Lionel Holiday Tradition Express User manual

CAUTION–ELECTRICALL OPERATED PRODUCT. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT EARS OF
AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING
AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. TRANSFORMER RATING-INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ, OUPTPU: 12 VOC; 30 VA
71-1000-250
7/06
Lionel
Holiday Tradition E press
Owner’s Manual
71-1000-250
7/06
Lionel
Holiday Tradition E press
Owner’s Manual
CAUTION–ELECTRICALL OPERATED PRODUCT. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT EARS OF
AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING
AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. TRANSFORMER RATING-INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ, OUPTPU: 12 VOC; 30 VA

Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the ionel Holiday Tradition Express Train Set. This set features a musical 4-4-2 steam locomotive and tender, bell car, and caboose. Read this
instruction manual thoroughly for important tips on operating and maintaining your ‘G’
Gauge set.
Holiday Tradition Express Set Inventory
• 4-4-2 musical steam locomotive with li hts
• Tender with li hts and animation
• Bell car with li hts and animation
• Caboose with li hts and animation
• Twelve curved tracks
• Four strai ht tracks
• Lockon track power connector
• 12V AC wall transformer
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.
Locomotive
• Elf on locomotive pilot
• Elf en ineer
• Li hted wreath, holly, and Lionel lo o
• Locomotive sounds, whistle, bell, Santa, and music
Tender
• Li hted holly
• Animated elf shovels coal
Bell Car
• Two animated elves turn cranks to operate bells
• Bells move back and forth
• Li hted holly and panels
• Elf with bell hammer
Caboose
• Li hted holly, wreath and windows
• Animated Elf stacks presents
• Animated Santa waves
arents!

Table of Contents
Creating your layout
Joining the track sections 4
Building your layout 5
Connecting power to the track 6
Placing the train on the track 7-8
Operating the train
Operating the train 9
Remote Controllerfunctions 10
Maintaining and servicing your set
Resolving short circuits 11
Cleaning the track 12
Replacing the lamp in the caboose 12
Maintenance and lubrication 13
Troubleshooting 14
Notes 15
imited Warranty/ ionel Service 16
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StationSounds™, Pu mor®, E ectroCoup er™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1®Remote Contro er,
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LionMaster®, FatBoy™, American F yer®, TrainSounds™
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

Creating your layout
Joining the track sections
Join the track sections together by inserting the pins of each track section into the rail opening of the other 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 corrosion and dirt
spots with any commercial 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 ionel
ubrication and Maintenance Set (6-62927).
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Figure 1. Track assembly
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Creating your layout
Building your layout
You can make one of three layout configurations with the track provided. These layouts are illustrated in Figure 2.
Basic Circle
Connect all 12 curved track sections to form a simple circle.
Extended Circle
Build a circle, but insert one straight section between every three curve sections. The extended
circle is like a square with rounded corners.
Oval
Divide the basic circle in half and connect the two half-circles with the straight sections. Use
one or two straight sections on each side.
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Figure 2. Track layouts
Circle Extended circle Oval

Creating your layout
Connecting power to the track
After selecting you track layout, you are ready to connect power to your track. Power connections are made on the straight or curved track sections with the notch, which is
illustrated in Figure 3.
1. Be sure that the power switch is in the OFF position.
2. Snap the Power ockon securely to the track from below by inserting the pins on the ockon
into the holes under the track as shown in Figure 3.
3. Plug the end of the 12V AC adapter cord into the receptacle on the Power ockon.
4. After connecting the adapter to the track, plug the 12V AC Adapter into a standard wall
outlet.
This 12V AC Adapter is an electrical device and should not be connected to the
wall outlet by children.
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Warning!
Figure 3. Power connections
Notch
Lockon

Creating your layout
lacing the train on the track
With the track set up and power connected, you are ready to put your train on the track.
1. Place the locomotive on the track first, making sure that all wheels are set properly on the
rails.
2. Place the coal tender behind the locomotive, lowering the coupler into position. See
Figure 5.
3. Plug the wire tether on the coal tender into the receptacle on the locomotive, just below the
rear of the cab. Refer to Figure 4.
The locomotive will not operate unless the wire tether between the locomotive and
tender is connected.
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Figure 4. ocomotive and tender connection
Note!
The locomotive will not operate
unless the wire tether between the
locomotive and tender is connected.
To disconnect the wire tether for
storage, squeeze the latch on the
bottom of the connector and remove
the plug from the locomotive.
Tether
Coupler

Creating your layout
lacing the train on the track (continued)
5. Place the Bell Car and caboose on the track, lowering the couplers into position. The
couplers are illustrated in Figure 5.
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Figure 5. Coupling the train
Couplers

Operating the train
Operating the train
All aboard! Now you are ready to get your train under way. Slide the switch on the Power ockon to the ON position. The red light on the ockon will illuminate, indicating that
power is going to the track. Be sure that all the cars’ lights are on; if they are not, check that all
the wheels are correctly placed on the track.
To turn the train and lights off, slide the power button on the ockon to the OFF position.
For even longer periods it is recommended that the AC Adapter be removed from the wall outlet.
Use the Remote Controller to operate your train. Remove the battery cover on the controller
and insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. To operate the train you must aim
the controller in the general direction of the locomotive.
As with all infrared (IR) controllers, operation is impaired in intense or direct
sunlight.
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Note!

Operating the train
Remote Controller Functions
Aim the Remote Controller at the locomotive and use the
buttons to access the features.
FORWARD
The whistle blows two times, and the locomotive moves
slowly until the train reaches full speed. Music
automatically starts when the train is at speed.
REVERSE from Stop
The whistle blows two times, and the locomotive moves
slowly in reverse until the train reaches full reverse speed.
The music does not play when the train is
operating in reverse.
REVERSE from Forward
The bell rings, and the train slows to a complete stop. Once
stopped, the whistle blows two times, and the train moves
in reverse.
STOP
The bell rings, and the train slows to a complete stop.
Note the light remains on.
MUSIC VOLUME
• Press once to lower the volume of music. The train sounds are unaffected.
• Press a second time to turn off the music. The Santa, whistle, bell, and music buttons are
disabled when the volume is in this mode. The train sounds are unaffected.
• Press a third time to restore the music to the original volume level.
SANTA
Santa says "Merry Christmas!"
WHISTLE
The whistle blows.
BELL
The bell rings.
MUSIC
Three different holiday tunes are played by your train. Press the button again to advance to the
next song.
The holiday tunes play only when the locomotive is moving forward.
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Note!
Note!