Lionel Santa Fe Chief User manual

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CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED
DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA
Santa Fe Chief
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner’s Manual
Santa Fe Chief
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner’s Manual

Train Set Inventory
• FTlocomotive
• Twocoachcars
• Observationcar
• CW-80Transformerwithaccessorywire
• ThreestraightFasTracktracksections
• EightcurvedFasTracktracksections
• OnestraightFasTrackterminaltracksection
• Replacementtractiontire
• DVD
• Owner’sManual
Congratulations!
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Santa Fe Chief Ready-to-Run Train Set! This set features everything you need to get started—a mighty CW-80 Transformer, a huge loop of
easy-to-assemble FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel locomotive.
Have fun growing with this complete train set! Start with the set components, then follow
your imagination into your own miniature world. Expand your railroad empire with addition-
al FasTrack track sections, enhance your layout with accessories, lengthen your consist with
extra cars, or operate a new locomotive at the head end of your train! Explore the possibilities
at your authorized Lionel dealer.
Use this Owner’s Manual to learn how to set up, operate, and maintain your train set for
years of reliable operation.
Thetransformerincludedwiththissetshouldbeperiodically
examinedforconditionsthatmayresultintheriskoffire,
electricshock,orinjurytopersons(suchasdamagetothe
outputcord,blades,housing,orotherparts).Intheeventthat
suchconditionsexist,thetransformershouldnotbeuseduntil
properlyrepaired.
Parents!
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TruRail™, PH-1 Powerhouse®, Powermaster®, Powerstation-Powerhouse®, Accessory Motor
Controller™, AMC™, Accessory Switch Controller™, ASC™, Action Recorder Controller™, ARC™, Track
Power Controller 300™, TPC 300™, Track Power Controller 400™, TPC 400™, Block Power
Controller™, BPC™, Operating Track Controller™, OTC™, FatBoy™, Lionel Lines®, Joshua Lionel
Cowen Series™, Lockon®, TrainSounds™, MultiHorn™, MultiWhistle™, Choo-Choo™

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Table of contents
Creating your layout
Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely 4
Building your Lionel layout 5
Joining the FasTrack track sections 6
Connecting your CW-80 Transformer 7-8
Running your train
Running your train set 9
Coupling 9
Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 10-11
Reverse unit procedure 12-13
Operating the RailSounds RTR sound system 14
Adjusting the volume 15
CW-80 Transformer operation
Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer 16
Setting the accessory output 17
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive 18
Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire 19
Replacing your locomotive’s lamp 20
Replacing the lamp in your passenger cars 21
Troubleshooting 22
FCC Statement 23
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 24

Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely
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Your Lionel CW-80 Transformer is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. and has been carefully designed to ensure peak performance. When using electrical products, basic
safety precautions should be maintained.
Be sure to observe the following guidelines:
• Readthemanualthoroughlybeforeusingthisdevice.
• Thisdeviceisnotrecommendedforchildrenunderfourteenyearsofage.
• Parentsshouldperiodicallyinspectthisproductforpotentialhazardsand,ifnecessary,
have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condi-
tion exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.
• TheCW-80Transformerisintendedtobeusedindoors.Donotusethisdeviceifwateris
present. Serious or fatal injuries may result.
• UsetheCW-80Transformeronlyforitsintendedpurpose.
• TheCW-80Transformerwasmeanttooperateon120-volt,60-Hertzpower.Donotconnect
this product to any other power supply.
• DonotoperatetheCW-80Transformerwithadamagedcord,plug,orcase.
• Toavoidtheriskofelectricalshock,donotdisassembletheunit.Therearenouserservice-
able parts inside. If damaged, take this product to an authorized Lionel Service Center. A
list of authorized Service Centers is packed with this unit.
• DonotoperatetheCW-80Transformeronyourlayoutunattended.Obstructedaccessories
or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
• AlwaysunplugtheCW-80Transformerfromthepowersourcewhennotinuse.
• Neverinsertobjectsintotheventilationslotsonthisproduct.Damagetosensitive
electronic components can result.
Creating your layout

Building your Lionel layout
Your set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections.
By adding more FasTrack track sections, you can create an endless number of exciting
track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety. The railroad empire of your dreams can
quickly become a reality!
Creating your layout
Figure 1. Track layout ideas
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FasTrack Add-on Track Packs make it easy to expand your railroad. Each Track Pack
includes all the track sections you need to create a more advanced layout using the sections
included with this set. Refer to Figure 2 to explore the possibilities.
Figure 2. Add-on Track Pack layouts
Inner Passing Loop Add-on Track Pack
6-12028
Figure 8 Add-on Track Pack
6-12030
Outer Passing Loop Add-on Track Pack
6-12031
Siding Track Add-on Track Pack
6-12044
Track Packs available separately.

Creating your layout
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Joining the FasTrack track sections
FasTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always get good electrical contact. Take a
look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections.
1.Lineupyourtwosectionsoftrack.
2.Inserttherailtabsintotheopeningsattheendsofthecorresponding
rails.
3.Pressthesectionstogetheruntiltheinterlockingroadbedsnapsinto
place.
Figure 3. Joining the track sections
Rail tab

Connecting your CW-80 Transformer
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Creating your layout
Connect your FasTrack terminal section to the CW-80 Transformer. Use the wires that are already attached to the terminal section. Make sure that all connections are secure.
Loose connections can produce extremely high temperatures. For this reason, do not touch
the terminals or track connections during use. Also, do not locate scenery materials such as
lichen or ground foam near the terminals.
1.FeedthewiresthroughthenotchintheFasTrackterminalsection.Refer to
Figure 4 on page 8.
2.LoosentheredTRACKthumbscrewterminal,thenslidethered
spade-shapedconnectorintoposition.The thumbscrew post should be positioned
between the “blades” of the spade connector. Be sure that the blades are touching the
metal post. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection.
3.LoosentheblackTRACKthumbscrewterminal,thenslidetheblack
spade-shapedconnectorintoposition.Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the
connection.The thumbscrew post should be positioned between the “blades” of the spade
connector. Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post.
4.Ifyouneedtopoweranaccessory(availableseparatelyatyour
authorizedLioneldealer),connecttheaccessorytotheACCESSORY
thumbscrewterminals.Use the accessory wire included with the CW-80 Transformer.
5.PlugtheCW-80Transformerintoyourwalloutlet(120volts).
As your layout expands, you may also make power connections with the stripped ends
of wires, placing no more than two wires on each terminal. For best performance on large
layouts, it is recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to connect your CW-80 Transformer to
the track. On larger layouts where several track connections are required, the use of separate
junctions/terminal strips (available at your local electronics store) is recommended to
prevent voltage drops.
To prevent the excessive build up of heat, be sure to select the proper wire gauge
for your layout. Follow these guidelines:
• Trackconnectionsmustbemadewith18-gaugewireorheavier.Larger
layouts require a minimum of 16-gauge wire.
• Use24-gaugewireonlywhenconnectingsingleaccessoriesthatrequirelower
current.
• Whenwiringmultipleaccessories(twoormore)oraccessoriesthatrequire
higher current, be sure to use 18- to 16-gauge wire.
Caution!

Creating your layout
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Connecting your CW-80 Transformer (continued)
U
120/60z
0~18VAC
AB
U
0~18VAC
TRACK ACCESSORY
Figure 4. Controller connections
FasTrack terminal section
Notch
Spade-shaped
connector

Coupling
When coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 5. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward
each other until they lock together.
Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.
Lock release
Figure 5. Coupler operation
Note!
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Running your train
Running your train set
With track power off, place your train set on the track.
Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars.
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Power up your locomotive with your transformer.
Yourlocomotiveisdesignedtooperateon7-15voltsalternatingcur-
rent. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers
are suitable.
Donotpoweryourlocomotivewithdirect-current(DC)transformers.
The locomotive was designed for use with alternating-current (AC)
transformers only.
Move ‘em out!
Getyourlocomotivemoving. Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern
of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To sequence the reverse
unit,presstheDIRECTIONbuttononyourtransformer,orbrieflybringthethrottle
allthewaybacktotheOFFpositionandthenforward.EachpressoftheDIRECTION
button or interruption in track power causes the locomotive to advance to the next
operational state.
Adjusttrackvoltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.
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Note!

Refer to Figure 6 on page 11 for the location of the Transformer features listed in this section.
THROTTLE
Push the throttle forward to increase track power. The markings on the throttle approxi-
mate the percentage of full power. For more realism, push the throttle slowly to gradually
increase or decrease the speed of the locomotive. Slowing or stopping the locomotive with the
throttleinsteadoftheDIRECTIONbuttonwillallowyoutocontinueinthesamedirection
when you increase the throttle again. To achieve this effect, reduce the throttle to the point
that the locomotive stops moving, but don’t completely turn off the throttle. That way, your
train won’t sequence into neutral.
DIRECTION
TheDIRECTIONcontrolbuttoninterruptstrackpowertoactivatethereverseunitinyour
locomotive. Your locomotive will not respond to this button when the reverse unit switch is in
the OFF position.
WHISTLE
The WHISTLE button will activate your locomotive’s horn or whistle sounds. The sound
willcontinueuntilthebuttonisreleased.Noexternalsoundactivationbuttonsareneeded.
BELL
The BELL button will activate the bell sounds on locomotives equipped with this feature. Press
and hold the BELL button for two to three seconds to begin the sounds; press and hold the button
again to turn off the ringing.
Donotactivatehorns,whistles,orbellsonRailSoundsRTR-equippedlocomotives
until track power has been turned on for a few moments, or a continuous horn/
whistle or bell sound may occur. To correct this problem, simply turn off the CW-80
Transformer, then turn it back on.
POWER-ON INDICATOR
The green light will remain on during normal operation. The green light will begin to
flash if you exceed the power limit of the Transformer. The unit will allow you to momentarily
exceed the power limit, but power will be gradually reduced until the problem is corrected.
The benefit is that the Transformer will not instantly turn off.
Running your train
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Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer
Note!