LIONEL
73-1904-250
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Chesapeake & Ohio Freight
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.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA
Congratulations!
Y ou’re now the proud owner of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Freight ready-torun 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 enclosed list or call Lionel Service at 810-949-4100.
And have fun!
IMPORTANT NOTE
Each individual engine and freight car comes with its own detailed instructions.
Please refer to these for specific product information.
Table of contents
Track layout
Getting started
Joining the track sections
Suggested track layouts
Attaching the lockon to the track
Controller operations
See the instruction sheet (71-4003-250) that came with your 80-Watt Transformer for details.
Stripping the wire
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon
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Train operations
Coupling
Lionel Service/Limited Warranty
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Track Layout
Getting started
B efore you do anything else, we 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 your Lionel dealer for more information or call 1-800-
4-LIONEL for a service center near you.
• Hudson Locomotive & Tender with Sounds
• C&O Flatcar w/Metal Pipes
• C&O Single Dome Tank Car 1
• C&O Square Window Caboose w/Light 1
1
1
• C&O Boxcar
• 80 Watt Transformer
1
1
• Lockon
• Straight track
• Curved track
• Service Center list
• Warranty Card
Now comes the fun part—deciding what kind of layout you want. The only rule—let your imagination be your guide.
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Track Layout
Joining the track sections
J oin the track sections together 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 large (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.
Suggested track layouts
Here are some examples of layouts you can build with 8 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!
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Track layout
Attaching the lockon to the track
T he lockon connects power from your controller to the track. Attaching the lockon to the track is quick and easy. First, place the lockon under any straight section of track. Fit the center lip of the
1 lockon onto the edge of an outside
2 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 make sure it is firmly connected.
Use the illustrations below as a stepby-step guide.
2 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 into the two spring clips on
1 Hook lip to the outside of the rail the lockon. See page 6 for easy-to-follow steps.
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Controller operations
Stripping the wire
O nce your track is assembled and 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 1⁄4" to 3⁄8". To strip the wires, use a pair of wire strippers or a sharp knife.
Caution:
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. The wire attached to position 1 on the lockon should be fastened to terminal post A on the 80W controller. The wire attached to position 2 on the lockon should be fastened to terminal post U on the 80W controller. 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 horn and bell buttons on your controller do not control the correct sounds, remove the wires from the lockon and reinsert each one into the opposite clip to reverse the polarity.
Make sure that the bare end of each wire is securely attached to the spring clip and that the two wires do not come in contact with each other.
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Train operations
Coupling
A fter you have assembled the track, 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.
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Limited Warranty/Lionel Service
T his 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 in materials or workmanship when purchased through an authorized Lionel dealer.
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
Station, 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 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 Station.
Your nearest Lionel Service Station can be found by calling 1-800-4-Lionel, or by accessing our
Website at www.lionel.com.
If you prefer to send your product 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 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.
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.
Name ____________________________
Address ____________________________
Place of Purchase ____________________
Date of Purchase ____________________
Product Number ______________________
Product Description____________________
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