Lionel New York Central Flyer User manual

73-0016-250
1/06
ew York Central Flyer
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner’s Manual
Featuring
CAUTI N—ELECTRIC T Y
N T REC MMENDED F R CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS F AGE. AS WITH
ALL ELECTRIC PR DUCTS, PRECAUTI NS SH ULD BE BSERVED DURING
HANDLING AND USE T PREVENT ELECTRIC SH CK.
TRA SFORMER RATI GS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ NLY.
AC UTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA

Co gratulatio s!
2
Congratulations on your purchase of the ready-to-run New York Central Flyer Train Set with the TrainSounds sound system! This set features everything you need to get started—a mighty CW-
80 Transformer, a huge loop of FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel loco-
motive. Plus, you get the authentic locomotive sounds of the TrainSounds sound system.
Have fun growing with this complete train set! Start with the set components, then follow
your imagination into your own miniature world. Expand your railroad empire with addition-
al FasTrack track sections, enhance your layout with accessories, lengthen your consist 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!
ew York Central Flyer Train Set Inventory
• 4-4-2 steam locomotive and tender with TrainSounds
• Boxcar
• Gondola with canisters
• Searchlight car
• Caboose
• CW-80 Transformer with accessory wire
• Three straight FasTrack track sections
• Eight curved FasTrack track sections
• One straight FasTrack terminal track section
• eplacement traction tire
• Owner’s Manual
• Smoke fluid
ew York Central Flyer Train Set Features
• TrainSounds sound system
• Puffing smoke
• Bright headlight
• Forward-Neutral- everse operation
• Opening boxcar doors
• Operating searchlight
• Operating couplers
• Lighted caboose interior

3
Table of co te ts
Creati g your layout
Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely 4
Building your Lionel layout 5
Joining the FasTrack track sections 6
Wiring your CW-80 Transformer 7-8
Ru i g your trai
Running your train set 9
Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 9-10
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 11
Coupling 12
Reverse unit procedure 13
Trai Sou ds sou d system operatio s
Operating the TrainSounds sound system 14
CW-80 Tra sformer operatio s
Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer 15
Setting the accessory output 16
Mai tai i g a d servici g your locomotive
Lubricating your locomotive 17
Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp 18
Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire 19
Operating the searchlight 20
Replacing the searchlight lamp 20
Replacing your Square Window Caboose lamp 21
Troubleshooting 22
Advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two transformers 23
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 24
The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under
law. All rights reserved.
Lione ®, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, Rai Sounds®, CrewTa k™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™,
StationSounds™, Pu mor®, E ectroCoup er™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1®Remote Contro er,
PowerMaster®, Lione ZW®, ZW®, PowerHouse®, TMCC®, Lione vi e™, Lockon®, Wire ess Tether™,
LionMaster®, American F yer®, TrainSounds™
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

4
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 eight 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 an authorized Lionel Service Center.
• 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.
Creati g your layout

5
Creati g your layout
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. The railroad empire of your dreams can
quickly become a reality!
Figure 1. Track layout ideas
Figure 2. Add-on Track Pack layouts
FasTrack Add-on Track Packs 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.
Inner Passing Loop Add-on Track Pack
6-12028
Figure 8 Add-on Track Pack
6-12030
uter Passing Loop Add-on Track Pack
6-12031
Siding Track Add-on Track Pack
6-12044
Track Packs available separately.