Lionel LionChief Plus User manual

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E33 Rectifier Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
E33 Rectifier Locomotive
Owner’s Manual

Congratulations!
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Congratulations on your purchase of this LionChief Plus Rectifier electric locomotive! Equipped with the RailSounds RC sound system and two electrocouplers, this LionChief
Plus locomotive can be operated with the LionChief remote or the controls on a standard
three-rail AC transformer.
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Locomotive Features:
• Electric locomotive with user-selected operational modes: Conventional AC transformer
control mode or LionChief wireless remote control with AC or DC power
• ElectroCouplers (compatible with LionChief Plus remote only)
• Operating headlights
• RailSounds RC sound system with electric engine background sounds, horn, bell, and
user-activated announcements
• On/off switch background sounds
• Lighted cab interior
• Powerful maintenance-free motors
• Die-cast metal trucks, pilots and fuel tank
• Metal frame
• Traction tires
• Constant speed control
• Sprung Pantograph
Remote Features:
• Forward and reverse speed control knob
• Buttons for horn sound, bell, and special freight crew announcements
• Requires three AAA alkaline batteries (not included)
• Allows activation of the ElectroCouplers

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Table of contents
LionChief Plus system features
Locomotive Control 4
LionChief RC sound system 4
ElectroCouplers 5
Switch location 5
The LionChief Plus remote
Installing AAA batteries into the remote control 6
Operating your locomotive set with your LionChief remote 7
Remote operations
Running your locomotive with the LionChief remote 8
Operating the ElectroCouplers with the LionChief remote 9
Operating multiple LionChief Plus locomotives 9
Triggering sounds and announcements with the LionChief remote 10
Transformer operations
Running your locomotive set with your transformer 11
Triggering sounds and announcements with your transformer 12
Locomotive operation and maintenance
Adjusting the volume using the LionChief remote 13
Installing the pantograph 14
Lubricating your locomotive 15
Servicing your locomotive's LEDs 16
Replacing the traction tires 16
FCC statement 17
Troubleshooting 18
Notes 19
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 20

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Locomotive control
You may choose to control your LionChief Plus locomotive with the included LionChief remote (using a transformer or power supply capable of supplying a constant 18 VAC or 18
VDC to the track) or using a conventional three-rail AC transformer with a throttle and whis-
tle/horn and bell button. Use the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE control switch to select between
LionChief remote operation or conventional three-rail AC transformer operation.
If you choose to run your locomotive in LionChief mode, slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE
switch to the REMOTE position. Your locomotive runs on fixed 18 VAC or 18 VDC voltage,
which is optimal for the sound system. The locomotive listens to commands from its LionChief
remote at a specific frequency to increase or decrease speed, change directions, trigger sounds,
or operate the ElectroCouplers. That’s why the locomotive and remote must be operated as a
matched pair.
If you choose to run your LionChief locomotive with a transformer, slide the
TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch to TRANSFORMER position with the track power off. The
powered locomotive responds to the transformer’s throttle, direction, horn, and bell buttons.
LionChief RC sound system
Your locomotive features a wide range of sounds to make operation even more realistic and interactive! The revving sounds are synchronized with the speed of the locomotive. You
may choose to turn the sounds off by sliding the RPM/SOUND switch to the OFF position. See
page 5 for switch locations.
LionChief Plus system features

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LionChief Plus system features
ElectroCouplers
The ElectroCouplers can only be activated when the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch is in the REMOTE position. For more information on activating the ElectroCouplers, see page 9.
Note that in Transformer mode, you should open the coupler on the car when coupling to
your train as you will not have remote control of the locomotive’s ElectroCouplers. Press the
bell button twice to operate the front coupler. Press the horn button twice to operate the rear
coupler.
Switch locations
Refer to Figure 1 for the location of the switches on the underside of the locomotive’s cab.
RPM/SND switch: Turns background sounds on and off. Horn, bell, and announcement are
not affected.
TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch: Toggles between Remote control mode and transformer
control mode.
Figure 1. Switch locations
OFF
RPM/SND
ON
TRANS REM
Transformer/Remote switch
RPM/Sound ON/OFF switch

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The LionChief Plus remote
Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control
For safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and lift
the hatch to access the battery compartment (as shown in Figure 2). Insert three AAA alkaline
batteries orienting the +/- as shown in the bottom of the battery compartment. Replace the battery
door and tighten the Philips head screw. Be careful to avoid overtightening the screw.
Use only Alkaline AAA batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used
batteries or use different types together.
Figure 2. Opening and closing the battery compartment
When you are not operating the train, move the On/Off switch to the
Off position to conserve the battery life.
Important!
Important!
Remove screw and remove
battery compartment hatch
REMOVE ALL BATTERIES WHEN THE TRAIN WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. LIONEL'S LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER DAMAGE TO YOUR REMOTE CAUSED FROM LEAKING BATTERIES.
Important!

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The LionChief Plus remote
Operating your locomotive set with your LionChief remote
ON/OFF SWITCH
To conserve your batteries,
move the On/Off switch to the
Off position when you are
done operating your train.
SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT
The red light will remain on during
normal operation. The light will begin
to flash when the locomotive is in
motion, and the flashing will vary with
the
locomotive's speed.
BELL
The BELL button will acti-
vate the bell sounds on
locomotives equipped with
this feature. Press the
BELL button to begin the
sounds; press the button
again to turn off the bell.
Press
two times within
ONE second to
trigger the
ElectroCoupler on
the front pilot.
HORN
The HORN button will activate
your locomotive’s horn. Press two
times within ONE second to
trigger the ElectroCoupler on the
rear pilot.
COUPLER
The COUPLER button will activate
your locomotive’s couplers. Press two
times within ONE second to trigger the
ElectroCoupler on the rear pilot. Press
once to trigger the front coupler.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Press the center button for a variety of
announcements. See page 10 for more
information.
THROTTLE
Turn the throttle knob clockwise to go
forward and adjust the speed. Turn the
throttle knob counter-clockwise to go
reverse and adjust the speed. To stop the
train, simply return the throttle knob to
the center position.

Running your locomotive set with the LionChief remote
Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch to the REMOTE position.
Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch.
With track power turned off, place your locomotive on the track.
Power up the track to 18 volts (AC or DC) and move the remote
power switch to ON. When the locomotive is powered up, it will beep until it
syncs with the remote. When the locomotive is synced up with the remote, the
locomotive start-up sounds will begin to play.
When in remote mode and powered up on the track, the loco-
motive will continue to beep until it is synced up with its
remote. If the locomotive beeps during operation, be sure that
fresh batteries are installed properly in the remote and the
TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch is in the REMOTE position.
Move ‘em out! Use your remote to run your train. You can adjust the speed in
forward or reverse, blow the whistle, sound the bell, or trigger an announce-
ment. Refer to page 7 for complete details.
Turn off the power supply when you are done running your trains.
Switch off your remote control to conserve the batteries.
Remote operations
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Note!
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Remote operations
Operating the ElectroCouplers with the LionChief remote
In LionChief remote mode, press the HORN/ElectroCoupler button two times within one sec- ond to open the rear ElectroCoupler. Press the BELL/ElectroCoupler button two times within
one second to open the front ElectroCoupler. The buttons must be pressed quickly and then
released in the period of one second to activate the ElectroCouplers.
Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.
Note!
Operating multiple LionChief Plus locomotives
You may choose to operate more than one LionChief Plus locomotive at the same time— including locomotives of the same type (e.g., two E33 Rectifiers with different road names
and/or road numbers). Each locomotive is paired with a unique remote. A locomotive will
only respond to commands from its corresponding remote.
If you attempt to operate two of the exact same locomotives (same type, roadname, and
Lionel part number), then one remote will control both locomotives simultaneously.

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Remote operations
When the locomotive is… The announcement states…
Sitting still less than 30 seconds “Stand by” announcement #1
Response #1
“Stand by” announcement #2
Response #2
Sitting still longer than 30 seconds “Cleared out bound” announcement
Response
Running less than 30 seconds “Departed” announcement #1
Response #1
“Departed” announcement #2
Response #2
Running more than 30 seconds “All clear ahead” announcement
Response
Triggering sounds and announcements with the LionChief remote
Press the announcement on the LionChief remote to trigger the corresponding sounds. In addition, your locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match
the way you operate the train. You can trigger an announcement that corresponds to each part
of the journey. See page 13 to silence the sounds or adjust the volume level.
Note that the dialog is different between locomotive types (e.g., between GP7s and E33
Rectifiers.) As such, the actual announcements are not listed out in the table above.

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Transformer operations
Running your locomotive set with the transformer
Slide the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch to the TRANSFORMER posi-
tion. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch.
With track power turned off, place your locomotive on the track.
Power up the track using your conventional AC transformer.
Get your locomotive moving. Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern of
operations: neutral, forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To sequence the reverse
unit, press the DIRECTION button on your conventional three-rail AC transformer, or
briefly bring the throttle all the way back to the OFF position and then forward. When
track power is interrupted, the locomotive advances to the next operational state. Adjust
track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.
The ElectroCouplers can only be activated using the LionChief remote (with the
TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch in the REMOTE position). The LionChief remote
will not send any commands to the locomotive when operated in a conventional
environment.
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Note!

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Transformer operations
Triggering sounds and announcements with the transformer
Using the HORN/WHISTLE button on your conventional three-rail AC transformer, you can trigger the sounds listed below. In addition, your locomotive plays a variety of announce-
ments that are designed to match the way you operate the train. To activate the announce-
ments on your LionChief Plus locomotive, simply press the HORN/WHISTLE button for a peri-
od less than a second (there must not be any additional horn/whistle activations for another
two seconds for the announcements to play.) See page 13 to silence the sounds or adjust the
volume level.
When the locomotive is… The announcement states…
Sitting still less than 15 seconds “Stand by” announcement #1
Response #1
“Stand by” announcement #2
Response #2
Sitting still longer than 15 seconds “Cleared out bound” announcement
Response
Running less than 7 seconds “Departed” announcement #1
Response #1
“Departed” announcement #2
Response #2
Running more than 7 seconds “All clear ahead” announcement
Response
Note that the dialog is different between locomotive types (e.g., between GP7s and E33
Rectifiers.) As such, the actual announcements are not listed out in the table above.
Announcements and responses will be selected at random by the internal electronics.
Three-rail AC transformers have a wide variety in their internal designs. As such, your spe-
cific transformer may not activate the sounds in the manner described above. If you find this
is the case with your transformer, some experimentation may be required to find the correct
timing, based on your transformer.

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Adjusting the volume using the LionChief remote
To turn off the locomotive’s background sounds, slide the SOUND switch to the OFF position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of this switch.
The overall volume of the sounds in your locomotive can be adjusted, but this requires the
use of the LionChief remote (in remote operation mode). To enter Volume Control Mode, place
the remote on a flat surface. Using one hand, press the HORN and BELL buttons simultane-
ously. After three seconds, the remote’s red LED will begin to flash, acknowledging that you are
in volume adjustment mode. Keep the HORN and BELL buttons depressed.
Using your other hand turn the speed control knob up or down to adjust the volume to your
preference. Release the HORN and BELL buttons to exit volume adjustment mode.
Locomotive operation and maintenance

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Locomotive operation and maintenance
Installing the pantograph
Your locomotive is equipped with a pantograph to simulate electrical pick up from a cate- nary, or overhead power line. Simply place the pantograph onto the base as shown and
can be removed simply by pulling the base frame upward. This is a very important feature as it
prevents damage to the pantograph in the event of a derailment.
The pantograph can be operated in the raised or lowered position. Note that in the raised
position, clearances on tunnels and bridges may be a concern. The pantograph is decorative
only and will not supply power to the locomotive.
To raise the pantograph, press down on the two bars in the top center. The arms will
spring up. To lower, press down on the pick up bars again until the clip engages in the low-
ered position.
Figure 3. Installing the pantograph
Pantograph

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Help your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintain- ing it properly.
We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (part no.
6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lu-
bricate (a small amount will do), and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive wheels,
contact rollers, or your track.
You’ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on
the parts indicated in Figure 4 or the locomotive begins to squeak. Remove accumulated dirt
and dust before lubricating, and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged
storage. Also, lightly lubricate the front and rear truck pivot points after each 25 hours of oper-
ation.
Figure 4. Lubrication points and screw locations
Locomotive operation and maintenance
Lubricating your locomotive
Lubricate with
Lionel oil sparingly
Lubricate with Lionel
oil sparingly
Lubricate with Lionel
grease sparingly
Lubricate with Lionel
grease sparingly

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Servicing your locomotive's LEDs
Your locomotive is equipped with LED-style lamps for longer life. Please contact your Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service if LED replacement is
required.
Locomotive operation and maintenance
Replacing the traction tires
Your locomotive is equipped with traction tires to increase the tractive effort of your locomo- tive and allow it to pull more cars at once.
During the course of normal operations, the traction tires may become worn out. To replace
the traction tires, remove the side frame screws from the underside of the trucks and lift away
the side frame. Remove the worn tire, then slip the replacement around the wheel. Reposition
the side frame on the truck and secure it with the two screws.
Two replacement tires are included with your locomotive set. If additional tires are needed,
see our parts list for this locomotive on www.lionel.com for a replacement part number and
ordering information.

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FCC Statement
FCC and RSS Statements
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipement off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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LionChief Troubleshooting
Problem: The locomotive stopped dead:
LionChief Plus locomotives are equipped with “motor lock out” technology. This means that if
the internal electronics do not detect the motor feedback signal (a function of the constant
speed control system) within a two-second period of being given a command to start moving
(or has been underway for a period of time) the motor will lock itself out. This is done to pre-
vent the locomotives from losing control.
Solution: Simply return the Lionchief dial to the center (stopped) position, if using Remote
mode or cycle the power on your conventional transformer. Once you tell the locomotive to
begin moving it will. If the problem persists you likely have a loose electrical connector inside
the locomotive and it should be taken to a local Factory Trained Authorized Service Station or
contact Lionel Service directly.
Problem: The LionChief Remote will not control the locomotive
Resolution:
• Ensure you have fully charged batteries in the remote. (The LED on the top of the remote
will illuminate when the remote is turned on.)
• Ensure you are using the remote paired with the locomotive you are trying to operate (road
name and road number match).
• Ensure the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch is in the REMOTE position. Turn the track power off,
turn the remote OFF. Power up the locomotive set with the track power. The locomotive will begin to
beep when power is applied, now turn the remote on and wait. The remote is synced to the locomo-
tive. When the sounds in the locomotive come alive you will know the locomotive and remote have
synchronized.
• If the red LED on the top of the remote begins to blink when the throttle is turned and the
locomotive does not begin to move it may be an instance of the “motor lock out” feature.
Ensure the batteries in the remote are new and fully charged.
Problem: Sound volume is low
Resolution: Follow the volume adjustment directions found on page 14. If this does not cor-
rect the problem please contact Lionel Service.
Problem: The locomotive continues beeping and will not respond to the
LionChief Remote
Resolution:
• Ensure the remote you are using is matched to the locomotive you are trying to control
(road name and road number). Follow the instructions on page 8.
• Ensure the TRANSFORMER/REMOTE switch is in the REMOTE position.
• Ensure the remote is powered on.

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Notes

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