Lionel Frisco 0-27 Manuel utilisateur

72-1972-250

Rev. 2/00

CAUTION—ELECTRICTOY

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH

ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING

HANDLINGAND USETO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT:120VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.

AC OUTPUT:20V; 54VA

FRISCO

Ready-To-Run O-27 Set

Owner’s Manual

Congratulations!

You’re now the proud owner of the Frisco

Freight ready-to-run O-27 train set.

Everything you need to get started is includ-

ed. 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 or call Lionel

Service at 810-949-4100. And have fun!

Table of contents

Track layout

Getting started 3

Suggested track layouts 3

Joining the track sections 4

Attaching the lockon to the track 4

Controller operations

Stripping the wire 5

Attaching the controller wires to the lockon 5

Controller functions 6

Controller and short circuits 7

Train operation

Reverse unit procedure 8

Horn operation 9

Tire-Traction™ 9

Coupling 9

Maintaining and servicing your set

Lubricating your GP-7 locomotive 10

Replacing your GP-7’s headlamps 11

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 12

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!

Track layout

Getting started

Before you do anything else, we recom-

mend 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 informa-

tion or call Lionel Service at 810-949-4100.

Now comes the fun part—deciding what kind of layout you want. The only rule—

let your imagination be your guide.

• Frisco GP-7 locomotive 1

• Frisco single dome tankcar 1

• Frisco Boxcar 1

• Frisco 2-bay hopper 1

• Frisco caboose 1

• Controller 1

• 40-watt power pack 1

• Lockon 1

• Straight track 8

• Curved track 8

• Coal load (bagged) 1

• Service Center list 1

• Railroader Club application 1

• Warranty Card 1

Attaching the lockon to the track

The 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 lockon 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 out-

ward when setting up your track

and make sure it is firmly connected.

Use the illustrations below as a step-by-

step guide.

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 the

lockon. See

page 5 for easy-

to-follow steps.

LIONEL

CTC

LOCKON

Snap spring

contact to the

middle rail

Hook lip to the

outside of the rail

Track layout

Joining the track sections

Join 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 open (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.

Controller operations

OFF

FULL

SPEED

Attaching the controller wires to the lockon

Now 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 con-

troller, and plug the other end into a stan-

dard outlet.

If the horn fails to operate when

you press the horn button on

your controller (see page 6),

remove the wires from the lock-

on and reinsert each one into

the opposite clip to reverse

polarity.

Plug this end into

back of controller.

Stripping the wire

Once 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.

Note!

Plug power pack into

standard wall outlet

Make sure that the bare end of

each wire is securely attached

to the spring clip.

Controller operations

Controller functions

As you turn the throttle control knob 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.

FULL

SPEED

OFF

FULL

SPEED

OFF

FULL

SPEED

OFF

Press this button to pro-

duce a realistic diesel

horn sound.

Press this button to go

forward or reverse, or to

place the locomotive in

“neutral” (no move-

ment, headlight is on).

Turn the throttle con-

trol knob to the right

for more power.

The LED indicator

shows when your con-

troller is ON.

Green band

Yellow band

Red band

FULL

SPEED

OFF

Controller operations

Your 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 incor-

porated into the controller to protect it from

possible damage. It will not protect the loco-

motive or electrically operated accessories,

so it’s important to eliminate short circuits

as soon as possible.

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 con-

nection 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 sta-

ples, 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.

Controller and short circuits

Note!

Train operation

Reverse unit procedure

The reverse unit inside your Lionel loco-

motive is an electronic device that acts

like the transmission in your 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 interrup-

tions are the signal that tells the reverse unit

to sequence to the next operational state.

To interrupt power and sequence the loco-

motive’s reverse unit, press the direction

control button or turn the throttle to the

OFF position and ON again. The reverse unit

alternates between three states: forward,

neutral, and reverse.

Also, the locomotive can be “locked” into a

single direction by throwing the switch locat-

ed on the underside of the frame (see illustra-

tion below). When the switch is thrown to the

OFF position, the locomotive will be locked in

the next mode of operation in the sequence.

For instance, if the locomotive is moving for-

ward, 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 was in when the

switch was thrown. The controller direction

control will then have no effect on the direc-

tion of the locomotive.

Additionally, this reverse unit has a

“power-up reset” feature, which means that

should the locomotive sit without power for

a short period of time, the reverse unit will

automatically reset and start 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 Off position, the locomotive will start in

the forward direction and be “locked” there.

FULL

SIGNAL

RUN

LCRU

PROG

REVERSEUNIT

OFF

HORN

OFF

FULL

SIGNAL

RUN

LCRU

PROG

OFF

FULL

SPEED

Diesel horn control button

Direction control button

Move the horn switch to the “off”

position to deactivate the horn

sound.

Rear of engine

Disregard the molded switch

position information on the

fuel tank

Front of engine Switch position information

on rear of fuel tank

Train operation

Tire-Traction™

Coupling

Your locomotive is equipped with Tire-

Traction. This means that two of the

engine drive wheels on the motor truck are

fitted with rubber traction tires to enhance

tractive effort so your locomotive can pull

many cars at once.

Lionel locomotives with Tire-Traction grip

the track, enabling them to pull heavy loads

at higher speeds.

After 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 sta-

tion. All aboard!

Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.

Push down the

lock release to

open the coupler.

Horn operation

The engine’s horn is activated by the

horn/whistle button on your trans-

former. The horn will sound as long as the

button is depressed (See page 8 for button

and switch location).

If the horn doesn’t sound, reverse the leads

to the track. Please make sure that the horn

switch located on the underside of the fuel

tank is switched to the ON position.

Sometimes dirt or grease on the track,

wheels, and rollers will accumulate and cause

the horn to sound intermittently. Cleaning the

wheels and track should eliminate this prob-

lem. We suggest using the Lionel Lubrication

and Maintenance kit (no. 6-62927), available

at your local Lionel Authorized Value-Added

Dealer.

Maintaining and servicing your set

Lubricating your GP-7 locomotive

Lubricate with

Lionel oil sparingly

Help your GP-7 lead a long and produc-

tive life on your railroad by maintain-

ing it properly.

We recommend you purchase a Lionel

Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (no.

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 GP-7’s

wheels, contact rollers, or your track.

You’ll know your GP-7 requires lubrica-

tion when visual inspection reveals dryness

on the parts indicated in the illustration.

Remove accumulated dirt and dust before

lubricating, and always lubricate any loco-

motive emerging from prolonged storage.

FULL

SIGNAL

RUN

LCRU

PROG

Location of the

screws on the

underside of the

frame

Location of the screws on

the underside of the frame

Lubricate with

Lionel oil sparingly

Lubricate

gears with

Lionel grease

sparingly

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