Lionel Wild West Set User manual

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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 PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA
Ready-to-Run
Owner’s Manual
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Ready-to-Run
Owner’s Manual
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 PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA
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Congratulations!
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Congratulations on your purchase of the The Lone Ranger®Ready-To-Run Train Set! This set fea- tures everything you need to get started—a 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 imagi-
nation into your own miniature world. Expand your railroad empire with additional 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 reli-
able operation.
FCC Statement
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipement
off and on, the user is enco uraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiveris
connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
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!
© 2009 Classic Media, Inc. THE LONE RANGER and associated character names, images and
other indicia are trademarks of and copyrighted by Classic Media, Inc.
All rights reserved. LONE RANGER theme music is a registered trademark of Classic Media,
Inc.
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The Lone Ranger®Train Set Inventory
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The Lone Ranger®Train Set Features
• Brightheadlight
• Pufngsmoke
• TrainSoundssoundsystem
• Forward-Neutral-Reverseoperation
• Baggagecarwithsound
• Operatingcouplers
• 4-4-0GeneralLocomotive
• Tender
• Baggagecar
• Gondolawithboxload
• TheLoneRanger®and outlaw car
• 4horsegures
• 4charactergures,TheLoneRanger,Tonto,ScoutandSilver
• CW-80Transformer
• ThreestraightFasTracktrack
sections
• EightcurvedFasTracktracksections
• OnestraightFasTrackterminaltracksection
• Smokeuid
• Replacementtractiontire
• Owner'smanual
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®, Wireless Tether™, LionMaster®, FatBoy™, American
Flyer®, TrainSounds™, PowerMax™, LEGACY™, PowerMax™Plus, Odyssey II™, LEGACY RailSounds™,
FasTrack™
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Table of contents
Creating your layout
Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely 5
Building your Lionel layout 6
Joining the FasTrack track sections 7
Wiring your CW-80 Transformer 8-9
Running your train
Running your train set 10
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 11
Coupling 12
Operating your train with the CW-80 Transformer 12
Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 13-14
Reverse unit procedure 15
Operating the sounds in the baggage car 16
TrainSounds sound system operations
Operating the TrainSounds sound system 17
Adjusting the volume 18
Silencing the chuffing sounds 18
CW-80 Transformer operation
Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer 19
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive 20
Replacing the traction tire 21
Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp 22
Troubleshooting 23
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 24
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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eight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 condition 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serviceable
parts inside. If damaged, take this product to an authorized Lionel Service Center. A list of autho-
rized 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
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Building your Lionel layout
Your set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 pro- vides 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
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.
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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 have 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
Creating your layout
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Rail tab
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Creating your layout
Wiring your CW-80 Transformer
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 9.
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. Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post. Tighten the thumbscrew to
secure the connection.
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..
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Wiring your CW-80 Transformer (continued)
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Creating your layout
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!
U
120/60z
0~18VAC
AB
U
0~18VAC
TRACK ACCESSORY
Figure 4. Controller connections
FasTrack terminal section
Notch
Spade-shaped
connector
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Running your train
Running your train set
Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible track.
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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.
Move ‘em out!
• Getyourlocomotivemoving. To sequence the reversing unit, press the direction
control button on your transformer, or turn the throttle OFF and back ON again until
you are moving in the desired direction.
• Adjusttrackvoltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.
1• WithtrackpowerOFF, connect the drawbar between locomotive and tender. Refer
to Figure 5. Refer to page 12 for information on coupling cars.
If the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, add smoke fluid to your locomotive’s stack to
prevent damage to the smoke unit. Refer to page 11 for additional information.
Slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position if the locomotive remains in
neutral. The smoke unit will become damaged if the locomotive is left sitting on the track
with power on. Refer to page 15 for the location of this switch.
Figure5.Drawbarconnection
Caution!
Caution!
Note!
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Running your train
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Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator
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our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke dur-
ing operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 9 on page 15 for the
location of the switch.
The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function.
A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with this set. Press down and unscrew the cap. Pierce
the end of the nozzle with a pin, then add about four drops of fluid directly into the locomotive’s
stack. Smoke production commences momentarily. It will start faster if you run your locomotive
at higher speeds. When smoke production decreases, add more fluid (about four drops). An idle
locomotive will not smoke.
Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy load or
a long consist.
Slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position if the locomotive remains in neutral.
The smoke unit will become damaged if the locomotive is left sitting on the track with
power on.
If you prefer to operate the locomotive without smoke or you do not want to add smoke
fluid, slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position.
Note!
Caution!
Figure 6. Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s stack
4 or 5 drops of
smoke fluid
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Operating your trains with the CW-80 Transformer
You’re clear for departure! Move the throttle control handle forward to increase power to the track. The farther forward you push the handle, the faster your train will go.
Quickly shutting off or throwing the throttle all the way forward will not result in an
instant change in track voltage.
When operating in the conventional (non-Command) environment, remember that the greater the
load on the engine (adding more cars for the engine to pull, for example), the farther forward the
handle must be pushed before it will operate the locomotive.
Note!
Running your train
Coupling
When coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 7. 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 7. Coupler operation
Note!
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Refer to Figure 8 on page 14 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 approximate 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 whistle or horn. The sound will continue
until the button is released. No external sound activation buttons are needed.
Your locomotive features TrainSounds in the tender.
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-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
Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer
Note!
Note!
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Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer (continued)
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 or TrainSounds-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
CW-80 is on.
Figure 8. Transformer features
Running your train
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Running your train
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The electronic reverse unit inside your Lionel locomotive acts like the transmission in a 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 interruption. Power interruptions are the signal
that tells the reverse unit to sequence to the next operational state.
To interrupt power and sequence the locomotive’s reverse unit, briefly bring the throttle lever all the
way back to the OFF position. 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 reverse unit
switch located on the back of the cab. See Figure 9. To lock your locomotive into a specific opera-
tional state, sequence the locomotive into the desired state and reduce track power without completely
powering down the locomotive, then throw the switch to the LOCK position. Power interruption will
then have no affect on the direction of the locomotive. If you would like to resume forward-neutral-
reverse operation, simply throw the reverse unit switch back to the RUN position.
Additionally, this reverse unit has a “power-up reset” feature. If the locomotive sits without
power for an extended period of time, the reverse unit will automatically reset and start in the
forward direction when the transformer is turned on or “powered up,” regardless of the reverse
unit switch position. If the switch is in the LOCK position, the locomotive will start in the forward
direction and be “locked” there.
Reverse unit procedure
Figure 9. Switch locations
RUN
LOCK
SMK
NO SMK
Reverse
unit
switch
Smoke
unit
switch
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Running your train
Operating the sounds in the baggage car
2).
3).
1).
Your Baggage Car requires one nine-volt alkaline battery. To install the battery (not included) , remove the screw from the end of the car, lift it off the frame, and gently push backward to
release the catch. Attach the battery harness to the battery, then slide the battery into the holder.
Replace the body onto the frame. See Figure 10.
TheON/OFFswitchforthesoundsislocatedontheundersideofthebaggagecar.
Figure 10. Battery replacement and sounds switch
Sound switch
Battery harness
Battery holder
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TrainSounds sound system operation
Note!
Operating the TrainSounds sound system
Your TrainSounds Tender was designed to operate at approximately 6 to 18 volts (AC). When you power up the locomotive on the track, you will hear the sounds of the idling steam locomotive.
The chuffing intensity will increase proportionally with the locomotive’s speed.
Always operate the TrainSounds Tender with a lighted locomotive, an illuminated
car, or lighted track bumpers. This power draw will prevent the whistle from sound-
ing erratically.
Whistle
Press the WHISTLE button on your transformer to sound the whistle. The sound will play for as
long as you hold the button.
Brake squeal
To activate the sound of squealing brakes, operate your locomotive at a rapid rate of speed for at least
ten seconds, and then throttle down to a lower speed. The brake sounds will discontinue automati-
cally after a few moments.
If you are unable to activate the brake sounds, your locomotive’s speed may be too
low. Increase the speed of the locomotive, operate for at least ten seconds, and then
reduce the throttle by half.
Crew dialogue
When the locomotive and tender are not in motion, you may activate random crew dialogue using
the WHISTLE button on your controller.
The locomotive and tender must be powered up on the track and not in motion (in
neutral)forthedialoguetoplay.Donotturnofftrackpower.
Note!
Note!
If you activate multiple “stand by” dialogues during the first 35 seconds, the
length of time before the “clear for departure” dialogue becomes 35 seconds, plus
the length of the dialogue.
Press the WHISTLE button Dialogue
Stop/Power-uptoabout35seconds  “Standby”dialogue
After 35 seconds “Clear for departure” dialogue
After 60 seconds Random, automatic crew dialogue
Note!
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TrainSounds sound system operation
Silencing the chuffing sounds
To silence the chuffing sounds, slide the switch on the underside of the tender to the OFF position. The user-activated whistle and bell are not silenced.
Adjusting the volume
U
se the volume control knob on the underside of the TrainSounds Tender to adjust the volume.
Refer to Figure 11.
Figure11.Volumecontrolknobandswitchlocation
Sound ON/OFF switch
Volume control knob
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CW-80 Transformer operation
Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer
Your CW-80 Transformer provides a total output of five amps. The track outputs will deliver all of this power to the track when no accessories are connected to the Transformer. Keep in mind that
connected accessories borrow some of this power. For example, if the accessories require two amps of
the total five-amp capacity of the Transformer, you have three amps available for track power. This
built-in flexibility will provide power for virtually any small-to medium-sized railroad. Also, available
voltage depends on how much load is on the two outputs. Generally, track voltage and accessory volt-
age are 0-18 volts (AC) each.
This Transformer is capable of operating trains up to and including dual-motored AC
locomotives. To operate at this level of track power, it may be necessary to disconnect any accessories.
You may also attempt to lower the accessory voltage settings.
You may momentarily approach or exceed the five-amp limit of the CW-80 Transformer when
pulling illuminated cars, fighting over grades with heavy loads, or operating accessories. When
you reach five amps, the green light on the Transformer will begin to flash. This indicates that the
Transformer is in “fold-back mode.” In fold-back mode, the Transformer is automatically reducing,
or folding back, power. This gradual reduction in power provides interruption-free operation while
you bring the amperage back down to a safe level.
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Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive
H
elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it
properly.
We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (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 locomotive’s wheels or your track. You’ll know your loco-
motive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 12.
Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating and always lubricate any locomotive emerging
from prolonged storage.
Lubricate with
Lionel oil sparingly
Lubricate with
Lionel oil sparingly
Lubricate with
Lionel oil sparingly
Lubricate with Lionel
grease sparingly
Figure 12. Lubrication points
Underside of locomotive
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