Lionel Disney Train Set Owner's Manual
73-0005-250
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Ready-to-Run Set
Owner’s Manual
CAUTION—ELECTRIC T O Y
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 V A
Congratulations!
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ongratulations on your purchase of the ready-to-run Disney Train Set! This set features
everything you need to get started—a powerful 40-watt 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!
Disney Train Set Features
• Bright headlight
• Steam whistle
• Forward-Neutral-Reverse operation
• Illuminated cars
• Operating couplers
The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under
law. All rights reserved.
Lionel
®
, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds®, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™,
StationSounds
™
, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1®Remote Controller,
PowerMaster®, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, PowerHouse®, TMCC®, Lionelville™, Lockon®, Wireless Tether™,
LionMaster
®
, FatBoy™, American Flyer®, TrainSounds
™
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.
Disney
Train Set Inventory
• 4-4-2 steam locomotive and tender
• Two coach cars
• Observation car
• 40-Watt Transformer
• Three straight FasTrack track sections
• One straight FasTrack terminal track section
• Eight curved FasTrack track sections
• Owner’s Manual
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Table of contents
Creating your layout
Operating your Transformer safely 4
Building your Lionel layout 5
Joining the FasTrack track sections 5
Wiring your Transformer 6
Running your train
Running your train set 7
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 8
Coupling 9
Transformer functions 10
Whistle operation 11
Reverse unit procedure 12
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive 13
Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire 14
Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp 15
Replacing the lamp in your passenger cars 16
Advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two transformers 17
Troubleshooting 18
Notes 19
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 20
Operating your Transformer safely
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our Lionel 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 eight 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 Transformer is intended to be used indoors. Do not use this device if water is present.
Serious or fatal injuries may result.
• Use the Transformer only for its intended purpose.
• The 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 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. A
list of authorized Service Centers is packed with this unit.
• Do not operate the Transformer on your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or
stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
• Always unplug the 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
Joining the FasTrack track sections
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asTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large
rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always get good electrical contact. Take a
look at Figure 2 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 2. Joining the track sections
Building your Lionel layout
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our set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1
provides some examples of layouts that you can build with these track sections.
By adding more FasTrack track sections, you can create an endless number of exciting
track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety. The railroad empire of your dreams can
quickly become a reality!
Creating your layout
Figure 1. Track layout ideas
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Rail tab
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Creating your layout
Wiring your Transformer
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hen connecting your transformer, make sure that all power 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 3.
2. Loosen the orange 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 thumbscrew terminal, then slide the black spade-shaped
connector into position. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection. The
thumbscrew post should be positioned between the “blades” of the spade connector. Be sure
that the blades are touching the metal post.
4. Plug the Transformer into the back of the Controller.
5. Plug the Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts).
To prevent the excessive build up of heat, be sure to select the proper wire gauge
for your layout. Follow these guidelines:
• Track connections (or Lockon 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 3. Controller connections
FasTrack terminal section
Notch
Spade-shaped
connector
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