Lionel Lirr Passenger User manual

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LIRR Passenger
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner’s Manual
LIRR Passenger
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner’s Manual
CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS
WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING
HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA

Train Set Inventory
• RS-3diesellocomotive
•Threecoaches
• CW-80Transformerwithaccessorywire
• ThreestraightFasTracktracksections
• EightcurvedFasTracktracksections
• OnestraightFasTrackterminaltracksection
• Replacementtractiontire
• DVD
• Owner’sManual
Congratulations!
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Congratulations on your purchase of the LIRR Passenger Ready-to-Run Train Set! This set features everything you need to get started—a CW-80 Transformer, a huge loop of easy-
to-assemble FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a powered and non-powered Lionel
locomotive.
Have fun growing with this complete train set! Start with the set components, and then
follow your imagination into your own miniature world. Expand your railroad empire with
additional FasTrack track sections, enhance your layout with accessories, lengthen your con-
sist with extra cars, or operate a new locomotive at the head end of your train! Explore the
possibilities at your authorized Lionel dealer.
Use this Owner’s Manual to learn how to set up, operate, and maintain your train set for
years of reliable operation.
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!
The following Lionel marks are used throughout this catalog and are protected under law. All
rights reserved.
Lionel®, LEGACY™, FasTrack™,TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds®, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™,
DynaChuff™, StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1®Remote
Controller, American Flyer®, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, MagniVision®, TMCC®, Lionelville®, Wireless
Tether™, Powerhouse™, LionMaster®, Conventional Classics™, Postwar Celebration Series™,
TruRail™, PH-1 Powerhouse®, Powermaster®, Powerstation-Powerhouse®, Accessory Motor
Controller™, AMC™, Accessory Switch Controller™, ASC™, Action Recorder Controller™, ARC™, Track
Power Controller 300™, TPC 300™, Track Power Controller 400™, TPC 400™, Block Power
Controller™, BPC™, Operating Track Controller™, OTC™, FatBoy™, Lionel Lines®, Joshua Lionel
Cowen Series™, Lockon®, TrainSounds™, MultiHorn™, MultiWhistle™, Choo-Choo™

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Table of contents
Creating your layout
Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely 4
Building your Lionel layout 5
Joining the FasTrack track sections 6
Connecting your CW-80 Transformer 7-8
Running your train
Running your train set 9
Coupling 10
Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 11-12
Reverse unit procedure 13
CW-80 Transformer operation
Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer 14
Setting the accessory output 14
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive 15
Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire 16
Replacing your locomotive’s lamps 16
Replacing the passenger car lamps 17
Troubleshooting 18
FCC Statement 19
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 20

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Creating your layout
Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely
Your Lionel CW-80 Transformer is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. and has been carefully designed to ensure peak performance. When using electrical products, basic
safety precautions should be maintained.
Be sure to observe the following guidelines:
• Readthemanualthoroughlybeforeusingthisdevice.
• Thisdeviceisnotrecommendedforchildrenunderfourteenyearsofage.
• Parentsshouldperiodicallyinspectthisproductforpotentialhazardsand,ifnecessary,
have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condi-
tion exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.
• TheCW-80Transformerisintendedtobeusedindoors.Donotusethisdeviceifwateris
present. Serious or fatal injuries may result.
• UsetheCW-80Transformeronlyforitsintendedpurpose.
• TheCW-80Transformerwasmeanttooperateon120-volt,60-Hertzpower.Donotconnect
this product to any other power supply.
• DonotoperatetheCW-80Transformerwithadamagedcord,plug,orcase.
• Toavoidtheriskofelectricalshock,donotdisassembletheunit.Therearenouserservice-
able parts inside. If damaged, take this product to a Factory Trained Lionel Service Station.
• DonotoperatetheCW-80Transformeronyourlayoutunattended.Obstructedaccessories
or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
• AlwaysunplugtheCW-80Transformerfromthepowersourcewhennotinuse.
• Neverinsertobjectsintotheventilationslotsonthisproduct.Damagetosensitive
electronic components can result.

Building your Lionel layout
Your set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections.
By adding more FasTrack track sections, you can create an endless number of exciting
track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.
Creating your layout
Figure 1. Track layout ideas
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FasTrackAdd-onTrackPacks(availableseparately)makeiteasytoexpandyourrailroad.
Each Track Pack includes all the track sections you need to create a more advanced layout
using the sections included with this set. Refer to Figure 2 to explore the possibilities.
Figure2.Add-onTrackPacklayouts
Inner Passing Loop Add-on Track Pack
6-12028
Figure 8 Add-on Track Pack
6-12030
Outer Passing Loop Add-on Track Pack
6-12031
Siding Track Add-on Track Pack
6-12044
Additional track sections available separately in Track Packs (represented in darker shading).

Creating your layout
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Joining the FasTrack track sections
FasTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always get good electrical contact. Take a
look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections.
1.Lineupyourtwosectionsoftrack.
2.Inserttherailtabsintotheopeningsattheendsofthecorresponding
rails.
3.Pressthesectionstogetheruntiltheinterlockingroadbedsnapsinto
place.
Figure 3. Joining the track sections
Rail tab

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Connecting your CW-80 Transformer
Creating your layout
Connect your FasTrack terminal section to the CW-80 Transformer. Use the wires that are already attached to the terminal section. Make sure that all connections are secure.
Loose connections can produce extremely high temperatures. For this reason, do not touch
theterminalsortrackconnectionsduringuse.Also,donotlocatescenerymaterialssuchas
lichen or ground foam near the terminals.
1.FeedthewiresthroughthenotchintheFasTrackterminalsection.Refer to
Figure 4 on page 8.
2.LoosentheredTRACKthumbscrewterminal,thenslidethered
spade-shapedconnectorintoposition.The thumbscrew post should be positioned
between the “blades” of the spade connector. Be sure that the blades are touching the
metal post. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection.
3.LoosentheblackTRACKthumbscrewterminal,thenslidetheblack
spade-shapedconnectorintoposition.Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the
connection. Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post. Tighten the thumbscrew
to secure the connection.
4.Ifyouneedtopoweranaccessory(availableseparatelyatyour
authorizedLioneldealer),connecttheaccessorytotheACCESSORY
thumbscrewterminals.Use the accessory wire included with the CW-80 Transformer.
5.PlugtheCW-80Transformerintoyourwalloutlet(120volts).
Asyourlayoutexpands,youmayalsomakepowerconnectionswiththestrippedends
of wires, placing no more than two wires on each terminal. For best performance on large
layouts, it is recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to connect your CW-80 Transformer to
the track. On larger layouts where several track connections are required, the use of separate
junctions/terminalstrips(availableatyourlocalelectronicsstore)isrecommendedto
prevent voltage drops.
To prevent the excessive build up of heat, be sure to select the proper wire gauge
for your layout. Follow these guidelines:
• Trackconnectionsmustbemadewith18-gaugewireorheavier.Larger
layouts require a minimum of 16-gauge wire.
• Use24-gaugewireonlywhenconnectingsingleaccessoriesthatrequirelower
current.
• Whenwiringmultipleaccessories(twoormore)oraccessoriesthatrequire
higher current, be sure to use 18- to 16-gauge wire.
Caution!

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Creating your layout
Connecting your CW-80 Transformer (continued)
U
120/60z
0~18VAC
AB
U
0~18VAC
TRACK ACCESSORY
Figure 4. Controller connections
FasTrack terminal section
Notch
Spade-shaped
connector

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Running your train
Running your train set
With track power off, place your train set on the track.
Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars.
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Power up your locomotive with your transformer.
Yourlocomotiveisdesignedtooperateon7-15voltsalternatingcur-
rent. 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, for one to four seconds. When
track power is interrupted, the locomotive advances to the next operational state.
Adjusttrackvoltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.
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Note!

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Running your train
Coupling
When coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 5. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward
each other until they lock together.
Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.
Lock release
Figure 5. Coupler operation
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