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Lionel New York Central Flyer Owner's Manual

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73-1940-251
2/03
New York Central Flyer
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner's Manual
featuring
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH
ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING
HANDLI N G AND USE TO REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—I N PUT:120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT:18 V; 80 VA

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  • Page 1 73-1940-251 2/03 New York Central Flyer Ready-to-Run Train Set Owner’s Manual featuring CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C TOY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLI N G AND USE TO REDUCE THE RI S K OF ELECTRI C SHOCK.
  • Page 2 Use this Owner’s Manual to learn how to Have fun growing with this complete set up, operate, and maintain your train set train set! Start with the set components, for years of reliable operation. New York Central Flyer Train Set Features Puffing Opening RailSounds Lighted caboose...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adding smoke fluid to your 4-4-2 locomotive’s smoke generator Replacing your 4-4-2 locomotive’s headlamp Tire-Traction Replacing your Square Window Caboose lamp 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 ®...

  • Page 4: Track Layout Building Your Lionel Layout

    Track layout Building your Lionel layout our set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one power section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections. By adding more FasTrack track sections, you can create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.

  • Page 5: Controller Operations Operating Your Cw-80 Transformer Safely

    • Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center. In the event that such a condi- tion exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.

  • Page 6: Wiring Your Cw-80 Transformer

    Controller operations Wiring your CW-80 Transformer or best performance on large layouts, it is recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to con- nect your CW-80 Transformer to the track. Connect the spade connectors on the wires from the FasTrack terminal section. On larger layouts where several track connections are required, the use of separate junctions/terminal strips (available at your local electronics store) is recommended to prevent voltage drops.

  • Page 7: Operating Your Trains With The Cw-80 Transformer

    Controller operations Operating your trains with the CW-80 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. You will notice that the power increases and decreases at a set rate. For example, Note! quickly throwing the throttle all the way forward will not result in an instant increase to full power.
  • Page 8 To correct this problem, simply turn off the CW-80 Transformer, then turn it back on. The CW-80 Transformer may cause random whistles in the Lionel Mighty Sounds of Note! Steam tenders with a three-pin connector.

  • Page 9: Setting The Accessory Output

    Controller operations Setting the accessory output ake control of your Lionel empire with your CW-80 Transformer! You choose how much power your accessories need. Your CW-80 Transformer features a programmable accessory output. The ability to control the voltage allows you to set the speed of your accessory motors and the intensity of your lights.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Controller operations Troubleshooting No lights or operation Be sure CW-80 Transformer is plugged in. Train runs, but WHISTLE/HORN, 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 11: Locomotive Operation Running Your Locomotive With A Lionel Transformer

    Locomotive operation Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible track. (O-27 minimum radius) With track power OFF, connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender. See Figure 5. Caution! Add smoke fluid to your locomotive’s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit. Refer to page 16.

  • Page 12: Reverse Unit Procedure

    Reverse unit procedure he electronic reverse unit inside your locked in the next mode of operation in the Lionel locomotive acts like the transmis- sequence. For instance, if the locomotive is sion in your car. When you apply power to...

  • Page 13: Railsounds Operations

    RailSounds operation Your Locomotive’s RailSounds system—the basics ionel RailSounds are the most realistic the nine-volt alkaline battery to the battery model railroad sound system in the harness (remove the protective cover from world. Your locomotive RailSounds features the battery clip), and slide the battery in the digital samples for the ultimate in realism.

  • Page 14: Experiencing The Range Of Your Locomotive's Railsounds System

    RailSounds operation Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system ith RailSounds, you experience the tive. If you’re done with operations, sounds of real railroading like never RailSounds will commence with an before. Simply put, it’s the most sophisticat- authentic shutdown sequence about two ed, authentic model railroad sound system seconds after the air-release reset occurs.

  • Page 15: Towercom Announcements

    RailSounds operations TowerCom announcements Example • User brings the engine to a stop and sounds owerCom is a two part message involving a short horn blast. a “stand-by” or “clear for departure” • TowerCom message says, “Please stand by.” announcement from the dispatcher followed •...

  • Page 16: Coupling

    Maintaining and servicing your set Coupling hen coupling your cars, at least one of the lock release to open the coupler, then push the mating couplers must be open as the cars toward each other until they lock shown below at the left. Simply press down on together as illustrated in Figure 11.

  • Page 17: Lubricating Your 4-4-2 Locomotive

    When smoke production wanes, add more The smoke generator requires the periodic fluid (4 to 8 drops). An idle locomotive will addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to not smoke. function. Pierce the smoke fluid tube end Smoke production is greater at higher volt-...

  • Page 18: Replacing Your 4-4-2 Locomotive's Headlamp

    Traction at higher speeds. Replacement Traction Tires Tire to enhance tractive effort so your loco- are available at your authorized Lionel Service motive can pull many cars at once. Center.

  • Page 19: Replacing Your Square Window Caboose Lamp

    4. Pull the lamp straight up and out of the socket. Replace it with Lionel lamp no. 600-8352-311, available at your authorized Lionel Service Center or Lionel Service.

  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    Center, together with proof of original purchase above instructions carefully before returning any will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or merchandise for service. You may choose to have replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the...

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