Lionel Santa Fe Freight O-27 User manual

73-1916-250
5/01
CAUTION—ELECTRICTOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH
ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING
HANDLINGAND USETO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
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AC OUTPUT:18V; 80VA
Santa Fe Freight
Ready-To-Run O-27 Set
Owner’s Manual

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Congratulations!
You’re now the proud owner of the Lionel Santa Fe Freight 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 infor-
mation on train setup and operation. This
booklet also covers proper maintenance pro-
cedures to help your train live a long,
healthy life.
If you have any questions after reading
this booklet, contact your nearest Lionel
Authorized Service Center using the list
included in a separate flyer in this set.
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
Controller operations
See the instruction sheet (71-4003-250) that came with your 80 watt transformer for details
Stripping the wire 5
Attaching the wires to the lockon/Inserting the power pack plug 5
Remote operating track hookup 6
Train operation
Running your steam locomotive with a Lionel transformer 7
Your locomotive’s 103-1 reverse unit 8
Using your locomotive’s magnet coupler 9
Tire-Traction 9
Coupling 10
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your steam locomotive 11
Adding smoke fluid to your smoke generator 12
Replacing your locomotive lamps 12
Log dump car operation 13
Loading the log dump car 13
Unloading with a remote uncoupling track 13
Replacing your square window caboose lamp 14
Horse placement 15
Lionel Service 16

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Track layout
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
that you purchased it from for more infor-
mation, or call Lionel Service at
810-949-4100.
Now comes the fun part—deciding what
kind of layout you want. The only rule—let your imagination be your guide.
• Hudson Jr. locomotive
& tender with whistle 1
• Boxcar 1
• Stock car with horses 1
• Log dump car with 3 logs 1
• Caboose 1
• 80 Watt transformer 1
• Control switch with 2 wires 1
• Lockon 1
• Straight track 7
• Remote control uncoupling track 1
• Curved track 12
• 90° crossover 1
• Smoke fluid 1
• Service station list 1
• Warranty Card 1
Suggested track layout
Here is an example of a layout you can build with 8 straight and 12 curved sections of track
using a crossover. Remember—the more track you purchase, the more variations you can create
in your train layout. And that means more fun!
We recommend that you do not set-up your track layout on carpeted surfaces.
Carpet fibers may collect on your engine’s wheels and drive gears, and prevent your
engine from operating properly. For best results, place track on a hard surface.
Note!

Join the track sections togeth- er by inserting the pins of
one track section into the rail
openings of another. For good
electrical contact, pins must be
carefully inserted and track
joints tightly fitted.
If the track is difficult to con-
nect, try this installation tip. You
can “break in” O-27 track sec-
tions by inserting and withdraw-
ing a track pin into one rail at a time before
joining the entire track section.
If the openings become too open (causing
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 eraser.
Wipe the track using a cloth damp-
ened with track cleaner from the
Lionel maintenance kit (no. 6-62927),
which is available from your Lionel
Authorized Value Added Dealer.
Track layout
Joining the track sections
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 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.
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. Turn to page 6 for easy-to-follow
steps.
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LIONEL
CTC
LOCKON
Snap spring contact
to the middle rail
2
Hook lip to the
outside of the rail
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Controller operations
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! Please,
always use care when stripping wires.
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. 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 whistle fails to oper-
ate when you press the
whistle button on your controller,
remove the wires from the lockon and rein-
sert each one into the opposite clip to
reverse polarity.
Note!
Make sure that the bare end of each wire is
securely attached to the spring clip.
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon

Controller operations
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Remote operating track hookup
The remote operating track will open cou- plers and activate the log dump car. To
hook it up, just follow these simple instruc-
tions:
1. Connect the wire to the underside of the
electromagnet, tightening the wire under
the screw.
2. The other end of this wire connects to one
screw on the uncoupling button.
3. Connect the second wire to the screw on
the opposite side of the button.
4. Attach the other end of the second wire to
lockon terminal No. 1.
Uncoupling button
To transformer
Electromagnet
1
2
4
3

Train operations
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Note!
Move ‘em out!
Place your steam locomotive on Lionel or
Lionel-compatible O gauge track.
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Running your steam locomotive with a Lionel transformer
Power up your steam locomotive with your transformer.
•Your locomotive is designed to operate on 8-16 volts alternating
current. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current trans-
formers are suitable.
•Do not power your locomotive with direct current (DC). Damage to
sensitive electronic components may occur.
•When you first power up your track, your locomotive’s headlight will
illuminate. At this point, the locomotive is in neutral. 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, the engine will remain in neu-
tral. 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 five seconds.
• Get your locomotive moving. Press the DIR button on your Lionel trans-
former. This sequences the Lionel 103-1 reverse unit to the next operating state.
The 103-1 unit alternates between three states: forward, neutral, and reverse.
• Adjust track voltage until your locomotive 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 9 for information on locking your locomotive in a single
operating state.
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3
4
4
Add smoke fluid to the engine or switch the smoke
generator off.
• See page 9 for more information.
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Train operations
Your locomotive’s 103-1 Reverse unit
The reverse unit inside your Lionel loco- motive is an electronic device that acts
like the transmission in your car. When you
apply power to the track, the locomotive
moves in the direction specified by the
reverse unit—or it
sits in neutral,
awaiting another
power interrup-
tion. Power inter-
ruptions are the
signal that tells the
reverse unit to
sequence to the
next operational
state.
To interrupt
power and
sequence the loco-
motive’s reverse
unit, press the
direction control button or turn the throttle
to the OFF position and ON again. The
reverse unit alternates between three states:
forward, neutral, and reverse.
Also, the locomotive can be “locked” into
a certain mode of operation by throwing the
switch located on the underside of the frame
(see illustration above). When the switch is
thrown to the OFF position, the locomotive
will be locked in the next mode of operation
in the sequence. For instance, if the locomo-
tive is moving forward, then is stopped and
the switch is thrown back, the locomotive
will be “locked” in neutral. If the switch is
thrown back while the locomotive is under
power, the locomotive will remain in the
mode it was in when the switch was thrown.
The controller direc-
tion control will then
have no affect on the
direction of the loco-
motive.
Additionally, this
reverse unit has a
“power-up reset” fea-
ture, which means
that should the loco-
motive sit without
power for a short
period of time, the
reverse unit will
automatically reset
and start in the for-
ward direction when the transformer is
turned on or “powered up,” regardless of the
locking switch position. If the locking
switch is in the OFF position, the locomotive
will start in the forward direction and be
“locked” there.
Pressing the whistle button on your con-
troller will produce a realistic whistle sound
from the tender. If the whistle fails to oper-
ate, remove the wires from the lockon and
reinsert each one into the opposite clip to
reverse polarity.
With your 103-1 reversing unit, positioning the
switch in the ON position locks your engine into its
last moving direction. Positioning the switch in the
OFF position resumes normal sequencing operation.
OFF ON Reverse
unit lockout
Smoke on/off
switch
OFF ON
Rear of locomotive

Train operations
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The rear of your Lionel locomotive’s ten- der is equipped with an operating mag-
netic knuckle cou-
pler, a revolutionary
design first intro-
duced by Lionel in
1945.
Lionel magnetic
couplers react to the
magnetic field gen-
erated by a Lionel
remote-control track
section.
Place your lo-
comotive’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
knuckle opens. One operating
technique favored by
Lionel railroaders is
the “moving uncou-
ple.” Press the
Uncouple button as
the locomotive passes
over a remote-control
section. The magnet-
ic field will open the
coupler; the consist
remains behind as
the locomotive
moves on. But be
careful—the speed
of a newly uncoupled and moving locomo-
tive can increase dramatically.
Position your locomotive’s trigger disc over the
remote-control section, then press “uncouple.”
The coupler opens.
Using your locomotive’s magnetic coupler
Tire-Traction™
Your locomotive is equipped with Tire- Traction. This means that two of the
drive wheels are fitted with rubber traction
tires to enhance tractive effort so your loco-
motive can pull many cars at once.
Lionel locomotives with Tire-Traction
grip the track, enabling them to pull heavy
loads at higher speeds.
To replace the traction tires, simply
unscrew the drive rod nut from the wheel
and slip off the old traction tire and remove
it from under the drive rod. Place the new
one on the wheel in the reverse of this step
and tighten the drive rod nut back up.
You’re ready to pull that long freight back to
the yard.

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Train operations
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.

Maintaining and servicing your set
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Help your Lionel steam locomotive lead a long and productive life on your rail-
road 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 steam
locomotive’s wheels, contact rollers, or your
track.
You’ll know your steam locomotive
requires lubrication when visual inspection
reveals dryness on the parts indicated in the
illustration. Remove accumulated dirt and
dust before lubricating, and always lubricate
any locomotive emerging from prolonged
storage. Also, lightly lubricate the steam
locomotive’s side rods after each 10 hours of
operation.
Lubricating your steam locomotive
Do not lubricate your locomotive’s elec-
tric motor. It has been pretested and all the
necessary moving parts have been suffi-
ciently lubricated for life at the factory and
should run smoothly for many years to
come. If you have any difficulty in the oper-
ation of your engine, see the Warranty and
Service section at the end of this instruction
sheet for more information.
Lubricate
axle ends
with
Lionel oil
sparingly
Lubricate axle
ends with
Lionel oil
sparingly
Cab screws
Lubricate with Lionel grease
sparingly
Lubricate with Lionel grease
sparingly
Lubricate with Lionel
oil sparingly
Lubricate
rod ends on
both sides
with Lionel
oil sparingly
Cab screw

Maintaining and servicing your set
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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 periodic
addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to
function. Pierce the tube end with a pin,
then add four to eight drops of fluid directly
into the locomotive’s stack. Smoke produc-
tion will commence momentarily, faster if
you run your locomotive at speed. When
smoke production wanes, add more fluid
(four to eight drops).
If you prefer to have a smoke free loco-
motive, there is a switch located on the bot-
tom of the engine under the cab (see
page 9 for location). Move the switch to OFF
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.
Your steam locomotive’s headlight is illuminated by one lamp. During the
course of normal operation, the lamp may
require replacement.
Carefully remove the three cab screws
(see page 12 for location). Set the engine on
its side and carefully pull the front of the
frame away from the cab. Be careful you do
not bend the draw bar that connects the
engine to the tender. The lamp
(600-2314-300) is available from your
Authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel
Service. See the Lionel Service section on
page 16 for more information. Remove the
expired lamp by unscrewing it, and replace
it with a fresh bulb. Reinstall the cab and
the three screws, taking care to not pinch
any wires during reassembly.
Check to be sure the smoke stack is
aligned with the smoke generator.
Replacing your steam locomotive’s lamps
Lamp
Part No. 600-2314-300

Unloading with a remote uncoupling track
Asimple press of a button makes the log dump car unload its cargo. A remote-
control track, such as is used for uncoupling,
is required to pull the car’s unloading
plunger (see page 7).
Position the car so that its unloading
plunger is over the electromagnet. Be sure
the dump tray is located to the side of the
track to catch the load. Press the uncoupling
button and magnetism will pull the unload-
ing plunger down, thus dumping the load.
Remember that power must be applied to the
remote uncoupling track for the electromag-
net to work. CAUTION: When operating, do
not hold the button down more than 3 sec-
onds or you may damage the electromagnet.
Uncoupling
button
To transformer
Electromagnet
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Maintaining and servicing your set
Log dump car operation
If the cradle is tilted up, press it down firmly until it locks. Now, place the three
logs onto the cradle. That’s all there is to it.
Just make sure your car is properly aligned
on the track and coupled to your train.
Loading the log dump car
Your log dump car will add hours of unloading fun to your
layout. With the press of
a button, the log
cradle automatically
tilts, delivering the log
load to the tray at the side
of the track.
The unloading plunger on the underside
center of the car is like a
releasing trigger. It
reacts to the magnetic
field generated by the
Lionel remote-control
track section. See below and
on page 7 for more information on
loading and unloading your log dump car.
Cradle
Unloading plunger
Uncoupler button

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Maintaining and servicing your set
To replace the lamp inside the caboose, first pull out the tab on each end frame
from the slot formed by the caboose body
and roof. The end frames are hinged to the
platform. This allows the end frame to bend
downward, away from the body. Next, lift off
the roof from the window shell and body.
The window shell is held in place by four
tabs on the sides of the shell (two on either
side) that lock into the windows on the
caboose. To remove the window shell, care-
fully separate the sides of the caboose while
pulling up on the window shell until the
tabs are released from the window. Pull the
window shell out.
To remove the lamp, pull it straight up.
Replace it with Lionel bulb no. 600-8352-311,
available at your local Lionel Authorized
Service Center or Lionel Service.
Insert the window shell back into the
body, making sure that the tabs snap into
the windows. Insert the roof into the window
shell, and fit the tabs on the end frames into
the corresponding slots formed by the roof
and body.
Window tab Window shell
End frame tab
End frame tab
Hinge
Lamp no. 600-8352-311
Replacing your square window caboose lamp

Maintaining and servicing your set
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Horse placement
To place the horses inside of the live- stock car, unscrew the screw at the
front of the car and remove the body.
Insert the horses in the slots of the tray.
Replace the body and the screw.

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.
Name ____________________________
Address____________________________
Place of Purchase ____________________
Date of Purchase ____________________
Product Number______________________
Product Description____________________
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