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

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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
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BPC™, Operating Track Controller™, OTC™, FatBoy™, Lionel Lines®, Joshua Lionel Cowen Series™,
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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!
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Note!
Figure 1. Connections

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LEGACY Control System operations–overview
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
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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

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Additionally, the doors can be opened
and closed using the AUX1 and AUX2 and
Fand Rcoupler buttons, if you have not
loaded the module to the CAB-2.
To open the left side doors, press AUX1,
F. To closed the doors, press AUX2, F
thenAUX2. To open the right doors, press
AUX1, R. To close the doors, press AUX2,
RthenAUX2. You may choose to lock
the doors from opening on a certain side
using the switches located under the roof-
top hatch on each car. The switches are
illustrated in Figure 3 on page 12.
Any open door will close automatically as the train begins to move, unless they are locked
in the open position.
As the Subway begins to move, the interior lights will dim
A door error will occur any time that the doors try to move (either open or close) and do
not complete the cycle after three tries. If this error occurs, the interior lights will begin to
flash. This can be reset by using the Rbutton on the CAB2 or AUX1, 0on either the CAB1
or CAB2.
The doors can be locked out to continue to operate without the door function. If the
problem persists, contact Lionel Service or your Lionel Authorized Service Station.
Doors can only be opened on one side at a time. If the doors are open on one side, the
doors on the other side will not open.
STATIONANNOUNCEMENTS
A special feature of this MTA R16 Subway set are station announcements that follow
the actual route of the subway from West 8th Street to 168th Street. In order to advance the
stations announcement, stop the subway, open the doors, close the doors, (or start the subway
in motion), press the 2key and the next station will be announced. Once at the 168th Street
end of the route, reverse direction of the Subway and hear the station announcement going
Southbound toward West 8th Street.
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LEGACY Control System operations–overview
THE SPEED BAR
Selection of Pre-set Speeds
The Speed Bar is used to select a new touch-screen Icon Control set. This set of touch-screen keys is used to select Pre-set Speeds. Two additional controls, "High Ball," (Top Speed) and
"Brake to Roll," (speed step one) are possible with this Touch-Screen set of controls. Pressing
AUX-1 returns you to the standard control panel.
17. Press, hold and release the
Pre-set Speed icons one by
one. Experiment.
18. The speed of the engine
changes with each press and
release of a different Pre-set
Speed key.
19. You can also use the Velocity
Throttle and other action
controls in this mode and
continue to use Pre-set
speeds at the same time.
20. Repeat step 17.
21. Press AUX-1 to leave the
Pre-set speed mode and
return to the standard mode
and return to the standard
control panel.
22. Press the speed bar to toggle
between the Pre-set Speed
Control Panel and the
Standard Control Panel.
At this point you know the basics of how to operate. There is a lot of fun waiting as you
experience the interaction of the controls and the touch-screen.
Be sure to read the entire Lionel Legacy Control System Manual to get the most from your
Lionel products.
Your Subway has a different “Speed Profile” then your LEGACY steam or diesel road
engines for more prototypical operation. It is not meant to “Lash-Up” to another
locomotive.
See reference numbers 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22
LEGACY Control System operations–overview
OPERATING THE CAR DOORS IN THE LEGACY ENVIRONMENT
Each car features a lighted interior and opening doors. In the LEGACY environment, the doors are opened and closed using the CAB-2. Press the doors OPEN and CLOSE icon on
the CAB-2 after loading the Subway module. See Figure 2.
Note!
Note!
Figure 2. OPEN and CLOSE icon on the CAB-2
Right door OPEN
Right door CLOSE
Left door OPEN
Left door CLOSE
Note!
Note!
Note!

Locomotive switch function overview
Switch overview
CommandReverseUnitSwitch
Used to assign an ID# and reprogram the Subway in LEGACY and Command operation when
the switch is in the “PROG” position. Also used to “lock” your Subway in a single direction, or
neutral, in conventional operation when the switch is placed in the “PROG” position.
OdysseyIISpeedControlSystemSwitch
Used to turn the Odyssey II Speed Control System “on” and “off”. See page 19.
RailSounds(RS)SignalSound(SS)Switch
Used to select RailSounds or SignalSounds. In the RailSounds position, all sounds are pro-
vided. In the SignalSounds position, only the Horn and Signal Buzzer are heard.
InteriorLightsSwitch
This switch can be used to turn the lights off in the interior of the cars. This switch will not
turn the lights on if they have been turned off with the CAB1 or CAB2.
VolumeControlAdjustment
Raises or lowers the overall volume of RailSounds, if RailSounds are on.
DoorLockSwitches
Used to lock the doors in the open or closed position. Move the door to the position desired and
then move the switch to lock. The door will maintain that position until it is unlocked.
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Figure 3. Switch locations
INTERIOR
DOOR LEFT
DOOR RIGHT
RUN
ON
OFF
OPEN
LOCK
OPEN
LOCK
PGM
VOL
RS SS
ON OFF
ODY
INTERIOR
DOOR LEFT
DOOR RIGHT
ON
OFF
OPEN
LOCK
OPEN
LOCK
POWERED NON-POWERED
Some switches are only located on the powered unit.
Note!

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Caution!
TrainMaster Command Control operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations
In addition to your transformer, to operate your Subway set in the Command Control environment, you need a Command Base (available separately, 6-12911) and a CAB-1
Remote Controller (available separately, 6-12868).
Your commands are sent by the CAB-1 Remote Controller to the Command Base, which
then translates the command into digital code. That code is sent through the outside rails
to your locomotive, which will not respond until it recognizes its unique ID#. TrainMaster
Command Control gives you the power to operate multiple Command-equipped locomotives
on the same track at the same time.
Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment
1. TurnofftrackpowerandplugintheCommandBase.Be sure that the
Command Base is connected to the outside rail or to the Common/Ground/U terminal on
your track power supply.
2. PlaceyourSubwaysetonLionelorLionelcompatibleO-36orlarger
track.
3. Increasetrackvoltagetofullpower(nomorethan19voltsAC).On
PowerMasters, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD. Program Track Power Controllers to
Command Control operation. Donotpowerwith50HZAC.
Power your Subway set with an alternating-current (AC) transformer only.
Powering your Subway set with a direct-current (DC) transformer, or in excess of
19 volts AC, may result in damage to sensitive electronic components.
4. PressENGandentertheID#toaddressyourSubwaywithyourCAB-1
RemoteController.All Lionel Subway sets come factory-programmed as ID# 1. To
change the ID#, see page 16.
5. Throttleupandmove‘emout!Your Subway set will respond to every command from
your CAB-1 Remote Controller.
Operating the car doors in the TMCC environment
Each car features a lighted interior, and opening doors. In the TMCC environment, the doors are opened and closed using the CAB-1 Remote Controller. To open the left side doors, press AUX1 and
F. To open the right side doors, press AUX1 and R. To close the doors, press AUX2,F,AUX2. You may
choose to lock the doors from opening on a certain side using the switches located under the roof-top
hatch on each car. The switches are illustrated in Figure 3 on page 12.
Any open door will close automatically as the train begins to move, unless they are locked
in the open position.
Note!

TrainMaster Command Control operations
CAB-1 Remote Controller commands
The CAB-1 Remote Controller commands are detailed below. The corresponding RailSounds sound system effects are in bold italic type.
Activates the numeric keypad.
Air let off sound.
Toggles the headlight, taillights, marker lights,
route board, and destination board lights on and off.
Accelerates the Subway with a clockwise rotation.
Decelerates the Subway with a counter-clockwise
rotation.
Activates the Subway’s horn. Release the button to
discontinue the sound. Horn sound.
Changes the Subway’s direction. The Subway
decelerates to a stop and continues in the opposite
direction when you increase the throttle.
Mechanical clank.
Increases the Subway’s speed while the button is
pressed. Release the button to return to the initial
speed.
Decreases the Subway’s speed while the button is
pressed. Squealing brake sounds.
Shuts down all PowerMasters on your railroad.
Stops all TrainMaster Command Control-equipped
locomotives in operation. Use HALT only in
“emergency” situations.
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SET LMH
L = 32 speed steps
M = 100 speed steps
H = 100 speed steps
with momentum.

TrainMaster Command Control operations
CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands
When you press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. After you press the AUX1 button, you will be able to press
any numbered button until you address a different product. The corresponding RailSounds
sound system effects are in bold italic type.
Stops and resets the Subway. Resets the Subway’s direction to forward. Resets the RailSounds
sound system and resets flashing lights from a door movement error. Horn sound.
Raises the volume of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system background sounds. The horn and
dialog are unaffected. The default is full volume. The volume setting is retained when track
power is turned off. Sound volume increases.
Conductor announces direction of Subway and upcoming stops (see page 21).
Station announcements.
Starts the RailSounds sound system if the Subway was previously shutdown.
Lowers the volume of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system background sounds. The horn, and
dialog are unaffected. The volume setting is retained when track power is turned off.
Sound volume decreases.
Activates the LEGACY RailSounds sound system shutdown sequence when stopped.
Shut down announcements.
Sounds Signal Buzzer. Buzzer sound.
Turns interior lights off
Turns interior lights on if switches in cars are in the ON position.
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TrainMaster Command Control operations
Assigning your Subway a new ID#
As your roster of TrainMaster Command Control-equipped locomotives grows, you will want to give each unit a unique ID#. The unit will respond to commands associated with its ID# while all
other units will disregard these commands.
1. Slide the Command reverse unit switch on your Subway to the PGM position. See Figure 3 on page
12.
2. Place the Subway on the track.
3. Connect the Command Base and plug it in.
4. Power up the track.
5. Press ENG.
6. Enter the unique ID#. Choose any number from 1 to 99 that has not been assigned to another
locomotive (ENG). We recommend using a part of your Subway’s cab number.
7. Press SET. The Subway’s horn will sound, if the RailSounds sound system is on.
8. Slide the Command reverse unit switch back to the RUN position.
The Subway’s ID# has been set. Be sure to record the new ID# for your reference.
Reprogramming your Subway to restore features
If your Subway is unresponsive to your commands in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your Subway. All factory
default settings will be restored when you reprogram the Subway.
1. Slide the Command reverse unit switch to the PGM position.
2. Plug in and connect your Command Base.
3. Place your Subway on the track, then power up the track.
4. Press ENG and enter the Subway’s ID#.
5. Press SET.
6. Press ENG and enter the Subway’s ID# again.
7. Press AUX1.
8. Enter 2for this particular locomotive.
9. Turn off track power and wait ten seconds.
10. Slide the Command reverse unit switch back to the RUN position.
At this point, your Subway has been reset. Restore power to the track and operate the
Subway as usual. Be sure to use the ID# entered in Step 4.

Note!
Caution!
Conventional transformer operations
Operating your Subway in the conventional environment
Your Subway is capable of operating in the conventional environment with nothing more than a standard Lionel alternating-current (AC) transformer.
1. PlaceyourSubwayonLionelorLionel-compatibleO-36orlargertrack.
2. PoweryourSubwayat12-18voltswithyouralternatingcurrent(AC)
transformer.
Power your Subway with an alternating-current (AC) transformer only.
Powering your Subway with a direct-current (DC) transformer, or in excess of 19
volts AC, may result in damage to sensitive electronic components. 60 HZ AC is
required. Donotpowerwith50HZAC.
3. WaitthreetoeightsecondsasyourSubwaydetermineswhetheritis
inaconventionalenvironmentoraTrainMasterCommandControl
environment.
When the Subway has determined that a TrainMaster Command Base is not connected to
the track, the LEGACY RailSounds sound system will start. You are ready for operation in
the conventional environment.
4. Move‘emout!
Press the DIRECTION button on your transformer to sequence your Subway through the
repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. You may also
briefly turn off track power to advance the Subway to the next operating state. Adjust the
throttle until your Subway moves at your desired speed.
When placing your Subway on your layout for the first time, it will start out in
neutral. Thereafter, it will start in forward after every power interruption lasting five
seconds or longer.
Use the HORN button on your transformer to sound the horn. Refer to page 25 if your
transformer is not equipped with these buttons. Adjust the volume using the volume control
knob located under the hatch on the roof of the powered unit. Refer to Figure 3 on page 12.
WerecommendthatyouoperateyourLEGACYSubwaywithTheOdysseyIISpeed
ControlSystemturnedon. You may choose to operate your Subway without speed control by
placing the Odyssey II Speed Control System switch to the OFF position. See Figure 3 on page 12.
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Conventional transformer operations
Locking your Subway into a single direction
When the Command reverse unit switch is in the RUN position, your Subway sequences through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on.
To “lock” your Subway into a single direction (for example, to operate in forward only), you can
deactivate the Command reverse unit’s sequencing function.
1. Use your transformer’s DIRECTION button or interruptions in track power to get your Subway
moving in the desired direction or into neutral.
2. Slow the Subway down without stopping (reduce the throttle without turning off track power).
3. Slide the Command reverse unit switch to the PGM position. At this point, the Subway is “locked”
into your chosen direction. See Figure 3 on page 12 for the location of this switch.
To restore the forward-neutral-reverse sequence, just slide the Command reverse unit switch back
to the RUN position.
Operating the car doors in the conventional environment
To open the doors in the conventional environment, use the bell button on your transformer.
A short bell will open the doors on the left side of the car. A second bell will close the doors. To
open the doors on the right hand side of the cars, you will need to lock out the left hand doors
using the switches under the roof hatch.
A long bell (2 to 3 seconds) will open the door and additionally trigger the station
announcement. A second bell will close them. See pages 24 on how to advance the station
announcements.
Moving a door switch will lock the doors into their current position, either open or
closed.
For proper operation, the doors require a voltage range of 8 to 18 volts (AC).
Note!

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LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Your Subway is equipped with the Lionel LEGACY RailSounds sound system, the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. The LEGACY RailSounds sound system
brings the sounds of the railroad to your layout through high quality sound recordings of real
locomotives.
When you operate your Subway in the conventional environment. You can sound the horn.
When you are through with operations and power down the track, your Subway’s LEGACY
RailSounds sound system starts a realistic shutdown sequence.
When you operate your Subway in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you
gain additional control of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system, including the horn and
buzzer sounds. Use the BRAKE button, and listen for the sound of squealing metal. You can
also trigger announcements. Whenever you choose to shutdown your Subway, the realistic
shutdown sequence commences (a nine-volt battery is required for the operation of the
LEGACY RailSounds sound system when the track is powered down).
Operating your locomotive with the LEGACY Control system provides you control of all the
features mentioned as well as greater control of the horn sound.
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Odyssey II Speed Control system TrainMaster Command Control
operation
When Odyssey II Speed Control system is activated, changes in the speed of the locomotive will correspond to each signal from the Command Base. For example, when you address the
locomotive and slowly turn the throttle knob, the first flash of the red light on the Command Base
corresponds to the first speed step, which is the slowest speed of the locomotive. The Subway will
maintain that speed until you increase or decrease the throttle.
In TrainMaster Command Control CAB-1 mode, Odyssey II Speed Control System now provides
selectable resolution and momentum. L=32 speed steps, M= 100 speed steps, and H= 100 speed steps
with momentum. See page 14.
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations
Odyssey II Speed Control system operations
The Odyssey II Speed Control system is “cruise control” for your Subway. Once the speed control is set, your Subway will maintain a constant speed, no matter what load is placed on the
Subway or what grades you have on your layout. The Odyssey II Speed Control system also allows
for extremely slow movement that will amaze any scale enthusiast.
The Odyssey II Speed Control system is automatically operational when you operate your Subway in conventional (non-Command Control) mode, as long as the Odyssey II Speed
Control system switch is in the ON position (see Figure 3 on page 12). This means that your
Subway will maintain a constant speed, compensating for grades, loads, and turns. Simply use
your transformer’s throttle to adjust the speed of your Subway.
In conventional operation, the lights in the locomotive are connected directly to
track power. Do not exceed 14-16 volts for extended periods. Doing so will reduce
the life of your lamps.
Because of the way that speed control operates in conventional mode, you will notice
a slight delay between adjusting your transformer throttle and the change in the speed
of your Subway. If you desire instantaneous response to throttle changes, turn off the
Odyssey II Speed Control system using the Odyssey switch under the hatch on the
powered unit.
Odyssey II Speed Control system conventional transformer operation
Caution!
Note!
Odyssey II Speed Control System LEGACY Control operation
In LEGACY Control System CAB-2 mode, Odyssey II Speed Control system provides 0-199 speed steps. For a more in depth explanation of the LEGACY Control System features, please see your
LEGACY Control System operations manual.
Your Subway has a different “Speed Profile” then your LEGACY steam or diesel road
engines for more prototypical operation. It is not meant to “Lash-Up” to another
locomotive.
Note!
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Station Announcements
The Lionel R30 Subway provides Station announcements that you would hear when traveling this subway line from West 8th Street to 168th Street. RailSounds keeps track of
each station as the subway proceeds along the line. Once it reaches the end of the line you can
change direction and head back to West 8th Street and the stops will be announced in reverse
order. If you decide to stop in the middle of the route and head in the other direction, Station
announcements will continue from the turn around point with the next appropriate station.
The Stations along the route are:
– West8thStreet
– BrightonBeach
– SheepsheadBay
– AvenueU
– KingsHighway
– AvenueJ
– NewkirkAvenue
– BeverlyRoad
– ParksideAvenue
– ProspectPark
– AtlanticAvenue
– DeKalbAvenue
– LawrenceStreet
– CourtStreet-BoroHall
– BroadStreet
– FultonStreet
– ChambersStreet
– CanalStreet
– Bowery
– EssexStreet
– MarcyAvenue
– HewesStreet
– FlushingAvenue
– MyrtleAvenue
– KoscluskoStreet
– ChaunceyStreet
– EasternParkway-BroadwayJunction
– AlabamaAvenue
– ClevelandStreet
– CrescentStreet
– CypressHills
– WoodhavenBlvd.
– 111thStreet
– MetropolitanAvenue
– SutphinBlvd.
– 168thStreet

Figure 5. Installing the battery in the powered car
LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Installing the battery
In the LEGACY and TMCC environments the RailSounds sound system is powered through the track. Having the battery installed will prevent any possible interruptions when going over
a switch or a dirty section of track. It will also allow the shutdown sequence to play after track
power has been switched off.
One of the special features of this Subway set are the consecutive station announcements.
In the Conventional environment, these announcements are triggered in part by using the
direction button to interrupt track power. It is necessary to have the battery installed in order
to keep the announcements advancing properly. Without the battery installed, the subway will
continue to announce the first station.
Follow these steps to install the battery.
1. Remove the body screws from the underside of the body. Refer to Figure 5 for the location
of the screws.
2. Lift the body off the frame.
3. Remove the protective cover from the battery harness.
4. Snap the battery harness onto the nine-volt alkaline battery’s terminals.
5. Slide the battery into place.
6. Replace the body on the frame and secure it with the body mounting screws. Be careful to
avoid pinching wires between the body and the frame.
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Front, Powered Car
Rear, Powered Car
Screw
locations

LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional
environment
When you first power up your Subway, you will hear the sounds of the Subway’s generator. In the conventional environment, the horn sound is activated by your transformer
button.
To silence the background sounds, slide the LEGACY RailSounds sound system switch
located under the hatch on top of the powered unit to the SIGNALSOUNDS position before you
power up the locomotive or after the locomotive has been powered down for a minimum of
ten seconds. The horn sound and station announcements will still be active. To adjust the
volume, use the volume control knob located under the hatch.
In the conventional environment, you will experience several features of the LEGACY
RailSounds sound system.
• Horn.
• Stationannouncements.When moving, pushing the bell button on your transformer
triggers a “next stop” announcement. See page 18 for information on how to operate the
doors in the conventional environment.
• Advancingthestationannouncements.
You must have the battery installed for the station announcements to work.
To advance:
– Place the subway in motion.
– Press the direction button to stop.
– Press the bell button to open doors, (long bell).
– Press bell button again to close doors.
– Press the direction button THREE times to start the subway moving in the original
direction.
Each repetition of this process will advance the station announcement to the next station.
• Reverseunitresetsound.Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for
the air-release sound, which is the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse
unit has reset to forward.
• Shutdownsequence.When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up
again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound. If you do not restore power, you will hear
the realistic shutdown sequence. Because track power is off, a battery is required for this
sequence to function.
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LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster
Command Control environment
Operating in the TrainMaster Command Control environment allows you access to many of the features of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system. The CAB-1 Remote Controller
activates many features. Refer to pages 14 and 15 to learn how the LEGACY RailSounds sound
system is integrated into TrainMaster Command Control operations.
In the TrainMaster Command Control environment, you will experience these features of
the LEGACY RailSounds sound system.
• Horn.
• Squealingbrakes.Press the BRAKE button and listen for the squealing of the
locomotive’s brakes as the locomotive slows down.
• Stationannouncements.The conductor will announce the direction of the Subway and
the upcoming stops.
– With the subway stopped and the doors closed, a push of the 2key will trigger an
announcement stating the name of the subway line and the direction of travel.
– With the subway stopped and the doors open, a press to the 2key will provide the name
of the current station.
– Pressing the 2key when the subway is in motion will trigger a “next stop”
announcement.
Repeating this sequence will advance the announcement to the next station.
• SignalBuzzer.Used for communication between the conductor and motorman. The
Signal Buzzer is sounded by pressing the AUX1, 7keys.
• Reverseunitresetsound.Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for
the air-release sound—that’s the Subway telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit
has reset to forward. (A nine-volt alkaline battery is required.)
• Shutdownsequence.When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up
again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound. If you do not restore power, you will hear
the realistic shutdown sequence. Because track power is off, a battery is required for this
sequence to function.
Note!

LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations
Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation
If your transformer lacks WHISTLE and BELL buttons, you will need to install Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Buttons (available separately) to activate the Subway’s
horn sounds.
Connect the buttons as shown below. Be sure that all track power passes through the Sound
Activation Button(s). Do not bypass the buttons.
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POWER
SUPPLY
For AC transformers lacking bell and horn/whistle buttons
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
Sound Activation Button
for activating the
whistle
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
Sound Activation Button for
activating the bell
Black wire
Black wire
Wire
nut
Red wire
Red wire
Existing wire
Common/Ground/U
Power/A
12
POWER
SUPPLY
For AC transformers lacking a bell button
Existing wire
Black wire
Red wire
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
Sound Activation Button for
activating the bell
Common/Ground/U
Power/A

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Figure 6. Lubrication points
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Lubricating your Subway
Help your Lionel Subway lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. To keep your Subway lubricated, we recommend that you purchase a Lionel
Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your authorized Lionel dealer.
When you find that the lubrication points illustrated in Figure 6 appear dry, lubricate your
Subway after you have removed any accumulated dirt and dust. There are two basic rules to keep
in mind when you are lubricating your Subway: use only a small amount of lubrication and avoid
getting grease or oil on your Subway’s wheels, roller pick-ups, or the track.
Lightly
lubricate
with Lionel
oil
Lightly
lubricate
with Lionel
oil
Lightly
lubricate
with
Lionel
oil
Lightly
lubricate
with
Lionel
oil
Lightly
lubricate
with
Lionel
oil
Lightly
lubricate
with
Lionel
oil
Lightly
lubricate
gears
with
Lionel
grease
Lightly
lubricate
gears with
Lionel
grease

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Servicing your Subway’s lamps
Many lights are used throughout the Subway cars to provide the prototypical lighting of an actual subway. Note that all lights on the ends and sides of the cars, (headlamps,
marker lights, destination boards) are LEDs and are designed to last for the life of the product.
General internal lighting in the cars is provide by two types of incandescent bulbs.
Removing the screws as show in Figure 5 on page 22 will allow access to the interior of the
cars. Due to the complexity of the disassembly required, we recommend that you take your
Subway to your authorized Lionel Service Center for any lamp replacement.
Lamp Numbers:
Powered unit lighting, six assemblies (two lamps each) 630-1751-300
Non-powered unit lighting (four required in each car) 610-8049-300
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Your Subway is equipped with traction tires. This means that two of the drive wheels on each truck on the powered unit are fitted with rubber traction tires to enhance tractive
effort.
The traction tires can easily be replaced by removing the two screws that hold the truck side.
Remove the truck side, slide the old tire off the wheel and slip the new tire into place. Replace
the truck side and replace the two screws.
Tire-Traction
Figure 7. Traction tires
Front, Powered Car

Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
This Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with
the exception of LIGHT BULBS, LED’s & TRACTION TIRES are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of
one year from the original date of purchase against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a
Lionel Authorized Retailer*.
This warranty does NOT cover the following:
• Normal wear and tear
• Light bulbs or LED’s
• Defects appearing in the course of commercial use
• Damage resulting from abuse/misuse of the product
Transfer of this product by the original owner-purchaser to another person voids this warranty in its entirety. Modification of this
product in any way; visually mechanically or electronically, voids the warranty in its entirety.
Any warranted product which is defective in original materials or workmanship and is delivered by the original owner-purchaser (this
warranty is non-transferrable) to Lionel LLC or any Lionel Authorized Service Station MUST be accompanied by the original receipt
for purchase (or copy) from an Authorized Lionel Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without
charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will
offer to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available. In the event a comparable model
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In no event shall Lionel LLC be held liable for incidental or consequential damages.
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