Lionel K-LINE EP-5 User manual

Lionel EP-5
Electric Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
featuring and
71-8319-250
Rev. 9/00

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Congratulations!
Table of contents
Transformer operations
Running your EP-5 with a Lionel transformer 3
Using your EP-5’s ElectroCouplers 4
A note on Magne-Traction 4
Your EP-5’s RailSounds system—the basics 5
Experiencing the range of your EP-5’s RailSounds system 6
Notes on RailSounds 6
Installing the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button 7
TrainMaster Command operations
The Command control environment 8
Running your EP-5 in the TrainMaster Command environment 9
CAB-1 commands for your EP-5 9
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your EP-5 10
Tuning your EP-5’s performance 11
Assigning your EP-5 a new ID# 12
Maintaining and servicing your EP-5
Replacing your EP-5s lamps 13
Lubricating your EP-5’s Pullmor motor armature 13
Lubricating your EP-5 14
Reprograming the R2LC 14
Installing the pantograph on your EP-5 15
Wiring for catenary operation 15
Lionel Service 16
• Powerful Lionel Pullmor®motor
• Lionel Command™reverse unit for use
with the Lionel TrainMaster®Command™
model railroad control system
•RailSounds™-digital samples from a real
EP-5
• Magne-Traction®
• Die-cast ElectroCouplers™
• Directional headlights
• CrewTalk™and TowerCom™
(in command mode)
The classic Lionel EP-5 is a model of the famous 4,000 H.P. electric locomotive as
it was delivered to the railroads in 1955.
Often called “The Jet” because of the sound
the fans and blowers made as it flashed past.
The EP-5 was a quick passenger locomotive,
many times topping its maximum allowed
speed of 70MPH Updated now with
RailSounds and Command Control, the
“New” Lionel EP-5 is the best we’ve built,
ENJOY!

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Transformer operations
Running your Lionel EP-5 with a Lionel transformer
It is very IMPORTANT to determine which end of your EP-5 is the front. Since it
is symmetrical it may start off in the opposite direction you are intending to go!
Turn over your EP-5 and locate the PROG/RUN and SIG/FULL switches, (see page
6) this is what we consider to be the “front” of your EP-5. Please run your EP-5
the first time by itself just to make sure you know where it’s going.
Note!
NOTE!
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Place your EP-5 on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O gauge track.
• Note the pull of Magne-Traction between your EP-5 and the steel track.
Magnetized wheels and axles increase your pulling power (more than 20 cars on
straight and level track) and keep your EP-5 on track while passing swiftly
through curves.
Power up your EP-5 with your transformer.
• Your EP-5 is designed to operate on 7-18 volts alternating current.
Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers are
suitable; we recommend the TrainMaster Command model railroad control sys-
tem.
• DO NOT POWER YOUR EP-5 WITH DIRECT CURRENT (DC). DAMAGE TO SENSITIVE
electronic components may occur.
• When you first power up your track, the EP-5 will wait between 3
and 8 seconds as it “listens” for digital language from the TrainMaster
Command Base (available separately). When it’s determined that it’s on a con-
ventional (nonCommand) railroad, the EP-5’s headlights will illuminate and
RailSounds will fire up. At this point, the EP-5 is in neutral. (This occurs when
placing the EP-5 on your railroad for the first time. Thereafter, it starts in for-
ward after every three-second power interrupt.)
Move ‘em out!
• Get your EP-5 moving. Press the DIR button on your CAB-1 remote or Lionel
transformer. This sequences the Liontech Command reverse unit (R2LC) to the
next operating state. The R2LC alternates between three states: forward, neutral,
and reverse.
•Adjust track voltage until your EP-5 moves at your desired speed. To
increase speed, increase track voltage. To decrease speed, reduce voltage. To stop
the locomotive set, cut track power.
• To select a single operating state (example: forward only), you can deac-
tivate the R2LC’s sequencing function. Get your EP-5 moving in the desired
direction, then slide the reverse unit control switch on the EP-5’s underside to
PROGRAM (PGM). See page 12 for the switch location and positioning.

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Transformer operations
A note on Magne-Traction
Your EP-5 is equipped with Lionel Magne-Traction, magnetized wheelsets
and axles that help increase tractive effort
during operation. Because the wheelsets are
magnetized, take care to prevent small
metallic objects from attaching to the wheel
sets and working their way into the EP-5’s
motor assembly. They can damage your
locomotive.
Magne-Traction is not effective
on nonferrous track.
Note!
Using your EP-5’s ElectroCouplers in the
non-Command environment
To use your EP-5’s ElectroCouplers in the non-Command environment, you
must first couple a piece of rolling stock
equipped with Lionel magnetic couplers
directly to your EP-5. The magnetic coupler
on the rolling stock will then react to the
magnetic field generated by a Lionel
remote-control track section (available
separately). Place your rolling stock’s cou-
pler “trigger disc” over the central coil of a
remote-control track section and press
uncouple on the controller. The magnetic
field pulls the disc downward, and the cou-
pler opens.
Your EP-5 ElectroCouplers will NOT
open manually or by using a
remote-control track section
Magnetic coupler on the rolling
stock coupled to your EP-5
Note!
Remote-
control track
section
Using your EP-5’s ElectroCouplers in the
TrainMaster Command environment
Your Lionel EP-5 is equipped with ElectroCouplers™ that respond
to either the COUPLER F (front) or
COUPLER R (rear) button on your
CAB-1 remote when operated in the
Trainmaster Command environment.
Simply press either button on your
CAB-1 remote, and that coupler
opens.
YourEP-5’s ElectroCouplers
are NOT designed to be
opened manually.
Note!

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Transformer operations
Although track voltage powers RailSounds, the battery is required for uninterrupt-
ed operation and shutdown sequences. Use only alkaline batteries; do not use
“heavy duty” batteries.
Discontinue locomotive power for 10 seconds before changing the RailSounds (RS)
switch position.
If RailSounds “drops out” during track power interrupts, replace the battery.
Your EP-5’s RailSounds system—the basics
Lionel RailSounds is the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world.
Your EP-5 features digital samples from an
authentic EP-5 for the ultimate in realism.
Begin by installing a 9-volt alkaline bat-
tery in your EP-5. This ensures interuption
free operation of RailSounds. Remove the
two screws,(see Figure #1) and lift off the
body. Connect the 9-volt battery to the moth-
er board (see figure #2). Replace the body
and reinsert the two screws.
Apply track power and the EP-5’s
RailSounds system delivers an authentic
start-up sequence. As the EP-5’s speed
increases, the RPMs move through six levels
of roar. Sounds return to idle only after the
locomotive has come to a complete stop. To
silence the RPM roar (horn and bell remain
unaffected), slide the RailSounds (RS)
switch to its signal (SIG) position before
powering up the locomotive. See page 12
for the switch location and positioning. To
return to the RPM roar, return the switch to
the FULL position.
Body attach screws FRONT OF EP-5
Figure #1
Switches at front
Note!
Note!
Note!
Middle of EP-5
Figure #2

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Transformer operations
Volume adjustment knob
FRONT OF EP-5
REAR OF EP-5
With RailSounds, you experience the sounds of real railroading like never
before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisticat-
ed, authentic model railroad sound system
in the world.
•Six RPM-roar levels. Your EP-5’s
speed determines the level of RPM
roar—automatically.
•MultiHornTM. A different horn sound
every time—a RailSounds exclusive.
•Mechanical bell. Press BELL on your
CAB-1 or transformer to begin the effect;
again to discontinue.
•Reverse unit reset sound. Power
down your track, wait for 3.5 seconds,
and listen for the air-release sound—
that’s the EP-5 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. Turn off track power, and
after the air-release reset sound, you
have 2 seconds to restart your EP-5. If
you’re done with operations, RailSounds
will commence with an authentic EP-5
shutdown sequence about 2 seconds after
the air-release reset occurs.
Experiencing the range of your EP-5’s RailSounds system
Notes on RailSounds
• Use the EP-5’s frame mounted volume
control to adjust sound output. (See
below for its location.)
• Listen for incidental locomotive sounds
during RailSounds operation. They’re
automatic and, of course, authentic.
• The 9-volt alkaline battery you installed
ensures continuous EP-5 sounds.
• Longer track-power interruptions
(including locomotive derailments)
cause RailSounds to shut down after
about 7 seconds.
• For even more authentic RailSounds
effects, operate in the TrainMaster
Command environment.

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Transformer operations
Installing the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button
To operate the bell and horn sounds when operating your EP-5 with conventional
transformers, you’ll need to install the Lionel
no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button
(available separately). Connect the button(s)
as shown below.
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For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button (two no. 5906s required)
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
sound activation button for
activating the bell
Lionel no.
610-5906-001
sound activation
button (for horn)
Lionel no.
610-5906-001
sound activation
button (for bell)
Black wire
Red wire
Red wire attach to ground terminal
attach to power terminal
to your transformer
The no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button (available separately) works with
any Lionel AC transformer except no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by
other manufacturers may not be compatible with RailSounds.
Note!
attach to ground terminal
attach to power terminal
Red wire
to your transformer
Customer’s wire
Black wire
Note!
All track power must feed
through “Sound Activation
Button”.
Do not bypass button.
For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button

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TrainMaster Command operations
The Command control environment
Place your EP-5 on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O gauge track.
• Make sure track power is OFF before placing it on the track.
• Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and its communications
wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer or the U on
any of your installed PowerMasters.
• Once positioned on the track, increase track voltage to FULL (on
PowerMaster, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD).
Address your EP-5 using CAB-1.
• Press ENG and 1 on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1 remote. This command
is sent by CAB-1 to the Command Base, which then translates your command
into digital code. That code is sent around your railroad’s outside rails in the
form of a digital “halo.” All Command-equipped Lionels listen to this digital
communication, but they do not respond until they hear their individual ID
number—in this case, “1.”
• The digital language of TrainMaster Command—and not track power—controls
the actions of Command-equipped Lionels. Track power is simply like gasoline in
the tank of your car—it gives you the power to go places, but it doesn’t tell you
where to go or how fast to get there.
• All Command-equipped Lionels come factory-programmed with an
ID# of “1.” To change the ID# of your EP-5 (equipped with an R2LC) see page
12.
Move ‘em out!
• Throttle up or press any command button on CAB-1. Your EP-5 will respond to
your every command. Read on.
Lionel TrainMaster Command is the fun and sophisticated model railroad control
system from Lionel. Your EP-5 features the
Lionel Command reverse unit, which acts as
both a conventional reverse unit as well as
the key to unlocking many extra features
when you operate in Command mode.
TrainMaster Command gives you the
power to operate multiple Command-
equipped locomotives on the same track, at
the same time. It’s the most fun you can
have with electric trains, and it’s incredibly
easy too! Just follow the directions below
and you’ll be on your way.
To operate in Command, you need
a Command Base and a CAB-1
remote. Find them both at your authorized
Lionel retailer.
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EP-5 front coupler
releases.
Coupler release
sounds.
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TrainMaster Command operations
Running your EP-5 in the TrainMaster Command environment
Press AUX2 to turn
your EP-5’s headlight
on and off.
Activates keypad.
Press HALT to shut down
all Power-Master elec-
trical output on your
railroad. Stops all Command-
equipped Lionels in operation.
Turn the THROT-
TLE to the right to
accelerate, left to
decelerate.
address Locomotive #1
PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional
power supplies ON FULL
Press ENG
Press 1 (the ID#)
Throttle up/press any command button
Example
CAB-1 commands for your EP-5
Press WSTL/HRN to acti-
vate the EP-5 horn,
release it to discontinue.
MultiHorn horn sound.
Press DIR—the loco-
motive decelerates to a
complete stop; turn the throttle
up, and the locomotive will
accelerate in the new, opposite
direction. There is no neutral
state. Air-release sound.
Press BELL once to acti-
vate the bell, again to
discontinue. Mechanical bell
sound.
Press and hold BOOST
for extra power. Release
BOOST and return to the EP-5’s
previous speed.
Press and hold BRAKE to slow down or stop.
Release BRAKE and return to the previous
speed. Squealing brake sounds.
EP-5 rear coupler
releases. Coupler
release sounds.
Your Command-equipped EP-5 comes factory-programmed
with an ID# of “1.” To get your
EP-5 in action, set PowerMasters to
CMD or set all power supplies on
full. Press ENG and “1” on CAB-1.
Turn the throttle or press any com-
mand button; RailSounds starts up.
Your EP-5 is ready for Command
operations.

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TrainMaster Command operations
0Stops and resets the EP-5’s. Resets the EP-5’s direction to FORWARD. Resets
RailSounds to automatic RPM operation.
Horn blows. RPMs return to
automatic.
1Raises the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume increases.
2CrewTalk™ is the sound of inaudible walkie-talkie communication.
3Raises RailSounds RPM level. Starts up RailSounds. RPMs increase.
Startup sequence commences.
4Lowers the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume decreases.
5Activates the RailSounds shutdown sequence. Just like the real thing, your
EP-5’s RPMs must be at idle for shutdown to
occur. Press 6 repeatedly to lower RPMs until
they won’t descend further. Your locomotive
is now at idle. Press 5 to initiate the shut-
down sequence. Shutdown commences.
Remember, the horn, bell, and RPMs will
not sound until you restart RailSounds.
CrewTalk announcement.
6Lowers RailSounds RPM level. RPMs decrease.
7TowerCom™ is an audible announce- ment that includes that engine’s road
number and/or name.
8Cab light off. Air release sound.
9Cab light on. Air release sound.
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your EP-5
When you press AUX1 on CAB-1, you turn the numeric key-
pad into 10 command buttons.
The keypad lets you control extra
command features (until you
press any top-row button like
SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG). The
CAB-1 keypad overlays included with
your EP-5 are designed to help
you learn the auxiliary features
specific to this locomotive.
RailSounds sounds in
bold italic.
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AUX1