Lionel WWII Airplane Pylon User manual

Lionel
WWII Airplane Pylon
Owner’s Manual
71-4108-250
12/02

Congratulations on your purchase of the amazing Lionel World War II Airplane Pylon! This is an exciting accessory—two incredible WWII airplane models swoop around the tower.
Below the action, military strategies are planned in the illuminated building. The Lionel WWII
Airplane Pylon is perfect for any O or O-27 gauge layout.
Congratulations
Wiring your WWII Airplane Pylon with conventional power supply 3-4
Operating your WWII Airplane Pylon with conventional power supply 4
Operating your WWII Airplane Pylon in a TrainMaster Command Control 5-6
Installing your WWII Airplane Pylon 7
Attaching the airplanes to your WWII Airplane Pylon 8
Replacing the lamp on your WWII Airplane Pylon 9-11
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 12
Table of Contents
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Wiring your accessory is the first step in preparing for flight. The WWII Airplane Pylon will operate best at 12-18 volts (AC), and it can be powered through track power with a
Lionel Lockon (available separately) OR through an accessory power supply. We recommend
that you choose a power supply that will allow you to increase or decrease the voltage to the
accessory. Changing the voltage allows you to control the speed at which the airplanes circle
the pylon. Figure 1 on page 4 illustrates the following procedure.
For the proper connection, you need the insulation at the ends of the wires to be stripped back
1/4” to 3/8”. To strip the wires, use a pair of wire strippers or a sharp knife.
Only an adult should perform this task! Always use care when stripping wires.
1. Attach one wire to the U terminal of the track Lockon OR accessory power
supply. Connect it to one of the terminals on the separate switch (included
with this accessory).
Lockon users! To attach the Lockon (available separately) to the track, slide the metal
lip on the Lockon over the bottom edge of the outside rail. Press the clip at the end of the
Lock-On over the bottom edge of the inside rail.
2. Attach an additional wire to the other terminal on the switch. Connect the
other end of this wire to one of the spring-clip terminals at the bottom of
the pylon.
To make the spring-clip terminal connections, press down on the “springy” top of the
terminal clip so that a metal loop is formed. Slide the bare end of the wire into the exposed
loop. Release pressure on the terminal clip, allowing the crimped metal to pinch the end of
the wire in the metal loop. Give a little tug on the wire to check if the hold is secure. Make
sure that the bare wire is in contact with the terminals.
3. Attach another wire to the A terminal of the track Lockon OR accessory
power supply. Connect it directly to one of the spring-clip terminals at the
bottom of the pylon.
At this point, your accessory is wired for power. The next section explains how to operate this
accessory in a conventional (non-TrainMaster Command Control) environment.
Wiring your WWII Airplane Pylon with a conventional power supply
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Caution!

Adjust the voltage to the accessory to control the speed at which the airplanes circle.
Increasing the voltage will cause the airplanes to circle faster; decreasing the voltage will
cause the airplanes to travel slower. To turn the accessory off, turn off the power supply or use
the switch attached to the wires in step 1 of the previous section.
Operating your WWII Airplane Pylon with a conventional power supply
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POWER
SUPPLY
UA
A
U
A
U
Roof screws
(recessed)
Mounting
holes
Mounting
holes
Figure 1. Wiring for conventional operation
Wiring your WWII Airplane Pylon with a conventional power supply
(continued)

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Operating your WWII Airplane Pylon with TrainMaster Command
Control
ACC2 ACC2
ACC1 ACC1
A
U
Pylon
Figure 2. Wiring for Command operation with an SC-2
You may choose to wire your accessory with an SC-2 Switch and Accessory Controller (available separately, 6-22980) or the Accessory Switch Controller (available separately, 6-
14182). Refer to these manuals for additional information.
SC-2 wiring and operation
Three wires (not included) are needed to connect your Pylon to the SC-2 and a separate
accessory transformer. We recommend using 22 gauge wire.
1. Attach one wire to the transformer Common/Ground/U terminal and
connect it to the accessory COMM (common) position on the SC-2.
2. Connect one of the Pylon terminals to the accessory ON/OFF toggle
position on the SC-2.
3. Finally, connect the remaining Pylon terminal to the transformer Power/A
terminal.
Use the AUX2 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller to toggle the Pylon ON and OFF.

Accessory Switch Controller wiring and operation
Three wires (not included) are needed to connect your Pylon to the Accessory Switch
Controller (ASC) and a separate accessory transformer.
1. Attach one wire to the transformer Power/A terminal and connect it to the
COMM terminal on the ASC.
2. Connect one of the Pylon terminals to a numbered accessory terminal on
the ASC.
3. Finally, connect the remaining Pylon terminal to the transformer
Common/Ground/U terminal.
Use the AUX2 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller to toggle the Pylon ON and OFF.
Operating your WWII Airplane Pylon with TrainMaster Command
Control (continued)
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Common/Ground/U
Power/A
Pylon
POWER
SUPPLY
Figure 3 ASC connections

Here are the final preparations for takeoff! Begin by choosing a flat, level area on your layout for the accessory. Secure this accessory to your layout with four screws (not
included) using the holes near the corners of the green base. Be sure to wire your accessory
before you secure it to your layout-the wire terminals are at the bottom of the base. Keep in
mind that the airplanes fly in a circle with diameter of 30”. The flight path must be kept clear.
You will observe that the airplanes appear to climb and dive as they chase each other.
Installing your WWII Airplane Pylon
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Complete the assembly of your WWII Airplane Pylon by attaching the airplanes and their support rods to the structure. Figure 4 illustrates the following procedure.
1. Note that the supporting rods have different shaped ends. Insert the
flattened ends of the support rods into the tubes protruding from the top
of the pylon. Refer to the diagram for further assistance.
2. Insert the D-shaped ends of the wires into the openings in the bottom of
the airplanes.
Once your accessory is wired, the base is secured, and the airplanes are attached, you are
clear for takeoff!
Attaching the airplanes to your WWII Airplane Pylon
Figure 4. Installing the support rods

Your Pylon is illuminated by one 18-volt lamp. During the course of normal operation, this bulb may require replacement. Follow these steps to replace the lamp with part
no. 612-3011-311.
1. Lift the support arms of the airplanes out of the tubes at the top of the
pylon. Also, remove any screws securing the base to your layout.
2. Remove the four screws from the underside of the base with a small
Philips-head screwdriver and lift away the roof and pylon tower. Refer to
Figure 5 on page 10 for the location of the screws.
3. Locate the lamp in its small, black fixture. Carefully pull the lamp straight
up and out of the socket. Refer to the Figure 6 on page 11 for the lamp
location.
4. Install the replacement lamp. Line up the bottom of the bulb with the
socket and carefully push the lamp down into place.
5. Reassemble the Pylon, following these steps in reverse order.
Replacing the lamp on your WWII Airplane Pylon
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Replacing the lamp on your WWII Airplane Pylon (continued)
Roof
screws
(recessed)
Roof
screws
(recessed)
Mounting
holes
Mounting
holes
Base of the Pylon
Figure 5. Screw locations