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72-8066-250 7/01 featuring and 4-6-2 P acific Steam Locomotive & T ender Owner’ s Manual[...]
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T able of contents 2 T ransformer operations Running your steam locomotive with a Lionel transformer 3 Locking your locomotive into a single operational state 4 Y our locomotive’ s Odyssey ™ System speed control 5 Using your tender -mounted ElectroCoupler in the non-Command environment 6 Y our locomotive’ s RailSounds system—the basics 7 Ex[...]
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T r ansformer operations 3 Running your locomotiv e with a Lionel transformer Place your locomotiv e on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-54 or larger tr ack. • With track power OFF , connect the drawbar between locomotive and tender . That’ s all you have to do with Lionel’ s new Wireless T ether ® , an infrared communi- cation system that elim[...]
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T r ansformer operations T o select a single operational state for your Lionel locomotive (example: for- ward only), you can deactivate the R2IR’ s sequencing function with the Program/Run switch, located on the right hand side, under the locomotive’ s cab. Get your locomotive moving in the desired direction, then slow it down without stop- pin[...]
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5 T r ansformer operations Y our locomotive’ s Odyssey ™ System speed control Y ou can lock your locomotive into speed control mode (ideal for low speed opera- tion) so it will automatically compensate for grades, or to simply maintain a specific speed setting. T o turn on the speed control, get your locomotive moving at the desired speed, in f[...]
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T r ansformer operations 6 Using your locomotiv e tender’ s Electr oCoupler in the non-Command environment T o use your locomotive tender’ s Electro- Coupler in the non-Command environ- ment, you must first couple a piece of rolling stock equipped with Lionel magnetic cou- plers directly to your locomotive tender’ s rear ElectroCoupler . The [...]
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7 Note! Note! Note! Note! Y our locomotive’ s RailSounds system—the basics L ionel RailSounds is the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. Y our locomotive features digital sam- ples from real-life steam locomotives for the ultimate in realism. Begin by installing a 9-volt alkaline bat- tery in the tender . This ensures inter[...]
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8 Experiencing the range of y our locomotive’ s RailSounds system Notes on RailSounds • Use the volume control dial, located on the underside of the tender , to adjust sound output. • Listen for incidental locomotive sounds during RailSounds operation. They’re automatic and, of course, authentic. • The 9-volt alkaline battery you installe[...]
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Installing the Lionel Sound Activation Button For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button Attach to ground terminal Attach to power terminal Existing wire Black wire Red wire Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Button for activating the bell T o your transformer Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound[...]
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10 Y our locomotive in the T rainMaster Command environment L ionel T rainMaster Command is the fun and sophisticated model railroad con- trol system from Lionel. Y our locomotive fea- tures the R2IR reverse unit, which acts as both a conventional reverse unit as well as the key to unlocking many extra features when you operate in Command mode. T r[...]
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T ender rear coupler releases. Coupler release sounds. 11 Press AUX2 to turn your locomotive’ s headlight on and off. Press WSTL/HRN to activate the locomotive’ s whistle, release to discontinue. Multi-Whistle steam whistle sound. Press DIR—the loco- motive decelerates to a complete stop; turn the throttle up, and the locomotive moves in the [...]
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W hen you press AUX1 on CAB-1, you turn the numeric key- pad into 10 command buttons. The keypad “stays open” and gives you access to extra command fea- tures until you press any top-row button (SW , ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG). The CAB-1 keypad overlay included with your locomotive is designed to help you learn the auxiliary features specific to thi[...]
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13 T uning your locomotiv e performance MOMENTUM Simulate the labored performance of a locomotive pulling a heavy load with momentum. Press L, M, or H (located under CAB-1’ s removable panel) for light, medium or heavy momentum. The R2IR remembers the setting until you change it. For delayed response, use H. For quick response, choose L. BOOSTING[...]
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14 Assign a new ID# to your Command-equipped locomotive Set the locomotive PROGRAM/RUN Switch to PROGRAM (see illustration) Command Base ON Place the locomotive on track P owerMasters set to CMD or traditional power supplies ON FULL T urn track power on (P owerMasters): Press BOOST Progr am the locomotive with a new ID#: Press ENG Press a number y [...]
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T r ainMaster Command operations 15 Reprogr amming R2IR circuit boards to r estore featur es STEP 1: Move switch on locomotive from RUN to PROGRAM. STEP 2: Plug-in Command Base. STEP 3: Place locomotive on track, then turn on power to track. STEP 4: Press “ENG” then input locomo- tive’ s ID#. Press “SET”. STEP 5: Press “ENG,” then the[...]
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16 H elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly . We recommend you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (part no. 6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer . T wo basic rules to keep in mind: never over -lubricate (a small amount will do), and avoid getting grease or oil on [...]
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Y our locomotive is illuminated by four lamps. One is located in the headlight housing mounted on the boiler front. A lamp illuminates the interior of the cab. T wo red lights (1 assembly) show through the ash pan grating and shine brighter when the speed of the locomotive increases. During the course of normal operations, they may require replacem[...]
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18 Adding fluid to your locomotiv e smoke generator Y our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean, white smoke during operation. The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. Pierce the fluid tube’ s end with a pin, then add 8 to 10 drops of fluid directly into the s[...]
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19 Maintaining and servicing your locomotiv e A n ‘O’ gauge coupler (non- operating) is included with your locomotive for those who may wish to “double-head” their trains with a second Pacific or other locomotive. Simply loosen the screw that holds the front coupler . With a small flat blade screw driver , replace the scale coupler head wit[...]
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Limited W arranty/Lionel Service T his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to the original consumer -purchaser , for one year against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through an authorized Lionel dealer . T[...]