Lionel FT Passenger LionChief User manual

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FT Passenger LionChief®
Ready-To-Run Set
Owner’s Manual
FT Passenger LionChief®
Ready-To-Run Set
Owner’s Manual
CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC
PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 100-120V , 60 Hz.
OUTPUT: DC 18 V , 41.4 V A.

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Thank You!
Welcome to the world of Lionel trains! You’re off to a great start with this ready-to-run LionChief train set. This set features everything you need to get started—a wall-pack power supply, a
huge, easy-to-assemble FasTrack oval, a string of detailed cars, a powerful Lionel locomotive that is
equipped with RailSounds RC sound system, and a LionChief remote that controls all the action.
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, lengthen your consist with extra cars, or operate
a new LionChief locomotive at the head end of your train!
Use this Owner’s Manual to learn how to set up, operate, and maintain your train set for years of
reliable operation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contains
FCC ID: 2AH7AKW2541A
IC: 21416-KW2541A
FCC Statement
LionChief®Remote control
The LionChief remote control is used to operate the locomotive. Easy to use, and with many
enhanced features including a wider range of realistic sounds, such as chuff sounds and three
buttons on the control to activate user-controllable announcements and engine sounds. Long-
distance control and multi-engine operation on one layout are in your grasp with the LionChief
remote control system.
LionChief®Bluetooth®
Incorporating Bluetooth technology into Lionel model trains opens a new world, integrat-
ing the tradition of model railroading with the latest smart-device technology. With
Lionel’s new LionChief app, you can control full operation and sounds directly from
your Bluetooth-enabled smart phone or tablet and operate multiple locomotives from
the same device. LionChief is available to smartphone users and is compatible with all
new 2017 LionChief, LionChief Plus, S-Gauge, and HO Trains.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Lionel is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective owners.
Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. Mac App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.

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Table of contents
Safety information
Operating your wall-pack power supply safely 4
LionChief system basics
Model railroading with the LionChief system 5
Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control 6
Operating your train with LionChief remote 7
LionChief locomotive overview
Locomotive Overview 8
Building your Lionel layout 9
Joining the FasTrack track sections 9
Connecting your wall-pack power supply 9
Operating your train set
Running your train set 10
Triggering announcements with your LionChief remote control 11
Coupling 11
Using the LionChiefApp
Connecting to your LionChief, LionChief Plus, or FlyerChief locomotive on Apple devices 12
What if my Bluetooth enabled engine didn’t automatically connect? 12
Connecting to your LionChief, LionChief Plus, or FlyerChief locomotive on Android devices 13
Running Your Locomotive 14
Settings 15
Volume Control 15
Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth®Locomotives 16
Troubleshooting 16
Maintaining and servicing your set
Silencing the diesel sounds 17
Lubricating your locomotive 17
Replacing your locomotive's traction tire 18
Replacing the LEDs in your locomotive and passenger cars 18
Wall Pack Power Supply 19
FCC Statement 20
LionChief Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 21-22
Expanding your layout
The Lionel Plug-Expand-Play lock-on 23
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 24
The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights
reserved.
Lionel®, LionChief®, LionChief Plus®, FasTrack®, RailSounds®, ElectroCoupler™, Plug-Expand-Play®,
LEGACY®, LEGACY®Control System, Lockon®

Operating your wall-pack power supply safely
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Safety information
Your Lionel wall-pack power supply 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 a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station. In the event that such a condition
exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.
• The wall-pack power supply is intended to be used indoors. Do not use this device if water is
present. Serious or fatal injuries may result.
• Use the wall-pack power supply only for its intended purpose.
• The wall-pack power supply was designed to operate on 100-120 volt AC, 60-Hertz power. 18 VDC
output. Do not connect this product to any other power supply.
• Do not operate the wall-pack power supply with a damaged cord, plug, or case.
• To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the unit. There are no user serviceable
parts inside. If damaged, take this product to a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station.
Visit www.lionel.com for a list of authorized Service Centers.
• Do not operate the wall-pack power supply on your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or
stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
• Always unplug the wall-pack power supply 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.

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Model railroading with the LionChief system
Your ready-to-run LionChief train set comes with a DC wall-pack power supply, a LionChief remote control, a LionChief-equipped locomotive, rolling stock, and a FasTrack oval, complete
with a wall-pack terminal section for simple and easy set up.
Your locomotive runs on fixed voltage, which is optimal for the sound system, smoke system,
and lamps. The locomotive listens to commands from its LionChief 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.
The DC wall-pack power supply is capable of running the locomotive and cars that come with
this set, plus a few add-on cars and accessories, depending on the power they require. Keep in mind
that your locomotive can run on AC power, too, so you may choose to upgrade to most Lionel or
Lionel-compatible AC transformers (available separately at your authorized Lionel retailer) when you
expand your layout.
Run only your layout with only the DC wall-pack power supply OR an AC transformer.
Do not run both! Also, keep in mind that most other Lionel locomotives require AC
power specifically; check the instructions included with the other locomotives.
If you do choose to run your LionChief locomotive with a transformer, set the train voltage to full
(18 volts) and use the remote to run the train and trigger the sounds. The locomotive is not designed
to respond to the transformer’s throttle, direction button, horn button, or bell button; the locomotive
only responds to commands from its LionChief remote.
Keep in mind that the remote that comes with the train set is paired with the locomotive. This
locomotive and remote share a frequency, and your LionChief remote will not communicate with
other locomotives. However, locomotives of the same type may share a frequency. Where the frequency
is shared, any locomotive of the same type on the track would respond together, at the same time, to
commands from a remote. To avoid this scenario, you may choose not to run multiples of the same
locomotive type at the same time.
Otherwise, you may run more than one LionChief-equipped locomotive on the track at the same
time. You may also choose to run your LionChief locomotive on a LEGACY Control System-equipped
layout; however, you must use your LionChief remote control to control the LionChief locomotive
(LionChief locomotives do not receive commands from the LEGACY remote).
LionChief system basics
Important!

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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 battery compartment (as shown in Figure 1). Insert three AAA batteries orientating
the +/- as shown in the bottom of the battery compartment. Replace the battery door and replace
the screw.
Use only Alkaline AAA batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used
batteries or use different types together.
Figure 1. Opening and closing the battery compartment
The LionChief remote control overview
Important!
Remove screw and remove
battery compartment hatch
When you are not operating the train, flip the On/Off switch to the Off
position to conserve the batteries.
Important!
REMOVE ALL BATTERIES WHEN THE TRAIN WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. LIONEL'S LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER DAMAGE TO YOUR REMOTE CAUSED FROM LEAKING BATTERIES.
Important!

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The LionChief remote control overview
Operating your train with your LionChief remote
ON/OFF SWITCH
Turn remote control on and
off. We recommend turning off
the remote when not in use to
conserve battery life. Remove
the batteries for storage.
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
Press the BELL button to
begin the bell sounds; press
the button again to turn off
the bell.
HORN
The HORN button will activate
your locomotive’s horn.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Press the center button for a
variety of announcements.
THROTTLE
Control speed and direction with the knob.
Turn the knob to the right to move forward,
left for reverse and back to center (top) for
stop. The LED indicator light will flash to
indicate that speed signals are being sent to
the locomotive.
The announcement button doubles as a 'shift' button. To change the volume, make
sure the engine is stopped, hold shift, and rotate the throttle knob. Clockwise for more
volume, counterclockwise for less volume.
Note!

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Locomotive 0verview
The LionChief locomotive overview
Your LionChief locomotive is designed to operate with commands from its corresponding LionChief remote. You may choose to power it with the wall-pack power supply included with
this ready-to-run train set, or you may choose to expand and upgrade to essentially any Lionel
or Lionel-compatible AC transformer. Even DC transformers will work to power this particular
locomotive!
LionChief RC sound system
Your locomotive features a wide range of sounds to make operation even more realistic and impres-
sive! The diesel revving sounds are synchronized with the speed of the locomotive. You may choose to
turn the diesel sounds off by sliding the sound switch to the off position. See page 17.
Use the horn, bell, and announcement buttons on the LionChief remote control to trigger those
sounds. See page 7 for more information.
Care and maintenance
A few simple precautions will help to ensure a long life for the locomotive:
• Lubricate the wheels, gears, and axles regularly to avoid squeaks and wear. See page 17 for com-
plete details.

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Getting ready to run your trains
Building your Lionel layout
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 have good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 3
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 3. Joining the track sections
Rail tab
Your set comes with eight O36 curved sections, two 10" straight sections, one wall-pack terminal section of track, and one 10" Plug-Expand-Play power lock-on track section. Figure 2 shows the
oval layout that you can build with these track sections. You may choose to add more FasTrack track
sections to create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.
Figure 2. Track layout
Connecting your wall-pack power supply
Your trains are powered by a DC wall-pack power supply. To power the track, simply plug the wall-pack into an outlet and plug the jack into the terminal section as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Wall-pack power supply connection
Jack on wall-pack
power supply
Terminal track section

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Operating your train set
Running your train set
With track power unplugged, place your train set on the track.
Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars.
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Plug in your wall-pack power supply, connect
it to the track, and switch on the remote.
Move ‘em out!
Use your remote to run your train. You can adjust the speed
in forward or reverse, blow the horn, sound the bell, or trigger an
announcement. Refer to page 11 for complete details.
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4Unplug the wall-pack power supply when you are done
running your trains.
Switch off your remote control to conserve the batteries.