Lionel Ready-to-Play Series User manual

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Ready-to-PlayTM Series
Lionel
Ready-to-Play TM Train Set
Owner's Manual
Adult assembly required
Batteries not included
Packaging contains important information and should be kept

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Thank You!
Thank you for your purchase of this Lionel Ready-to-Play train set. This set features everything you need to get started - a wireless controller, a huge loop of easy to assemble
track, a string of detailed cars and a locomotive (with tender if you purchased a steam set.)
Read this instruction manual thoroughly for important tips on operating and
maintaining your Ready-to-Play train set.
Set Inventory
• 1 Locomotive with authentic train sounds and working headlight
• 1 Tender (with Steam sets only)
• 2 Rolling Stock cars
• 1 package of Coupler Extenders
• 24 curved track sections
• 8 straight track sections
• 1 Wireless controller
• 1 Owner's manual

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FCC and RSS Statements
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with Industry Canada's Licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

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Table of contents
Track assembly and layout
Joining the track sections 5
Layouts 6
Battery installation and options
Installing 'AAA' batteries into the wireless controller 7
Installing 'C' batteries into the locomotive 8-10
Operating your train
Connecting the locomotive and cars together 11
Attaching the included coupler extenders 12
Power activation switch on the locomotive 13
The wireless controller 14-16
Maintenance and operations
Battery Warning 17
Cleaning the track 17
Troubleshooting 18-19
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 20
The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law.
All rights reserved.
Lionel®, Ready-to-Play™

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Track assembly and layout
Joining the track sections
Join the track sections together by placing them on a flat surface and inserting the plastic tabs of each track section into the corresponding openings of the next section. Press or
squeeze the ties together to connect. This may require the help of an adult. Recheck all track
connection points upon completing your layout to be sure they are secure.
To disassemble the track just lift one of the track sections slightly at an angle where they
join together and they will snap apart. See Figure 1.
The rails should be kept clean, dry, and free from oil, grease, and dirt. Clean the track
periodically with a clean soft cloth.
Figure 1. Assembling and disassembling the track

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Track assembly and layout
Layouts
These are three possible layouts you can make with the track provided. See Figure 2.
Circle
• Connect all curved track sections
Extended Circle
• Make four ninety-degree curves by joining six curved sections each
• Connect the six-section ninety-degree curves with two straight sections in between each
Oval
• Make two half-circles using twelve curved sections for each. Make two long straight tracks
using four sections each. Join the curves using the two long straight sections.
Figure 2. Possible track layouts
7-11826 Add-On Track
12-Pack Straight
7-11832 Manual Switch Track Pack
Right Switch
7-11827 Add-On Track
12-Pack Curved
Figure 3. Additional track is now available separately to create new layouts
Left Switch

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Installing AAA batteries into the Wireless Controller
Using a Phillips Head screwdriver, have an adult loosen the screw on the battery compartment cover. Once the battery compartment cover has been removed (as
shown in figure 4) install 3 'AAA' Alkaline Batteries (not included). Please be sure the
+/- of each battery is positioned properly in the battery compartment. Replace the battery
door and tighten the Phillips head screw. Be careful to avoid over-tightening the screw.
Use only Alkaline AAA batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used
batteries or use different types of batteries together.
Figure 4. Opening and closing the battery compartment
REMOVE ALL BATTERIES WHEN THE TRAIN WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. LIONEL'S LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER DAMAGE TO YOUR WIRELESS CONTROLLER CAUSED FROM LEAKING
BATTERIES.
Important!
When you are not operating the train, slide the On/Off switch to the
OFF position to conserve the battery life.
Important!
Important!
Battery installation and options
Remove the cover

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Battery installation and options
Using a Phillips Head screwdriver, have an adult loosen the screw on the battery compartment cover. Push down on the battery tray locking mechanism to allow the tray
to slide out of the cavity inside the locomotive. Once the battery tray has been removed install
6 'C' Alkaline Batteries (not included). Please be sure the +/- of each battery is positioned as
shown in the battery compartment. See Figure 5(a/b/c).
Close the battery compartment by inserting the tabs on the top end of the battery cover into
the retaining slot. Then close the bottom end of the lid and secure by tightening the
Phillips Head screw.
Use Alkaline ‘C’ batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used
batteries or use different types of batteries together.
Important!
Figure 5a. Installing ‘C’ batteries in the Berkshire Locomotive
Berkshire Locomotive
Remove the cover from the cab
and press down to remove
the battery tray
Once the batteries are loaded, the screw should be tightened
all the way to ensure that the battery contacts stay in place
between the battery holder and the spring contacts.
FRONT
REAR
Installing ‘C’ batteries into the Berkshire Locomotive
Loosen screw

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Remove all batteries when the train will not be used for an extended
period of time. Lionel's Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the
locomotive caused from leaking batteries.
Important!
Battery installation and options
Installing ‘C’ batteries into the General Locomotive
Slide the battery tray
out of the cab to add
the 'C' batteries
Remove the cover
from the cab
Loosen screw
FRONT
REAR
General Locomotive
Figure 5b. Installing ‘C’ batteries in the General Locomotive

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Battery installation and options
Installing ‘C’ batteries into the F3 Locomotive
F3 Locomotive
Figure 5c. Installing ‘C’ batteries in the F3 Locomotive
Remove all batteries when the train will not be used for an extended
period of time. Lionel's Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the
locomotive caused from leaking batteries.
Important!
Loosen screw
Remove the cover
from the rear of the
locomotive
Slide the battery tray
out of the locomotive
to add the 'C' batteries
FRONT
REAR