Lionel Kraft/Nabisco Holiday 2002 User manual

73-1950-250
5/02
CAUTION—ELECTRICTOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC
PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT:120VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT:20V; 54VA
Kraft/Nabisco
Holiday 2002 Train Set
Owner’s Manual

Congratulations!
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You’re now the proud owner of the Kraft/Nabisco Holiday 2002 Train Set.
Everything you need to get started is included.
You’re already off to a great start by reading
this instruction manual. It has important
information on train setup and operation.
This booklet also covers proper maintenance
procedures to help your Lionel trains live
long, healthy lives.
If you have any questions after reading
this booklet, contact your nearest Lionel
Authorized Service Center or call Lionel
Customer Service at 586-949-4100. And
have fun!
Table of contents
Track layout
Joining the track sections 3
Suggested track layouts 4
Attaching the Lock-On to the track 4
Controller operations
Stripping the wire 5
Attaching the controller wires to the Lock-On 6
Controller functions 7
Controller and short circuits 8
Locomotive operation
Running your RS-3 diesel locomotie with a Lionel transformer 9
Reverse unit procedure 10
Lubricating your locomotive 11
Replacing your locomotive’s interior lamp 12-13
Replacing your locomotive’s headlamps 12-13
Train operation
Tire-Traction 14
Coupling 14
Notes 15
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 16
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!
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StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1 Remote Controller®,
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Joining the track sections
Join the track sections together by inserting the pins of one track section into the open
ends of another. For good electrical contact, the
pins must be carefully inserted and the track
joints tightly fitted.
If the track is difficult to connect, try this
installation tip. You can “break in” O gauge
track sections by inserting and withdrawing a
track pin into one rail at a time before joining
the entire track section as illustrated in Figure 1.
If the openings become too large (causing the
track to fit loosely), pinch the rail together
around a track pin with a pair of pliers. If any
pins fall out of the track and are missing, replace
them with extras available from your Lionel
dealer.
Maintenance tip: The rails should be kept
clean, dry, and free from oil and grease. Clean
rust and dirt spots with a track eraser. Wipe the
track using a cloth dampened with track cleaner
from the Lionel Maintenance Kit (6-62927),
available from your nearest Lionel Dealer.
Track layout
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Features of the Nabisco RS-3 Freight Set
• Union Pacific RS-3 locomotive
• Nabisco Boxcar
• U.P. Tankcar
• U.P. Caboose
• Controller
• 40-watt power pack
• Lock-On
• Eight pieces of straight track (O-27)
• Eight pieces of curved track (O-27)
• Service Center list
• Railroader Club application
• Warranty Card
Figure 1. “Breaking in” your track

Attaching the Lock-On to the track
The Lock-On connects power from your controller to the track. As illustrated in
Figure 3, attaching the Lock-On to the track
is quick and easy. First, place the Lock-On
under any straight section of track. Fit the
center lip of the Lock-On onto the edge of an
outside rail. Press the Lock-On upward so
that the spring contact snaps onto the center
rail. The Lock-On should face outward when
setting up your track. Make sure it is firmly
connected.
Once the Lock-On is securely attached to
the track, you are ready to insert the wires
from the controller into the two spring clips
on the Lock-On.
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LIONEL
CTC
LOCKON
Track layout
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Suggested track layouts
Figure 2 provides some examples of lay- outs you can build with eight straight
and eight curved sections of track.
Remember—the more track you own, the
more variations you can create in your train
layout. And that means more action and
more fun!
We recommend that you do not set
up your track layout on carpeted
surfaces. Carpet fibers may collect on your
engine’s wheels and drive gears, preventing
your engine from operating properly. For
best results, place the track on a hard
surface.
Figure 2. Track layout ideas
Figure 3. Lock-On installation
Note!

Controller operations
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Stripping the wire
Once your track is assembled and the Lock-On is securely attached, you can
connect the wires from the controller to the
Lock-On.
First you’ll want to check the ends of the
wires to make sure that the insulation is
stripped back about 1⁄4˝ to 3⁄8˝. To strip the
wires, use a pair of wire strippers or a sharp
knife as illustrated in Figure 4.
Only an adult should perform
this task! Always use care
when stripping wires.
Figure 4. Wire stripping
Caution!

Controller operations
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OFF
FULL
SPEED
R
Attaching the controller wires to the Lock-On
Now you’ll need to insert a controller wire into each of the two spring clips on
the Lock-On as illustrated in Figure 5.
Depress the spring clip with your finger
and insert the bare end of the wire into the
exposed opening. Release the spring clip.
Give the wire a little tug to make sure it’s
secure. Repeat these steps with the other
spring clip. Next, insert the small plug end
of the power pack into the back of your con-
troller, and plug the other end into a stan-
dard outlet.
If the whistle fails to operate when
you press the horn button on your
controller (see page 7), remove
the wires from the Lock-On and
reinsert each one into the opposite
clip to reverse polarity.
Plug this end into
back of controller.
Plug power pack
into standard
wall outlet
Make sure that the bare end of
each wire is securely attached
to the spring clip.
Figure 5. Controller connections
Note!

Controller operations
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Controller functions
As you turn the throttle control knob to the right, power to the track is
increased. Refer to Figure 6 for the location
of the throttle control knob. When the indi-
cator reaches the green band, there should
be sufficient power to operate the locomo-
tive. The farther into the green area the
knob is turned, the faster your train will go.
Remember that the greater the load on the
engine (adding more cars for the engine to
pull, for example), the farther into the
green the knob must be turned before it will
operate the locomotive.
The yellow band indicates the average
power range that the train will be operating
in. The red band represents maximum
power output.
Figure 6 illustrates the location and func-
tion of the LED and the whistle and direc-
tion buttons.
FULLFULL
SPEEDSPEED
OFFOFF
R
FULL
SPEED
OFF
FULL
SPEED
OFF
Press this button to
produce a realistic
diesel horn sound.
Press this button to go
forward or reverse, or to
place the locomotive in
“neutral” (no move-
ment, headlight is on).
Turn the throttle con-
trol knob to the right
for more power.
The LED indicator
shows when your
controller is ON.
Green band
Yellow band
Red band
FULL
SPEED
OFF
FULL
SPEED
OFF
Figure 6. Controller functions

Controller operations
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Your Lionel power pack is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and has
been carefully designed and tested to ensure
peak performance. The controller is
equipped with a built-in electronic circuit
breaker that alternately cuts off and restores
the flow of power to the track whenever a
short circuit exists—for example, when the
train derails. The circuit breaker’s action
continues until the cause of the short circuit
is eliminated. This circuit breaker is incor-
porated into the controller to protect it from
possible damage. It will not protect the loco-
motive or electrically operated accessories,
so it’s important to eliminate short circuits
as soon as possible.
The power pack must be
unplugged from the wall socket
when a short circuit is noticed,
and the short circuit must be
corrected.
A short circuit is caused by a direct con-
nection between the center rail and one of
the outside rails or by a direct connection
between bare wires. The axles of a derailed
car or locomotive are the most frequent
cause of short circuits, so make sure that all
wheels are properly set on the rails. Some
other causes of short circuits might be sta-
ples, nails, paper clips, or other metallic
objects lying across the rails, or two bare
wires touching each other.
If too many cars or accessories are used,
your controller will exceed its power limit
and begin to cycle on and off. To correct this
problem, cars or accessories must be
removed before normal operation can
resume. For more power, see the line of
Lionel high-output transformers at your
Authorized Lionel Value Added Dealer.
The same condition can occur if the
power is turned up too quickly. This also
could cause your train to move too fast and
derail.
After your power pack has been operating
for a while, you will find it warm to the
touch. It is the nature of all electrical power
equipment to become warm when in use. If
your controller is loaded to capacity, it is a
good idea to let it cool down after an hour
or two of continuous use. Unplug the power
pack from the wall when the controller is
not in use.
Controller and short circuits
Note!

Locomotive operation
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Running your RS-3 diesel locomotives with a Lionel transformer
Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible
O gauge track.
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2Power up your locomotive with your transformer.
Caution!
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3Move ‘em out!
•Get your locomotive moving. Press the direction control button on your
controller.
•Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed. To
increase speed, increase track voltage. To decrease speed, reduce voltage. To
stop the locomotive set, cut track power.
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•Your locomotive is designed to operate on 7-18 volts alternating
current. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current trans-
formers are suitable.
Do not power your locomotive set with direct current (DC). Damage to
sensitive electronic components may occur.

Locomotive operation
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Reverse unit procedure
The electronic reverse unit inside your Lionel locomotive acts like the transmis-
sion in your car. When you apply power to
the track, the locomotive moves in the direc-
tion specified by the reverse unit—or it sits
in neutral, awaiting another power interrup-
tion. Power interruptions are the signal that
tells the reverse unit to
sequence to the next opera-
tional state.
To interrupt power and
sequence the locomotive’s
reverse unit, press the direc-
tion control button or turn
the throttle to the OFF posi-
tion and ON again. Refer to
Figure 8 for the location of
this button. 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 switch located on the
underside of the frame (see Figure 7 above).
When the switch is thrown to the OFF posi-
tion, the locomotive will be locked in the
next mode of operation in the sequence. For
instance, if the locomotive is moving for-
ward, then is stopped and the switch is
thrown back, the locomotive will be
“locked” in neutral. If the switch is thrown
back while the locomotive is under power,
the locomotive will remain in the mode it
was in when the switch
was thrown. The con-
troller direction control
will then have no affect
on the direction of the
locomotive.
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 trans-
former is turned on or “powered up,”
regardless of the locking switch position. If
the locking switch is in the OFF position, the
locomotive will start in the forward direction
and be “locked” there.
Figure 8. Direction control button location
OFF
FULL
SPEED
R
Direction
control button
HORN
OFFON
E-UNIT
OFFON
Figure 7. Switch location
FRONT
REAR