Lionel O-27 Santa Fe FT Passenger set User manual

CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY
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: 120 VAC; 50/60 HZ.
AC OUTPUT: 20V. DC OUTPUT: 0-17V, 7VA TOTAL.
71-1986-250
8/98
SPECIAL
ready-to-run O-27 set
Owner’s Manual

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ou’re now the proud owner of the
Lionel ACE Hardware ready-to-run
O-27 train set. Everything you need to
get started is included. ou’re already
off to a great start by reading this
instruction manual. It has important
information on train setup and opera-
tion. 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 authorized Lionel Service
Center using the list included in a sep-
arate flier in this set or call Lionel
Service at 810-949-4100. And have fun!
Table of contents
Track layout
Getting started 3
Suggested track layouts 3
Joining the track sections 4
Attaching the lockon to the track 4
Stripping the wire 5
Coupling 5
Assembling your flatcar with bulkhead and stakes 5
Transformer operations
Attaching the transformer wires to the lockon 6
Transformer and short circuits 7
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your 0-4-0 locomotive 8
Lionel Service 8
Congratulations!

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Getting started
B
efore you do anything else, we
recommend 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 applica-
ble) are correct.
The parts list below will tell you
what’s included and the correct quan-
tities. If you find any discrepancies,
contact the dealer you purchased
your set from for more information or
call Lionel Service at 810-949-4100.
Now comes the fun part—decid-
ing what kind of layout you want.
The only rule—let your imagina-
tion be your guide.
• 0-4-0 steam locomotive 1
• ACE Hardware 9700 boxcar 1
• Flatcar with bulkhead and stakes 1
• Lionel Lines bobber caboose 1
• Transformer 1
• Lockon and 2 green wires 1
• Straight track 4
• Curved track 8
• Service Center list 1
• Warranty card 1
Track layout
Suggested track layouts
Here are some examples of layouts you can build with 4 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
Joining the track sections
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oin the track sections 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 difficult
to connect, try this
installation tip. ou 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 (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 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 eras-
er. Wipe the track using
a cloth dampened with
track cleaner from the
Lionel maintenance kit
(no. 6-62927), available
from your nearest
authorized Lionel
Value Added Dealer or Lionel Service.
Attaching the lockon to the track
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he lockon connects power from your
transformer 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 connected. Use
the illustrations below as a step-by-
step guide.
Snap spring contact
to the middle rail
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Hook lip to the
outside of the rail
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Assembling your flatcar with bulkhead and stakes
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our flatcar with stakes will require
some assembly before it’s ready to
roll. Remove the 10 stakes supplied
with this car and carefully press them
into the corresponding slots as shown
below.
Now, insert the two bulkheads onto
either end of the flatcar in the slots pro-
vided. ou’ll notice that there is one
open slot on either end of the flatcar.
This is normal and these slots should
remain open.
Bulkhead
10 stakes
Open slot
Open slot
Bulkhead
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Stripping the wire
O
nce your track is assembled and the
lockon is securely attached, you
can connect wires
from the DC ter-
minals on your
transformer 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
strippers or a
sharp
knife.
Caution:
Only an
adult should
perform this
task! Always use care
when stripping wires.
Coupling
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fter you have assembled the track
and hooked up the
transformer, 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. Now
simply push the cars
toward each other
until they lock togeth-
er. Keep in mind that
it’s easier to couple
cars on a straight
stretch of track.
Now you’re ready
to pull out of the sta-
tion. All aboard!
Push down the
lock release to
open the coupler.