). Insert three AAA alkaline batteries
orienting the +/- as shown in the bottom of the battery compartment. Replace the battery door and
tighten the Phillips head screw. Be careful to avoid overtightening the screw.
Use only Alkaline AAA batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used
batteries or use different types together.
Figure 2. Opening and closing the battery compartment
REMOVE ALL BATTERIES WHEN THE TRAIN WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
Important!
When you are not operating the train, move the On/Off switch to the
Off position to conserve the battery life.
Important!
Important!
Remove screw and remove
battery compartment hatch

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The FlyerChief remote
Operating your locomotive with your FlyerChief remote
ON/OFF SWITCH
To conserve your batteries,
move the On/Off switch to
the Off position when you are
done operating your train.
SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT
The red light will remain on during
normal operation. The light will begin to
flash when the locomotive is in motion,
and the flashing will vary with the
locomotive's speed.
BELL
The BELL button will
activate the bell sounds on
locomotives equipped with
this feature. Press the BELL
button to begin the sounds;
press the button again to
turn off the bell.
WHISTLE
The WHISTLE button will activate
your locomotive’s whistle. Press two
times within ONE second to
trigger the ElectroCoupler on the
tender.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Press the center button for a variety of
announcements. See page 9 for more
information.
THROTTLE
Turn the throttle knob clockwise to go for-
ward and adjust the speed. Turn the throttle
knob counter-clockwise to go reverse and
adjust the speed. To stop the train, simply
return the throttle knob to the
center position.

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Running your locomotive with the FlyerChief remote
Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position.
Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch.
With track power turned off, place your locomotive on American Flyer
or S gauge 2-rail track.
The curves must have a diameter of at least 40”.
Power up the track to 18 volts (AC or DC) and move the remote power
switch to ON. When the locomotive is powered up, it will beep until it syncs with the
remote. When the locomotive is synced up with the remote, the locomotive start-up
sounds will begin to play.
If the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, add smoke fluid to your
locomotive’s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit. Refer to page 14
for additional information.
When in remote mode and powered up on the track, the
locomotive will continue to beep until it is synced up with its
remote. If the locomotive beeps during operation, be sure that
fresh batteries are installed properly in the remote and the
TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch is in the REMOTE position.
Move ‘em out! Use your remote to run your train. You can adjust the speed in for-
ward or reverse, blow the whistle, sound the bell, or trigger an announcement. Refer to
page 7 for complete details.
Turn off the power supply when you are done running your trains.
Switch off your remote control to conserve the batteries.
Remote operations
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Caution!
Note!
Note!
Operating multiple FlyerChief locomotives
You may choose to operate more than one FlyerChief locomotive at the same time—including locomotives of the same type (e.g., two Berkshires with different road names and/or road num-
bers). Each locomotive is paired with a unique remote. A locomotive will only respond to commands
from its corresponding remote. You can also use the Universal LionChief Remote (6-83071) to con-
trol this and two additional FlyerChief locomotives.
If you attempt to operate two of the exact same locomotives (same type, roadname, and Lionel part
number), then one remote will control both locomotives simultaneously.
Note! When you are running your locomotive in reverse, there is not a backup
light on this locomotive’s tender.

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Remote operations
Triggering sounds and announcements with the FlyerChief remote
Press the announcement on the FlyerChief remote to trigger the corresponding sounds. Your locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match the way you operate the
locomotive. You can trigger an announcement that corresponds to each part of the journey. See page
11 to adjust the volume level.
When the locomotive is… The announcements states…
At a stop Announcement 1
Announcement 2
In motion Announcement 3
Announcement 4
Running your locomotive with a transformer
Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch to the TRANSFORMER position.
Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch.
With track power turned off, place your locomotive on American Flyer or S
gauge 2-rail track.
Power up the track using your transformer.
Virtually all American Flyer or Lionel alternating-current transformers are suitable.
If the SMOKE unit switch is in the ON position, add smoke fluid to your locomotive’s
stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit. Refer to page 10 for additional information.
Get your locomotive moving. Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern of
operations: neutral, 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. When track power is interrupted, the loco-
motive advances to the next operational state. Adjust track voltage until your locomotive
moves at your desired speed.
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Caution!
If you have an existing transformer and would like to control your train with it, follow these instructions.
Note! When you are running your locomotive in reverse, there is not a backup
light on this locomotive’s tender.

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Locomotive operation
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator
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our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke during
operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the loca-
tion of the switch.
The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function.
We recommend you only use Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid (6-37841, available from your local
Authorized Lionel Dealer). Add about 4-6 drops of fluid directly into the locomotive’s stack. Smoke
production commences momentarily. When smoke production decreases, add more fluid (about four
drops). An idle locomotive will not smoke. See Figure 3 for the smoke stack location.
Power to the smoke element is off when the locomotive is at idle. Power is restored to the element
when the locomotive begins moving again. If the locomotive has been idle for a minute or longer it
will likely take 20-30 seconds for smoke to be visible once the locomotive begins moving from the idle
position.
Caution! When the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, always keep a small amount
of smoke fluid in the locomotive’s smoke generator; the generator’s element can
become damaged if operated without smoke fluid.
If you prefer to operate the locomotive without smoke or you do not want to add smoke
fluid, slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position.
Note!
Figure 3. Stack location
Smoke Stack