Lionel Silver Bell Express User manual

78-1024-250
8/03
CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE.
AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED
DURING HANDLING AND USE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY; 28W.
AC OUTPUT: 16 V; 1.25A
Lionel
Silver Bell Express
Train Set
Owner’s Manual

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Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Silver Bell Express Train Set! No matter where you place this set—around the tree or on a table—everyone will enjoy watching
your train and its festive load as it winds through your holiday celebrations.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly for important tips on operating and maintaining
your Silver Bell Express Christmas Train Set. When properly cared for, it will last a lifetime.
Experience the superiority of today’s Lionel.
• Powerful maintenance-free motor
• Operating headlight
• Holiday gondola with bells
• Musical caboose
• Lionel power and control system
• Twelve sections of Large Scale track
• Santa figure
Silver Bell Express Train Set Inventory
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®, Lionelville™, Lockon®
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

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Table of contents
Track assembly and layout
Getting started 4
Joining the track sections 5
Powering your set 6
Controller operations
Operating the controller 7
Controller and short circuits 8
Train operations
Installing Santa figure 9
Positioning the bells in the gondola 9
Coupling the cars 10
Installing and operating the hook and loop couplers 11
Operating your musical caboose 12
Maintaining your set
Replacing the lamp 13
Maintenance and lubrication 14
Notes 15
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 16
Silver Bell Express Train Set Features
Bright headlight
Operating couplers
Santa
figure
Three metal bells
Musical caboose

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Track assembly and layout
Getting started
Before you do anything else, we recommend that 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.
Table 1 tells you what’s included and the correct quantities. If you find any discrepancies,
contact the dealer you purchased your set from for more information or call 1-800-4-LIONEL.
• 0-6-0 Holiday locomotive 1
• Holiday gondola with three bells 1
• Holiday musical caboose 1
• Replacement hook and loop couplers 5
• Controller 1
• UL approved power pack 1
• Lockon 1
• Power wire with spade connectors 1
• Curved track 12
• Santa figure 1
• Bag of cotton 1
Table 1. Set contents

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Track assembly and layout
Join the track sections together by inserting the pins of each track section into the rail openings of another section. Refer to Figure 1. Pins must be fully inserted and track joints
tightly fitted for good electrical contact. The plastic track sections snap together to assure
correct assembly. With the track included in this set, you can create a circle. Expand your layout
with additional sections of straight and curved track, available at your authorized Lionel dealer.
All electrical connections should be clean and tight. The track should fit together firmly. If
the rail openings have become enlarged and fit together loosely, pinch the rail around a track
pin with a pair of pliers. If any pins fall out of the track, be sure to replace them.
The rails should be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease. Clean off tarnish and dirt
spots with any commercial brass cleaner or non-abrasive metal polishing pad to keep your track
in top condition. Wipe the track with a clean soft cloth dampened with track cleaner from the
Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Set (6-62927).
Joining the track sections
Figure 1. Track assembly

Track assembly and layout
Powering your set
The Lockon connects power from your controller to the track. Attaching the
Lockon to the track is simple. First, place
the Lockon under any curved section of
track between the ties. Fit the flange of the
outside rail into the squared brass contact
on the Lockon. Press the Lockon upward so
that the spring contact snaps onto the
inside rail. The Lockon should face outward
when setting up your track and must be
firmly connected. Refer to Figure 2.
Squared brass
contact
Spring contact
Inner rail
Lockon
Brass
flange of
outer rail
The stripped ends of the wire must be inserted
into the spring clips on the Lockon. This is
done by pushing down the upper half of the
clip until the metal loop in the lower part
projects through the top. Insert the bare end of
the wire into the loop and release the clip. See
Figure 3. Spring tension will hold the wire
tight.
Next, connect the spade-shaped connectors
at the ends of the wire to the thumbscrew
terminals on the back of the controller.
Loosen the thumbscrew and position the
post between the “blades” of the spade
connector. Be sure that the blades are in
contact with the thumbscrew post. Tighten
the thumbscrew to secure the connection.
The set-up should now look like the one
shown in Figure 4. Plug the wall pack into
any standard outlet and plug the end into
the jack in the back of the controller. See
Figure 5 on page 7. Figure 4. Completed wiring
Figure 3. Wire connections
Figure 2. Attaching the Lockon
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Operating the controller
OFF
FULL
SPEED
R
Plug this end
into the back
of the
controller.
Plug the power pack
into a standard wall
outlet
As you turn the throttle control knob to the right, power to the track is increased. Refer to Figure 5. When the indicator reaches the green band, there should be sufficient power to
operate the locomotive. The further into the green area the knob 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 further into the green the knob must be turned before it will operate the
locomotive.
The yellow band indicates the average power range that the train will be operating in. The red
band represents maximum power output.
Throw this switch to change
direction.
Turn the throttle control
knob to the right for more
power.
The LED indicator shows when
your controller is on.
FULL
SPEED
OFF
Green band
Yellow
band
Red
band
Parents should periodically inspect the power pack for potential hazards such as a broken or damaged
case and have it repaired or replaced. See the Lionel Service Station listing for information and the
address of the nearest Authorized Service Station. Or visit us on the Internet at www.lionel.com
Controller operations
Figure 5. Controller features

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Controller and short circuits
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This controller was designed to run this set with an addition of one or
two extra cars. Any additional operating accessories could cause your controller to become
overloaded.
Controller operations
Your Lionel power pack is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and has been carefully designed and tested to ensure peak performance. The Transformer is equipped with a built-
in electronic circuit breaker that alternately cuts off and restores the flow of power to the track
whenever a short circuit exists—for example, when the train derails. The circuit breaker’s
action continues until the cause of the short circuit is eliminated. This circuit breaker is
incorporated into the Transformer to protect it from possible damage. It will not protect the
locomotive or electrically operated accessories, so it’s important to eliminate short circuits as
soon as possible.
The power pack must be unplugged from the wall socket when a short circuit is
noticed, and the short circuit must be corrected.
A short circuit is caused by a direct connection between the two rails or by a direct connection
between bare wires. The axles of a derailed car or locomotive are the most frequent cause of
short circuits, so make sure that all wheels are properly set on the rails. Some other causes of
short circuits might be staples, nails, paper clips, or other metallic objects lying across the rails,
or two bare wires touching each other.
If too many cars or accessories are used, your Transformer will exceed its power limit and
begin to cycle on and off. To correct this problem, cars or accessories must be removed before
normal operation can resume. The same condition can occur if the power is turned up too
quickly. This also could cause your train to move too fast and derail.
After your power pack has been operating for a while, you will find it warm to the touch. It is
the nature of all electrical power equipment to become warm when in use. If your power pack is
loaded to capacity, it is a good idea to let it cool down after an hour or two of continuous use.
Unplug the power pack from the wall when the Transformer is not in use.
Note!
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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Train operations
Installing the Santa figure
Place the Santa figure in the cab of your locomotive by firmly pressing him onto the post on the floor of the cab. Refer to Figure 6.
Position the three metal bells on the plastic tray in the gondola. The plastic tray will keep the bells in position while the train is in motion. Carefully spread the artificial snow
(cotton material) around the three bells to conceal the plastic tray.
Positioning the bells in the gondola
Figure 6. Santa figure placement

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Train operations
Coupling the cars
Plunger, push
up to open
To couple the cars together, open the coupler by pressing up on the plunger located on the bottom of the coupler. Refer to Figure 7. Push them together on any part of your track with
the couplers lined up. Keep in mind that at least one coupler must be open.
Figure 7. Coupler operation