Lionel Generator Car with Christmas Tree Owner's Manual

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10/07

Lionel

Generator Car with

Christmas Tree

Owner’s Manual

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Congratulations!

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ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Generator Car with Christmas Tree! In real

life, the generator car was used to provide emergency power and light to fringe or disaster
areas where a quick source of electric power was required. When you open the door of your
Lionel generator car, the light goes on in the interior, illuminating a huge, diesel-electric
generator. The generator hums with power and the cooling fan in the roof begins to turn.

Connect your car to the Christmas tree to turn the tree lights on. This Lionel classic will give your

train layout an added dimension in excitement!

It’s easy to operate. Simply follow these instructions. Your Lionel railroad will enjoy

exciting generator car service in a matter of minutes. And have fun!

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The name FasTrack® is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.

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Assembling your 3530 generator car

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he generator car’s light dispersion assembly is packed separately. To assemble the unit,

first remove the end screw that holds the body shell to the frame. Now, gently push the
shell backwards to release the frame from the slots on the body. Before lifting the body off the
frame, note that two wires are attached from the frame to the inside of the shell. Gently lift off
the shell and set it to the side of the frame, being careful not to disconnect the wires.

Place the coil shield over the lamp until it rests on the car frame. Place the light cover

onto the drive washer.

Now, carefully remove the rubber band, which secures the metal activation switch, from

around the generator.

To reassemble the car, slide the slots on the shell over the tabs on the frame. Note: Take
care that the two wires are completely inside the shell, and that they do not touch the light
dispersion assembly.

As you position the shell on the frame, be careful to push the metal activation switch in
toward the generator, making sure it clears the tab on the door. Reinsert the front screw, and
you’re ready to roll!

Figure 1. Light dispersion assembly

Coil shield

Drive washer

Light cover