Lionel Hudson 4-6-4 Steam Locomotive User manual

®
Lionel Hudson
4-6-4 Steam Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
featuring
71-8042-250
and
RAILSOUNDSII
LIONEL

Congratulations!
2
Y
ou own one of the most sophisticated
model trains ever built—the Lionel
TrainMaster Command-equipped Hudson
4-6-4 steam locomotive. rom the crisp
detail and expert decoration outside to
the advanced technology and brute
power within the boiler, the Lionel
Hudson is ready for duty on your model
railroad. Experience the superiority of
today’s Lionel.
• Powerful Pullmor®motor
• Liontech CommandTM
reverse unit for use
with the Lionel
TrainMaster®CommandTM
model railroad control
system
• Railsounds IITM steam
sound system—digital
samples from a real
Hudson steam locomotive
• Smoke generator that
produces clean, safe,
and realistic smoke
• Magne-Traction®
• Die-cast mechanical
tender coupler
• Brilliant headlight
Table of contents
Conventional operations
Readying your Hudson for operation 3
A note on Magne-Traction
®
3
Running your Hudson in the conventional railroad environment 4
Using your Hudson’s magnetic tender coupler 4
Your Hudson’s Railsounds II
TM
system—the basics 5
Experiencing the range of your Hudson’s Railsounds II system 6
Notes on Railsounds II 6
Installing the Lionel no. 5906 sound activation button 7
TrainMaster
®
Command
TM
operations
The command control environment 8
Running your Hudson in the TrainMaster Command environment 8
CAB-1 commands for your Hudson 9
Railsounds II in the Command environment 9
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your Hudson 10
Tuning your Hudson’s performance 11
Maintaining your Hudson’s handrail-antenna 11
Assigning your Hudson a new ID# 12
Maintaining and servicing your Hudson
Lubricating your Hudson 13
Adding fluid to your Hudson’s smoke generator 14
Lubricating your Hudson’s Pullmor
®
motor armature 14
Replacing your Hudson’s lamp 15
Servicing your Hudson 15

Conventional operations
Readying your Lionel Hudson for operation
T
o operate your Lionel Hudson,
place it on Lionel or Lionel-compat-
ible O gauge
three-rail track.
Make sure
wheels proper-
ly rest on the
railhead. Note
the magnetic
pull of the
wheels to steel
rail. That’s
Magne-Trac-
tion®, Lionel’s
legendary
patented feature that uses magnetized
wheels and axles to increase pulling
power (more than 20 cars on straight
and level track!) and to help keep the
locomotive on track when it passes
swiftly through curves.
Your Hudson is designed to operate
on 7-18 volts alternating current.
Virtually all Lionel alternating-current
transformers are suitable; we recom-
mend the Lionel TrainMaster Com-
mand model railroad control system.
With track
power O , con-
nect the locomo-
tive pigtail to its
tender counter-
part. The ex-
posed-metal
sides of both
plugs will mate
when properly
connected. eed
excess wire into
the tender and
connect the drawbars. You’re ready to run.
DO NOT power your
Hudson with direct current
(DC). Damage may occur.
The Hudson will operate
independently of its tender
(without sound).
Connect the locomotive pigtail to its tender coun-
terpart. Feed excess wire into the tender and con-
nect the two drawbars. You’re ready to run.
A note on Magne-Traction®
Y
our Hudson features Lionel Magne-
Traction, magnetized drive wheels
and axles that help increase tractive
effort during operation. Because the
drive wheels are magnetized, take care
to prevent small metallic objects from
attaching to them and working their
way into the Hudson’s motor assembly.
They can damage your locomotive.
Magne-Traction is not effec-
tive on nonferrous track.
Note!
Note!
Note!

Running your Hudson in the conventional railroading environment
Conventional operations
4
Using your Hudson’s magnetic tender coupler
Y
our Hudson is equipped with a
magnetic die-cast knuckle coupler, a
revolutionary design first introduced
by Lionel in 1950.
Lionel magnetic couplers react to the
magnetic field generated by a Lionel
UCS remote-control track section (sold
separately). Place the coupler’s “trigger
disc” over the UCS’ coil and press
Uncouple on the UCS controller. The
magnetic field pulls the disc downward,
and the knuckle opens.
S
tart by applying power to the track.
The Hudson will wait 10 seconds as
it analyzes your railroad for the presence
of a Command Base. Then, when it
determines it’s on a conventional rail-
road, the Hudson’s light illuminates and
Railsounds II starts up. This occurs
when placing the Hudson on your rail-
road for the first time. Thereafter, the
Hudson starts in forward after every
three-second power interrupt.
To get your Hudson into action, press
the DIR button on your CAB-1 remote
or Lionel transformer. The Liontech
Command reverse unit (or LCRU)
inside your Hudson “sequences” to the
next operating state. The LCRU alter-
nates between four states: forward, neu-
tral, reverse, neutral.
To select a single operational state
(for example, forward), you can deacti-
vate the LCRU’s sequencing function.
Get your locomotive moving in the
desired direction, then stop it by pow-
ering down the track. Set the LCRU
switch inside the locomotive’s cab to
PROGRAM/LOCK.
As with any conventional locomo-
tive, control your Hudson’s speed by
adjusting the amount of power applied
to your track. Have fun
ORWARD/RUN
PROGRAM/LOCK
Your
Hudson’s
LCRU
switch
Use this setting for normal operations.
Use this setting to choose a single
operational state like “forward.”

5
Your Hudson’s Railsounds IITM system—the basics
L
ionel Railsounds II is the most realistic
model railroad sound system in the
world. Your Hudson features digital sam-
ples from a
real-life Hud-
son for the ulti-
mate in realism.
Begin by
installing a 9-
volt alkaline bat-
tery. This en-
sures full-fea-
ture operation
of Railsounds
II. Remove the
screws located
in each corner
of the tender
frame. Lift the
rear of the tender shell first, then the remain-
der. Use care with the volume control wires
when setting the tender shell aside.
Connect the 9-volt alkaline battery to
the lead and insert it in the retaining clip.
Please do not touch the Railsounds II compo-
nent. It’s sensitive to the static electricity
transferred by touch. When finished, rein-
stall the shell with the four screws.
Although Railsounds II is
powered by track volt-
age, the battery is required
for uninterrupted opera-
tion. Use only alkaline
batteries.
When you first apply
track power, the Hudson’s Railsounds
II system produces sounds of the loco-
motive at rest. As the Hudson moves,
chuffing
begins, increas-
ing with the
locomotive’s
speed.
To silence
steam chuffing
(whistle/bell
are unaffected),
slide the Rail-
sounds II switch
on the tender’s
underside to the
“off” position
before powering
up the locomotive.
Discontinue locomotive
power for 10 seconds before
changing the Railsounds II
on/off switch position.
If Railsounds II “drops out”
during track power inter-
rupts (direction change),
replace the battery.
Installing an alkaline 9-volt battery in your Hudson.
Remove the four corner screws underneath the ten-
der. Lift the REAR of the shell first, then the remainder.
Note!
Note!
Note!

Conventional operations
6
W
ith Railsounds II, you experience
the sounds of real railroading like
never before. Simply put, it’s the most
sophisticated, authentic model railroad
sound system in the world.
• Variable chuff rate. Your Hudson’s
speed determines the steam chuff rate.
• MultiWhistleTM. Different whistles
every time—a Railsounds II exclusive.
• Authentic bell. Press BELL on your
CAB-1 or transformer to begin the
effect, again to discontinue. Even the
final “hit” is muted like the real thing.
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power
down your track, wait for 3.5 seconds,
and listen for the air-release sound—
that’s the Hudson 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 II. Turn off track
power, and after the air-release reset
sound, you have 2 seconds to restart
your Hudson. If you’re done with oper-
ations, Railsounds II will commence
with an authentic Hudson shutdown
sequence about two seconds after the
air-release reset occurs.
Experiencing the range of your Hudson’s Railsounds II system
Notes on Railsounds II
• Use the tender-top “water hatch” vol-
ume control to adjust sound output.
• Listen for incidental engine sounds
during Railsounds II operation. They’re
automatic and, of course, authentic.
• The 9-volt alkaline battery you installed
ensures continuous Hudson sounds, even
during short track-power interrupts.
• Longer track-power interruptions
(including locomotive derailments)
cause Railsounds II to shut down after
about 7 seconds.
• or even more authentic Railsounds II
effects, operate your Hudson in the
TrainMaster Command environment.
See page 9 for details.

7
Installing the Lionel no. 5906 sound activation button
For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button
For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button (two no. 5906s required)
ATTACH TO GROUND TERMINAL
ATTACH TO POWER TERMINAL
BLACK WIRE
RED WIRE
LIONEL NO. 10-5906-001
SOUND ACTIVATION BUTTON
OR ACTIVATING THE BELL
TO YOUR TRANS ORMER
LIONEL NO.
10-5906-001
SOUND ACTIVA-
TION BUTTON
(OR HORN)
LIONEL NO.
10-5906-001
SOUND ACTIVA-
TION BUTTON
(OR BELL)
BLACK WIRE
RED WIRE
RED WIRE
ATTACH TO
GROUND TERMINAL
ATTACH TO
POWER TERMINAL
TO YOUR TRANS ORMER
The no. 10-5906-001 button works with any Lionel AC trans-
former except no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other
manufacturers may not be compatible with Railsounds II.
Note!

TrainMaster Command operations
8
The command control environment
L
ionel TrainMaster Command is the
advanced model railroad control sys-
tem from Lionel Trains and Liontech.
Your Hudson is outfitted with the
Liontech Command reverse unit, a
microcomputer that holds the key to
total model locomotive control.
TrainMaster Command gives you the
power to operate multiple Command-
equipped locomotives on the same track,
at the same time, simply by installing a
single TrainMaster Command Base and
using the CAB-1 remote to operate
Command-equipped Lionels like your
Hudson. ind both components at your
Lionel dealer.
The Command Base places digital com-
munication—computer language—onto
your track. Command-equipped locomo-
tives like your Hudson “hear” the commu-
nication and listen for their “name” (or
ID#). When a locomotive hears its ID#, it
responds. Choose your CAB-1 command.
Your Command-equipped Hudson really
is at your command.
Individualized ID#s are the key to
operating multiple trains simultaneous-
ly on the same track. Address each loco-
motive by its ID#, get it going, then add
as many Command-equipped Lionels as
your power supplies can handle. It’s
true multi-locomotive operation on a
single block of track. Digital communi-
cation—and not track voltage—control a
Command-equipped Lionel.
Your Command-equipped Hudson is
factory-prepared to take advantage of
this new technology. Install a Command
Base, place your Hudson on track, grab
your CAB-1, and follow this section’s
instructions. Suddenly, the world of
Lionel TrainMaster Command is yours.
Running your Hudson in the TrainMaster Command environment
Y
our Command-equipped Hudson
comes factory-programmed with an
ID# of “1.” To get your Hudson in action,
set PowerMasters to COMM or set all tra-
ditional power supplies ON ULL. Press
ENG and “1” on CAB-1. Turn the throttle
or press any command button;
Railsounds II starts up. Your Hudson is
ready for Command operations.
address Engine #1
PowerMasters set to COMM or
traditional power supplies ON
FULL
Press ENG
Press 1 (t e ID#)
Example

9
Press AUX2 to turn
your Hudson’s
headlight on and off.
Press WSTL/HRN
to activate the Hud-
son’s whistle, release
to discontinue.
M ULTI -
W HISTLE STEAM WHISTLE SOUND .
Press DIR—the loco-
motive decelerates to a
complete stop; turn the
throttle up, and the
engine moves in the
opposite direction.
THERE IS NO NEUTRAL.
S
TEAM AIR - RELEASE SOUND
.
Press BELL once to
activate the bell,
again to discontinue.
T RADITIONAL BELL SOUND .
Press HALT to shut
down all PowerMaster
electrical output on
your railroad. Stops all
Command-equipped
Lionels in operation.
Turn the THROTTLE
to the right to acceler-
ate, left to decelerate.
S PEED - DEPENDENT VARIABLE STEAM
CHUFFING
. D YNA C HUFF DYNAMIC
CHUFFING EFFECT
.
CAB-1 commands for your Hudson
Coupler commands
have no effect on
your Hudson’s mag-
netic tender coupler.
Press and hold BOOST
for extra power. Re-lease
BOOST and return to the
engine’s previous speed.
Press and hold BRAKE
to slow down or stop.
Release BRAKE and
return to the previous
speed.
S QUEALING BRAKE SOUNDS .
HUDSON RAILSOUNDS II
SOUNDS IN BOLD ITALIC
Railsounds II in the Command environment
Y
our Hudson’s Railsounds II system
gives you even more in the Train-
Master Command environment.
• DynaChuffTM .Real steam locomotive
chuffing depends on the locomotive’s
load. DynaChuff simulates both labored
and relaxed chuffing sounds. Highball
down the mainline and hear the labored
chuffing of a locomotive battling inertia.
Reduce your throttle setting, and chuff-
ing relaxes to a more sedate sound, as
though the load placed on the Hudson
has decreased. Experience DynaChuff
on steep grades, at yard crawls, and at
speed. Another Railsounds II exclusive.
• Bonus sounds like squealing brakes
with the CAB-1 BRAKE command.
• Incidental sounds you control with
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands, like
steam letoff and steam release effects.
SW ACC RTE TR ENG
®
WSTL / HRN
BELL
DIR
BOOSTAUX 1 COUPLER
BRAKEAUX 2 COUPLER
HALT
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0

TrainMaster Command operations
10
W
hen you press AUX1 on CAB-1,
you turn the numeric
keypad into 10 command but-
tons. The keypad “stays open”
and gives you access to extra
command features until you
press any top-row button
(SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG). The
CAB-1 keypad overlays in-
cluded with your Hudson are
designed to help you learn
the auxilliary features specific
to this locomotive.
H UDSON R AILSOUNDS II SOUNDS IN BOLD ITALIC .
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your Hudson
AUX1
0
Stops and resets the Hudson to
ORWARD. W HISTLE BLOWS .H EADLIGHT FLICKERS .
1
Raises the volume of Rail-
sounds II. SOUND VOLUME INCREASES.
2
Reserved for future use.
3
Starts up Railsounds II. STARTUP
SEQUENCE COMMENCES. STEAM BLOWOFF SOUND.
4
Lowers the volume of Rail-
sounds II. SOUND VOLUME DECREASES.
5
Activates the Railsounds II
steam shutdown sequence. Just
like the real thing, your Hudson must
be idle for shutdown to occur. STEAM SHUT-
DOWN COMMENCES. Remember, the horn
and bell will not sound until you
restart Railsounds II.
6STEAM RELEASE SOUND.
7
Reserved for future use.
8
Turns off the smoke generator.
9
Turns on the smoke generator.
Press and hold 9 (10 seconds
max) to initiate Smoke BoostTM—it
superheats the smoke generator
and enhances smoke output when
you start running your Hudson.
Always keep smoke fluid
in your Hudson’s smoke
generator. Using Smoke
Boost with depleted fluid
can damage the genera-
tor’s element.
Note!

11
Tuning your Hudson’s performance
MOMENTUM
Simulate the labored performance of
a locomotive pulling a heavy load with
momentum. Press L, M, or H (located
under CAB-1’s removable panel) for
light, medium, or heavy momentum.
The LCRU remembers the setting until
you change it. or delayed response,
use H. or quick response, choose L.
BOOSTING AND BRAKING
Use the BOOST and BRAKE com-
mand buttons for incremental control
of speed and a superior method for han-
dling grades, stops-and-starts, and
more. Plus, using BRAKE in the
Command environment gives you a
bonus Railsounds II effect—the ultra-
realistic sound of squealing brakes.
STALL
Make your Hudson feel more
responsive by setting a “stall” voltage.
Get your locomotive moving, then
press SET; the Hudson will stop. Turn
the throttle clockwise to get the engine
moving, then decrease speed until the
locomotive just stops. Then press SET
again; the LCRU remembers the stall
setting until you change it. To clear stall,
press SET twice, holding it for one sec-
ond each time.
SOUND QUALITY
To achieve your preferred Rail-
sounds II master volume level, use
the tender-top water-hatch volume
control dial. Turn the dial left or right
to adjust the volume to your liking.
or quick remote-control of volume
below the master setting—like mut-
ing—use the CAB-1 numeric keypad’s
volume control. Pressing AUX1 and
then 4 on the numeric keypad lowers
overall Railsounds II output.
Maintaining your Hudson’s handrail-antenna
Y
our Hudson’s handrails are more than
just model grabirons—they’re the
LCRU’s receiving antenna for Com-mand
Base digital communications. Please handle
the Hudson carefully to avoid handrail dam-
age. To ensure optimum reception, both
handrails are insulated from the
Hudson’s die-cast shell. If your Hudson is
experiencing difficulty in receiving Base
communications, check the handrail ends
in the cab and pilot for the presence of
insulating material. Ensure each stan-
chion is present and enjoys a proper fit.
inally, prevent the handrails from touch-
ing the steamchest/boiler front between
the last stanchion and the pilot.

TrainMaster Command operations
12
Assigning your Hudson a new ID#
A
s your Lionel Command-equipped
fleet grows, you’ll want to give
your Hudson a more individualized
ID#. Choose from any between 1 and
99. To make things easy, use a portion
of your Hudson’s cab number, 18.
Turn the Command Base ON and
place the Hudson on track. Power up,
then slide the Hudson’s LCRU switch
to PROGRAM (see the illustration).
Using CAB-1, press ENG, the engine
ID# (example: 18), then press the SET
button located under CAB-1’s remov-
able panel. Hear the whistle blow (or
see the headlight flash if Railsounds II
is off); that’s the LCRU confirming the
new ID#. Slide the LCRU switch to
ORWARD/RUN. Your Hudson is
ready to run with its all-new ID#.
Slide the Hudson’s LCRU switch (located
inside the cab) to the right, to PROGRAM/
LOCK. When you’ve finished ID# program-
ming, slide the switch to FORWARD/RUN.
Assign a new ID#
to your Hudson
Command Base ON
Place t e Hudson on track
PowerMasters set to COMM or
traditional power supplies ON
FULL
Slide t e Hudson’s LCRU
switc to
PROGRAM/LOCK
Turn track power on
(PowerMasters):
Press BOOST
Program t e Hudson as Engine
#18:
Press ENG
Press 18 (t e ID#)
Press SET
Hear t e w istle sound (or see
t e eadlig t flas if
Railsounds II is OFF)
Slide t e LCRU switc to FOR-
Example
SET
PROGRAM/LOCK

H
elp your Lionel Hudson lead a long
and productive life on your rail-
road by maintaining it properly.
We recommend you pur-
chase a Lionel Lubrication
and Maintenance Kit (no.
6-62927), available from
your Lionel dealer. Two
basic rules to keep in
mind: never over-lubri-
cate (a small amount will
do), and avoid getting
grease or oil on the
Hudson’s wheels or
your track.
You’ll know your Hudson requires
lubrication when visual in-spection
reveals dryness on the parts
indicated in the illustra-
tion. Remove accumulated
dirt and dust before lubri-
cating, and always lubri-
cate any locomotive
emerging from prolonged
storage. Also, lightly lubri-
cate the Hudson’s side
rods after each 50 hours
of operation.
Maintaining and servicing your Hudson
1
Lubricating your Hudson
®
LUBRICATE AXLE ENDS
WITH LIONEL OIL
SPARINGLY
LUBRICATE AXLE ENDS
WITH LIONEL OIL
SPARINGLY
LUBRICATE AXLE ENDS
WITH LIONEL OIL
SPARINGLY
LUBRICATE AXLE ENDS
WITH LIONEL OIL
SPARINGLY
LUBRICATE AXLE ENDS
AT POCKET LOCATIONS
WITH LIONEL OIL
SPARINGLY
LUBRICATE AXLE ENDS
AT POCKET LOCATIONS
WITH LIONEL OIL
SPARINGLY
LUBRICATE ALL WHEEL GEARING
WITH LIONEL GREASE
SPARINGLY

W
ith typical use, your Hudson will
require occasional lubrication of
its Pullmor®
motor armature.
If you hear
excess noise dur-
ing operation, or
if the locomotive
seems to slow
down intermit-
tently, you may
need to oil the
armature bear-
ings.
In the center
of the locomo-
tive boiler, directly above the drivers on
both sides, you’ll see the motor brush
plates. Apply
a small
amount of
Lionel oil
(two drops)
on the arma-
ture end.
Repeat for
the opposite
armature
shaft end.
See the illus-
tration.
Maintaining and servicing your Hudson
14
Lubricating your Hudson’s Pullmor®motor armature
Place a small amount of Lionel oil (two drops max-
imum) on the armature end after each 20 hours of
operation. Repeat this procedure for the armature
end located on the opposite side of the locomotive.
Adding fluid to your Hudson’s smoke generator
Y
our Hudson is equipped with a
smoke generator that produces safe,
clean white smoke during operation.
The smoke generator requires the
periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid
in order to function. Pierce the tube end
with a pin, then add four to eight drops
of fluid directly into the Hudson’s
stack. Smoke production commences
momentarily, faster if you run your
Hudson at speed. When smoke produc-
tion wanes, add more fluid (four to
eight drops). An idle Hudson will not
smoke; press AUX1 and 9 to engage the
smoke generator at idle/in neutral.
Always keep a small amount of smoke
fluid in the Hudson’s smoke generator;
the generator’s element can become
damaged if operated without fluid.
Smoke production is greater at high-
er voltages and when the Hudson is
pulling a heavy load or long consist.

15
Replacing your Hudson’s lamp
Y
our Hudson is illuminated by a 14-volt
lamp located directly behind the boil-
erface. During the course of normal opera-
tion, the lamp
may require
replacement.
Carefully
open the boil-
erface. Unsnap
the lamp
assembly from
its retaining
bracket and
unscrew the
expired lamp.
Replace it with a Lionel no. 00-1449-300
lamp, available from Authorized Lionel
Service Sta-tions or Lionel Service. Snap
the bulb as-
sembly back
into its
retaining
bracket and
close the
boilerface;
you’ll hear a
SNAP when
it’s properly
closed.
Replacing an expired lamp inside the boilerface. When
done, close the boilerface; listen for the sound of a SNAP.
Servicing your Hudson
T
his Hudson is built with pride by
Lionel Trains Inc. and carries a war-
ranty to support continued reliable oper-
ation. If your Hudson needs service
within the warranty period, bring it and
its warranty card to your local Auth-
orized Lionel Service Station.
If you prefer a Lionel factory repair,
call [phone], fax [phone],
or write Lionel Service, P. O. Box 748,
New Baltimore, MI 48047-0748. State
the Hudson’s problem and when you
purchased the product. We’ll send you
a return authorization letter and label to
assure proper handling of your
Hudson while at Lionel.
You may choose to have your
Hudson serviced by Lionel Service
after its warranty has expired. A rea-
sonable service fee will be charged.
CAUTION: Make sure your Hudson is
properly packed to prevent shipping
damage. The shipment must be prepaid
and we recommend it be insured.
Please follow the instructions care-
fully before returning your Hudson.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights. You may have other rights that
vary from state to state.

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© 1995 Lionel Trains Inc. Lionel, Magne-Traction, Pullmor, and TrainMaster are registered
trademarks and Command and Railsounds II are trademarks of LTI.