Lionel GG1 User manual

Lionel Pennsylvania GG1
Owner’s Manual
®
featuring and
LIONEL71-8326-250
Rev. 12/00

Congratulations!
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• Two powerful Lionel Pullmor®
motors
• Lionel Command™reverse unit for
use with the Lionel TrainMaster®
Command™model railroad control
system
•Railsounds™– digital samples from
a real GG1
• Magne-Traction®
• Die-cast ElectroCouplers™
• Directional headlights
• CrewTalk™and 2 Part TowerCom™
(in command mode)
The classic Lionel GG-1 is a model of the engine considered by many railroad
experts to be the best all around engine ever
built.
The GG-1 shape was designed by top
industrial designer Raymond Loewy and first
put into passenger service in 1935. The GG-1
can run at over 100 miles per hour with lit-
tle strain.
Lionel’s first GG-1 was offered in the 1947
catalog. The first model made with Magne-
Traction and twin motors was built in 1950.
The best GG-1 is in your hands. Enjoy!

Table of contents
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Transformer operations
Running your GG1 with a Lionel transformer 4
Using your GG1’s ElectroCouplers 5
A note on Magne-Traction 6
Your GG1’s RailSounds system—the basics 7
Experiencing the range of your GG1’s RailSounds system 8
Notes on RailSounds 8
Installing the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button 9
TrainMaster Command operations
The Command control environment 10
Running your GG1 in the TrainMaster Command environment 11
CAB-1 commands for your GG1 11
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your GG1 12
Tuning your GG1’s performance 13
Assigning your GG1 a new ID# 14
Maintaining and servicing your GG1
Replacing your GG1’s lamps 15
Lubricating your GG1’s Pullmor motor armatures 16
Lubricating your GG1 17
Reprograming the R2LC 18
Installing the pantograph on your GG1 19
Wiring for catenary operation 19
Lionel Service 20

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Transformer operations
Running your Lionel GG1 set with a Lionel transformer
•Note the pull of Magne-Traction between your GG1 and the steel track.
Magnetized wheels and axles increase your pulling power (more than 25 cars on
straight and level track) and keep your GG1 on track while passing swiftly
through curves.
It is very IMPORTANT to determine which end of your GG1 is the front. Since it
is symmetrical it may start off in the opposite direction you are intending to go!
Turn over your GG1 and locate the volume adjustment knob (see page 8) this is
what we consider to be the “front” of your GG1. Please run your GG1 the first time by itself
just to make sure you know where it’s going.
• Your GG1 is designed to operate on 12-18 volts alternating cur-
rent. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transform-
ers are suitable; we recommend the TrainMaster Command model railroad con-
trol system.
• Do not power your GG1 with direct current (DC). Damage to sensitive
electronic components may occur.
• When you first power up your track, the GG1 will wait between 3
and 8 seconds as it “listens” for digital language from the TrainMaster
Command Base (available separately). When it’s determined that it’s on a con-
ventional (nonCommand) railroad, the GG1’s headlights will illuminate and
RailSounds will fire up. At this point, the GG1 is in neutral. (This occurs when
placing the GG1 on your railroad for the first time. Thereafter, it starts in for-
ward after every three-second power interrupt.)
Note!
NOTE!
• Get your GG1 moving. Press the DIR button on your CAB-1 remote or Lionel
transformer. This sequences the Liontech Command reverse unit (R2LC) to the
next operating state. The R2LC alternates between three states: forward, neutral,
and reverse.
• Adjust track voltage until your GG1 moves at your desired speed. To increase
speed, increase track voltage. To decrease speed, reduce voltage. To stop the loco-
motive, cut track power.
• To select a single operating state (example: forward only), you can deac-
tivate the R2LC’s sequencing function. Get your GG1 moving in the desired
direction, then slide the reverse unit control switch on the GG1’s underside to
PROG/LOCK. See page 14 for the switch location and positioning.
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1Place your GG1 set on Lionel or Lionel-compatible
O gauge track.
Power up your GG1 set with your transformer.
Move ‘em out!
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Transformer operations
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Using your GG1’s ElectroCouplers in the non-Command environment
To use your GG1’s ElectroCouplers in the non-Command environment, you must
first couple a piece of rolling stock equipped
with Lionel magnetic couplers directly to
your GG1. The magnetic coupler on the
rolling stock will then react to the magnetic
field generated by a Lionel remote-control
track section (available separately). Place
your rolling stock’s coupler “trigger disc”
over the central coil of a remote-control
track section and press uncouple on the
controller. The magnetic field pulls the disc
downward, and the coupler opens.
Your GG1 ElectroCouplers will NOT
open manually or by using a
remote-control track section
Magnetic coupler on the rolling
stock coupled to your GG1
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Remote-control track section

Transformer operations
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A note on Magne-Traction
Your GG1 is equipped with Lionel Magne- Traction, magnetized wheelsets and
axles that help increase tractive effort dur-
ing operation. Because the wheelsets are
magnetized, take care to prevent small
metallic objects from attaching to the wheel
sets and working their way into the GG1’s
motor assembly. They can damage your
locomotive.
Magne-Traction is not effective on
nonferrous track.
Using your GG1’s ElectroCouplers in the TrainMaster
Command environment
Your Lionel GG1 is equipped with ElectroCouplers™ that respond
to either the COUPLER F (front) or
COUPLER R (rear) button on your
CAB-1 remote when operated in the
Trainmaster Command environment.
Simply press either button on your
CAB-1 remote, and that coupler
opens.
Your GG1’s ElectroCouplers
are NOT designed to be
opened manually.
Note!
Note!

Transformer operations
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Your GG1’s RailSounds system—the basics
Lionel RailSounds is the most realistic model railroad sound system in the
world. Your GG1 features digital samples
from an authentic GG1 for the ultimate in
realism.
Begin by installing a 9-volt alkaline bat-
tery in your GG1. This ensures interuption
free operation of RailSounds. Remove the
six screws,(see below for location) and lift
off the body. Connect the 9-volt battery to
the battery clip (remove the protective cap),
and place the battery into the open area on
the circuit board. Replace the body and
reinsert the six screws.
Apply track power and the GG1’s
RailSounds system delivers an authentic
start-up sequence. As the GG1’s speed
increases, the RPMs move through six levels
of roar. Sounds return to idle only after the
locomotive has come to a complete stop. To
silence the RPM roar (horn and bell remain
unaffected), slide the RailSounds switch to
its SIG (signal) position before powering
up the locomotive. See page 14 for the
switch location and positioning. To return
to the RPM roar, return the switch to the
FULL position.
FRONT of GG1REAR of GG1
Body attach screws Body attach screws
REAR OF GG1
Body attach screws
Body attach screws
Although track voltage powers
RailSounds, the battery is required for
uninterrupted operation and
shutdown sequences. Use only
alkaline batteries; do not use “heavy
duty” batteries.
Discontinue locomotive power for 10
seconds before changing the
RailSounds switch position.
If RailSounds “drops out” during
track power interrupts, replace the
battery.
Notes!

Transformer operations
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FRONT of GG1
REAR of GG1
Volume adjustment knob
With RailSounds, you experience the sounds of real railroading like never
before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisticat-
ed, authentic model railroad sound system
in the world.
• Six RPM-roar levels. Your GG1’s
speed determines the level of RPM
roar—automatically, if you prefer:
idle, slow, medium, or full-speed output.
• MultiHorn™. A different horn sound
every time—a RailSounds exclusive.
• Mechanical bell. Press BELL on your
CAB-1 or transformer to begin the effect;
again to discontinue.
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power
down your track, wait for 3.5 seconds,
and listen for the air-release sound—
that’s the GG1 telling you its Liontech
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 2 seconds to restart your GG1. If
you’re done with operations, RailSounds
will commence with an authentic GG1
shutdown sequence about 2 seconds
after the air-release reset occurs.
Experiencing the range of your GG1’s RailSounds system
• Use the GG1’s frame mounted volume
control to adjust sound output. (See
below for its location.)
• Listen for incidental locomotive sounds
during RailSounds operation. They’re
automatic and, of course, authentic.
• The 9-volt alkaline battery you installed
ensures continuous GG1 sounds.
• Longer track-power interruptions
(including locomotive derailments)
cause RailSounds to shut down after
about 7 seconds.
• For even more authentic RailSounds
effects, operate in the TrainMaster
Command environment.
Notes on RailSounds

Transformer operations
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Installing the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Button
To operate the bell and horn sounds when operating your GG1 with conventional
transformers, you’ll need to install the Lionel
no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Button
(available separately). Connect the button(s)
as shown below.
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For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button (two no. 5906s required)
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
SoundActivation Button for
activating the bell
Lionel no.
610-5906-001
Sound
Activation
Button
(for horn)
Lionel no.
610-5906-001
Sound
Activation
Button (for bell)
Black wire
Red wire
Red wire attach to ground terminal
attach to power terminal
to your transformer
The no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button (available separately) works with
any Lionel AC transformer except no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by
other manufacturers may not be compatible with RailSounds.
Note!
attach to ground terminal
attach to power terminal
Red wire
to your transformer
Customer’s wire
Black wire
Note! Alltrackpowermustfeedthrough
“SoundActivationButton”.
Donotbypassbutton.
For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button

TrainMaster Command operations
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The Command control environment
Place your GG1 on Lionel or Lionel-compatible
O gauge track.
• Make sure track power is OFF before placing it on the track.
• Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and its communications
wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer or the U on
any of your installed PowerMasters.
• Once positioned on the track, increase track voltage to FULL (on PowerMaster,
slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD).
Address your GG1 using CAB-1.
• Press ENG and 1 on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1 remote. This com-
mand is sent by CAB-1 to the Command Base, which then translates your com-
mand into digital code. That code is sent around your railroad’s outside rails in
the form of a digital “halo.” All Command-equipped Lionels 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—con-
trols the actions of Command-equipped Lionels. Track power is simply like gaso-
line 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-equipped Lionels come factory-programmed with an
ID# of “1.” To change the ID# of your GG1 (equipped with an R2LC) see
page 14.
Move ‘em out!
• Throttle up or press any command button on CAB-1. Your GG1 will respond to
your every command. Read on.
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Lionel TrainMaster Command is the fun and sophisticated model railroad control
system from Lionel. Your GG1 features the
Lionel Command reverse unit, which acts as
both a conventional reverse unit as well as
the key to unlocking many extra features
when you operate in Command mode.
TrainMaster Command gives you the
power to operate multiple Command-
equipped locomotives on the same track, at
the same time. It’s the most fun you can
have with electric trains, and it’s incredibly
easy too! Just follow the directions below
and you’ll be on your way.
To operate in Command, you need
a Command Base and a CAB-1
remote. Find them both at your authorized
Lionel retailer.
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