Lionel G-Gauge User manual

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Lionel
G-Gauge Steam Set
Owner's Manual
Adult assembly required
Batteries not included

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Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Lionel G gauge set. This set features everything you need to get started – a wireless remote control, a huge loop of easy-to-assemble track,
a string of detailed cars, a tender and locomotive.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly for important tips on operating and
maintaining your ‘G’ Gauge set.
Set Inventory
• 1 Steam locomotive with head lamp, bell (depending on set purchased), and sounds
• 1 Tender
• 2 Rolling Stock cars
• 12 curved track sections
• 4 straight track sections
• 1 Wireless Remote Controller
• 1 Owners manual
Scan this QR code for help setting up and
operating your G Gauge set as well as a
troubleshooting video.

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FCC and RSS Statements
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 reasonable 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 accordance 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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Table of contents
Track assembly and layout
Joining the track sections 5
Layouts 6
Battery installation and options
Installation and options
Installing 'AA' batteries into the wireless controller 7
Installing 'C' batteries into the tender 8
Operating your train
Connecting the engine and coal tender 9
Power switches on the wireless controller 10
Operating your wireless controller 11-12
Power activation button on the engine 13
Maintenance and operations
Battery Warning 14
Cleaning the track 14
Troubleshooting 15
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 16
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Track assembly and layout
Joining the track sections
Join the track sections together by placing them on a flat surface and inserting the plastic tabs of each track section into the corresponding openings of the next section. Press or
squeeze the ties together to connect. This may require the help of an adult. Recheck all track
connection points upon completing your layout to be sure they are secure.
To disassemble the track just lift one of the track sections slightly at an angle where they
join together and they will snap apart. See Figure 1.
The rails should be kept clean, dry, and free from oil, grease, and dirt. Clean the track
periodically with a clean soft cloth.
Figure 1. Assembling and disassembling the track
Ties

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Track assembly and layout
Layouts
These are three possible layouts you can make with the track provided. See Figure 2.
Circle
• Connect all curved track sections
Extended Circle
• Make four ninety-degree curves by joining three curved sections each
• Connect the three-section ninety-degree curves with one straight section in between
Oval
• Make two half-circles using six curved sections for each. Make two long straight tracks
using two sections each. Join the curves using the two long straight sections.
Figure 2. Possible track layouts
Figure 3. Additional track is now available separately to create new layouts
7-11111 Left-Hand Manual
Switch (available separately)
7-11110 Right-Hand Manual
Switch (available separately)
7-11039 Add-On Track 4-Pack
Straight (available separately)
7-11040 Add-On Track 6-Pack
Curved (available separately)

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Installing AA batteries into the Remote Control
Using a Phillips Head screwdriver, have an adult loosen the screw on the battery compartment cover. Once the battery cover has been removed (as shown in figure 4)
install 2 'AA' Alkaline Batteries (not included). Please be sure the +/- of each battery is
positioned properly in the battery compartment. Replace the battery door and tighten the
Phillips head screw. Be careful to avoid over-tightening the screw.
Use only Alkaline AA batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used
batteries or use different types together.
Figure 4. Opening and closing the battery compartment
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!
When you are not operating the train, move the On/Off switch to the
Off position to conserve the battery life.
Important!
Important!
Battery installation and options

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Battery installation and options
Installing ‘C’ batteries into the tender
Using a Phillips Head screwdriver, have an adult loosen the screw on the battery compartment cover. Once the battery cover has been removed install 6 'C' Alkaline
Batteries (not included). Please be sure the +/- of each battery is positioned as shown in the
battery compartment. See Figure 5.
Use Alkaline ‘C’ batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used
batteries or use different types together.
Close the battery compartment by inserting the slot on the front end of the tender lid onto
the retaining rib. Then lower the back end of the lid and secure by tightening the Phillips
Head screw.
FRONT
FRONT
REAR REAR
Loosen screw
Loosen screw
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
tender caused from leaking batteries.
Important!
Important!
Figure 5. Installing ‘C’ batteries in the tender
FRONT FRONT
Berkshire General
REAR REAR

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Operating your train
Connecting the engine and coal tender
Place the engine on the track first. Be sure that all wheels are within the track rails. Next insert the power plug into the receptacle in the center back of the engine platform. See
Figure 6.
The engine will not run without this power plug inserted into the engine.
Place the Coal Tender on the track behind the Engine and connect the couplers. Be sure all
the Coal Tender's wheels are all on the track rails.
Figure 6. Connecting the engine and the coal tender
Note!
Note!
Connecting the
couplers
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
tender caused from leaking batteries.
Important!
When you have finished running your train, unplug the harness from the
locomotive to stop the sounds from playing. Once the harness is plugged back in,
the sounds will reset to default. Unplugging the harness will also conserve battery
life.

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Operating your train
Power switches on the wireless controller
Turn the power switch on the side of the wireless remote to the up or ON position. The red LED at the top of the speed dial will illuminate to tell you the controller is on.
Turn the power switch on the Wireless Controller to the down position or OFF when not in
use. The LED at the top of the dial will go out to indicate the power is off. See Figure 7.
Leaving the Wireless Controller power ON when not in use will drain the controller’s
battery.
Figure 7. Using the wireless controller
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