Lionel O-27 Santa Fe FT Passenger set User manual

Texas & Pacific
Eagle Passenger
Ready-To-Run O-27 Set
Owner’s Manual
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:18V; 80VA
LIONEL 73-1919-250
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Congratulations!
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You’re now the proud owner of the Texas & Pacific Eagle Passenger 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 man-
ual. It has important information on train
setup and operation. This booklet also cov-
ers 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 enclosed
list in this set or call Lionel Service at 810-
949-4100. And have fun!
Table of contents
Track layout
Getting started 3
Joining the track sections 4
Suggested track layouts 4
Attaching the lockon to the track 5
Controller operations
See the instruction sheet (71-4003-250) that came with your 80-Watt Transformer
for details.
Stripping the wire 6
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon 6
Train operations
Coupling 7
Lionel Service/Limited Warranty 8
IMPORTANT NOTE
Each individual engine and passenger car comes with its own detailed instructions.
Please refer to these for specific product information.

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 your
Lionel dealer for more information 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.
• Hudson Locomotive & Tender
with RailSounds 1
• Texas & Pacific Baggage Car 1
• Texas & Pacific Passenger Car 1
• Texas & Pacific Observation Car 1
• 80 Watt Transformer 1
• Lockon 1
• Straight track 8
• Curved track 8
• Service Center list 1
• Warranty Card 1

Track Layout
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Joining the track sections
Join the track sections together by inserting the pins of one track sec-
tion into the rail openings of another. For
good electrical contact, pins must be care-
fully inserted and track joints tightly fitted.
If the track is difficult 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 large (caus-
ing 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 cleaner from the Lionel maintenance
kit (no. 6-62927), available from your
nearest Lionel Authorized Value Added
Dealer .
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!

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 lock-
on under any straight sec-
tion 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 connected.
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 6 for easy-to-follow
steps.
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Snap spring contact
to the middle rail
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Hook lip to the
outside of the rail
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