Lionel Hooker Chemical Plastics O-27 Set - 11/97 Owner's Manual
Lionel Hooker Chemical Plastics O-27 Set - 11/97 is a toy train set designed for children over 8 years old. It includes a 4-6-2 locomotive, tender, tank car, caboose, smoke fluid, controller, and 40-watt power pack. The set can be used to create a variety of track layouts, and the locomotive features a reverse unit that allows it to change direction. Other features include a whistle, enhanced tractive effort, and a smoke generator. The set comes with a one-year limited warranty.
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71-1839-250
11-97
ready-to-run O-27 set
Owner’s Manual
CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS
OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS —INPUT:120 VAC;60 HZ ONLY.
Congratulations!
ou’re now the proud owner of the Y
Hooker Chemicals ready-to-run O-27 train set. Everything you need to get started is included. You’re already off to a great start by reading this instruction manual. It has important information on train setup and operation. This booklet also covers proper maintenance procedures to help your Lionel trains live long, healthy lives.
If you have any questions after reading this booklet, contact your nearest
Lionel Authorized Service Center using the list included in a separate flier in this set or call Lionel Service at 810-949-4100.
And have fun!
Table of contents
Track layout
Getting started
Suggested track layouts
Joining the track sections
Attaching the lockon to the track
Controller operations
Stripping the wire
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon
Controller functions
Controller and short circuits
Train operation
Reverse unit procedure
Coupling
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your 4-6-2 locomotive
Enhanced tractive effort
Adding smoke fluid to your 4-6-2’s smoke generator
Replacing your 4-6-2’s headlamp
Replacing the lamp in your bay-window caboose
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service
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Track layout
Getting started
efore you do anything else, we B recommend you check the contents of your set box to ensure all of the parts of your set have been included and that the quantities (when applicable) are correct.
The parts list below will tell you what’s included and the correct quantities. If you find any discrepancies, contact the dealer you purchased your set from for more information or call Lionel Service at 810-949-4100.
• 4-6-2 locomotive
• Tender w/whistle
• Hooker Chemical Tank car
• Hooker Chemical caboose
• Smoke fluid
• Controller
• 40-watt power pack
Now comes the fun part—deciding what kind of layout you want.
Suggested track layouts
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• Lockon
• Straight track
• Curved track
• Service Center list
• Railroader Club application
• Warranty Card
• Accessories catalog
The only rule—let your imagination be your guide.
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Here are some examples of layouts you can build with 4 straight and 8 curved sections of track. Remember—the more track you own, the more variations you can create in your train layout. And that means more action and more fun!
Track layout
Joining the track sections
oin the track sections together J by inserting the pins of one track section into the rail openings of another. For good electrical contact, pins must be carefully inserted and track joints tightly fitted.
If the track is difficult to connect, try this installation tip. You can “break in” O-27 track sections by inserting and withdrawing a track pin into one rail at a time before joining the entire track section.
If the openings become too wide
(causing the track to fit loosely), pinch the rail together around a track pin with a pair of pliers. If any pins fall out of the track and are missing, replace them with extras available from your Lionel dealer.
Maintenance tip:
The rails should be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease. Clean rust and dirt spots with a track eraser. Wipe the track using a cloth dampened with track cleaner from the Lionel maintenance kit
(no. 6-62927), available from your nearest Lionel
Authorized Value
Added Dealer or Lionel Service.
Attaching the lockon to the track
he lockon connects power from T your controller to the track.
Attaching the lockon to the track is quick and easy.
First, place the lockon
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NEL under any straight on onto the edge of an outside rail. Press the lockon upward so that the spring contact snaps onto the center rail. The lockon should face outward when setting up your track and
N section of track.
make sure it is firmly connect-
Fit the center lip of the lock-
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2 ed. Use the illustrations below as a step-by-step guide.
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Snap spring contact to the middle rail
Once the lockon is securely attached to the track, it’s time to insert the wires from the controller
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Hook lip to the outside of the rail into the two spring clips on the lockon. See page 6 for easy-to-follow
steps.
Controller operations
Stripping the wire
nce your track is assembled and O the lockon is securely attached, you can connect the wires from the controller to the lockon.
First you‘ll want to check the ends of the wires to make sure that the insulation is stripped back about 1 ⁄
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" to
3 ⁄
8
". To strip the wires, use a pair of wire strippers or a sharp knife.
C a u t i o n :
Only an adult should perform this task!
Always use care when stripping wires.
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon
N ow you’ll need to insert a controller wire into each of the two spring clips on the lockon.
It’s easy! Depress the spring clip with your finger and insert the bare end of the wire into the exposed opening.
Release the spring clip. Give the wire a little tug to make sure it’s secure. Repeat these steps with the other spring clip.
Next, insert the small plug end of the power pack into the back of your controller, and plug the other end into a standard outlet.
Note!
If the whistle fails to operate when you press the whistle button on your controller (see page 7), remove the wires from the lockon and reinsert each one into the opposite clip to reverse polarity.
Plug power pack into standard wall outlet
Make sure that the bare end of each wire is securely attached to the spring clip.
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Plug this end into back of controller.
Controller functions
Controller functions
s you turn the throttle control knob A to the right, power to the track is increased. When the indicator reaches the green band, there should be sufficient power to operate the locomotive.
The further into the green area the knob is turned, the faster your train will go.
Remember that the greater the load on the engine (adding more cars for the engine to pull, for example), the farther into the green the knob must be turned before it will operate the locomotive.
The yellow band indicates the average power range that the train will be operating in. The red band represents maximum power output.
Press this button to produce a realistic whistle sound.
Press this button to go forward or reverse, or to place the locomotive in
“neutral” (no movement, headlight is on).
Turn the throttle control knob to the right for more power.
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The LED indicator shows when your controller is O N .
Green band
Yellow band
Red band
OFF FULL
SPEED
Controller operations
Controller and short circuits
Y our Lionel power pack is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and has been carefully designed and tested to ensure peak performance. The controller is equipped with a built-in electronic circuit breaker that alternately cuts off and restores the flow of power to the track whenever a short circuit exists—for example, when the train derails. The circuit breaker’s action continues until the cause of the short circuit is eliminated. This circuit breaker is incorporated into the controller to protect it from possible damage. It will not protect the locomotive or electrically operated accessories, so it’s important to eliminate short circuits as soon as possible.
Note!
The power pack must be unplugged from the wall socket when a short circuit is noticed, and the short circuit must be corrected.
A short circuit is caused by a direct connection between the center rail and one of the outside rails or by a direct connection between bare wires. The axles of a derailed car or locomotive are the most frequent cause of short circuits, so make sure that all wheels are properly set on the rails. Some other causes of short circuits might be staples, nails, paper clips, or other metallic objects lying across the rails, or two bare wires touching each other.
If too many cars or accessories are used, your controller will exceed its power limit and begin to cycle on and off. To correct this problem, cars or accessories must be removed before normal operation can resume. For more power, see the line of Lionel high-output transformers at your Authorized
Lionel Value Added Dealer.
The same condition can occur if the power is turned up too quickly. This also could cause your train to move too fast and derail.
After your power pack has been operating 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 controller is loaded to capacity, it is a good idea to let it cool down after an hour or two of continuous use. Unplug the power pack from the wall when the controller is not in use.
Train operation
Reverse unit procedure
T he reverse unit inside your Lionel locomotive is an electronic device that 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.
To interrupt power
O FF position and O N again. The reverse unit alternates between three states: forward, neutral, and reverse.
Also, the locomotive can be “locked” was in when the switch was thrown.
The controller direction control will then have no affect on the direction of the locoand sequence the locomotive’s reverse unit,
Reverse unit on/off switch press the direction control button or turn the throttle to the motive.
Additionally, this reverse unit has a
“power-up reset” feature, which means that should the locomotive sit without power for several minutes, the reverse unit will automatically reset and start into a certain mode of operation by throwing the switch located on the underside of the frame (see illustration above). When the switch is thrown to the O FF position, the locomotive will be locked in the next mode of operation in the sequence. For instance, if the locomotive is moving forward, then is stopped and the switch is thrown back, the locomotive will be “locked” in neutral. If the switch is thrown back while the locomotive is under power, the locomotive will remain in the mode it in the forward direction when the transformer is turned on or “powered up,” regardless of the locking switch position. If the locking switch is in the
O
FF position, the locomotive will start in the forward direction and be
“locked” there.
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Whistle control button
Direction control button
OFF
FULL
SPEED
Train operation
Coupling
fter you have assembled the track, A place the locomotive and rolling stock on the track. Before coupling the cars, make sure the wheels are properly set on the rails.
When coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown below at the left. Now simply push the cars toward each other until they lock together.
Now you’re ready to pull out of the station. All aboard!
Push down the lock release to open the coupler.
Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.
Coupling your locomotive and tender
C ouple your 4-6-2 locomotive to the tender by connecting the drawbars.
The tender is equipped with a rear magnetic die-cast knuckle coupler, a revolutionary design first introduced by Lionel in 1945. You can couple additional cars to the tender along any straight section of track, provided that at least one of the mating couplers is open.
Lionel magnetic couplers react to the magnetic field generated by a Lionel remote-control track section (available separately). Place the coupler’s “trigger disc” over the remotecontrol track’s central coil and press
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NCOUPLE on the controller. The magnetic field pulls the disc downward, and the knuckle opens (see illustration below).
One operating technique favored by Lionel railroaders is the “moving uncouple.”
Press the U
NCOUPLE button as the tender passes over a remote-control section. The coupler will open and the consist will remain behind as the locomotive moves on.
But be careful when uncoupling—the speed of a newly uncoupled and moving locomotive can increase dramatically.
Remote-control track section
Coupler “trigger disc”
Central coil
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Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your 4-6-2 locomotive
elp your Lionel 4-6-2 locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. We recommend you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and
Maintenance Kit (no. 6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer.
Two 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 rollers, or your track.
You’ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in the illustration.
Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating, and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage.
Lubricate with Lionel oil sparingly .
Reverse unit ON / OFF switch
Lubricate with Lionel oil sparingly .
Lubricate with Lionel oil sparingly .
Lubricate with Lionel oil sparingly .
Enhanced tractive effort
Y our locomotive is equipped with Tire-
Traction ™ , which means that one of the locomotive’s drive wheels is fitted with a rubber tire to enhance tractive effort. Tire-Traction enables your locomotive to grip the track and to pull heavy loads at higher speeds.
Maintaining and servicing your set
Adding smoke fluid to your 4-6-2’s smoke generator
Y our 4-6-2 locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke during operation.
The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. Pierce the smoke fluid tube end with a pin, then add 4 to 8 drops of fluid directly into the locomotive’s stack. Smoke production commences momentarily, faster if you run your locomotive at high speed. When smoke production wanes, add more fluid (4 to 8 drops). An idle locomotive will not smoke. NOTE: Always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the locomotive’s smoke generator; the generator ’s element can become damaged if operated without smoke fluid. This is particularly true if your locomotive sits in neutral for an extended period of time without smoke fluid in the generator.
Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy load or a long consist.
Note!
D O NOT leave your locomotive on the track in neutral with the throttle turned up. This will cause serious damage to the smoke generator.
Replacing the headlamp in your 4-6-2 locomotive
T o replace an expired headlamp in your
4-6-2 locomotive, turn the locomotive over, and pivot the front truck 90° to expose the screw that holds the lamp bracket to the frame, as shown in the illustration below.
Remove the lamp bracket screw.
Carefully remove the lamp bracket from
Front truck assembly the cab. Pull the expired lamp straight out of the lamp bracket and replace it with
Lionel part no. 600-8352-311. To reassemble, reinsert the lamp bracket into the cab and reinstall the lamp bracket screw. Then pivot the front truck assembly back to its original position.
Lionel part no. 600-8352-311
Lamp bracket screw
Lamp bracket
Maintaining and servicing your set
Replacing the lamp in your bay-window caboose
T o replace the lamp in your Bay-Window
Caboose, remove the 2 end screws (see illustration below). Then pull out both end ladders from their slots on the roof.
Carefully lift the caboose body off the frame.
Grasp the lamp base and pull the bulb straight up.
Replace the bulb with Lionel part no. 600-0161-300, available at your local
Lionel Dealer or Lionel Service. Insert the new bulb into the lamp base and reassemble the caboose.
Lionel bulb no. 600-0161-300
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service
his Lionel product including all mechaniT cal and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, except for light bulbs, is warranted to the original consumer-purchaser, for 1 year against original defects 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 L.L.C. 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 CONSEQUEN-
TIAL 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 Lionel L.L.C. 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 contacting our Website @ www.Lionel.com
If you prefer to send it back to Lionel L.L.C.
for factory repair, you must first call 810-949-
4100 or FAX 810-949-5429 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 assure 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 products 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.
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.
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ADDRESS________________________________
PLACE OF PURCHASE____________________
DATE OF PURCHASE _____________________
PRODUCT NUMBER _____________________
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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IONEL
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