Lionel G-Gauge User manual

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Lionel

G-Gauge Steam Set

Owner's Manual

Adult assembly required

Batteries not included

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Lionel G gauge set. This set features everything

you need to get started – a wireless remote control, a huge loop of easy-to-assemble track,

a string of detailed cars, a tender and locomotive.

Read this instruction manual thoroughly for important tips on operating and

maintaining your ‘G’ Gauge set.

Set Inventory

• 1 Steam locomotive with head lamp, bell (depending on set purchased), and sounds

• 1 Tender

• 2 Rolling Stock cars

• 12 curved track sections

• 4 straight track sections

• 1 Wireless Remote Controller

• 1 Owners manual

Scan this QR code for help setting up and

operating your G Gauge set as well as a

troubleshooting video.

FCC and RSS Statements

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user 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 encouraged 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.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Table of contents

Track assembly and layout

Joining the track sections 5

Layouts 6

Battery installation and options

Installation and options

Installing 'AA' batteries into the wireless controller 7

Installing 'C' batteries into the tender 8

Operating your train

Connecting the engine and coal tender 9

Power switches on the wireless controller 10

Operating your wireless controller 11-12

Power activation button on the engine 13

Maintenance and operations

Battery Warning 14

Cleaning the track 14

Troubleshooting 15

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 16

The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under

Lionel®, LionChief™, LionChief Plus™, LEGACY™, FasTrack®,TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds®,

CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™, StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-

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Celebration Series™, TruRail™, PH-1 Powerhouse®, Powermaster®, Powerstation-Powerhouse®,

Accessory Motor Controller™, AMC™, Accessory Switch Controller™, ASC™, Action Recorder

Controller™, ARC™, Track Power Controller 300™, TPC 300™, Track Power Controller 400™, TPC

400™, Block Power Controller™, BPC™, Operating Track Controller™, OTC™, FatBoy™, Lionel

Lines®, Joshua Lionel Cowen Series™, Lockon®, TrainSounds™, MultiHorn™, MultiWhistle™,

Choo-Choo™, SensorTrack™, Plug-n-Play™

Track assembly and layout

Joining the track sections

Join the track sections together by placing them on a flat surface and inserting the plastic

tabs of each track section into the corresponding openings of the next section. Press or

squeeze the ties together to connect. This may require the help of an adult. Recheck all track

connection points upon completing your layout to be sure they are secure.

To disassemble the track just lift one of the track sections slightly at an angle where they

join together and they will snap apart. See Figure 1.

The rails should be kept clean, dry, and free from oil, grease, and dirt. Clean the track

periodically with a clean soft cloth.

Figure 1. Assembling and disassembling the track

Ties

Track assembly and layout

Layouts

These are three possible layouts you can make with the track provided. See Figure 2.

Circle

• Connect all curved track sections

Extended Circle

• Make four ninety-degree curves by joining three curved sections each

• Connect the three-section ninety-degree curves with one straight section in between

Oval

• Make two half-circles using six curved sections for each. Make two long straight tracks

using two sections each. Join the curves using the two long straight sections.

Figure 2. Possible track layouts

Figure 3. Additional track is now available separately to create new layouts

7-11111 Left-Hand Manual

Switch (available separately)

7-11110 Right-Hand Manual

Switch (available separately)

7-11039 Add-On Track 4-Pack

Straight (available separately)

7-11040 Add-On Track 6-Pack

Curved (available separately)

Installing AA batteries into the Remote Control

Using a Phillips Head screwdriver, have an adult loosen the screw on the battery

compartment cover. Once the battery cover has been removed (as shown in figure 4)

install 2 'AA' Alkaline Batteries (not included). Please be sure the +/- of each battery is

positioned properly in the battery compartment. Replace the battery door and tighten the

Phillips head screw. Be careful to avoid over-tightening the screw.

Use only Alkaline AA batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used

batteries or use different types together.

Figure 4. Opening and closing the battery compartment

REMOVE ALL BATTERIES WHEN THE TRAIN WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN

EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. LIONEL'S LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT

COVER DAMAGE TO YOUR REMOTE CAUSED FROM LEAKING BATTERIES.

Important!

When you are not operating the train, move the On/Off switch to the

Off position to conserve the battery life.

Important!

Battery installation and options

Installing ‘C’ batteries into the tender

Using a Phillips Head screwdriver, have an adult loosen the screw on the battery

compartment cover. Once the battery cover has been removed install 6 'C' Alkaline

Batteries (not included). Please be sure the +/- of each battery is positioned as shown in the

battery compartment. See Figure 5.

Use Alkaline ‘C’ batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used

batteries or use different types together.

Close the battery compartment by inserting the slot on the front end of the tender lid onto

the retaining rib. Then lower the back end of the lid and secure by tightening the Phillips

Head screw.

FRONT

REAR REAR

Loosen screw

Remove all batteries when the train will not be used for an extended

period of time. Lionel's Limited Warranty does not cover damage to your

tender caused from leaking batteries.

Important!

Figure 5. Installing ‘C’ batteries in the tender

FRONT FRONT

Berkshire General

REAR REAR

Operating your train

Connecting the engine and coal tender

Place the engine on the track first. Be sure that all wheels are within the track rails. Next

insert the power plug into the receptacle in the center back of the engine platform. See

Figure 6.

The engine will not run without this power plug inserted into the engine.

Place the Coal Tender on the track behind the Engine and connect the couplers. Be sure all

the Coal Tender's wheels are all on the track rails.

Figure 6. Connecting the engine and the coal tender

Note!

Connecting the

couplers

Remove all batteries when the train will not be used for an extended

period of time. Lionel's Limited Warranty does not cover damage to your

tender caused from leaking batteries.

Important!

When you have finished running your train, unplug the harness from the

locomotive to stop the sounds from playing. Once the harness is plugged back in,

the sounds will reset to default. Unplugging the harness will also conserve battery

life.

Operating your train

Power switches on the wireless controller

Turn the power switch on the side of the wireless remote to the up or ON position. The red

LED at the top of the speed dial will illuminate to tell you the controller is on.

Turn the power switch on the Wireless Controller to the down position or OFF when not in

use. The LED at the top of the dial will go out to indicate the power is off. See Figure 7.

Leaving the Wireless Controller power ON when not in use will drain the controller’s

battery.

Figure 7. Using the wireless controller

Note!

Power on light

3 BUTTON REMOTE

2 BUTTON REMOTE

OFF

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