Lionel O-27 Santa Fe FT Passenger set User manual

72-1973-250
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Santa Fe FT 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; 80 VA
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Congratulations!
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You’re now the proud owner of the Santa Fe FT 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 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
Lionel Service at 810-949-4100. And have
fun!
Locomotives
• Two powerful can motors
• Lionel electronic reversing unit
• SignalSounds horn and bell
• Tire-Traction
• Die-cast magnetic coupler
• Illuminated headlight
Passenger Cars
• Detailed/illuminated interior
• Opening Doors
• Die-cast magnetic coupler
Features found on both SignalSounds and Conventional RailSounds
sets
IMPORTANT NOTE
This FT Locomotive is intended for conventional operation only.
IT IS NOT UPGRADEABLE TO COMMAND CONTROL.

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Table of contents
Track layout
Getting started 4
Joining the track sections 5
Suggested track layouts 5
Attaching the lockon to the track 6
Controller operations
See the instruction sheet (71-4003-250) that came with your 80-Watt Transformer for details.
Stripping the wire 7
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon 8
Installing the Lionel no 610-5906-001 sound activation button 9
Transformer operation
Coupling 10
Running your Lionel FTs with a Lionel transformer 11
Your locomotive’s electronic E unit 12
Using your locomotive’s magnetic coupler 13
Tire-Traction™ 13
Experiencing the SignalSounds/Conventional RailSounds system 14
Adjusting volume of sounds 15
Operating your SignalSounds™/Conventional RailSounds™ locomotive
Your FT’s Conventional RailSounds system—the basics 16
Enhanced TowerCom™ 17
Automatic CrewTalk™ 17
Train Brakes 17
Wheel Flange Squeal 17
Notes on Conventional Railsounds™ 17
Maintaining and servicing your FTs
Lubricating your FTs 18
Replacing your FT’s lamps and battery installation 19
Lionel Service 20

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
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.
• Santa Fe FT Diesel locomotive 1
– 6-21973 with Conventional RailSounds
– 6-21974 with SignalSounds
• Santa Fe Streamline Passenger Cars 2
• Santa Fe Streamline Observation Car 1
• 80-watt controller and 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 elec-
trical contact, pins
must be carefully
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 (causing
the track to fit loosely), pinch the rail
together around a track
pin with a pair of pli-
ers. If any pins fall out
of the track and are
missing, replace them
with extras available
from your Lionel deal-
er.Maintenance tip: The
rails should be kept
clean, dry, and free
from oil and grease.
Clean rust and dirt
spots with a track eras-
er. 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 or Lionel Service.
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 8 for easy-to-follow
steps.
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Snap spring contact
to the middle rail
2
Hook lip to the
outside of the rail
1

Controller operations
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Stripping the wire
Once your track is assembled and the lockon is secure-
ly attached, you
can connect the
wires from the
controller to the
lockon.
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 strip-
pers or a
sharp knife.
Caution:
Only an adult
should perform
this task! Always use
care when stripping wires.

Controller operations
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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. The wire attached to position 1
on the lockon should be fastened to termi-
nal post A on the 80W controller. The wire
attached to position 2 on the lockon should
be fastened to terminal post U on the 80W
controller. Next, insert the small plug end of
the power pack into the back of your con-
troller, and plug the other end into a stan-
dard outlet.
If the horn and bell buttons on
your controller do not control the
correct sounds, remove the wires from the
lockon and reinsert each one into the oppo-
site clip to reverse the polarity.
Note!
Make sure that the bare end of each wire is securely
attached to the spring clip and that the two wires do
not come in contact with each other.
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon

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Train operations
Installing the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button
To operate the bell and horn sounds when operating your FT with conventional
transformers, you’ll need to install the Lionel
no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button
(available separately). Connect the button(s)
as shown below.
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For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button (two no. 5906s required)
Lionel no. 610-5906-001
sound activation button for
activating the bell
Lionel no.
610-5906-001
sound activation
button (for horn)
Lionel no.
610-5906-001
sound activation
button (for bell)
Black wire
Red wire
Red wire Attach to ground terminal
Attach to power terminal
to your transformer
The no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button (available separately) works with any Lionel
AC transformer except no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers
may not be compatible with Conventional RailSounds.
Note!
Attach to ground terminal
Attach to power terminal
Red wire
to your transformer
Customer’s wire
Black wire
Note!
All track power must feed
through “Sound Activation
Button”
Do not bypass button
For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button

Train operations
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Coupling
After you have assembled the track, place the locomotive and rolling stock on the
track. Before coupling the cars, make sure
the wheels are properly set on the rails.
When coupling your cars, at least one of
the mating couplers must be open as shown
below at the left. Now simply push the cars
toward each other until they lock together.
Now you’re ready to pull out of the sta-
tion. All aboard!
Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.
Push down the lock
release to open the
coupler.