Lionel New York City Transit AuthorityR30 Subway... User manual

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Lionel
New York City
Transit Authority
R30 Subway Set
Owner’s Manual
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Lionel
New York City
Transit Authority
R30 Subway Set
Owner’s Manual

Table of contents
Quick Start
LEGACY Control system operations 4
TrainMaster Command Control operations 4
Transformer operations 4
LEGACY Control System operations– overview
Get ready to run 5
Start ‘Er Up 5
The LEGACY CAB-2 Controller 6
The Velocity Throttle 7
The Multi-Controller 7-8
The Train Brake Slider 8
The Warning Sound Controller 9
The Speed Bar 10
Operating the car doors in the LEGACY environment 11
Switch function overview
Switch overview 12
TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations 13
Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment 13
Operating the car doors in the TMCC environment 13
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 14
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 15
Assigning your Subway a new ID# 16
Reprogramming your Subway to restore features 16
Conventional transformer operations
Operating your Subway in the conventional environment 17
Locking your Subway into a single direction 18
Operating the car doors in the conventional environment 18
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations 19
Odyssey II Speed Control system LEGACY Control operation 19
Odyssey II Speed Control system TrainMaster Command Control operation 19
Odyssey II Speed Control system conventional transformer operation 19
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations 20
Station announcements 21
Installing the battery 22
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command Control environment 23
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment 24
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation 25
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Lubricating your Subway 26
Servicing your Subway's lamps 27
Tire-Traction 27
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel R306 Subway set. Under license from the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the set features cars with operating
doors, prototypical lighting and destination boards, and RailSounds announcements of the
stops along the line that serviced Lionel’s New York City offices.
Features of this locomotive
• LEGACYControlSystemequipped—abletorunwiththenewLEGACY
ControlSystem,intheTrainMasterCommandControlenvironment,orin
theconventionalenvironmentwithonlyastandardtransformer
• OdysseyIISpeedControlwithON/OFFswitch
• LEGACYRailSoundssoundsystemwithStationSoundsannouncements
• Hingedroofpanelsonthetopofeachcarhousesinteriorlightswitchand
doorlockswitchesforeasyadjustmentswithouthavingtoremovethecar
fromthetrack
• Operator-controlledopeningsidedoorsonallcars
• Authenticallydetailedinteriors
• Interiorlightinginallcars
• Directionallightingincludingprototypicalmarkerlights,headlights,and
destinationsigns
• Dualpowerfulmaintenance-freemotorswithmomentumflywheels
“New York City Transit,” “MTA,” the “TA” symbol and associated terms
and images are trademarks of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
The following Lionel marks are used throughout this catalog and are protected under law. All rights
reserved.
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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™

Quick Start
Power your Subway Set with an alternating-current (AC) transformer only. Using a direct-
current (DC) transformer, or in excess of 19 volts AC, may result in damage to sensitive
electronic components.
LEGACY Control operations
For the finest operating experience, your Subway is fully compatible with the new LEGACY Control System.
To operate in LEGACY mode, you need a LEGACY Command
Base and LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller. Both products are
offered together in the LEGACY Command Set, 6-14295.
1. TurnofftrackpowerandplugintheLEGACYBase.
2. PlaceyourSubwaySetonLionelorLionel-
compatibleO-36orwidertrackandconnectthe
drawbarandtetherbetweenthecarsasillustratedinFigure1.Notethatthe
tetheris‘keyed’andwillpluginonlyoneway.Connectionismarked“UP”for
clearidentification.
3. Increasetrackpowervoltagetofullpower(nomorethan19voltsAC).
4. PressENGand1toaddressyourSubwaySetwithyourLEGACYCAB-2Remote
Controller.
5. Throttleupandmove‘emout.
TrainMaster Command Control operations
To operate your Subway in the Command Control environment, you need a Command Base (available separately, 6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (available separately, 6-12868).
1. TurnofftrackpowerandplugintheCommandBase.
2. PlaceyourSubwaySetonLionelorLionel-compatibleO-36orwidertrackand
connectthedrawbarandtetherbetweenthecarsasillustratedinFigure1.Note
thatthetetheris‘keyed’andwillpluginonlyoneway.Connectionismarked
“UP”forclearidentification.
3. Increasetrackvoltagetofullpower(nomorethan19voltsAC).
4. PressENGand1toaddressyourSubwaySetwithyourCAB-1Remote
Controller.
5. Throttleupandmove‘emout.
Transformer operations
1. PlaceyourSubwayonLionelorLionel-compatibleO-36orwidertrackand
connectthedrawbarandtetherbetweenthecarsasillustratedinFigure1.
Notethatthetetheris‘keyed’andwillpluginonlyoneway.Connectionis
marked“UP”forclearidentification.
2. PoweryourSubwaySetat12-18voltswithyouralternatingcurrent(AC)
transformer.
3. WaitthreetoeightsecondsuntiltheSubway’sheadlightsilluminateandthe
LEGACYRailSoundssoundsystemstartsup.
4. Move‘emout!PresstheDIRECTIONbuttononyourcontroller,thenthrottleup. 5
LEGACY Control System operations–overview
Please note that not all LEGACY products have all the features
mentioned in this section.
This section is a brief overview of the LEGACY Control System. For a more in depth
explanation of the LEGACY Control System features, please see your LEGACY Control
System Operations Manual.
GET READY TO RUN
Get your engine running now by following the instructions in this guide. We'll power up the track, "address the engine" so it can be controlled by your CAB-2 remote and learn to use the Velocity
Throttle, Whistle, Bell, Brake and Direction commands.
Power Up The Track
Refer to PowerMaster, TPC, or ZW manual for the correct method to power up. With your
locomotive on the track and ready to roll, power-up your track to a constant 18 volts. If a circuit
breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to make
sure they are all securely on the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may
cause a short circuit.
Address Your Engine
First, you must address the engine. This "tells" your CAB-2 which locomotive you want to control.
This is important when you have more than one engine on your layout.
To address an engine:
1. Press ENG
2. Press 1
3. Press Start Up
See reference numbers 1, 2, and 3
Start 'Er Up
Now it is time to start up your engine's sound system.
To start the engine's Railsounds system, press Start on the touch-screen or any action key
(Whistle, Bell, Velocity Throttle, etc.).
Your engine sound system will start up and the Touch-screen Control Panel will appear.
Note!
4
Note!
Figure 1. Connections

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THE VELOCITY THROTTLE
The Velocity Throttle (that big red rotary knob in the middle of your Lionel remote) is used to start your engine moving, slow it down or speed it up. Use it simply by turning it
clockwise (speed up) or counter-clockwise (slow down).
4. Turn the Velocity Throttle clockwise a small amount. Your engine will begin to move.
5. Experiment with the engine’s response to the Velocity Throttle. Turn the Velocity Throttle
clock-wise and counter-clock-wise.
6. Slow and stop your engine by turning the Velocity Throttle counter-clockwise.
See reference numbers 4, 5, and 6
See reference numbers 7, and 8
THE MULTI-CONTROLLER
Direction
The direction of your engine toggles between forward and reverse at the touch of the Multi-
Controller.
7. Press the Multi-Controller once. Your engine's lights will change directions.
8. Turn the Velocity Throttle clockwise a small amount. Your Engine will reverse directions
and travel in the opposite direction.
LEGACY Control System operations–overview
The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller
6
Main Display
Displays real-time information about your railroad
system. Displays real-time feedback of operation.
Scroll Button
Navigates through the entire list
of Engines, Trains, Switches, etc.
Select Button
Performs addressing by
3-4 digit road number.
Touch Screen Key Pad
A group of touch sensitive keys
with icons for each function. These
keys serve many purposes and
their icons change accordingly.
Train Brake Slider
This slider is used to increase
or decrease the amount of Train
Brake effecting the engine or train.
Train Link Button
For future use.
AUX-1/Thru Button
Press to view the Control Panel
while operating. Controls switch
direction.
AUX-2/Out Button
Controls switch direction.
Emergency Halt Button
Stops everything on
layout, also stops
recording playback.
Record Button
Used to record and
playback events.
Velocity Throttle
Throttle control over
engines, also used
to navigate thru info/
options.
Set Button
Used to set Engine address and for
programming.
Info Button
Used to enter/view the info/options of
selected components.
CTC Button
Turns the Remote Control ON and
OFF. Used to enter the Remote and
Base options. Pressing CTC while
in a menu will always bring you
back to main screen.
Soft Keys
These keys directly correlate to the
5 selection boxes located at the
bottom of the main screen. These
are also used in the info/option
menus to select options.
Warning Sound Controller
Warning Bell and Variable Whistle/
Horn control. Pull down to sound
Whistle/Horn. Push up and release
to trigger Warning Bell.
Official R.R. Speed Control Bar
Toggles the touchscreen display of R.R.
preset speeds and control panel.
Multi Controller
Boost, Brake, and Direction control.
Rock forward for Boost, rock
backward for engine brake, and
press down for direction change.
Click-hold-and rock for absolute
direction slect.
Front & Rear Coupler Buttons
Fire couplers.
Feedback Buttons
Toggle ON/OFF the vibration feedback
feature in the CAB-2 Remote.
Low, Medium, High Momentum Buttons
Used to select the desired momentum of
your addressed engine/train/accessory.

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LEGACY Control System operations–overview
THE WARNING SOUND CONTROLLER
Warning sounds are an important part of Lionel Railroading. Your Lionel Legacy Control System equipped engines have a real-time variable "quilling" whistle and horn, while
Lionel TMCC engines do not have this feature.
11. Blow the Horn/Whistle by pulling down on the Warning Sound Controller.
12. Try pulling down the Warning Sound Controller various amounts and listen. Notice the
difference in intensity of the Whistle or Horn.
13. Push the Warning Sound Controller up once and quickly release. Notice that the bell rings
once.
14. Push the Warning Sound Controller up and hold it for 1.5 seconds. Notice that the Bell is
sounding continuously.
15. Push the Warning Sound Controller up once. Notice that the continuous Bell stops.
16. Experiment with ringing the Bell in your own rhythm or continuously, depending on how
you push the Warning Sound Controller
See reference numbers 11, and 12 See reference numbers 13, 14, 15, and 16
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LEGACY Control System operations–overview
THE MULTI-CONTROLLER (continued)
Boost & Brake
Boost and brake give you another way to
control the speed of your train. Boost gives your
loco a temporary increase in tractive power, and
returns to the previous speed when you release the
control, while the brake command slows you down
quicker than the Velocity Throttle alone and holds
your speed at the adjusted level.
9. Experiment with Boost and Brake. Notice how
your engine responds to the Multi-Controller. See reference number 9
THE TRAIN BRAKE SLIDER
A
Train Brake is used to slow down and limit the top speed of your train by adding a load.
The more the Train Brake is applied by pulling the Train Brake Slider down, the more
laboring is heard from the engine. Eventually Train Brake application will slow down the train
and it is even possible to stop a train by pulling the Train Brake Slider all the way down. A
tremendous amount of laboring can be heard whenever you apply the Train Brake in a large
amount.
10. Experiment with the Train Brake. Try a small amount of the Train Brake when your
engine is moving down the rails at a medium speed. Notice the effect the Train Brake has
on sound and speed. Try adding more Train brake and notice that the Train Brake can
limit the top speed available to your engine.
Try adding even more Train Brake and notice that the Engine sounds like it is working
harder and harder as the Train Brake is applied more.
See reference number 10