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Congratulations! he classic Lionel GG-1 is a model of the can run at over 100 miles per hour with lit- engine considered by many railroad tle strain. experts to be the best all around engine ever Lionel’s first GG-1 was offered in the 1947 built.
A note on Magne-Traction Your GG1’s RailSounds system—the basics Experiencing the range of your GG1’s RailSounds system Notes on RailSounds Installing the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button TrainMaster Command operations The Command control environment Running your GG1 in the TrainMaster Command environment...
Move ‘em out! • Get your GG1 moving. Press the DIR button on your CAB-1 remote or Lionel transformer. This sequences the Liontech Command reverse unit (R2LC) to the next operating state. The R2LC alternates between three states: forward, neutral, and reverse.
“trigger disc” first couple a piece of rolling stock equipped over the central coil of a remote-control with Lionel magnetic couplers directly to track section and press uncouple on the your GG1. The magnetic coupler on the controller.
NOT designed to be Trainmaster Command environment. opened manually. A note on Magne-Traction our GG1 is equipped with Lionel Magne- sets and working their way into the GG1’s Traction, magnetized wheelsets and motor assembly. They can damage your axles that help increase tractive effort dur- locomotive.
Transformer operations Your GG1’s RailSounds system—the basics ionel RailSounds is the most realistic Apply track power and the GG1’s model railroad sound system in the RailSounds system delivers an authentic world. Your GG1 features digital samples start-up sequence. As the GG1’s speed from an authentic GG1 for the ultimate in increases, the RPMs move through six levels realism.
Transformer operations Experiencing the range of your GG1’s RailSounds system ith RailSounds, you experience the • Reverse unit reset sound. Power sounds of real railroading like never down your track, wait for 3.5 seconds, before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisticat- and listen for the air-release sound—...
Activation Sound Activation Button (for horn) Button (for bell) The no. 610-5906-001 sound activation button (available separately) works with Note! any Lionel AC transformer except no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers may not be compatible with RailSounds.
• Make sure track power is OFF before placing it on the track. • Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and its communications wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lionel transformer or the U on any of your installed PowerMasters.
TrainMaster Command operations Running your GG1 in the TrainMaster Command environment our Command-equipped GG1 Example address Locomotive #1 comes factory-programmed with an ID# of “1.” To get your GG1 in PowerMasters set to CMD or traditional action, set PowerMasters to CMD or set power supplies ON FULL all power supplies on full.
TrainMaster Command operations CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your GG1 AUX1 hen you press AUX1 on CAB-1, 1 keypad overlays included with your you turn the numeric keypad GG1 are designed to help you into 10 command buttons. The learn the auxiliary features spe- START-UP CREW keypad lets you control extra...
TrainMaster Command operations Tuning your GG1’s performance Momentum For quick remote-control of volume below the master setting—for example, muting— TrainMaster Command’s momentum fea- use the CAB-1 numeric keypad’s volume ture simulates the labored performance of a control. Press AUX1 and then 4 on the locomotive pulling a heavy load.
TrainMaster Command operations Assigning your GG1 a new ID# Assign a new I D# to your s your fleet of Command- Example equipped Lionels grows, give Command-equipped GG1 your GG1 its own ID#. Choose from Command Base ON any between 1 and 99. Turn the Command Base ON and place the Place the GG1 on track GG1 on track.
TrainMaster Command operations Replacing your GG1 lamps our GG1 is illuminated by two 14-volt Replace the expired lamp with Lionel part lamps. During the course of normal no. 00-0363-300, available from your local operation, they may require replacement. Lionel Authorized Service Center or Lionel Start by separating the die-cast body from Service.
Start by separating the body from the device and is extremely sensitive to frame (see page 15 for screw locations). static electricity. Please avoid all Apply a small amount of Lionel oil (2-3 physical contact with the R2LC. drops) into the oil wick hole. Oil Wick...
Maintaining and servicing your GG1 Lubricating your GG-1 elp your Lionel GG-1 lead a long and avoid getting grease or oil on the GG-1’s productive life on your railroad by wheels or your track. maintaining it properly. You’ll know your GG-1 requires lubrica-...
Maintaining and servicing your GG1 Reprogramming R2LC circuit boards to restore features ue to the inevitable derailments, static, tion would be unresponsiveness in com- and the nature of electricity, it is possi- mand mode. This can be easily remedied by ble that your R2LC could someday lose its “reprogramming”...
Maintaining and servicing your GG1 Installing the pantograph on your GG1 lthough your engine is wired to operate spring catch and can be removed simply by on a three-rail track, it is equipped pulling the base frame upward. This is a with operating pantographs which can be very important feature as it prevents dam- wired into the power circuit by any model...
Website at www.lionel.com consumer-purchaser, for one year against original If you prefer to send it back to Lionel L.L.C. for defects in materials or workmanship when pur- factory repair, you must first call 810-949-4100 or chased through an authorized Lionel merchant.
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