Lionel Santa Fe Super Freight Train Se User manual

73-1933-250
9/02
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.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT:120VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT:18V; 80VA
Santa Fe Super Freight
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner’s Manual
featuring

Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Santa Fe Super Freight Train Set! This
outfit features a powerful Berkshire steam
locomotive and four detailed cars. With the
transformer, controller, and 16 sections of
track, you have everything you need to start on
your adventure!
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!
The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under
law. All rights reserved.
Lionel®, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds™, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™,
StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1 Remote Controller®,
PowerMaster®, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, PowerHouse®, TMCC™
Santa Fe Super Freight Train Set Inventory
• Berkshire steam locomotive
• Flatcar with trailer
• Tank car
• Boxcar
• Caboose
• Controller
• 80-watt power pack
• Lionel Lock-On
• Eight sections of straight track
• Eight sections of curved track
• Owner’s Manual
• Service Center list

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Table of contents
Track layout
Joining the track sections 4
Suggested track layouts 5
Attaching the Lock-On to the track 6
Controller operations
Stripping the wire 7
Type BW/PowerHouse Power Supply 8
Installing your 80 Watt Type BW system 9
Operating your Type BW control unit 10
Type BW control features 11
Type BW functions 12
Type BW and short circuits 12
Mounting the Type BW controller on your layout or control panel 13
Troubleshooting guide 13
Locomotive operation
Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer 14
Locking your locomotive into a single operational state 15
Using your locomotive’s magnetic coupler 16
Experiencing the Conventional RailSounds system 17
Features of your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system 18
Notes on Conventional RailSounds 18
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Adding fluid to your locomotive’s stack 19
Replacing your locomotive’s lamps 19
Lubricating your steam locomotive 20-21
Replacing your locomotive’s traction tires 21
Train operations
Coupling 22
Replacing your square window caboose lamp 23
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 24

Joining the track sections
Join the track sections together by inserting the pins of one track section into the open
ends of another. For good electrical contact,
the pins must be carefully inserted and the
track joints tightly fitted.
If the track is difficult to connect, try this
installation tip. You can “break in” the track
sections by inserting and withdrawing a track
pin into one rail at a time before joining the
entire track section as illustrated in Figure 1.
If the openings become too large (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 dampened with
track cleaner from the Lionel Maintenance Kit
(6-62927), available from your nearest Lionel
Dealer.
Track layout
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Figure 1. “Breaking in” your track

Track layout
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Suggested track layouts
Figure 2 provides some examples of layouts you can build with eight straight
and eight 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!
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, preventing
your engine from operating properly. For
best results, place the track on a hard
surface.
Figure 2. Track layout ideas
Note!

Track layout
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Attaching the Lock-On to the track
The Lock-On connects power from your controller to the track. As illustrated in
Figure 3, attaching the Lock-On to the track
is quick and easy. First, place the Lock-On
under any straight section of track. Fit the
center lip of the Lock-On onto the edge of an
outside rail. Press the Lock-On upward so
that the spring contact snaps onto the center
rail. The Lock-On should face outward when
setting up your track. Make sure it is firmly
connected.
Once the Lock-On is securely attached to
the track, you are ready to insert the wires
from the controller into the two spring clips
on the Lock-On.
2
1
LIONEL
CTC
LOCKON
Figure 3. Lock-On installation

Controller operations
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Stripping the wire
Once your track is assembled and the Lock-On is securely attached, you can
connect the wires from the controller to the
Lock-On.
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 as illustrated in Figure 4.
Only an adult should perform
this task! Always use care when
stripping wires.
Figure 4. Wire stripping
Caution!

Controller operations
8
Type BW/PowerHouse Power Supply
Power ON/OFF switch
turns BW/PowerHouse
on and off.
Circuit breaker
protects BW/PowerHouse
from overloads and short
circuits.
Plug-in connector
provides power toType
BW and is keyed to plug
in one way only.
Your Lionel BW/PowerHouse Power Supply is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. and has been carefully
designed and tested to ensure peak
performance.
WARNING: When using electrical products,
basic safety precautions should be
maintained including the following:
• Read this manual thoroughly before
using this device.
• This device is not recommended for
children under eight years of age.
• Parents should periodically inspect the
BW/PowerHouse unit for potential
hazards and have unit repaired if
necessary by an Authorized Lionel
Service Center.
• The BW/PowerHouse is intended to be
used indoors. Do not use if water is
present. Serious or fatal injury may
result.
• Do not use the BW/PowerHouse for other
than its intended purpose. The unit was
designed to operate with the Type BW
controllers only.
• The BW/PowerHouse is designed to
operate on 120-volt, 60-Hertz power. Do
not connect to any other source of power.
• Do not operate the BW/PowerHouse with
a damaged cord, plug, or case.
• To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do
not disassemble the unit. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside. If damaged,
take BW/PowerHouse to your Authorized
Lionel Service Center. A list of Service
Centers is packed with this unit.
• CAUTION: Do not operate your layout
unattended. Obstructed accessories or
stalled trains may overheat, resulting in
damage to your layout.
• If the circuit breaker trips, turn the
BW/PowerHouse Off. Reset the circuit
breaker, then turn on the power and
resume operation.
• Always unplug the BW/PowerHouse from
the power source when not in use.
Figure 5. Safety features

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Installing your 80 Watt Type BW system
To connect Type BW to your track, start by attaching a Lock-On to your track.
Attach one wire to the center-rail spring clip
(#1) and connect it to the A terminal on the
Type BW Controller. Attach another wire to
the outside-rail spring clip (#2) and connect
it to the U terminal on the Type BW
Controller. Refer to Figure 6.
Type BW’s track U terminal and accessory
U terminal are common; therefore,
accessory ground connections can be made
to the track, if desired.
Use bare wire, banana plugs, or U-shaped
connectors on all Type BW connections, with
no more than two wires on each terminal.
On larger layouts where several track
connections are required, the use of separate
junctions/terminal strips is recommended to
prevent voltage drops.
Make sure all connections are very
secure. A loose connection can produce
extremely high temperatures. For this
reason, do not touch terminals or track
connections during use. Also, do not locate
scenery materials such as lichen or ground
foam near the terminals.
Next, connect the BW/PowerHouse by
inserting its connector into the Type BW’s
input jack. Refer to Figure 5 on page 7. Plug
the BW/PowerHouse into a wall outlet (120
volts, 60 cycles). Turn on the
BW/PowerHouse. (Always switch OFF the
BW/PowerHouse any time you’re not
operating your railroad.)
INPUT
18VAC
12VAC
U
AU
B
0 18VAC
Rear view of Type BW
2
1
LIONEL
CTC
LOCKON
Fixed voltage to
accessories/switches
Figure 6. Power connections
Controller operations
Note! If you expand your layout, use 18 gauge wire to connect the Type BW to the track.

Controller operations
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Operating your Type BW control unit
As you move the throttle forward, power to the track is increased. The farther
forward the throttle is turned, the faster your
train will go.
Remember that the greater the load on the
engine (adding more cars for the engine to
pull, for example), the farther forward the
throttle must be turned before it will operate
the locomotive.
Whistle/Horn
Activates the whistle or horn sound
effect in your Lionel locomotives. Press
Whistle/Horn to begin the sound; release
the button to end it.
Bell
Starts or stops the tolling
bell in any RailSounds-
equipped locomotive.
Press Bell to begin the
sound,again to stop it.
Direction
Press the Direction button to go
forward or reverse,or to place the
locomotive in“neutral”(no
movement,headlight is on).
Throttle
Controls your locomotive’s speed. Throw the
throttle forward to increase locomotive
speed,backward to slow it down.
Power-on indicator
The green light
illuminates when the
BW/PowerStation is On.
Figure 7. Type BW Controller features
Note! The markings are for reference only.They
do not correspond to voltage readings.