Large Scale Thomas & Friends Train Set
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1. Date of Purchase Product Number 2002 LIONEL LLC CHESTERFIELD MI 48051 1956 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PRINTED IN U S A2. Lionel Large Scale Track and has an operating voltage range of 6 16 volts D C only CAUTION USING A C POWER WILL DAMAGE THE MOTOR IN YOUR LOCOMOTIVE Parents should periodically inspect the power pack for potential hazards and have it repaired if necessary See the Lionel Service Station listing for the address of the nearest authorized Service Station o I gt O W O N 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Visit the Thomas amp Friends website at wwwthomasthetankengine com The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law All rights reserved Lionel TrainMaster Odyssey RailSounds CrewTalk TowerCom DynaChuff SationSounds Pullmor ElectroCoupler Magne Traction 8 CAB 1 Remote Controller PowerMaster Lionel ZW ZW PowerHouse TMCC Lionelville Track layout J oining the track sections ing the pins of each track section into e rail openings of another section Refer to Figure 1 Track joints must be tight for good electrical contact and the track should fit together firmly If the rail openings have become enlarged so that the track fits loosely together pinch the rail around a track pin with a pair of pli J oin the track sections together by insert ers If any pins fall out of the track and are missing replace them immediately The rails should be kept clean dry and free from oil and grease
3. clip as stripped on the ends These stripped wires illustrated in Figure 4 below Spring tension will be inserted into the Lock On This is will hold the wire tight The wire positions done by pressing down the upper half of the are interchangeable clip until the metal loop in the lower part Figure 4 Wire connections The set up should now look something like on the actual controller is much longer the one in Figure 5 You will find the wire than appears in the illustration Controller operations Understanding short circuits he power pack furnished with this train set has been listed by the Underwriters Laboratories Inc and has been carefully tested to assure proper performance This controller is equipped with a built in circuit breaker that will alternately cut off and restore the flow of power to the track when ever a short circuit exists until the cause of the short circuit is eliminated This circuit breaker is incorporated into the controller to protect the power pack from possible perma nent damage It will not protect the locomo tive or electrically operated accessories NOTE The transformer must be unplugged from the wall socket when a short circuit is noticed and the short circuit must be corrected Ashort circuit is caused by a direct con nection across the rails such as a derailed engine or by two bare wires touching each other at the track Lock On Some other causes of sh
4. in materials or workmanship when purchased through an authorized Lionel merchant This warranty does NOT cover normal wear and tear light bulbs defects appearing in the course of commercial use or damage resulting from abuse or misuse of the product by the purchaser Transfer of this product by the original consumer purchaser to another person voids this warranty Modification of this product voids this warranty Any warranted product which is defective in original materials or workmanship and is delivered by the original consumer purchaser to Lionel LLC 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 Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent freight or postage prepaid as transportation and shipping charges are not covered by the warranty In no event shall Lionel L L C be liable for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Instructions for Obtaining Service If service for this L
5. 78 1011 250 9 02 D i i pl TL Agimi l r rai iia ja is THOMAS amp FRIENDS Owner s Manual Introduction ongratulations on your purchase of the Large Scale Thomas amp Friends Train Set Before you assemble your train set for operation this instruction book should be read by everyone who will be operating it You will learn important information on train set operation and the proper use of your set in order to avoid damage If you have any remaining questions about your train set or accessories contact your autho rized Lionel Service Center using the listing included in a separate flyer in your train set box After you have read this booklet assem bled your train and plugged in the trans Table of contents Track Layout Joining the track sections Creating a Large Scale layout Attaching the Lock On to the track Connecting the Lock On to the track Controller operations Understanding short circuits Connecting the power supply Operating the power supply Train operations Arranging the train on the track Operating the knuckle couplers Installing and operating hook and loop couplers Attaching the 3 Thomas Faces Picking Up Thomas Locomotive Care Troubleshooting Limited Warranty Lionel Service Q Gullane Thomas Limited 2002 former you will be ready to enjoy many hours of railroading fun As with all LIONEL LARGE SCALE engines this set was designed o run on
6. Clean off tarnish and dirt spots with any commercial metal polishing pad to keep your track in top condition Wipe the track with a clean soft cloth dampened with track cleaner from the Lionel Maintenance Kit available separately 6 62927 Figure 1 Track assembly Track layout Creating a Large Scale layout T layout shown in Figure 2 can be Extra sections of track are available from assembled using the twelve track sec your authorized Lionel dealer Add on to your tions supplied with this set circle to build your own railroad empire awi lili NOTE 12 curved track sections circle layout Track Diameter 51 Figure 2 Circle of track Track layout Attaching the Lock On to the track T attach the Lock On onto the track first the Lock On upward so the spring contact place the Lock On under any curved sec snaps onto the inner rail See Figure 3 The tion of the track between the rail ties Fitthe Lock On should now be attached to the track flange of the outside rail into the squared as shown in Figure 5 on page 6 brass contact on the Lock On Next press SQUARED BRASS CONTACT SPRING CONTACT BRASS FLANGE OF THE OUTSIDE RAIL Figure 3 Lock On attachment Track layout Connecting the controller wires to the Lock On T wire coming out of the controller projects through the top Insert the bare wire splits into two thinner wires that are end into the loop and release the
7. and the engine may drop Thisis cab since the removable cab top may illustrated in Figure 13 WRONG WAY TO PICK UP THOMAS Figure 13 Picking up Thomas incorrectly Be sure to pick up the engine around the vides better stability middle as illustrated in Figure 14 This pro RIGHT WAY TO PICK UP THOMAS Figure 14 Picking up Thomas correctly Train operations Locomotive Care D not attempt to disassemble and or ubricate your locomotive All locomo tives have been pretested and the necessary moving parts have been sufficiently lubri cated for life at the factory and should run correctly If you have difficulty with the operation of your locomotive please return it to an authorized Lionel Trains Service 14 Center or the Factory Service Department for proper service See the Service section on page 16 for additional information It is very important to keep the track and wheels free from dirt and grease Wipe them with a soft cloth whenever they get dirty This will help the engine run more efficiently Troubleshooting PROBLEM ENGINE WILL NOT RUN ENGINE HESITATES ENGINE RUNS VERY SLOWLY OR OVERHEATS CARS WON T COUPLE 15 Limited Warranty Lionel Service Te Lionel product including all mechanical and electrical components moving parts motors and structural components except for light bulbs is warranted to the original consumer purchaser for one year against original defects
8. ionel L LC product is required bring the item along with your dated sales receipt and completed warranty information to the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Center Your nearest Lionel Service Center can be found by calling 1 800 4 Lionel or by accessing our Website at wwwlionel com If you prefer to send your product back to Lionel L L C for repair in Michigan you must first call 586 949 4100 or FAX 586 949 5429 or write to Customer Service P O Box 748 New Baltimore MI 48047 0748 stating what the item is when it was purchased and what seems to be the problem You will be sent a return authorization letter and label to ensure your merchandise will be properly handled upon receipt Once you have received your return authorization and label make sure that the item is packed to prevent damage during shipping and handling We suggest that you use the product s original packaging This shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured Please make sure you have followed all of the above instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service You may choose to have your product repaired by one of our Authorized Lionel Service Centers after its warranty has expired A reasonable service fee will be charged Warranty Information Please complete the information below and keep it along with your dated sales receipt You must present this and your dated sales receipt when requesting warranty service
9. nging the set on the track Operating the knuckle couplers To join the cars together open at least one the cars together on any part of your track coupler by pressing up on the plunger locat with the couplers lined up ed on the bottom of the coupler then push ANNIE mi i Plunger push up to open Figure 9 Knuckle couplers 10 Train operations Installing and operating hook and loop couplers e hook and loop style couplers included with this set may be used in place of the knuckle couplers that are installed on the engine and coaches To replace the couplers follow the instructions below Annie and Clarabel Tum the coach over and remove the screw securing each coupler Remove the knuckle coupler and place the hook or loop coupler in its place aligning the screw post with the third hole in the coupler mounting tab the hole that is furthest away from the end of the coupler Replace the screw to secure the coupler On Clarabel place one coupler with an attached hook on the end of the coach with the painted face Place a coupler with loop only on the other end of the coach On Annie place a coupler with loop only on the end of the coach with the painted face Place a coupler with hook and loop on the other end of the coach Engine installation Loosen the two rear screws on the bottom of the engine Carefully lift the rear cover plate off the gear box and slide the coupler off its pivot
10. ort circuits might be staples nails paper clips or other metallic objects lying across the rails An overload condition could be caused by carrying too much weight inside the cars or by holding the engine while it is under power or by a sudden start or direction change After operating the power pack for a while you will find it warm to the touch It is the nature of all electrical power equipment to become warm when in use If your power pack is loaded to capacity it is a good idea to let it cool down after an hour or two of continuous use Be sure to unplug the power pack when not in use Parents should periodically inspect the power pack for potential hazards such as a broken or damaged case and have it repaired or replaced See the Lionel Service Station listing for information and the address of the nearest Authorized Service Station Controller operations Connecting the power supply th the throttle in the OFF position dard wall outlet then plug the power pack plug in the wall power pack toa stan into the controller jack See Figure 6 CONTROLLER JACK FORWARD REVERSE SWITCH NOTE The speed control dial should always be in the OFF position when the power pack is first plugged in Figure 6 Power supply connection Controller operations Operating the train fter you have assembled the track lay out place the locomotive and cars on the track see page 10 and 11 Before co
11. post Slide a coupler with hook and loop over the pivot post Be sure the centering tab pin fits in the support post inside the gear box Use the first coupler mounting hole nearest the end of the coupler Tighten the two cover screws To couple the Annie and Clarabel coaches together simply push the hook into the center of the loop being careful to locate the hook between the ribs To uncouple the coaches push the tab on the hooked coupler of the Annie coach Refer to Figure 10 HOOK SIDE OF COUPLER 7 Lionel Part No 818 5120 401 with hooks UNCOUPLER CLARABEL LOOP SIDE OF COUPLER RIBS 818 5120 405 without hooks Make sure that the hook is attached between the two ribs on the loop side of the coupler Figure 10 Hook and loop coupler Train operations Attaching the 3 Thomas Faces Ti interchangeable facial expressions on and off Thomas for fun and imaginative surprised tired and angry easily slip play Refer to Figure 11 SURPRISED Figure 11 Interchangeable faces To attach one of the faces carefully position that the smiling Thomas face cannot be it in front of the permanent smiling Thomas removed Refer to Figure 12 face and push it straight on To remove it simply pull it straight off Please remember Figure 12 Attaching the faces 12 Train operations Picking Up Thomas N pick up the Thomas Engine by the come loose
12. u pling the cars make sure the wheels are properly set on the rails Once your train is ready have an adult plug the wall pack into any wall outlet Next advance the trans former dial until the train begins to move To change directions turn the speed con trol to off to stop the train then change the position of the direction switch Increase the throttle and the engine is now traveling in the reverse direction Refer to Figure 7 It should be noted that while power is continually increased as the controller knob is turned to the right it will not drive the train until the knob is in the approximate position shown in the illustration above As the load on the engine increases by adding cars for the engine to pull for example the amount that the knob needs to be turned to the right to run the train will increase Directional control switch Figure 7 Direction control switch Train operations Arranging the train on the track fter the track is assembled place Thomas the Tank Engine Annie Clarabel Thomas Annie and Clarabel on the You may want to arrange the coaches as they track making sure that all wheels are prop appear in the books and on TV Annie travels erly set on the rails The engine and two facing Thomas and Clarabel travels facing coaches should be positioned as follows away from Thomas Refer to Figure 8 THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE CLARABEL ANNIE sejf mag i Figure 8 Arra
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