Lionel Overland Freight Express User manual

Lionel

Overland Freight Express

Owner’s Manual

73-1989-250

8/04

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Congratulations!

Congratulations on your purchase of the ready-to-run Overland Freight Express Train Set!

This set features everything you need to get started—a mighty CW-80 Transformer, a CAB-1

Remote Controller and Command Base, a huge loop of easy-to-assemble FasTrack track, a string

of detailed cars, and a powerful Command Control-equipped 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 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 reliable operation.

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

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™

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

Overland Freight Express Train Set Inventory

• SD-70MAC diesel locomotive

• Two Maxi-Stack intermodal cars

• Three auto carriers

• Standard O extended vision caboose

• Seven straight FasTrack track sections

• 16 O-60 curved FasTrack track sections

• FasTrack terminal section

• TMCC Command Base

• TMCC CAB-1 Remote Controller

• CW-80 Transformer

• Smoke fluid

• Traction tires

• CAB-1 Remote Controller overlay

• Owner’s Manual

Features of the locomotive

• TrainMaster Command Control equipped—able to run in the TrainMaster

Command Control environment or in the conventional environment with

only a standard transformer

• RailSounds sound system with CrewTalk communication and TowerCom

announcements

• Odyssey System for speed control

• Directional lighting including operating LED headlights

• Operating marker lights

• Two ElectroCouplers

• Dual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels

• Four traction tires

• Fan-driven smoke unit

• Lighted number boards

• Lighted cab interior

• Minimum curve: O-31

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!

Creating your layout

Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely 5

Building your Lionel layout 6

Joining the FasTrack track section 6

Wiring your CW-80 Transformer 7-8

TrainMaster Command Control operations

TrainMaster Command Control operations 9

Installing batteries in the CAB-1 Remote Controller 9

Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment 10

CAB-1 Remote Controller commands 11

CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands 12

Tuning your locomotive’s performance 13-14

Assigning your locomotive a new ID# 14

Building a lash-up 15

Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features 16

RailSounds sound system operations

RailSounds sound system operations 17

Installing the battery 17

Using the RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command Control environment 18

Using the RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment 19

Odyssey System operations

Odyssey System operations 20

Odyssey System Command Control operation 20

Activating the Odyssey System in the conventional environment 21

Turning off the Odyssey System in the conventional environment 21

Conventional transformer operations

Conventional operations 22

Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment 23

Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 24-25

Locking your locomotive into a single direction 26

Uncoupling your locomotive in the conventional environment 27

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

Adding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 28

Lubricating your locomotive 29

Replacing your locomotive’s LEDs and lamps 30

Replacing the traction tires 30

Running your train

Coupling 31

Stacking the containers 32

Expanding the Maxi-Stack into a unit train 33-35

Replacing the lamp in your extended vision caboose 36

CW-80 Transformer operation

Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer 37

Setting the accessory output 38

Advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two transformers 39

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 40

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Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely

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 authorized 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

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 sixteen curved, seven 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

Wiring your CW-80 Transformer

Creating your layout

Connect your FasTrack terminal section and your TMCC Command Base to the CW-80

Transformer. 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 3 on page 8.

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. The thumbscrew post should be positioned between the “blades” of the spade

connector. Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post.

4. Attach the bare end of the green wire to the TRACK U terminal on the

Command Base and connect it to the black TRACK thumbscrew terminal

on the transformer. This terminal is shared with the black spade-shaped connector.

5. 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.

6. 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!

Creating your layout

Wiring your CW-80 Transformer (continued)

U120/60z

0~18VAC

TRACK ACCESSORY

COMPUTERBASE PWRTRACK

Figure 3. Controller connections

FasTrack terminal section

Command Base

CW-80 black

track post

Notch

Spade-shaped

connector

TrainMaster Command Control operations

TrainMaster Command Control is the advanced model railroad control system from Lionel. To

operate your locomotive in the Command Control environment, your

Command Base must be connected to the U terminal on your transformer.

Your commands are sent by the CAB-1 Remote Controller to the Command Base, which then

translates the command into digital code. That code is sent through the outside rails to your

locomotive, which will not respond until it recognizes its unique ID#. TrainMaster Command

Control gives you the power to operate multiple Command-equipped locomotives on the same

track at the same time.

Keep in mind that track power is like gasoline in the tank of a car—it gives you the power

to go places, but it doesn’t tell you where to go or how fast to get there.

Installing batteries in the CAB-1 Remote Controller

Your CAB-1 Remote Controller requires four alkaline AA batteries (not included). To install

to batteries, simply slide off the back cover and place the batteries in the battery

compartment. Refer to Figure 4. Be sure that the + terminals on the batteries correspond with

the + terminals in the battery compartment.

Figure 4. CAB-1 Remote Controller battery installation

TrainMaster Command Control operations

Operating your locomotive in the Command Control environment

1. Turn off track power and plug-in the Command Base. Be sure that the

Command Base is connected to the outside rail or to the Common/Ground/U terminal on

your track power supply.

2. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger

track.

3. Increase track voltage to full power (19 volts AC). Use the orange throttle lever

on your CW-80 transformer.

4. Press ENG and enter the ID# to address your locomotive with your CAB-1

Remote Controller. All Lionel locomotives come factory-programmed as ID# 1. To

change the ID#, see page 14.

5. Throttle up and move ‘em out! Your locomotive will respond to every command from

your CAB-1 Remote Controller.

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