Meijer.com Congratulations! ongratulations on your purchase of The Polar Express Train 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. Read this instruction manual thoroughly for important tips on operating and maintaining your ‘G’...
Using 9.6 volt rechargeable batteries (not included) Battery Warning Cleaning the track Troubleshooting Limited Warranty/Lionel Service The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel , TrainMaster , Odyssey...
Meijer.com 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.
Meijer.com 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 Extended Circle • Make 4 ninety degree curve sections by joining 3 curved sections each •...
Meijer.com Battery installation and options Installing ‘AA’ batteries into the wireless controller Push the tab toward the door and lift to open battery compartment (as shown in Figure 5). Insert two ‘AA’ batteries orientating the +/- as shown in the bottom of the battery compartment.
Meijer.com Battery installation and options Installing ‘C’ batteries into the tender pen the battery compartment by sliding the locking tab forward on the top rear of the tender. Then lift tender lid by curved angled rib and pulling backward. Install 6 ‘C’ size alkaline batteries into the battery compartment.
Meijer.com Operating your train Connecting the engine and coal tender lace the engine on the track first. Be sure that all wheels are within the track rails. Next insert the power plug into the receptacle in the center back of the engine platform. See Figure 5.
Meijer.com 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 light 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.
Meijer.com 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.
Meijer.com 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 8. The controller must be within 10 feet of the engine to operate the train.
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Meijer.com Maintenance and operations Disappearing hobo feature on Observation car. o make the Hobo disappear just press the snow directly behind the Hobo and continue turning the platform until it snaps into place. To make the Hobe reappear just press the snow on the panel just in front of the footsteps and continue to rotate platform until it snaps into place.
Meijer.com Maintenance and operations Using 9.6 Volt rechargeable batteries (not included) pen the battery compartment by sliding the locking tab forward on the top rear of the tender. Then lift tender lid by curved angled rib and pulling backward. Refer to Figure 4 on page 7. When using a 9.6 Volt rechargeable battery (not included), it is necessary to slide the 'C' battery dividing wall out of the way to insert the connecting battery power plug into its recepticle.
Meijer.com IMPORTANT : BATTERY INFORMATION Please retain this information for future reference. Batteries should be replaced by an adult. CAUTION: • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. • Rechargeable batteries are to removed from the product before being charged (if designed to be removable). •...
If the lamp remains flickering and the whistle will not sound, either your engine or remote need repair. 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 Firebox flickering red light.
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(requires proof of purchase from the Lionel Authorized Retailer* it was originally purchased). Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent freight or postage prepaid (Lionel will refuse any package when postage is due). Transportation and shipping charges are not covered as part of this warranty.
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