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Lionel North Pole Express Owner's Manual

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North Pole Express
North Pole Express
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS
WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DUR-
I N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 40 VA
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  • Page 1 73-0194-250 6/12 North Pole Express North Pole Express Ready-to-Run Train Set Ready-to-Run Train Set Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DUR- I N G HANDLI N G AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK.
  • Page 2 Congratulations! ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel North Pole Express Ready-To-Run Train Set! This set features everything you need to get started—a PowerMax Transformer, a huge loop of easy- to-assemble FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel locomotive.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Creating your layout Operating your PowerMax Transformer safely Building your Lionel layout Joining the FasTrack track sections Connecting your PowerMax Transformer Running your train Running your train set Operating your train with the PowerMax Transformer Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator Coupling Operating your Christmas music boxcar Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer...

  • Page 4: Creating Your Layout

    Creating your layout Operating your PowerMax Transformer safely our Lionel PowerMax Transformer is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. and has been carefully designed to ensure peak performance. When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be maintained. Be sure to observe the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 5: Building Your Lionel Layout

    Creating your layout Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved sections, three 10" straight sections, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections. You may choose to add more FasTrack track sections to create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.

  • Page 6: Joining The Fastrack Track Sections

    Creating your layout Joining the FasTrack track sections asTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always have good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections.
  • Page 7 Creating your layout Connecting your PowerMax Transformer (continued) 4. Plug the PowerMax Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts). As your layout expands, you may also make power connections with the stripped ends of wires, placing no more than two wires on each terminal. For best performance on large layouts, it is recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to connect your PowerMax Transformer to the track.

  • Page 8: Running Your Train

    Running your train Running your train set With track power off, place your train set on the track. Refer to page 10 for information on coupling the cars. Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender. See Figure 5. If the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, add smoke fluid to your loco- Caution! motive’s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit.

  • Page 9: Operating Your Train With The Powermax Transformer

    Running your train Operating your train with the PowerMax Transformer ou’re clear for departure! Move the throttle control handle forward to increase power to the track. The farther forward you push the handle, the faster your train will go. Quickly shutting off or throwing the throttle all the way forward will not result in an Note! instant change in track voltage.

  • Page 10: Coupling

    Running your train Coupling hen coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 6. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward each other until they lock together.

  • Page 11: Experiencing The Features Of The Powermax Transformer

    Running your train Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer Refer to Figure 8 on page 12 for the location of the Transformer features listed in this section. THROTTLE Push the throttle forward to increase track power. The markings on the throttle approximate the percentage of full power.

  • Page 12: Experiencing The Features Of The Powermax Transformer

    Running your train Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer (continued) Bell Direction Starts or stops the tolling bell in any Press the DIRECTION button to cycle RailSounds or TrainSounds-equipped through forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, locomotive. Press BELL to begin the and so on (no movement, headlight is on).

  • Page 13: Reverse Unit Procedure

    Running your train Reverse unit procedure he electronic reverse unit inside your Lionel locomotive acts like the transmission in a car. When you apply power to the track, the locomotive moves in the direction specified by the reverse unit—or it sits in neutral, awaiting another power interruption. Power interruptions are the signal that tells the reverse unit to sequence to the next operational state.

  • Page 14: Powermax Transformer Operation

    PowerMax Transformer operation Powering your layout with the PowerMax Transformer our PowerMax Plus Transformer provides a total output of 2.4 amps. Also, available voltage depends on how much load is on the output. Generally, track voltage is 0-16 volts (AC). You may momentarily approach or exceed the 2.4 amp limit of the PowerMax Plus Transformer when pulling illuminated cars, or fighting over grades with heavy loads.

  • Page 15: Maintaining And Servicing Your Set

    Maintaining and servicing your set Lubricating your locomotive elp your steam locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate (a small amount will do) and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive’s wheels, contact roll- ers, or your track.

  • Page 16: Replacing Your Locomotive's Traction Tire

    Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire ne of the locomotive’s drive wheels is fitted with a rubber traction tire to enhance tractive effort, allowing your locomotive to pull many cars at once. To replace the traction tire, simply unscrew the drive rod screw from the wheel using a 3/16” nut driver.

  • Page 17: Replacing Your Caboose's Lamp

    Maintaining and servicing your set Replacing your caboose's lamp uring the course of normal operation, the lamp inside your caboose may require replacement. Follow these steps and refer to Figure 12. 1. Lift off the roof from the window shell and body. 2.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Maintaining and servicing your set Troubleshooting No lights or operation Be sure that the Transformer is plugged in and the wires are connected. Train runs, but WHISTLE, BELL, and DIRECTION buttons do not work Check track connections. The track must be connected to the “A” and “U” terminals on the Transformer.

  • Page 19: Fcc Statement

    Maintaining and servicing your set FCC Statement 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.

  • Page 20: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service

    Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with the exception of LIGHT BULBS, LED’s & TRACTION TIRES are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of one year from the original date of purchase against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel Authorized Retailer*.

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