Lionel O-27 Santa Fe FT Passenger set User manual

73-1907-250
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CAUTION—ELECTRICTOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF
AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT:120VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT:20V; 54VA
JC Penney®Flyer
Ready-to-Run O-27 set
Owner’s Manual
LIONEL

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Congratulations!
You’re now the proud owner of the Pennsylvania ready-to-run O-27 train
set. Everything you need to get started is
included. 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 using the list
included in a separate flier in this set or call
1-800-4-LIONEL for a Service Center near
you. And have fun!
Table of contents
Track layout
Getting started 3
Joining the track sections 4
Suggested track layouts 5
Attaching the lockon to the track 6
Controller operations
Stripping the wire 7
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon 7
Controller functions` 8
Controller and short circuits 9
Train operation
Reverse unit procedure 10
Tire-Traction™11
Coupling 11
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your 4-4-2 locomotive 12
Adding smoke fluid to your 4-4-2’s smoke generator 13
Replacing your 4-4-2’s headlamp 14
Assembling your flatcar with airplane 15
Lionel Service 16

Track layout
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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 the dealer you
purchased your set from for more informa-
tion or call 1-800-4-LIONEL for a Service
Center near you.
Now comes the fun part—deciding what
kind of layout you want. The only rule—let your imagination be your guide.
• Penn Flyer 4-4-2 locomotive 1
• Penn Flyer Tender w/whistle 1
• Boxcar 1
• JC Penney Flatcar w/airplane 1
• Caboose 1
• Smoke fluid 1
• Plastic Airplane 1
• Controller 1
• 40-watt power pack 1
• Lockon 1
• Straight track 8
• Curved track 8
• Service Center list 1
• Railroader Club application 1
• Warranty Card 1

Track layout
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Joining the track sections
Join the track sec- tions together by
inserting the pins of one
track section into the
rail openings of another.
For good electrical con-
tact, pins must be care-
fully inserted and track
joints tightly fitted.
If the track is diffi-
cult to connect, 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 available
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 cleaner from the
Lionel maintenance kit
(no. 6-62927), avail-
able from your nearest
Lionel Authorized Value
Added Dealer.

Track layout
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Suggested track layouts
Here are some examples of layouts you can build with 8 straight and 8 curved sections of track.
Remember—the more track you own, the more variations you can create in your train layout.
And that means more action and more fun!
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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Attaching the lockon to the track
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 lockon 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 connect-
ed. Use the illustrations below as
a step-by-step guide.
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 7 for easy-to-follow
steps.
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1
LIONEL
CTC
LOCKON
2Snap spring contact to the middle rail
1Hook lip to the outside of the rail

Track layout
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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 operate
when you press the whistle but-
ton on your controller (see
page 8), remove the wires from
the lockon and reinsert each one into the
opposite clip to reverse polarity.
Plug this end into
back of controller.
Stripping the wire
Once your track is assembled and the lockon is securely
attached, you can
connect the wires
from the con-
troller to the lock-
on.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 strippers
or a sharp
knife.
Caution:
Only an adult
should perform
this task! Always use
care when stripping wires.
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 example), the
farther into the green 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
FULL
SPEED
OFF
FULL
SPEED
OFF
Press this button to
produce a realistic
whistle sound.
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
FULL
SPEED
OFF

Controller operations
9
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
locomotive or electrically operated acces-
sories, 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 cir-
cuit must be corrected.
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 operat-
ing 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.
Note!
Controller and short circuits

Train operation
10
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 locomotive
moves in the direction specified by the
reverse unit—or it sits in neutral, awaiting
another power interrup-
tion. Power interruptions
are the signal that tells
the reverse unit to
sequence to the next oper-
ational state.
To interrupt power and
sequence the locomotive’s
reverse unit, press the
direction control button
or turn the throttle to the
Off position and On again. The reverse unit
alternates between three states: forward,
neutral, and reverse.
Also, the locomotive can be “locked”
into a certain mode of operation by throw-
ing 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 locomotive 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 locomo-
tive is under power, the locomotive will
remain in the mode it
was in when the switch
was thrown. The con-
troller direction control
will then have no affect
on the direction of the
locomotive.
Additionally, this
reverse unit has a
“power-up reset” feature,
which means that should
the locomotive sit without power for a short
period of time, the reverse unit will auto-
matically 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