Lionel North Pole Express Manuel utilisateur

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CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE. AS

WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DUR-

ING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.

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

AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 40 VA

North Pole Express

Ready-to-Run Train Set

Owner’s Manual

North Pole Express

Ready-to-Run Train Set

Owner’s Manual

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North Pole Express Train Set Inventory

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel North Pole Express Ready-To-Run Train Set! This

set features everything you need to get started—a PowerMax Transformer, a huge loop of easy-

to-assemble FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel locomotive.

Have fun growing with this complete train set! Start with the set components, then follow your

imagination into your own miniature world. Expand your railroad empire with additional FasTrack

track sections, enhance your layout with accessories, lengthen your consist with extra cars, or operate

a new locomotive at the head end of your train! Explore the possibilities at your authorized Lionel

dealer.

Use this Owner’s Manual to learn how to set up, operate, and maintain your train set for years of

reliable operation.

The transformer included with this set should be periodically

examined for conditions that may result in the risk of ﬁre, electric

shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to the output cord,

blades, housing, or other parts). In the event that such conditions

exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired.

Parents!

• 0-8-0Locomotive

• Tender

• Christmasmusicboxcar

• Gondolawithtrees

• Caboose

• PowerMaxtransformer

• ThreestraightFasTracktracksections

• EightcurvedFasTracktracksections

• OneFasTrackterminaltracksection

• Smokeuid

• Replacementtractiontire

• LionelInstructionalDVD

• Owner’sManual

The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under

Lionel®, LEGACY™, FasTrack®,TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds®, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™,

DynaChuff™, StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1®Remote

Controller, American Flyer®, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, MagniVision®, TMCC®, Lionelville®, Wireless

Tether™, Powerhouse™, LionMaster®, Conventional Classics™, Postwar Celebration Series™,

TruRail™, PH-1 Powerhouse®, Powermaster®, Powerstation-Powerhouse®, Accessory Motor

Controller™, AMC™, Accessory Switch Controller™, ASC™, Action Recorder Controller™, ARC™, Track

Power Controller 300™, TPC 300™, Track Power Controller 400™, TPC 400™, Block Power

Controller™, BPC™, Operating Track Controller™, OTC™, FatBoy™, Lionel Lines®, Joshua Lionel

Cowen Series™, Lockon®, TrainSounds™, MultiHorn™, MultiWhistle™, Choo-Choo™

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Table of contents

Creating your layout

Operating your PowerMax Transformer safely 4

Building your Lionel layout 5

Joining the FasTrack track sections 6

Connecting your PowerMax Transformer 6-7

Running your train

Running your train set 8

Operating your train with the PowerMax Transformer 9

Adding smoke ﬂuid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 9

Coupling 10

Operating your Christmas music boxcar 10

Experiencing the features of the PowerMax Transformer 11-12

Reverse unit procedure 13

PowerMax Transformer operation

Powering your layout with the PowerMax Transformer 14

Maintaining and servicing your set

Lubricating your locomotive 15

Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire 16

Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp 16

Replacing your caboose's lamp 17

Troubleshooting 18

FCC Statement 19

Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 20

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Operating your PowerMax Transformer safely

Your Lionel PowerMax Transformer is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. and has been

carefully designed to ensure peak performance. When using electrical products, basic safety

precautions should be maintained.

Be sure to observe the following guidelines:

• Readthemanualthoroughlybeforeusingthisdevice.

• Thisdeviceisnotrecommendedforchildrenunderfourteenyearsofage.

• 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 condition exists, the

transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.

• ThePowerMaxTransformerisintendedtobeusedindoors.Donotusethisdeviceifwaterispres-

ent. Serious or fatal injuries may result.

• UsethePowerMaxTransformeronlyforitsintendedpurpose.

• ThePowerMaxTransformerwasmeanttooperateon120-volt,60-Hertzpower.Donotconnect

this product to any other power supply.

• DonotoperatethePowerMaxTransformerwithadamagedcord,plug,orcase.

• Toavoidtheriskofelectricalshock,donotdisassembletheunit.Therearenouserservice-

able parts inside. If damaged, take this product to an authorized Lionel Service Center. Visit

www.lionel.com for a list of authorized Service Centers.

• DonotoperatethePowerMaxTransformeronyourlayoutunattended.Obstructedaccessoriesor

stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.

• AlwaysunplugthePowerMaxTransformerfromthepowersourcewhennotinuse.

• Neverinsertobjectsintotheventilationslotsonthisproduct.Damagetosensitive

electronic components can result.

Creating your layout

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Building your Lionel layout

Your set comes with eight curved sections, three 10" straight sections, and one terminal section of

track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections.

You may choose to add more FasTrack track sections to create an endless number of exciting track

arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.

Creating your layout

Figure 1. Track layout ideas

FasTrack Add-on Track Packs (available separately) make it easy to expand your railroad. Each

Track Pack includes all the track sections you need to create a more advanced layout using the sec-

tions included with this set. Refer to Figure 2 to explore the possibilities.

Figure 2. Add-on Track Pack layouts

Inner Passing Loop Add-on Track Pack

6-12028

Figure 8 Add-on Track Pack

6-12030

Outer Passing Loop Add-on Track Pack

6-12031

Siding Track Add-on Track Pack

6-12044

Track Packs are shown in darker shading (available separately).

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Joining the FasTrack track sections

FasTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs,

the track ﬁts together securely so you always have good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 3

to see how to join the track sections.

1.Lineupyourtwosectionsoftrack.

2. Insert the rail tabs into the openings at the ends of the corresponding rails.

3.Pressthesectionstogetheruntiltheinterlockingroadbedsnapsintoplace.

Figure 3. Joining the track sections

Creating your layout

Rail tab

Connecting your PowerMax Transformer

Connect your FasTrack terminal section to the PowerMax Transformer. Use the wires that are

already attached to the terminal section. Make sure that all connections are secure. Loose

connections can produce extremely high temperatures. For this reason, do not touch the terminals

or track connections during use. Also, do not locate scenery materials such as lichen or ground foam

near the terminals.

1.FeedthewiresthroughthenotchintheFasTrackterminalsection.Refer to

Figure 4 on page 7.

2.LoosentheredTRACKthumbscrewterminal,thenslidethered

spade-shapedconnectorintoposition.The thumbscrew post should be positioned

between the “blades” of the spade connector. Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post.

Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection.

3.LoosentheblackTRACKthumbscrewterminal,thenslidetheblack

spade-shapedconnectorintoposition.Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the

connection. Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post. Tighten the thumbscrew to

secure the connection.

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120/60z

0~18VAC

TRACK

Connecting your PowerMax Transformer (continued)

Creating your layout

4.PlugthePowerMaxTransformerintoyourwalloutlet(120volts).

As your layout expands, you may also make power connections with the stripped ends of wires,

placing no more than two wires on each terminal. For best performance on large layouts, it is

recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to connect your PowerMax Transformer to the track. 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.

To prevent the excessive build up of heat, be sure to select the proper wire gauge for

your layout. Follow these guidelines:

• Trackconnectionsmustbemadewith18-gaugewireorheavier.Largerlayouts

require a minimum of 16-gauge wire.

• Use24-gaugewireonlywhenconnectingsingleaccessoriesthatrequirelower

current.

• Whenwiringmultipleaccessories(twoormore)oraccessoriesthatrequirehigher

current, be sure to use 18- to 16-gauge wire.

Caution!

Figure 4. Controller connections

FasTrack terminal section

Notch

Spade-shaped

connector

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Running your train

Running your train set

With track power off, place your train set on the track.

Refer to page 10 for information on coupling the cars.

Power up your locomotive with your transformer.

Yourlocomotiveisdesignedtooperateon7-15voltsalternatingcurrent.

Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers are suitable.

Donotpoweryourlocomotivewithdirect-current(DC)transformers.

The locomotive was designed for use with alternating-current (AC)

transformers only.

Move ‘em out!

Getyourlocomotivemoving. Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern of

operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To sequence the reverse unit, press

theDIRECTIONbuttononyourtransformer,orbrieybringthethrottleallthewayback

to the OFF position and then forward, for one to four seconds. When track power is inter-

rupted, the locomotive advances to the next operational state.

Adjusttrackvoltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.

Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender.

See Figure 5.

If the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, add smoke ﬂuid to your loco-

motive’s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit. Refer to

page 9 for additional information.

Caution!

Note!

Figure5.Drawbarconnection

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Running your train

Operating your train with the PowerMax Transformer

You’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.

Note! Quickly shutting off or throwing the throttle all the way forward will not result in an

instant change in track voltage.

Remember that the greater the load on the engine (adding more cars for the engine to pull, for

example), the farther forward the handle must be pushed before it will operate the locomotive.

Adding smoke ﬂuid to your locomotive’s smoke generator

our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke dur-

ing operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 9 on page 13 for the

location of the switch.

The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke ﬂuid in order to function.

A small bottle of smoke ﬂuid is included with this set. Press down and unscrew the cap. Pierce the

tip on the nozzle. Add about four drops of ﬂuid directly into the locomotive’s stack. Smoke pro-

duction commences momentarily. It will start faster if you run your locomotive at higher speeds.

When smoke production decreases, add more ﬂuid (about four drops). An idle locomotive will

not smoke.

Smoke production is greater at higher voltages and when the locomotive is pulling a heavy load or

a long consist.

Caution! When the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, 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.

If you prefer to operate the locomotive without smoke or you do not want to add smoke

ﬂuid, slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position.

Note!

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Running your train

Coupling

When coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left

in Figure 6. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward

each other until they lock together.

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

Lock release

Figure 6. Coupler operation

Note!

Your Musical Boxcar requires one nine-volt alkaline battery. To install the battery (not

included), simply pull away the sides of the body and lift it off the frame. Attach the battery

harness to the battery, then slide the battery into the holder. Replace the body onto the frame

To play the Christmas music, throw the switch on the bottom of the car to the ON position.

Operating your Christmas music boxcar

1. Gently pull the sides away from the

body so that the slots on the side of

the boxcar release the frame

2. Attach the connector

located inside the doors

and place the battery in

the holder

To play, slide the switch on

the bottom of the car to the

ON position

Figure 8. Battery installation and switch location

Battery

holder Battery

harness

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