Lionel Winter Wonderland User manual

73-1901-250
6/02
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:20V; 54VA
Lionel
Winter Wonderland
Train Set
Owner’s Manual

Congratulations!
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Winter Wonderland Train Set!
This set features a die-cast metal 4-4-2
locomotive with a tender, an Animated
Chase Gondola, a Musical Boxcar, and
Square Window Caboose with interior
lighting. Complete with a transformer, a
controller, and 16 sections of track, you have
everything you need to build your layout.
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®
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!

Table of contents
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Track layout
Joining the track sections 4
Suggested track layouts 5
Attaching the Lock-On to the track 5
Controller operations
Stripping the wire 6
Attaching the controller wires to the Lock-On 7
Controller functions 8
Controller and short circuits 9
Train operation
Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer 10
Reverse unit procedure 11
Tire-Traction 12
Coupling 12
Operating your Musical Boxcar 13
Maintaining and servicing your set
Adding smoke fluid to your 4-4-2 locomotive’s smoke generator 14
Lubricating your 4-4-2 locomotive 15
Replacing your 4-4-2 locomotive’s headlamp 16
Lubricating the gear on your Chase Gondola 17
Replacing your Square Window Caboose lamp 18
Notes 19
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 20

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” O gauge
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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Lionel Winter Wonderland Train Set Inventory
• 4-4-2 Locomotive
• Tender with air whistle
• Musical Boxcar
• Animated Chase Gondola
• Square window caboose
• Controller
• 40-watt power pack
• Lionel Lock-On
• Eight sections of straight track
• Eight sections of curved track
• Smoke fluid
• Owner’s Manual
• Service Center list
• Warranty card
Figure 1. “Breaking in” your track

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.
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LIONEL
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LOCKON
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
Figure 3. Lock-On installation
Note!

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
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OFF
FULL
SPEED
R
Attaching the controller wires to the Lock-On
Now you’ll need to insert a controller wire into each of the two spring clips on
the Lock-On as illustrated in Figure 5.
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
controller, and plug the other end into a
standard outlet.
If the whistle fails to operate when
you press the whistle button on
your controller (see page 8),
remove the wires from the Lock-
On and reinsert each one into the
opposite clip to reverse polarity.
Plug this end into
back of controller.
Plug power pack
into standard
wall outlet
Make sure that the bare end of
each wire is securely attached
to the spring clip.
Figure 5. Controller connections
Note!

Controller operations
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Controller functions
As you turn the throttle control knob to the right, power to the track is
increased. Refer to Figure 6 for the location
of the throttle control knob. When the
indicator reaches the green band, there
should be sufficient power to operate the
locomotive. The farther 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 farther 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.
Figure 6 illustrates the location and
function of the LED and the whistle and
direction buttons.
FULLFULL
SPEEDSPEED
OFFOFF
R
FULL
SPEED
OFF
FULL
SPEED
OFF
Press this button to
produce a realistic
whistle sound.
Press this button to go
forward or reverse, or to
place the locomotive in
“neutral” (no
movement, headlight is
Turn the throttle
control knob to the
right for more power.
The LED indicator
shows when your
controller is ON.
Green band
Yellow band
Red band
FULL
SPEED
OFF
FULL
SPEED
OFF
Figure 6. Controller functions

Controller operations
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Your Lionel power pack is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and has
been carefully designed and tested to ensure
peak performance. The controller 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 controller 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 center rail and one
of the outside 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 controller 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. For more power, see the line of
Lionel high-output transformers at your
Authorized Lionel Value Added Dealer.
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 controller 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 controller is
not in use.
Controller and short circuits
Note!

Train operation
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Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer
Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible track.
(O-27 minimum radius)
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Power up your locomotive with your transformer.
•Your locomotive is designed to operate on 7-15 volts alternating
current. 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. To sequence the reversing unit, press the
Direction 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.
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1•With track power OFF, connect the drawbar between the locomotive and
tender. See Figure 7.
Add smoke fluid to your locomotive’s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit. See
page 14.
Figure 7. Drawbar connection
Caution!
Note!