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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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