Lionel Iron Bert User manual

Iron Bert
Owner’s Manual
72-8899-250
5/08
Iron Bert
Owner’s Manual

Table of contents
Running your train
Running your locomotive 3
Coupling 3
Sounding your locomotive’s horn 4
Attaching the faces 5
Reverse unit procedure 6
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Lubricating your locomotive 7
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 8
Congratulations!
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Features of this locomotive
• Transformer controlled forward, neutral and reverse operation
• Moving eyes
• Operating horn
• Operating coupler on rear of locomotive
• Powerful maintenance-free motor
• Set of four removable faces
Congratulations on your purchase of Iron Bert! With moving eyes and an operating horn, Diesel is happy to join Thomas & Friends for adventures around your layout.
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Coupling
Your locomotive features an operating coupler. To open the coupler by hand, slide the uncoupling tab towards the locomotive. To uncouple the locomotive using an Uncoupling
Track section (available separately, 6-12020), position the uncoupling trigger over the central
magnet and press UNCOUPLE on the controller.
Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.
Note!
Figure 1. Coupler operation
Uncoupling
trigger
Uncoupling
tab
Coupler
Underside of the coupler
Running your train
Running your locomotive
With track power off, place your locomotive on the track.
Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars.
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3
Power up your locomotive with your transformer.
Your locomotive is designed to operate on 7-15 volts alternating
current. 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.
Move ‘em out!
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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Note!

Running your train
4
Sounding your locomotive’s horn
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POWER
SUPPLY
Existing
wire
Black wire
Lockon
Red wire
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
Sound Activation Button for
activating the horn
The no. 610-5906-001 button works with any Lionel AC transformer except
no. 6-4690 Type MW.
Note!
Press the HORN button on your controller to sound the locomotive's horn. Be sure that the horn ON/OFF switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 5 on page 6 for the location of
that switch.
If your controller does not have a HORN button, install a Lionel Sound Activation Button
(available separately, part no. 610-5906-001). Connect the button as shown in Figure 2.
If you would like to disable the horn sounds, throw the horn ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
All track power must feed through the Sound Activation Button. Do not bypass the
button.
Note!
Common/Ground/U
Power/A
Figure 2. Sound Activation Button wiring
1 2

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Running your train
Three interchangeable facial expressions easily slip on and off for fun and imaginative play. Refer to Figure 3.
To attach one of the faces, carefully remove the current face by pulling it straight off. Attach the
new face by lining up the pegs on the back of the face and pressing it on. Refer to Figure 4.
Attaching the three faces
Figure 3. Interchangeable faces
Figure 4. Attaching the faces

Running your train
Reverse unit procedure
The electronic reverse unit inside your Lionel locomotive acts like the transmission in a car. When you apply power to the track, the locomotive moves in the direction specified by the
reverse unit—or it sits in neutral, awaiting another power interruption. Power interruptions
are the signal that tells the reverse unit to sequence to the next operational state.
To interrupt power and sequence the locomotive’s reverse unit, press the direction control
button or briefly bring the throttle lever all the way back to the OFF position. The reverse unit
alternates between three states: forward, neutral, and reverse.
Also, the locomotive can be “locked” into a certain mode of operation by throwing the
reverse unit switch (see Figure 5). To lock your locomotive into a specific operational state,
sequence the locomotive into the desired state and reduce track power without completely
powering down the locomotive, then throw the switch to the OFF position. The DIRECTION
button will then have no affect on the direction of the locomotive. If you would like to resume
forward-neutral-reverse operation, simply throw the reverse unit switch back to the ON
position.
Additionally, this reverse unit has a “power-up reset” feature. If the locomotive sits without
power for a short period of time, the reverse unit will automatically reset and start in the forward
direction when the transformer is turned on or “powered up,” regardless of the reverse unit
switch position. If the switch is in the OFF position, the locomotive will start in the forward
direction and be “locked” there.
REV
ON OFF
HORN
ON OFF
Figure 5. Switch locations
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Front
REV
ON OFF
HORN
ON OFF

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Maintaining and servicing your set
Figure 6. Lubrication points
Lubricating your locomotive
H
elp your steam locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by
maintaining it properly.
We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927),
available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate (a
small amount will do) and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive’s wheels, contact
rollers, or your track.
You’ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on
the parts indicated in Figure 6. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating, and
always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage.
REV
ON OFF
HORN
ON OFF
Lubricate with Lionel oil
sparingly
Lubricate with Lionel oil
sparingly
Rear

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service
This Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to the original consumer-purchaser, for one
year against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through an authorized Lionel
merchant.
This warranty does NOT cover normal wear and tear, light bulbs, defects appearing in the course of
commercial use, or damage resulting from abuse or misuse of the product by the purchaser. Transfer of
this product by the original consumer-purchaser to another person voids this warranty. Modification of this
product voids this warranty.
Any warranted product which is defective in original materials or workmanship and is delivered by the
original consumer-purchaser to Lionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. Service Center, together with proof
of original purchase will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or
labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a replacement is not available, a refund of the
original purchase price will be granted. Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent freight
or postage prepaid, as transportation and shipping charges are not covered by the warranty.
In no event shall Lionel L.L.C. be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion may not apply to you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Instructions for Obtaining Service
If service for this Lionel L.L.C. product is required, bring the item, along with your dated sales receipt and
completed warranty information to the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Center. Your nearest Lionel Service
Center can be found by calling 1-800-4-Lionel, or by accessing our Website at www.lionel.com.
If you prefer to send your product back to Lionel L.L.C. for repair in Michigan, you must first call
586-949-4100 or FAX [phone], or write to Customer Service, P.O. Box 748, New Baltimore, MI
48047-0748, stating what the item is, when it was purchased and what seems to be the problem. You will be
sent a return authorization letter and label to ensure your merchandise will be properly handled upon receipt.
Once you have received your return authorization and label, make sure that the item is packed to prevent
damage during shipping and handling. We suggest that you use the product’s original packaging. This
shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured.
Please make sure you have followed all of the above instructions carefully before returning any
merchandise for service. You may choose to have your product repaired by one of our Authorized Lionel
Service Centers after its warranty has expired. A reasonable service fee will be charged.
Warranty Information
Please complete the information below and keep it, along with your dated sales receipt. You must present
this and your dated sales receipt when requesting warranty service.
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