Lionel Glacier Route Freight Ready-To-Run Train Set, Glacier Route Freight Owner's Manual

73-1952-250

5/03

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 VA

Glacier Route Freight

Ready-To-Run Train Set

Owner’s Manual

Congratulations!

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ongratulations on your purchase of the

ready-to-run Glacier Route Freight Train
Set! This set features everything you need to get
started—a mighty 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!

Glacier Route Freight Train Set Features

Bright
headlight

Operating
couplers

Opening
boxcar doors

Diesel horn

Forward-Neutral-Reverse

operation

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

®

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

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Table of contents

Track layout

Building your Lionel layout 4
Joining the FasTrack track sections 4

Controller operations

Wiring your Transformer 5
Operating your Transformer safely 6
Advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two transformers 7
Transformer and short circuits 8

Train operation

Running your train set 9
Transformer functions 10

Reverse unit procedure 11
Horn operation 12
Tire-Traction 12
Coupling 12

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

Lubricating your RS-3 locomotive 13
Replacing your RS-3’s lamps 14
Notes 15
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 16

Glacier Route Freight Train Set inventory

• RS-3 diesel locomotive

• Boxcar

• Tank Car

• Caboose

• 40-Watt Transformer

• Three straight FasTrack track
sections

• One straight FasTrack terminal
track section

• Eight curved FasTrack track
sections

• Owner’s Manual

• Service Center list

• Lionel RailRoader Club flyer

Track layout

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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!

Figure 1. Track layout ideas

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

Rail tab

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. 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.

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

Controller operations

FasTrack terminal section

Notch

Spade-shaped
connector