Lionel Disney Train Set User manual

73-0005-250

6/05

Ready-to-Run Set

Owner’s Manual

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

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your purchase of the ready-to-run Disney Train Set! This set features

everything you need to get started—a powerful 40-watt 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 imagination into your own miniature world. Expand your railroad empire with addition-

al 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 reliable operation.

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!

Disney Train Set Features

• Bright headlight

• Steam whistle

• Forward-Neutral-Reverse operation

• Illuminated cars

• Operating couplers

The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under

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™

The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

Disney Train Set Inventory

• 4-4-2 steam locomotive and tender

• Two coach cars

• Observation car

• 40-Watt Transformer

• Three straight FasTrack track sections

• One straight FasTrack terminal track section

• Eight curved FasTrack track sections

• Owner’s Manual

Table of contents

Creating your layout

Operating your Transformer safely 4

Building your Lionel layout 5

Joining the FasTrack track sections 5

Wiring your Transformer 6

Running your train

Running your train set 7

Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 8

Coupling 9

Transformer functions 10

Whistle operation 11

Reverse unit procedure 12

Maintaining and servicing your set

Lubricating your locomotive 13

Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire 14

Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp 15

Replacing the lamp in your passenger cars 16

Advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two transformers 17

Troubleshooting 18

Notes 19

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 20

Operating your Transformer safely

Your Lionel 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 condi-

tion exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.

• The Transformer is intended to be used indoors. Do not use this device if water is present.

Serious or fatal injuries may result.

• Use the Transformer only for its intended purpose.

• The 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 Transformer with a damaged cord, plug, or case.

• To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the unit. There are no user service-

able parts inside. If damaged, take this product to an authorized Lionel Service Center. A

list of authorized Service Centers is packed with this unit.

• Do not operate the Transformer on your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or

stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.

• Always unplug the 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

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 get good electrical contact. Take a

look at Figure 2 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 2. Joining the track sections

Building your Lionel layout

Your set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1

provides 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

Rail tab

Creating your layout

Wiring your Transformer

When connecting your transformer, make sure that all power 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 3.

2. Loosen the orange 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 thumbscrew terminal, then slide the black spade-shaped

connector into position. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection. The

thumbscrew post should be positioned between the “blades” of the spade connector. Be sure

that the blades are touching the metal post.

4. Plug the Transformer into the back of the Controller.

5. Plug the Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts).

To prevent the excessive build up of heat, be sure to select the proper wire gauge

for your layout. Follow these guidelines:

• Track connections (or Lockon 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!

Figure 3. Controller connections

FasTrack terminal section

Notch

Spade-shaped

connector

Running your trains

Running your train set

With track power off, place your train set on the track.

Refer to page 9 for information on coupling the cars.

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.

The locomotive was designed for use with alternating-current (AC)

transformers only.

Move ‘em out!

Get your locomotive moving. Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern

of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To sequence the reverse

unit, press the DIRECTION button on your transformer, or briefly bring the throttle

all the way back to the OFF position and then forward. Each press of the DIRECTION

button or interruption in track power causes the locomotive to advance to the next

operational state.

Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.

Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender.

See Figure 4.

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 8

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.

Caution!

Note!

Figure 4. Drawbar connection

Running your train

Adding smoke ﬂuid to your locomotive’s smoke generator

Your locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke

during operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 7 on

page 12 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!

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 5. 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 5. Coupler operation

Note!

Running your train

Transformer functions

As you turn the throttle control knob to the right, power to the track is increased. Figure 6

illustrates the throttle control knob settings. 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 farther into the green area 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.

FULL

SPEED

OFF

FULL

SPEED

OFF

FULL

SPEED

OFF

Press the WHISTLE button

to produce an air whistle

sound.

Press the DIRECTION button

to go forward or reverse, or to

place the locomotive in neu-

tral (no movement, headlight

is on). 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

A slight increase in speed

during whistle operation

is normal.

Figure 6. Transformer operation

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