Lionel Gingerbread Junction Docksider Owner's Manual
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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
DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 Hz ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA
Gingerbread Junction
Docksider Ready-to-Run Set
Owner’s Manual
Gingerbread Junction
Docksider Ready-to-Run Set
Owner’s Manual
Set Includes:
• Docksider steam locomotive
• Gondola
• Candy cane flatcar
• Caboose
• Eight curve O-36 FasTrack sections, three 10” straight FasTrack sections,
one FasTrack terminal section
• CW-80 Transformer
• Replacement traction tire
• Lionel DVD
• Owner’s Manual
Congratulations!
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ongratulations on your purchase of your ready-to-run train set! This set features everything you
need to get started—a mighty CW-80 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!
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Table of contents
Creating your layout
Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely 4
Building your Lionel layout 5
Joining the FasTrack track sections 6
Wiring your CW-80 Transformer 7-8
Running your train
Running your train set 9
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 10
Operating the couplers 10
Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 11-12
Reverse unit procedure 13-14
CW-80 Transformer operation
Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer 15
Setting the accessory output 16
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive 17
Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire 18
Replacing your locomotive’s lamp 18
Troubleshooting 18-19
FCC Statement 19
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 20
The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under
law. All rights reserved.
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, 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
™
Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely
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our Lionel CW-80 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 CW-80 Transformer is intended to be used indoors. Do not use this device if water is
present. Serious or fatal injuries may result.
• Use the CW-80 Transformer only for its intended purpose.
• The CW-80 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 CW-80 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 CW-80 Transformer on your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories
or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
• Always unplug the CW-80 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
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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FasTrack Add-on Track Packs 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 sections
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 available separately.
Creating your layout
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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 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
Rail tab
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