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71-0000-250 4/15 Lionel G-Gauge Steam Set Owner's Manual Adult assembly required Batteries not included...
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Congratulations! ongratulations 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.
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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.
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Power activation button on the engine Maintenance and operations Battery Warning Cleaning the track Troubleshooting Limited Warranty/Lionel Service The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ® , LionChief ™...
Track assembly and layout Joining the track sections oin 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.
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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 •...
REMOVE ALL BATTERIES WHEN THE TRAIN WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN Important! EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. LIONEL'S LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE TO YOUR REMOTE CAUSED FROM LEAKING BATTERIES. When you are not operating the train, move the On/Off switch to the Important! Off position to conserve the battery life.
General Figure 5. Installing ‘C’ batteries in the tender Remove all batteries when the train will not be used for an extended Important! period of time. Lionel's Limited Warranty does not cover damage to your tender caused from leaking batteries.
Unplugging the harness will also conserve battery life. Remove all batteries when the train will not be used for an extended Important! period of time. Lionel's Limited Warranty does not cover damage to your tender caused from leaking batteries. Connecting the couplers...
Operating your train Power switches on the wireless controller urn 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.
Operating your train Operating your wireless controller urn your Wireless Controller to the ON position by sliding the button on the right side of the controller up. An LED on top of the dial will light to indicate the power is on (See Figure 7 on page 10).
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Operating your train Operating your wireless controller continued FORWARD STOP REVERSE BELL WHISTLE 2 BUTTON REMOTE Figure 8. Operating your 2 button Wireless Controller FORWARD STOP REVERSE BELL WHISTLE ANNOUNCEMENT 3 BUTTON REMOTE Figure 9. Operating your 3 Button Wireless Controller...
Operating your train Power activation button on the engine ress the grey Power Activation button located on top of the boiler just in front of the cab area of the engine. The light in the front of the engine and stationary sounds will come on to indicate the train is operational.
Maintenance and operations IMPORTANT : BATTERY INFORMATION Please retain this information for future reference. Batteries should be replaced by an adult. CAUTION: • Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickle-cadmium) batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries. •...
If the firebox lamp changes to a steady red glow and the whistle does not sound, your engine needs repair. Please contact Lionel service. See page 16. Train runs but wheels slip on track.
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