Lionel RS-11 User manual

Lionel RS-11
Diesel Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
71-8596-250
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LIONEL
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featuring
and
SYSTEM

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Table of contents
Transformer operations
Running your RS-11 with a Lionel transformer 3
Locking your RS-11 into a single operational state 4
Using your RS-11 Electrocoupler in the non-command environment 4
Installing the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button 5
Maintaining and servicing your RS-11
Lubricating your RS-11 6
Adding fluid to your Locomotive’s smoke generator 7
Replacing your RS-11 L.E.D 7
Odyssey™ System operations
Odyssey™ System operations 8
TrainMaster®Command operations
Your RS-11’s RailSounds™system—the basics 9
Experiencing the range of your RS-11’s RailSounds™ system 10
Notes on RailSounds 10
The Command™control environment 11
Running your RS-11 in the TrainMaster®Command environment 12
CAB-1 commands for your RS-11 12
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your RS-11 13
Tuning your RS-11’s performance 14
Assigning your RS-11 a new ID# 15
Reprogramming R2LC circuit boards to restore or change features 15
Lionel Service 16
• OdysseyTM System Speed Control
• Two powerful flywheel equipped
can motors
• Digital TrainMaster Command™
controlled
• RailSoundsTM digital — sound system
• Tire-Traction
• Die-cast ElectroCouplers
• Illuminated headlights/rear light
• CrewTalk (in command)
• TowerCom (in command)
• Diesel smoke generator
• Directional lighting
You purchased a tough, durable loco- motive—the RS-11 diesel locomotive
built by Lionel. From the crisp detail and
expert decoration on the outside to the brute
power under the hood, the Lionel RS-11 is
ready for duty on your model railroad.
Experience the superiority of today’s Lionel.
Congratulations!

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3Move ‘em out!
Place your RS-11 locomotives on Lionel or
Lionel-compatible O gauge track.
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2Power up your RS-11 with your transformer.
• Your RS-11 is designed to operate on 8-18 volts alternating cur-
rent. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transform-
ers are suitable.
• Do not power your RS-11 with direct current (DC). Damage to sensitive
electronic components may occur.
• When you first power up your track, your RS-11’s headlights will illu-
minate. At this point, the locomotive is in neutral. This occurs when placing the
RS-11 on your railroad for the first time. When your train is first powered up,
the default state will be neutral and the default direction is forward. This means,
whenever you power up your engine for the first time, the engine will remain in
neutral, and when the power is removed and again applied, the train will move
forward. This condition holds true if the engine is being powered up for the first
time or if the engine has been powered down longer than 10 seconds.
Note!
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Running your Lionel RS-11 with a Lionel transformer
Transformer operations
• Get your RS-11 moving. Press the DIR button on your CAB-1 remote or
Lionel transformer. This sequences the Lionel reverse unit to the next operating
state.
• Adjust track voltage until your RS-11 moves at your desired speed. To
increase speed, increase track voltage. To decrease speed, reduce voltage. To stop
the locomotive, cut track power.
• See page 4 for information on locking your RS-11 in a single oper-
ating state

SND
NO SND
RUN
SMK
PRGM
NO SMK
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Transformer operations
Using your RS-11 ElectroCoupler in the
non-Command environment
To use your RS-11 ElectroCoupler in the non-Command environment, you must
first couple a piece of rolling stock equipped
with Lionel magnetic couplers directly to
your RS-11’s ElectroCouplers. The magnetic
coupler on the rolling stock will then react
to the magnetic field generated by a Lionel
remote-control track section (available sep-
arately). Place your rolling stock’s coupler
“trigger disc” over the central coil of a
remote-control track section and press
uncouple on the controller. The magnetic
field pulls the disc downward, and the cou-
pler opens.
Your RS-11 ElectroCouplers will
NOT open manually or by using
a remote-control track section
Magnetic coupler on the rolling stock coupled
to the rear of your RS-11
Note!
Remote-control
track section
To select a single operational state for your Lionel RS-11 (example: forward
only), you can deactivate the R2LC’s
sequencing function with the reverse unit
control switch.
Get your locomotive moving in the
desired direction, then slow it down with-
out stopping. Set the reverse unit control
switch to PROGRAM. The RS-11 is now
“locked” into your chosen direction.
When you no longer want single-direc-
tion operation, just slide the reverse unit
control switch back to RUN.
Locking your RS-11 into a single operational state
Smoke Unit
(see page 7 for
details)
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Transformer operations
Installing the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button
To operate the bell and horn sounds when operating your RS-11 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.
ForAC 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 RailSounds.
Note!
attach to ground terminal
attach to power terminal
Red wire
to your transformer
Existing wire
Black wire
Note! All track power must feed through
the “Sound Activation Button”.
Do not bypass button
For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button

SND
NO SND
RUN
SMK
PRGM
NO SMK
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Lubricating your RS-11
Maintaining and servicing your RS-11
Oil
(sparingly)
Body Mount
Phillips Head Screws
Grease
(sparingly)
Grease
(sparingly)
Oil
(sparingly)
Volume Control
Set Screw
Body Mount
Flat Head
Screws
Body Mount
Flat Head
Screws
Help your Lionel RS-11 lead a long and productive life on your railroad by
maintaining it properly.
We recommend you purchase a Lionel
Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (no.
6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer.
Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-
lubricate (a small amount will do), and
avoid getting grease or oil on the RS-11’s
wheels or your track. You’ll know your
RS-11 requires lubrication when visual
inspection reveals dryness on the parts indi-
cated in the illustration. Remove accumu-
lated dirt and dust before lubricating, and
always lubricate any locomotive emerging
from prolonged storage.
FRONT
REAR

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Adding fluid to your Locomotive’s smoke generator
Your Locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe,
clean white smoke during operation.
The smoke generator requires the peri-
odic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order
to function. Pierce the tube end with a pin,
then add 10-15 drops of fluid into the loco-
motive’s stack. See diagram for location of
smoke generator duct.
Smoke production will com-
mence momentarily, faster if
you run your locomotive at
speed. When smoke produc-
tion wanes, add more fluid
(four to eight drops).
If you prefer to have a
smoke free locomotive, there
is a switch located on the
bottom of the engine under
the cab marked SMK/NO
SMK (see page 6 for location). Move the
switch to NO SMK and your locomotive will
stop smoking.
When the smoke unit is on always keep
a small amount of smoke fluid in the loco-
motive’s smoke generator; the generator’s
element can become damaged if operated
without fluid. Smoke production is greater
at higher voltages and when the Locomotive
is pulling a heavy load or long consist.
Maintaining and servicing your RS-11
Add fluid here
WARNING: Never operate the smoke unit when dry. This will cause the
smoke unit to overheat and may damage your engine.
Replacing your RS-11’s L.E.D.
Your RS-11 is illuminated by two L.E.D. Circuit Boards. During the course of
normal operation, they may require
replacement. The rear L.E.D. assembly can
be replaced with Lionel Part No. 610-8596-
019. The front L.E.D. assembly can be
replaced with Lionel Part No. 610-8596-020.
We recommend that you have the L.E.D.
replacement done at a Lionel Service
Station. See Lionel Service section on page
16 for more information. Reinstall the shell.

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Conventional Operation
• Setting Speed Control
1. Run the engine at the desired speed for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Press and hold the horn button.
3. While holding the horn button, increase the track voltage by at least 3 volts (at least
1/4 turn).
4. Speed control is set. (NOTE: Engine speed will increase slightly then return to set
speed.)
• Turning Off Speed Control:
1. While the engine is in neutral, turn the Controller up to the maximum power, wait 1
second then press and hold the horn button.
2. While holding the horn button slowly, reduce track voltage to 1/4 the full power.
3. Release horn.
4. Cycle the engine to forward/reverse. The engine is now out of speed control mode.
CAUTION: In conventional operation, the smoke unit and lights are connected
directly to track power. Do not exceed 14-16 volts for extended periods. Doing so will
cause damage to the locomotive.
Command Operation
While in the command control environment, the speed control feature of the Odyssey
System is always on. When turning the throttle, the speed of the engine will respond to each
flash of the command Base. Example: Address the engine, slowly turn the throttle. The first
light flash corresponds to the first speed step, this is the slowest speed of the locomotive.
Odyssey System operations
Odyssey System operations
Odyssey System operations
Basically, the Odyssey System is a “cruise control” for your engine. Once the
speed is set (see below), your engine will
maintain a constant speed, no matter what
loads or grades you have on your layout.
This digitally controlled system also allows
for extremely slow movement that will
amaze any “scale” enthusiasts.

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Note!
Note!
Note!
Note!
Your RS-11 RailSounds system—the basics
Lionel RailSounds is the most realistic model railroad sound system in the
world. Your RS-11 features digital samples
from real-life diesel locomotives for the
ultimate in realism.
You may choose to install a 9-volt alka-
line battery in your RS-11. This ensures
interruption free operation of RailSounds.
The battery clip is located under the body
toward the front of the fuel tank. Remove
the engine body, refer to the diagram on
page 6 for location of mounting screws.
When you first apply track power, the
RS-11’s RailSounds system produces sounds
of the locomotive at rest. As the RS-11
moves, R.P.M.s begin increasing with the
locomotive’s speed.
To silence the diesel roar (horn and bell
remain unaffected), slide the RailSounds
switch on the underside of the locomotive to
NO SND (see page 6), before powering up
the locomotive.
Installing a 9-volt alkaline
battery in your RS-11.
Please remove protective cover from battery clip
Although RailSounds is powered by track voltage, the battery is required for
uninterrupted operation and shutdown sequences. Use only alkaline batteries.
Discontinue locomotive power for 10 seconds before changing the RailSounds
ON/OFF switch position.
If RailSounds “drops out” during track power interrupts (direction change),
replace the battery.
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With RailSounds, you experience the sounds of real railroading like never
before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisticat-
ed, authentic model railroad sound system
in the world.
• Four diesel-roar levels. Your
RS-11’s speed determines the level of
diesel RPM roar—automatically, if
you prefer: idle, half throttle, three
quarters or full-speed output.
• MultiHorn™. A different horn sound
at different speeds—a RailSounds
exclusive.
•Mechanical bell. Press BELL on your
CAB-1 or transformer to begin the effect,
again to discontinue.
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power
down your track, wait for 3-5 seconds,
and listen for the air-release sound—
that’s the RS-11 telling you the Lionel
Command reverse unit has just reset to
forward operation.
• Shutdown sequence. No other model
railroad sound system shuts down like
RailSounds. Turn off track power, and
after the air-release reset sound, you
have two seconds to restart your RS-11.
If you’re done with operations,
RailSounds will commence with a real-
istic diesel shutdown sequence about two
seconds after the air-release reset occurs.
Experiencing the range of your RS-11’s RailSounds system
Notes on RailSounds
• Turn the volume control set screw
(location shown on page 6) clockwise or
counter clockwise to adjust sound
output.
• Listen for incidental locomotive sounds
during RailSounds operation. They’re
automatic and, of course, authentic.
• The 9-volt alkaline battery you installed
ensures continuous RS-11 diesel roar.
• Longer track-power interruptions
(including locomotive derailments)
cause RailSounds to shut down after
about 7 seconds.
• For even more authentic RailSounds
effects, operate in the TrainMaster
Command environment.
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TrainMaster Command operations
The Command control environment
Lionel TrainMaster Command is the advanced model railroad control system
from Lionel. Your RS-11 is equipped with a
Liontech Command reverse unit.
TrainMaster Command gives you the
power to operate multiple Command-
equipped locomotives on the same track, at
the same time.
To operate in Command, you
need a Command Base and a CAB-1
remote. Find them both at your authorized
Lionel retailer.
Place your RS-11 on Lionel or
Lionel-compatible O gauge track.
• Make sure track power is OFF before placing on the track.
• Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and the communica-
tions wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer or
the U on any of your installed PowerMasters.
• Once positioned on the track, increase track voltage to FULL (on
PowerMaster, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD).
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2Address your RS-11 using CAB-1.
• Press ENG and 1 on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1 remote. This
command is sent by CAB-1 to the Command Base, which then translates
your command into digital code. That code is sent around your railroad’s
outside rails in the form of a digital “halo.” All Command-equipped
Lionel engines listen to this digital communication, but they do not
respond until they hear their individual ID number—in this case, “1.”
• The digital language of TrainMaster Command—and not track
power—controls the actions of Command-equipped Lionel
engines. Track power is simply like gasoline in the tank of your car—it
gives you the power to go places, but it doesn’t tell you where to go or how
fast to get there.
• All Command upgrades come factory-programmed with an
ID# of “1.” To change the ID# of your RS-11, see page 15.
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3Move ‘em out!
• Throttle up or press any command button on CAB-1. Your RS-11 will
respond to your every command. Read on.
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Running your RS-11 in the TrainMaster Command environment
Press AUX2 to turn
your RS-11’s head-
light on and off.
Activates keypad.
Press HALT to shut down
all Power-Master electri-
cal output on your rail-
road. Stops all
Command-equipped
Lionels in operation.
Turn the THROTTLE
to the right to
accelerate, left to
decelerate.
Your Command-equipped RS-11
comes factory-programmed
with an ID# of “1.” To get your
RS-11 in action, set PowerMasters
to CMD or set all power supplies on
full. Press ENG and “1” on CAB-1.
Turn the throttle or press any com-
mand button; your RS-11 is ready
for Command operations.
address Locomotive #1
PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional
power supplies ON FULL
Press ENG
Press 1 (the ID#)
Throttle up/press any command button
Example
CAB-1 commands for your RS-11
Press WSTL/HRN to activate
the RS-11 horn. release it
to discontinue.
MultiHorn diesel
horn sound.
Press DIR—the locomotive
decelerates to a complete
stop; turn the throttle up,
and the locomotive will
accelerate in the new, oppo-
site direction. There is no
neutral state. Diesel air-
release sound.
Press BELL once to activate
the bell, again to discontin-
ue. Diesel mechanical
bell sound.
Press and hold BOOST for
extra power. Release BOOST
and return to the RS-11’s
previous speed.
Press and hold BRAKE to
slow down or stop. Release
BRAKE and return to the
previous speed. Squealing
brake sounds.
Front coupler releases.
Coupler release
sounds.
Rear coupler releases.
Coupler release
sounds.
TrainMaster Command operations
AUX 2
AUX 1

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When you press AUX1 on CAB-1, you turn the
numeric keypad into 10 com-
mand buttons. The keypad lets
you control extra command fea-
tures (until you press any top-
row button like SW, ACC, RTE,
TR, or ENG). RailSounds
sounds in bold italic.
CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your RS-11
TrainMaster Command operations
0Stops and resets the RS-11’s. Resets the RS-11’s direction to FORWARD. Resets
RailSounds to automatic RPM opera-
tion. Horn blows. RPMs return
to automatic.
1Raises the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume increases.
2CrewTalk™ is the .sound of inaudible walkie-talkie communication.
3Raises RailSounds RPM level. Starts up RailSounds. RPMs
increase. Startup sequence
commences.
4Lowers the volume of RailSounds. Sound volume decreases.
5Activates the RailSounds shutdown sequence. Just like the real thing, your
RS-11’s RPMs must be at idle for
shutdown to occur. Press 6 repeatedly
to lower RPMs until they won’t descend
further. Your locomotive is now at idle.
Press 5 to initiate the shutdown
sequence, following Crewtalk sound.
CrewTalk sounds, Diesel shut-
down commences. Remember, the
horn, bell, and RPMs will not sound
until you restart RailSounds.
6Lowers RailSounds RPM level. RPMs decrease.
7TowerCom™ is an audible announce- ment that includes that engine’s road
number and/or name. There is a Four
second delay in this function.
8Smoke off. Air release sounds.
9Turns on the smoke generator. Press and hold 9 (10 seconds maximum) to
initiate Smoke Boost™ — it super-
heats the smoke generator and
enhances smoke output when you start
running your diesel engine. See notes
on filling or turning off the smoke
generator on page 7.
Air release sounds.
DIESEL ENGINE
RESET
VOLUME
SMOKE
RPM
S
SHUT
CREW
TALK
TOWER
COM
DOWN
OFF ON
➠
➠
➠
➠
START-UP
AUX1
AUX1-9 only works if the smoke unit switch is in the on position.
Note!

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Tuning your RS-11’s performance
MOMENTUM
TrainMaster Command’s momentum
feature simulates the labored performance
of a locomotive pulling a heavy load. Press
L, M, or H (located under CAB-1’s removable
panel) for light, medium, or heavy momen-
tum. The RS-11’s R2LC remembers this set-
ting until you change it. For quick locomo-
tive response, choose L.
BRAKING AND BOOSTING
There’s more to starting and stopping
than just turning the CAB-1 throttle. Use the
BOOST and BRAKE command buttons—
they give you incremental control of speed
and are the superior way to handle grades,
gradual stops-and-starts, and more. Plus,
using BRAKE in the Command environment
gives you a bonus RailSounds effect—the
ultra realistic sound of squealing brakes.
SOUND QUALITY
To achieve your preferred RailSounds
master volume level, we recommend you
adjust your RS-11 volume control set screw
(see page 6 for location). Turn the set screw
left or right to reach the desired volume
level.
For quick remote-control of volume
below the master setting—for example,
muting—use the CAB-1 numeric keypad’s
volume control. Press AUX1 and then 4 on
the numeric keypad to lower overall
RailSounds output.
HIGH VOLTAGE SETTING
Press SET, headlight will flash. Get your
locomotive moving to the maximum speed
you want it to run, press BOOST. Use this to
keep your locomotive from excess-speed
derailing. Turn off the high voltage setting
by pressing SET, then BOOST, holding each
for one second.
STALL
Make your RS-11 feel more responsive by
setting a “stall” voltage. Get your locomo-
tive moving, then press SET; the RS-11 will
stop. Turn the throttle clockwise to get the
locomotive moving, then decrease speed
until the locomotive just stops. Then press
SET again; the R2LC remembers the stall
setting until you change it. To clear stall,
press SET twice, holding it for one second
each time.
These settings will be lost when you assign a new engine ID number.
Note!
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Assign a new I D# to your
Command-equipped
RS-11
Set the RS-11 reverse unit control
switch to PROGRAM
Command Base ON
Place the RS-11 on track
PowerMasters set to CMD or
traditional power supplies ON FULL
Turn track power on (PowerMasters):
Press BOOST
Program the RS-11 with a new ID#:
Press ENG
Press a number you choose
(the ID#)
Press SET
Set the reverse unit control switch
to FORWARD/RUN
Your RS-11 set remembers its ID# forever;
change it any time with these steps
Example
We recommend that you choose an easy to
remember ID# for your engine. Some possibili-
ties are part of the engine road number, your
age, any two digit number that is not used by
another engine. Write the number on a small
piece of tape and put this on the bottom of the
fuel tank to aid in remembering.
As your fleet of Command-equipped Lionels grows, you’ll want to give your
RS-11 a more individualized number.
Choose from any between 1 and 99. To make
things easy, use a portion of your RS-11’s
cab number.
Set the RS-11’s reverse unit control
switch to PGM (see the illustration on page
6).Turn the Command Base ON and place
the RS-11 on track. Then, power up). Using
CAB-1, press ENG, the locomotive ID# (you
select: ?), then press the SET button located
under CAB-1’s removable panel. Hear the
horn blow (or see the headlight flash if
RailSounds is off); that’s the R2LC confirm-
ing the new ID#. Set the reverse unit control
switch to RUN. Your RS-11 is ready for oper-
ations with its all-new ID#.
Assigning your RS-11 a new ID#
Reprogramming R2LC circuit boards to restore features
STEP 1: Move switch on locomotive from
run to program.
STEP 2: Turn on Command Base.
STEP 3: Place locomotive on track, then
turn on power to track.
STEP 4: Press “ENG” then input locomo-
tive’s ID#. Press “SET”
STEP 5: Press “ENG”, then the ID#,
“AUX1”, then press 8 for your locomotive.
STEP 6: Turn off power to track, wait ten
seconds.
STEP 7: Remove locomotive from track,
move switch from program to run.
STEP 8: Place locomotive back on track,
turn power on to track.
STEP 9: Press “ENG” and ID#, then oper-
ate as normal.
Due to the inevitable derailments and static, it is possible that your R2LC
could someday lose its setup program.The
symptoms of this condition would be unre-
sponsiveness in command mode. This can
be easily remedied by “reprogramming”
your R2LC using the following steps.
To program your R2LC as a diesel locomotive with smoke, follow these steps.
(These steps will also restore programming which is accidentally lost due to
static, numerous derailments, etc.)
Note!

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service
This Lionel product, including all
mechanical and electrical components,
moving parts, motors and structural
components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to
the original consumer-purchaser, for one year
against original defects in materials or
workmanship when purchased through an
authorized Lionel dealer.
This warranty does NOT cover normal wear
and tear, light bulbs, defects appearing in the
course of commercial use, or damage resulting
from abuse or misuse of the product by the
purchaser. Transfer of this product by the original
consumer-purchaser to another person voids this
warranty. Modification of this product voids this
warranty.
Any warranted product which is defective in
original materials or workmanship and is delivered
by the original consumer-purchaser to Lionel
L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. Service
Station, together with proof of original purchase
will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or
replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the
event the defective product cannot be repaired, and
a replacement is not available, a refund of the
original purchase price will be granted. Any
products on which warranty service is sought must
be sent freight or postage prepaid, as
transportation and shipping charges are not
covered by the warranty.
In no event shall Lionel L.L.C. be
liable for incidental or
consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Instructions for Obtaining Service
If service for this Lionel L.L.C. product is
required, bring the item, along with your dated
sales receipt and completed warranty information
to the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Station.
Your nearest Lionel Service Station can be found
by calling 1-800-4-Lionel, or by accessing our
Website at www.lionel.com.
If you prefer to send your product back to
Lionel L.L.C. for factory repair, you must first call
810-949-4100 or FAX [phone], or write to
Customer Service, P.O. Box 748, New Baltimore,
MI 48047-0748, stating what the item is, when it
was purchased and what seems to be the problem.
You will be sent a return authorization letter and
label to ensure your merchandise will be properly
handled upon receipt.
Once you have received your return
authorization and label, make sure that the item
is packed to prevent damage during shipping and
handling. We suggest that you use the product’s
original packaging. This shipment must be
prepaid, and we recommend that it be insured.
Please make sure you have followed all of the
above instructions carefully before returning any
merchandise for service.
Warranty Information
Please complete the information below and
keep it, along with your dated sales receipt. You
must present this and your dated sales receipt
when requesting warranty service.
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