Lionel Honda Flyer Train Set User manual

73-0055-250
7/06
Flyer Ready-to-Run Set
Owner’s Manual
CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL
ELECTRIC RODUCTS, RECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING
AND USE TO REVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRA SFORMER RATI GS—IN UT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUT UT: 18 V; 80 VA
©Honda

C ngratulati ns!
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Congratulations on your purchase of the ready-to-run Honda Flyer Train Set! This set fea- tures everything you need to get started—a mighty CW-80 Transformer, a huge loop of
easy-to-assemble FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel locomotive.
Have fun growing with this complete train set! Start with the set components, then follow
your imagination into your own miniature world. Expand your railroad empire with addition-
al FasTrack track sections, enhance your layout with accessories, lengthen your consist with
extra cars, or operate a new locomotive at the head end of your train! Explore the possibilities
at your authorized Lionel dealer.
Use this Owner’s Manual to learn how to set up, operate, and maintain your train set for
years of reliable operation.
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!
Train Set Features
• Bright headlight
• Puffing smoke
• Air whistle
• Forward-Neutral- everse operation
• Opening boxcar doors
• Operating couplers
The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under
law. All rights reserved.
Lione ®, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, Rai Sounds®, CrewTa k™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™,
StationSounds™, Pu mor®, E ectroCoup er™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1®Remote Contro er,
PowerMaster®, Lione ZW®, ZW®, PowerHouse®, TMCC®, Lione vi e™, Lockon®, Wire ess Tether™,
LionMaster®, FatBoy™, American F yer®, TrainSounds™
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

Train Set Inventory
• 4-4-2 Locomotive
• Tender with air whistle
• Boxcar
• Flatcar with stakes
• Square window caboose
• Short extension bridge
• Ten telephone poles with bases
• CW-80 Transformer with accessory wire
• Three straight FasTrack track sections
• Eight curved FasTrack track sections
• One straight FasTrack terminal track section
• Smoke fluid
• eplacement traction tire
• Owner’s Manual
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Table f c ntents
Creating y ur lay ut
Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely 4
Building your Lionel layout 5
Joining the FasTrack track sections 6
Wiring your CW-80 Transformer 7-8
Running y ur train
Running your train set 9
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 10
Coupling 10
Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 11-12
Reverse unit procedure 13
CW-80 Transf rmer perati n
Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer 14
Setting the accessory output 15
Maintaining and servicing y ur set
Lubricating your locomotive 16
Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire 16
Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp 17
Assembling the short extension bridge 18
Advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two transformers 19
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 20

Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely
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Your Lionel CW-80 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 condi-
tion exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.
• The CW-80 Transformer is intended to be used indoors. Do not use this device if water is
present. Serious or fatal injuries may result.
• Use the CW-80 Transformer only for its intended purpose.
• The CW-80 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 CW-80 Transformer with a damaged cord, plug, or case.
• To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the unit. There are no user service-
able 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 CW-80 Transformer on your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories
or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
• Always unplug the CW-80 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.
Creating y ur lay ut

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Building your Lionel layout
Your set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections.
By adding more FasTrack track sections, you can create an endless number of exciting
track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety. The railroad empire of your dreams can
quickly become a reality!
Creating y ur lay ut
Figure 1. Track layout ideas
Figure 2. Add-on Track Pack layouts
FasTrack Add-on Track Packs make it easy to expand your railroad. Each Track Pack
includes all the track sections you need to create a more advanced layout using the sections
included with this set. Refer to Figure 2 to explore the possibilities.
Inner assing Loop Add-on Track ack
6-12028
Figure 8 Add-on Track ack
6-12030
Outer assing Loop Add-on Track ack
6-12031
Siding Track Add-on Track ack
6-12044
Track Packs available separately.

Joining the FasTrack track sections
FasTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always get good electrical contact. Take a
look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections.
1. Line up your two sections of track.
2. Insert the rail tabs into the openings at the ends of the corresponding
rails.
3. Press the sections together until the interlocking roadbed snaps into
place.
Figure 3. Joining the track sections
Creating y ur lay ut
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Rail tab

Wiring your CW-80 Transformer
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Creating y ur lay ut
Connect your FasTrack terminal section to the CW-80 Transformer. Use the wires that are already attached to the terminal section. Make sure that all connections are secure. Loose
connections can produce extremely high temperatures. For this reason, do not touch the
terminals or track connections during use. Also, do not locate scenery materials such as
lichen or ground foam near the terminals.
1. Feed the wires through the notch in the FasTrack terminal section. Refer to
Figure 4 on page 8.
2. Loosen the red T ACK thumbscrew terminal, then slide the spade-shaped
connector at the end of the red wire into position. The thumbscrew post
should be positioned between the “blades” of the spade connector. Be sure that the blades
are touching the metal post. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection.
3. Loosen the black T ACK thumbscrew terminal, then slide the spade-shaped
connector at the end of the black wire into position. Tighten the thumbscrew to
secure the connection. Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post. Tighten the
thumbscrew to secure the connection.
4. If you need to power an accessory (available separately at your
authorized Lionel dealer), connect the accessory to the ACCESSO Y
thumbscrew terminals. Use the accessory wire included with the CW-80 Transformer.
5. Plug the CW-80 Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts).
As your layout expands, you may also make power connections with the stripped ends of
wires, placing no more than two wires on each terminal. For best performance on large
layouts, it is recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to connect your CW-80 Transformer to
the track. On larger layouts where several track connections are required, the use of separate
junctions/terminal strips (available at your local electronics store) is recommended to
prevent voltage drops.
To prevent the excessive build up of heat, be sure to select the proper wire gauge
for your layout. Follow these guidelines:
• Track connections must be made with 18-gauge wire or heavier. Larger
layouts require a minimum of 16-gauge wire.
• Use 24-gauge wire only when connecting single accessories that require lower
current.
• When wiring multiple accessories (two or more) or accessories that require
higher current, be sure to use 18- to 16-gauge wire.
Caution!

Creating y ur lay ut
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Wiring your CW-80 Transformer (continued)
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Figure 4. Controller connections
FasTrack terminal section
Notch
Spade-shaped
connector

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Running y ur trains
Running your train set
With track p wer ff, place y ur train set n the track.
Refer to page 10 for information on coupling the cars.
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P wer up y ur l c m tive with y ur transf rmer.
Your locomotive is designed to operate on 7-15 volts alternating cur-
rent. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers
are suitable.
Do not power your locomotive with direct-current (DC) transformers.
The locomotive was designed for use with alternating-current (AC)
transformers only.
M ve ‘em ut!
Get your locomotive moving. Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern
of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To sequence the reverse
unit, press the DIRECTION button on your transformer, or briefly bring the throttle
all the way back to the OFF position and then forward. Each press of the DIRECTION
button or interruption in track power causes the locomotive to advance to the next
operational state.
Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.
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C nnect the drawbar between the l c m tive and tender.
See Figure 5.
If the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, add smoke fluid to your
locomotive’s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit. Refer to
page 10 for additional information.
Caution!
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Figure 5. Drawbar connection

Coupling
When coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 6. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward
each other until they lock together.
eep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.
Lock release
Figure 6. Coupler operation
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Running y ur train
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Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator
Your locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke during operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 8 on
page 13 for the location of the switch.
The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function.
A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with this set. Press down and unscrew the cap, then add
about four drops of fluid directly into the locomotive’s stack. Smoke production commences
momentarily. It will start faster if you run your locomotive at higher speeds. When smoke pro-
duction decreases, add more fluid (about four drops). An idle locomotive will not smoke.
Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy
load or a long consist.
Caution! When the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, always keep a small amount
of smoke fluid in the locomotive’s smoke generator; the generator’s element
can become damaged if operated without smoke fluid. This is particularly true
if your locomotive sits in neutral for an extended period of time without smoke
fluid in the generator.
If you prefer to operate the locomotive without smoke or you do not want to add
smoke fluid, slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position.
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