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73-1907-250
3/01
LIONEL
JC Penney ® Flyer
Ready-to-Run O-27 set
Owner’s Manual
CAUTI O N—ELECTRI C 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:20 V; 54 VACongratulations!
Y ou’re now the proud owner of the
Pennsylvania ready-to-run O-27 train
set. Everything you need to get started is
If you have any questions after reading
this booklet, contact your nearest Lionel
Authorized Service Center using the list
included. You’re already off to a great start included in a separate flier in this set or call
by reading this instruction manual. It has 1-800-4-LIONEL for a Service Center near
important information on train setup and you. And have fun!
operation. This booklet also covers proper
maintenance procedures to help your Lionel
trains live long, healthy lives.
Table of contents
Track layout
Getting started 3
Joining the track sections 4
Suggested track layouts 5
Attaching the lockon to the track 6
Controller operations
Stripping the wire 7
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon 7
Controller functions` 8
Controller and short circuits 9
Train operation
Reverse unit procedure 10
Tire-Traction ™ 11
Coupling 11
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your 4-4-2 locomotive 12
Adding smoke fluid to your 4-4-2’s smoke generator 13
Replacing your 4-4-2’s headlamp 14
Assembling your flatcar with airplane 15
Lionel Service 16
2Track layout
Getting started
B efore you do anything else, we recom-
mend you check the contents of your set
box to ensure all of the parts of your set
included and the correct quantities. If you
find any discrepancies, contact the dealer you
purchased your set from for more informa-
have been included and that the quantities tion or call 1-800-4-LIONEL for a Service
(when applicable) are correct. Center near you.
The parts list below will tell you what’s
• Penn Flyer 4-4-2 locomotive 1 • 40-watt power pack 1
• Penn Flyer Tender w/whistle 1 • Lockon 1
• Boxcar 1 • Straight track 8
• JC Penney Flatcar w/airplane 1 • Curved track 8
• Caboose 1 • Service Center list 1
• Smoke fluid 1 • Railroader Club application 1
• Plastic Airplane 1 • Warranty Card 1
• Controller 1
Now comes the fun part—deciding what your imagination be your guide.
kind of layout you want. The only rule—let
3Track layout
Joining the track sections
J oin the track sec-
tions together by
inserting the pins of one
track pin with a pair of
pliers. If any pins fall
out of the track and are
track section into the missing, replace them
rail openings of another. with extras available
For good electrical con- from your Lionel dealer.
tact, pins must be care- Maintenance tip:
fully inserted and track The rails should be kept
joints tightly fitted. clean, dry, and free
If the track is diffi- from oil and grease.
cult to connect, try this Clean rust and dirt spots
installation tip. You can with a track eraser.
“break in” O-27 track Wipe the track using a
sections by inserting and cloth dampened with
withdrawing a track pin track cleaner from the
into one rail at a time Lionel maintenance kit
before joining the entire (no. 6-62927), avail-
track section. able from your nearest
If the openings Lionel Authorized Value
become too open (causing the track to fit Added Dealer.
loosely), pinch the rail together around a
4Track layout
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!
Note! We recommend that you do not set-up your track layout on carpeted surfaces.
Carpet fibers may collect on your engine’s wheels and drive gears, and prevent your
engine from operating properly. For best results, place track on a hard surface.
5Track 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
outside rail. Press the lockon upward so that
the spring contact snaps onto the center
rail. The lockon should face outward
easy. First, place the lockon when setting up your track and
LI
under any straight section of ON make sure it is firmly connect-
track. Fit the center lip LO CTC EL ed. Use the illustrations below as
CK
of the lockon onto ON a step-by-step guide.
the edge of an
1
2
2 Snap spring contact
to the middle rail
1 Hook lip to the
outside of the rail
Once the lockon is securely attached to the lockon. See page 7 for easy-to-follow
the track, it’s time to insert the wires from steps.
the controller into the two spring clips on
6Track layout
Stripping the wire
O nce your track is assembled and the
lockon is securely
attached, you can
stripped back about 1⁄4" to 3⁄8". To
strip the wires, use a pair
of wire strippers
connect the wires or a sharp
from the con- knife.
troller to the lock- Caution:
on. Only an adult
First you’ll want should perform
to check the ends of the this task! Always use
wires to make sure that the insulation is 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.
back of your controller, and plug the other
end into a standard outlet.
It’s easy! Depress the spring clip with If the whistle fails to operate
your finger and insert the bare end of the Note! when you press the whistle but-
wire into the exposed opening. Release the ton on your controller (see
spring clip. Give the wire a little tug to page 8), remove the wires from
make sure it’s secure. Repeat these steps the lockon and reinsert each one into the
with the other spring clip. Next, insert the opposite clip to reverse polarity.
small plug end of the power pack into the
Plug power pack
into standard wall
outlet
Make sure that the bare end of R
each wire is securely attached
to the spring clip.
L
FUL E D
SPE Plug this end into
F
OF
back of controller.
7Controller operations
Controller functions
A s you turn the throttle control knob to
the right, power to the track is
increased. When the indicator reaches the
cars for the engine to pull, for example), the
farther into the green the knob must be
turned before it will operate the locomotive.
green band, there should be sufficient power The yellow band indicates the average
to operate the locomotive. The further into power range that the train will be operating
the green area the knob is turned, the faster in. The red band represents maximum
your train will go. Remember that the power output.
greater the load on the engine (adding more
Press this button to R
The LED indicator shows
produce a realistic when your controller is
whistle sound. On.
Press this button to go OFF FULL
forward or reverse, or to SPEED
OFF FULL
place the locomotive in SPEED
“neutral” (no movement,
OFF FULL
headlight is on). SPEED Green band
O
OFF FULL
SPEED
Yellow band
Turn the throttle control
knob to the right for more
power.
Red band
8Controller 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
wheels are properly set on the rails. Some
other causes of short circuits might be sta-
ples, nails, paper clips, or other metallic
peak performance. The controller is objects lying across the rails, or two bare
equipped with a built-in electronic circuit wires touching each other.
breaker that alternately cuts off and restores If too many cars or accessories are used,
the flow of power to the track whenever a your controller will exceed its power limit
short circuit exists—for example, when the and begin to cycle on and off. To correct
train derails. The circuit breaker’s action this problem, cars or accessories must be
continues until the cause of the short circuit removed before normal operation can
is eliminated. This circuit breaker is incor- resume. For more power, see the line of
porated into the controller to protect it from Lionel high-output transformers at your
possible damage. It will not protect the Authorized Lionel Value Added Dealer.
locomotive or electrically operated acces- The same condition can occur if the
sories, so it’s important to eliminate short power is turned up too quickly. This also
circuits as soon as possible. could cause your train to move too fast and
derail.
The power pack must be unplugged
Note! from the wall socket when a short After your power pack has been operat-
ing for a while, you will find it warm to the
circuit is noticed, and the short cir-
touch. It is the nature of all electrical power
cuit must be corrected.
equipment to become warm when in use. If
A short circuit is caused by a direct con- your controller is loaded to capacity, it is a
nection between the center rail and one of good idea to let it cool down after an hour
the outside rails or by a direct connection or two of continuous use. Unplug the power
between bare wires. The axles of a derailed pack from the wall when the controller is
car or locomotive are the most frequent not in use.
cause of short circuits, so make sure that all
9Train operation
Reverse unit procedure
T he reverse unit inside your Lionel loco-
motive is an electronic device that acts
like the transmission in your car. When you
of operation in the sequence. For instance, if
the locomotive is moving forward, then is
stopped and the switch is thrown back, the
apply power to the track, the locomotive locomotive will be “locked” in neutral. If
moves in the direction specified by the the switch is thrown back while the locomo-
reverse unit—or it sits in neutral, awaiting tive is under power, the locomotive will
another power interrup- remain in the mode it
tion. Power interruptions was in when the switch
are the signal that tells was thrown. The con-
the reverse unit to troller direction control
sequence to the next oper- will then have no affect
ational state. on the direction of the
To interrupt power and locomotive.
sequence the locomotive’s Additionally, this
reverse unit, press the reverse unit has a
direction control button Reverse unit on/off switch “power-up reset” feature,
or turn the throttle to the which means that should
Off position and On again. The reverse unit the locomotive sit without power for a short
alternates between three states: forward, period of time, the reverse unit will auto-
neutral, and reverse. matically reset and start in the forward
Also, the locomotive can be “locked” direction when the transformer is turned on
into a certain mode of operation by throw- or “powered up,” regardless of the locking
ing the switch located on the underside of switch position. If the locking switch is in
the frame (see illustration above). When the the Off position, the locomotive will start in
switch is thrown to the Off position, the the forward direction and be “locked” there.
locomotive will be locked in the next mode
R
Whistle control
button
L
FUL ED
SPE
F
OF
Direction control
button
10Train operation
Tire-Traction™
Y our locomotive is equipped with Tire-
Traction. This means that one of the
drive wheels is fitted with a rubber traction
motive can pull many cars at once.
Lionel locomotives with Tire-Traction
grip the track, enabling them to pull heavy
tire to enhance tractive effort so your loco- loads at higher speeds.
Coupling
A fter you have assembled the track,
place the locomotive and rolling stock
on the track. Before coupling the cars, make
the mating couplers must be open as shown
below at the left. Now simply push the cars
toward each other until they lock together.
sure the wheels are properly set on the rails. Now you’re ready to pull out of the sta-
When coupling your cars, at least one of tion. 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.
11Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your 4-4-2 locomotive
H elp your 4-4-2 steam locomotive lead
a long and productive life on your rail-
road by maintaining it properly.
avoid getting grease or oil on the 4-4-2’s
wheels, contact rollers, or your track.
You’ll know your 4-4-2 requires lubrica-
We recommend you purchase a Lionel tion when visual inspection reveals dryness
Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (no. 6- on the parts indicated in the illustration.
62927), available from your Lionel dealer. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before
Two basic rules to keep in mind: Never over- lubricating, and always lubricate any loco-
lubricate (a small amount will do), and motive emerging from prolonged storage.
Lubricate axle ends with Lubricate with Lionel oil
Lionel oil sparingly sparingly
Lubricate gears with
Lionel grease sparingly
12Maintaining and servicing your set
Adding smoke fluid to your 4-4-2’s smoke generator
Y our 4-4-2 locomotive is equipped with a
smoke generator that produces
safe, clean white smoke during
locomotive will not smoke. NOTE:
Always keep a small amount of
smoke fluid in the locomo-
operation. tive’s smoke generator; the
The smoke gener- generator’s element can
ator requires the become damaged if operated
periodic addition of Lionel without smoke fluid. This is particu-
smoke fluid in order to function. Pierce the larly true if your locomotive sits in neutral
smoke fluid tube end with a pin, then add 4 for an extended period of time without smoke
to 8 drops of fluid directly into the locomo- fluid in the generator.
tive’s stack. Smoke production commences Smoke production is greater at higher
momentarily, faster if you run your locomo- voltages and when the locomotive is pulling
tive at high speed. When smoke production a heavy load or a long consist.
wanes, add more fluid (4 to 8 drops). An idle
13Maintaining and servicing your set
Replacing your 4-4-2 locomotive’s headlamp
Y our 4-4-2 locomotive lights the way
with headlamp illumination. During
the course of normal operation, the lamp
Service. Be careful not to twist the lamp or it
may break.
Now, reinstall the smoke unit, making
may require replacement. sure that the smoke stack lines up with the
First remove the two front truck screws cab top opening. Reassemble the front
and carefully slide the front truck assembly truck, making sure that the linkage rods go
off the linkage rods. Lift the smoke unit out into the holes in the front truck. The lug
far enough from the cab to allow lamp wire from the smoke unit must be reinserted
extraction. Pull the lamp straight out and through the slot in the front truck assembly
replace it with Lionel part no. 600-0161- and secured under one of the two front
300, available from your nearest Lionel screws. Tighten the screws firmly but do not
Authorized Service Center or from Lionel over tighten.
Smoke unit
Lionel part no.
600-0161-300
Linkage rods
Smoke unit
lug wire
Front truck
screws
14Maintaining and servicing your set
Assembling your flatcar with airplane
T o ready your flatcar to carry its airplane
load, remove all packaging first. In order
to affix the airplane to the flatcar, you may
side up. Then position one wing perpendicu-
lar to the side of the plane.
CAUTION: Do not snap in the wing. Bear
choose to use the 14 stakes provided, the elastic slightly downward on the wing to engage
tie-down, or both. It’s up to you. Please note both sides of the center lock with the lock
that the original Postwar flatcar with airplane channel. Press the wing firmly toward the
had an elastic tie-down only. If you are using side of the plane—snapping its two side
the stakes, insert them in the corresponding locks into the slots on the fuselage. Repeat
slots as indicated below. The airplane’s landing the procedure with the other wing.
gear must be retracted and the wings must be
If the wing tends to flop down-
folded to protect them from trackside obstacles Note!
ward, the center lock is not
while your train is in operation.
engaged in the lock channel.
To lock the wings in flight position, retract
the landing gear, and hold the plane bottom-
Elastic Tiedown
Lock channel
Side locks
ng
Wi
Center
lock Fuselage
Underside detail of plane
Stake
Open slot
15Limited Warranty/Lionel Service
his Lionel product, including all sales receipt and completed warranty information
T mechanical and electrical components,
moving parts, motors and structural
components, except for light bulbs, is warranted
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
to the original consumer-purchaser, for one year Website at www.lionel.com.
against original defects in materials or If you prefer to send your product back to
workmanship when purchased through an Lionel L.L.C. for factory repair, you must first call
authorized Lionel dealer. 810-949-4100 or FAX 810-949-5429, or write to
This warranty does NOT cover normal wear Customer Service, P.O. Box 748, New Baltimore,
and tear, light bulbs, defects appearing in the MI 48047-0748, stating what the item is, when it
course of commercial use, or damage resulting was purchased and what seems to be the problem.
from abuse or misuse of the product by the You will be sent a return authorization letter and
purchaser. Transfer of this product by the original label to ensure your merchandise will be properly
consumer-purchaser to another person voids this handled upon receipt.
warranty. Modification of this product voids this Once you have received your return
warranty. authorization and label, make sure that the item
Any warranted product which is defective in is packed to prevent damage during shipping and
original materials or workmanship and is handling. We suggest that you use the product’s
delivered by the original consumer-purchaser to original packaging. This shipment must be
Lionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C. Service prepaid and we recommend that it be insured.
Station, together with proof of original purchase Please make sure you have followed all of the
will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or above instructions carefully before returning any
replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the merchandise for service.
event the defective product cannot be repaired, and
a replacement is not available, a refund of the Warranty Information
original purchase price will be granted. Any Please complete the information below and
products on which warranty service is sought must keep it, along with your dated sales receipt. You
be sent freight or postage prepaid, as must present this and your dated sales receipt
transportation and shipping charges are not when requesting warranty service.
covered by the warranty.
Name ____________________________
In no event shall Lionel L.L.C. be
liable for incidental or Address ____________________________
consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or Place of Purchase ____________________
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to Date of Purchase ____________________
you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights which vary Product Number ______________________
from state to state.
Product Description____________________
Instructions for Obtaining Service
If service for this Lionel L.L.C. product is _________________________________
required, bring the item, along with your dated
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