Lionel LL Bean Ready-To-Run O-27 Set User manual

LL Bean
Ready-To-Run O-27 Set
Owner’s Manual
73-1920-250
4/01
CAUTION—ELECTRICTOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH
ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING
HANDLINGAND USETO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT:120VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT:20V; 54VA
LIONEL

Congratulations!
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You’re now the proud owner of the L.L. Bean ready-to-run O-27 train set.
Everything you need to get started is includ-
ed. 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
Service at 810-949-4100. And have fun!
Table of contents
Track layout
Getting started 3
Suggested track layouts 3
Joining the track sections 4
Attaching the lockon to the track 4
Controller operations
Stripping the wire 5
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon 5
Controller functions 6
Controller and short circuits 7
Train operation
Reverse unit procedure 8
Tire-traction 9
Coupling 9
Maintaining and servicing your set
Assembling your flatcar with stakes 10
Replacing your 4-4-2’s headlamp 10
Lubricating your 4-4-2 locomotive 11
Adding smoke fluid to your 4-4-2’s smoke generator 11
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 12

Track layout
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Suggested track layouts
Here are some examples of layouts you can build with track included with your train set. Remember—
the more track you own, the more variations you can create in your train layout. And that means more
action and more fun!
Getting started
Before you do anything else, we recom- mend you check the contents of your set
box to ensure all of the parts of your set
have been included and that the quantities
(when applicable) are correct.
The parts list below will tell you what’s
included and the correct quantities. If you
find any discrepancies, contact your local
Lionel dealer for more information or call
1-800-4-LIONEL for a Service Center near
you.
• 4-4-2 locomotive 1
• Tender with whistle 1
• Boxcar 1
• Flatcar w/bulkheads and 10 stakes 1
• Square window caboose 1
• Controller 1
• 40-watt power pack 1
• Lockon 1
• Straight track 8
• Curved track 8
• Smoke fluid 1
• Service Center list 1
Now comes the fun part—deciding what
kind of layout you want. The only rule—let your imagination be your guide.
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, and prevent your
engine from operating properly. For best results, place track on a hard surface.
Note!

Track layout
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Join the track sections together by inserting the pins of one
track section into the rail
openings of another. For good
electrical contact, pins must be
carefully inserted and track joints
tightly fitted.
If the track is difficult to con-
nect, try this installation tip. You
can “break in” O-27 track sections
by inserting and withdrawing a
track pin into one rail at a time
before joining the entire track section.
If the openings become too open (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 avail-
able 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 clean-
er from the Lionel maintenance
kit (no. 6-62927), available from your near-
est Lionel Authorized Value Added Dealer.
Joining the track sections
Attaching the lockon to the track
Once the lockon is securely attached to
the track, it’s time to insert the wires from
the controller into the two spring clips on
the lockon. See page 5 for easy-to-follow
steps.
The lockon connects power from your controller to the track. Attaching the
lockon to the track is quick and easy. First,
place the lockon under any straight
section of track. Fit the center lip of
the lockon onto the edge of an
outside rail. Press the lock-
on upward so that the
spring contact snaps onto the center
rail. The lockon should face
outward when setting
up your track and
make sure it is firmly
connected. Use the illus-
trations below as a step-by-
step guide.
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1
LIONEL
CTC
LOCKON
Hook lip to the
outside of the rail
1
Snap spring contact
to the middle rail
2

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Controller operations
Stripping the wire
Once your track is assembled and the lockon is securely attached, you
can connect the
wires from the
controller to the
lockon.
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 strip-
pers or a sharp
knife.
Caution: Only
an adult should per-
form this task! Always use care when
stripping wires.
OFF
FULL
SPEED
R
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon
Now you’ll need to insert a controller wire into each of the two spring clips
on the lockon.
It’s easy! 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 controller, and plug the other
end into a standard outlet.
If the whistle fails to oper-
ate when you press the
whistle button on your con-
troller (see page 8), remove the
wires from the lockon and rein-
sert each one into the opposite
clip to reverse polarity.
Plug this end
into back of
controller.
Note!
Plug power pack
into standard
wall outlet
Make sure that the
bare end of each wire
is securely attached to
the spring clip.

Controller operations
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Controller functions
As you turn the throttle control knob to the right, power to the track is
increased. When the indicator reaches the
green band, there should be sufficient power
to operate the locomotive. The further 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 exam-
ple), the farther into the green band 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.
FULLFULL
SPEEDSPEED
OFFOFF
R
Press this button to produce
a realistic whistle sound in
your tender.
Press this button to go forward or
reverse,or to place the locomotive in
“neutral”(no movement,headlight is on).
Turn the throttle control
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
Note! Slight reduction in speed
during whistle operation
is normal

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 cor-
rected.
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!

Train operation
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Reverse unit procedure
The reverse unit inside your Lionel loco- motive is an electronic device that acts
like the transmission in your car. When you
apply power to the
track, the locomo-
tive moves in the
direction specified
by the reverse
unit—or it sits in
neutral, awaiting
another power
interruption.
Power interrup-
tions are the sig-
nal that tells the
reverse unit to
sequence to the
next operational state.
To interruptpower andsequencethe locomo-
tive’s reverseunit, pressthedirection controlbutton
orturn thethrottleto theOFF position andON
again.The reverseunitalternates betweenthree
states:forward, neutral,andreverse.
Also, the locomotive can be “locked” into
a single direction by throwing the switch
located on the underside of the frame (see
illustration above). When the switch is
thrown to the OFF position, the locomotive
will be locked in the next mode of operation
in the sequence. For instance, if the locomo-
tive is moving forward, 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 locomo-
tive will remain in
the mode it was in
when the switch
was thrown. The
controller direc-
tion control will
then have no effect
on the direction of
the locomotive.
Additionally, this
reverse unit has a
“power-up reset”
feature, which
means that should the locomotive sit with-
out power for more than one hour, the
reverse unit will automatically reset and
start in the forward direction when the
transformer 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.
Reverse unit on/off switch
OFF
FULL
SPEED
R
Direction control
button
Whistle control
button
Your tender must be on the track for
the whistle to operate.
Note!
ON OFF

Tire-Traction™
Your locomotive is equipped with Tire- Traction™. This means that one of the
drive wheels is fitted with a rubber traction
tire to enhance tractive effort so your loco-
motive can pull many cars at once.
Lionel locomotives with Tire-Traction™
grip the track, enabling them to pull heavy
loads at higher speeds.
Train operation
Coupling
After you have assembled the track, place the locomotive and rolling stock on the
track. Before coupling the cars, make sure
the wheels are properly set on the rails.
When coupling your cars, at least one of
the mating couplers must be open as shown
below at the left. Now simply push the cars
toward each other until they lock together.
Now you’re ready to pull out of the sta-
tion. All aboard!
Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.
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Push down the lock
release to open the
coupler.

Your 4-4-2 locomo- tive lights the way
with headlamp illumi-
nation. During the
course of normal opera-
tion, the lamp may
require replacement.
First remove the two
front truck screws and
carefully slide the front
truck assembly off the
linkage rods. Lift the
smoke unit out far
enough from the cab to allow lamp extrac-
tion. Pull the lamp straight out and replace
it with Lionel part no. 600-0161-300, avail-
able from your nearest Lionel Authorized
Service Center or from Lionel Service. Be
careful not to twist the lamp or it may
break.
Now, reinstall the smoke unit, making
sure that the smoke stack lines up with the
cab top opening. Reassemble the front truck,
making sure that the linkage rods go into
the holes in the front truck bracket. The lug
wire from the smoke unit must be reinserted
through the slot in the front truck assembly
and secured under one of the two front
screws. Tighten the screws firmly but do not
over tighten.
Replacing your 4-4-2 locomotive’s headlamp
Maintaining and servicing your set
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10 stakes
Open slots
Open slots
Assembling your flatcar with stakes
Your flatcar with stakes will require some assembly before it’s ready to roll. Locate
the 10 stakes supplied with this car and
carefully press them into the corresponding
slots as shown below.
You’ll notice that there are two open slots
on either end of the flatcar. This is normal
and these slots should remain open.
Linkage rods
Front truck
screws Smoke unit
lug wire
Smoke unit
Lamp
Lionel part no.
600-0161-300