Lionel Holiday Special Train Set User manual

78-1029-250
6/05
Lionel
Holiday Special Train Set
Owner’s Manual
CAUTION—ELECTRICTOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH
ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING
HANDLINGAND USETO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT:120VAC; 60 HZ ONLY; 65W.
AC OUTPUT:18V; 2.0A

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Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Holiday Special Train Set! This set features an 0-6-0 steam locomotive, a gondola with six trees, and a musical caboose.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly for important tips on operating and maintaining
your Large Scale Christmas Set.
• 0-6-0 steam locomotive
• Holiday gondola with six trees
• Musical caboose
• Controller and power pack
• Twelve sections of Large Scale track
• Santa figure
• Five replacement hook-and-loop couplers
• Track Lockon
• Power wire with spade connector
Holiday Special Train Set Inventory
The transformer included with this set should be periodically
examined for conditions that may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to the
output cord, blades, housing, or other parts). In the event that
such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until
properly repaired.
Parents!
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™
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

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Table of contents
Track assembly and layout
Joining the track sections 4
Powering your set 5
Controller operations
Operating your Transformer safely 6
Operating the controller 7
Controller and short circuits 8
Train operations
Installing the Santa figure 9
Coupling the cars 10
Installing and operating the hook and loop couplers 11
Operating your musical caboose 12
Maintaining your set
Replacing the lamp 13
Maintenance and lubrication 14
Notes 15
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 16
Holiday Special Train Set Features
Bright
headlight
Santa
figure
Operating couplers
Six trees
Musical
caboose

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Track assembly and layout
Join the track sections together by inserting the pins of each track section into the rail openings of another section. Refer to Figure 1. Pins must be fully inserted and track joints
tightly fitted for good electrical contact. The plastic track sections snap together to assure
correct assembly. If the rail openings have become enlarged and fit together loosely, pinch the
rail around a track pin with a pair of pliers. If any pins fall out of the track, be sure to replace
them.
The rails should be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease. Remove tarnish and dirt
spots with any commercial brass cleaner or non-abrasive metal polishing pad to keep your track
in top condition. Wipe the track with a clean soft cloth dampened with track cleaner from the
Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Set (6-62927).
Joining the track sections
Figure 1. Track assembly

Track assembly and layout
Powering your set
The Lockon connects power from your controller to the track. Attaching the
Lockon to the track is simple. First, place
the Lockon under any section of track. Fit
the flange of the outside rail into the
squared brass contact on the Lockon. Press
the Lockon upward so that the spring
contact snaps onto the inside rail. The
Lockon terminals should be located on the
outside of your loop of track. Refer to
Figure 2.
Squared brass
contact
Spring contact
Inner rail
Lockon
Brass
flange of
outer rail
To connect the wires to the Lockon, press down
the upper half of the spring clip until the metal
loop in the lower part projects through the top.
Insert the stripped end of the wire into the loop
and release the clip. See Figure 3. Spring
tension will hold the wire tight.
Next, connect the spade-shaped connectors
at the ends of the wire to the thumbscrew
terminals on the back of the controller.
Loosen the thumbscrew and position the
post between the “blades” of the spade
connector. Be sure that the blades are in
contact with the thumbscrew post. Tighten
the thumbscrew to secure the connection.
Refer to Figure 4. Plug the wall pack into
any standard outlet and plug the end into
the jack in the back of the controller. See
Figure 5 on page 7.
Figure 4. Power connection
Figure 3. Wire connections
Figure 2. Attaching the Lockon
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Controller operations
Operating your Transformer safely
Your Lionel Transformer 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 an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condition
exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.
• The Transformer is intended to be used indoors. Do not use this device if water is present.
Serious or fatal injuries may result.
• Use the Transformer only for its intended purpose.
• The Transformer was meant to operate on 120-volt, 60-Hertz power. Do not connect this
product to any other power supply.
• Do not operate the Transformer 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 an authorized Lionel Service
Center. A list of authorized Service Centers is packed with this unit.
• Do not operate the Transformer on your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled
trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
• Always unplug the Transformer 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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Operating the controller
OFF
FULL
SPEED
R
Plug this end
into the back
of the
controller.
Plug the power pack
into a standard wall
outlet
The controller is illustrated in Figure 5. As you turn the throttle control knob to the right, power to the track is increased. When the indicator reaches the green band, there should be
sufficient power to operate the locomotive. The further into the green area the knob is turned,
the faster your train will go. Remember that the greater the load on the engine (adding more
cars for the engine to pull, for example), the further into the green the knob must be turned
before it will operate the locomotive. The yellow band indicates the average power range that
the train will be operating in. The red band represents maximum power output.
Use the DIRECTION switch to operate the locomotive in forward and reverse.
Stop your locomotive before changing directions to prevent damage to the gears.
DIRECTION SWITCH
Throw this switch to change
direction.
THROTTLE CONTROL KNOB
Turn the throttle control
knob to the right for more
power.
The LED indicator shows when
your controller is on.
FULL
SPEED
OFF
Green band
Yellow
band
Red
band
Controller operations
Figure 5. Controller features
Caution!
Stop your locomotive before changing
directions to prevent damage to the gears.
Caution!

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Controller and short circuits
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This controller was designed to run this set with an addition of one or
two extra cars. Any additional operating accessories could cause your controller to become
overloaded.
Controller operations
Your Lionel power pack is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and has been carefully designed and tested to ensure peak performance. The Transformer is equipped with a built-
in electronic circuit breaker that alternately cuts off and restores the flow of power to the track
whenever a short circuit exists—for example, when the train derails. The circuit breaker’s
action continues until the cause of the short circuit is eliminated. This circuit breaker is
incorporated into the Transformer to protect it from possible damage. It will not protect the
locomotive or electrically operated accessories, so it’s important to eliminate short circuits as
soon as possible.
The power pack must be unplugged from the wall socket when a short circuit is
noticed, and the short circuit must be corrected.
A short circuit is caused by a direct connection between the two rails or by a direct connection
between bare wires. The axles of a derailed car or locomotive are the most frequent cause of
short circuits, so make sure that all wheels are properly set on the rails. Some other causes of
short circuits might be staples, nails, paper clips, or other metallic objects lying across the rails,
or two bare wires touching each other.
If too many cars or accessories are used, your Transformer will exceed its power limit and
begin to cycle on and off. To correct this problem, cars or accessories must be removed before
normal operation can resume. The same condition can occur if the power is turned up too
quickly. This also could cause your train to move too fast and derail.
After your power pack has been operating for a while, you will find it warm to the touch. It is
the nature of all electrical power equipment to become warm when in use. If your power pack is
loaded to capacity, it is a good idea to let it cool down after an hour or two of continuous use.
Unplug the power pack from the wall when the Transformer is not in use.
Note!
The Transformer included with this set should be periodically examined for
conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
(such as damage to the output cord, blades, housing, or other parts). In the
event that such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until
properly repaired.
Parents!

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Train operations
Installing the Santa figure
Place the Santa figure in the cab of your locomotive by firmly pressing him onto the post on the floor of the cab. Refer to Figure 6.
Figure 6. Santa figure placement

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Train operations
Coupling the cars
Plunger, push
up to open
To couple the cars together, open the coupler by pressing up on the plunger located on the bottom of the coupler. Refer to Figure 7. Push them together on any part of your track with
the couplers lined up. Keep in mind that at least one coupler must be open.
Figure 7. Coupler operation