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- Page 1 73-8090-250 7/04 Lionel Lionel LionMaster Challenger LionMaster Challenger Steam Locomotive Steam Locomotive Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual featuring SYSTEM...
- Page 2 • Synchronized, fan-driven smoke unit • Flickering firebox in cab • ElectroCoupler on rear of tender • Minimum radius: O-31 The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
RailSounds sound system operations Installing the battery 11-12 Using the RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation Using the RailSounds sound system in the TrainMaster Command Control environment Odyssey System operations Odyssey System operations... -
Page 4: Quick Start
Quick Start Transformer operations 1. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track. 2. Power your locomotive at 8-18 volts with your alternating-current (AC) transformer. Do not power your locomotive with a direct-current (DC) transformer. Damage to Caution! sensitive electronic components may occur. -
Page 5: Trainmaster Command Control Operations
6-12868). Both products are offered together in the TrainMaster Command Set (6-12969). 1. Turn off track power and plug-in the Command Base. 2. Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track. 3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). -
Page 6: Conventional Transformer Operations
Conventional operations our locomotive is capable of operating in the conventional environment, controlled by nothing more than a standard Lionel alternating-current (AC) transformer. In the conventional environment, your locomotive cycles through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To advance to the next operation, press the DIRECTION button on your transformer. -
Page 7: Operating Your Locomotive In The Conventional Environment
Conventional transformer operations Operating your locomotive in the conventional environment 1. With your transformer turned off, place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-31 or larger track. 2. Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender as illustrated in Figure 1. -
Page 8: Locking Your Locomotive Into A Single Direction
Conventional transformer operations Locking your locomotive into a single direction hen the Command reverse unit switch is in the RUN position, your locomotive sequences through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To “lock” your locomotive into a single direction (for example, to operate in forward only), you can deactivate the Command reverse unit’s sequencing function. -
Page 9: Coupling Your Locomotive In The Conventional Environment
ElectroCoupler is closed. Keep in mind that you may still make use of Lionel Remote-Control Track sections (6-65530 for O gauge; 6-12746 and 6-65149 for O-27 gauge; and 6-12020 for FasTrack layouts) with the magnetic couplers on the rolling stock. -
Page 10: Railsounds Sound System Operations
RailSounds sound system operations RailSounds sound system operations our locomotive is equipped with the Lionel RailSounds sound system, the most realistic model railroad sound system in the world. The RailSounds sound system brings the sounds of the railroad to your layout through high quality digital samples of real locomotives. -
Page 11: Installing The Battery
RailSounds sound system operations Installing the battery hile the RailSounds sound system is powered through the track, we recommend that you install a nine-volt alkaline battery in the tender to prevent the sound system from shutting down during track power interruptions (for example, at a switch or a dirty section of track). -
Page 12: Installing The Battery
RailSounds sound system operations Installing the battery (continued) Underside of the tender Volume control knob FRONT Body screws REAR Battery REAR harness Inside the tender Battery holder FRONT Figure 4. Battery installation... -
Page 13: Using The Railsounds Sound System In The Conventional Environment
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward. • Shutdown sequence When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound. -
Page 14: Installing A Lionel Sound Activation Button For Conventional Operation
RailSounds sound system operations Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button for conventional operation f your transformer lacks WHISTLE and BELL buttons, you will need to install Lionel no. 610-5906-001 Sound Activation Buttons (available separately) to activate the locomotive’s horn and bell sounds. -
Page 15: Using The Railsounds Sound System In The Trainmaster Command Control Environment
• Reverse unit reset sound. Power down your track, wait three seconds, and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the locomotive telling you that its Lionel Command reverse unit has reset to forward. • Shutdown sequence. When you turn off track power, you have two seconds to power up again after you hear the reverse unit reset sound. -
Page 16: Odyssey System Operations
Odyssey System operations Odyssey System operations he Odyssey System is “cruise control” for your locomotive. Once the speed control is set, your locomotive will maintain a constant speed, no matter what load is placed on the locomotive or grades you have on your layout. The Odyssey System also allows for extremely slow movement that will amaze any scale enthusiasts. -
Page 17: Odyssey System Command Control Operation
Odyssey System operations Odyssey System Command Control operation hen the Odyssey System is activated, changes in the speed of the locomotive will correspond to each signal from the Command Base. For example, when you address the locomotive and slowly turn the throttle knob, the first flash of the red light on the Command Base corresponds to the first speed step, which is the slowest speed of the locomotive. -
Page 18: Trainmaster Command Control Operations
TrainMaster Command Control operations TrainMaster Command Control operations rainMaster Command Control is the advanced model railroad control system from Lionel. To operate your locomotive in the Command Control environment, you need a Command Base (available separately, 6-12911) and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (available separately, 6-12868). -
Page 19: Cab-1 Remote Controller Commands
TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller commands he CAB-1 Remote Controller commands are detailed below. The corresponding RailSounds sound system effects are in bold italic type. Coupler release sound. Releases the rear coupler. Coupler release sound. Activates the numeric keypad. Short let-off sound. -
Page 20: Cab-1 Remote Controller Numeric Keypad Commands
TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands hen you press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, AUX1 you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. These commands are specific to your locomotive, and an overlay is included to help you learn these functions. -
Page 21: Tuning Your Locomotive's Performance
TrainMaster Command Control operations Tuning your locomotive’s performance rainMaster Command Control allows you to fine-tune the performance of your locomotive. Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to make these adjustments. These settings will be lost if you assign a new ID#. Note! Momentum The TrainMaster Command Control momentum feature simulates the labored performance... -
Page 22: Tuning Your Locomotive's Performance
TrainMaster Command Control operations Tuning your locomotive’s performance (continued) Setting the minimum speed (stall voltage) You may use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to set your locomotive’s minimum, or stall, speed. 1. With the Command reverse unit switch in the RUN position, address your locomotive by pressing ENG and entering the ID#. -
Page 23: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id
TrainMaster Command Control operations Assigning your locomotive a new ID# s your roster of TrainMaster Command Control-equipped locomotives grows, you will want to give each unit a unique ID#. The locomotive will respond to commands associated with its ID# while all other units will disregard these commands. To restore your locomotive’s features, see page 24. -
Page 24: Reprogramming Your Locomotive To Restore Features
TrainMaster Command Control operations Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features f your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive. All factory default settings will be restored when you reprogram the locomotive. 1. -
Page 25: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive
In order to function, the smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid. A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with your locomotive. To add smoke fluid, press down and unscrew the cap of the smoke fluid bottle. It may be necessary to pierce the tip of the bottle with a pin. -
Page 26: Lubricating Your Locomotive
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. To keep your locomotive lubricated, we recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your authorized Lionel dealer. -
Page 27: Maintaining Your Locomotive's Handrail Antenna
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna he handrails on your locomotive are the antennas that receive the digital communication from the Command Base. For optimum reception, the handrails have been insulated from the die-cast body. Please handle the locomotive carefully to avoid handrail damage. The handrails should not touch the locomotive’s body. -
Page 28: Replacing The Traction Tires
2. Slip off the old traction tire and remove it from under the drive rod. 3. Stretch the new traction tire around the wheel. 4. Reinstall and tighten the drive rod nut. Note! This service can also be performed by your Lionel Service Center. -
Page 29: Servicing Your Locomotive's Led
Removing the screws shown in Figure 5 on page 26 will allow access to the inside of the cab and the expired lamps. Due to the complexity of the required disassembly, we recommend that you take your locomotive to your authorized Lionel Service Center for any lamp replacement. Lamp Numbers:... -
Page 30: Replacing Your Tender's Led
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Replacing your tender’s LED our tender is illuminated by one LED (light emitting diode), which is expected to last for the life of this product. The LED is not user serviceable. See your authorized Lionel Service Center for service. -
Page 31: Notes
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Page 32: Limited Warranty/Lionel Service
Lionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. Service Center, together with proof of original purchase will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a replacement is not available, a refund of the original purchase price will be granted.
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