Lionel HOBO EXPRESS, QVC Soo Line Transportation O-27, HOBO EXPRESS 0-27 Owner's Manual

73-1908-250

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CAUTION—ELECTRIC 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 VA

Hobo Express

Ready-To-Run O-27 Set

Owner’s Manual

Congratulations!

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ou’re now the proud owner of the Hobo

Express ready-to-run O-27 train set.
Everything you need to get started is includ­ed. You’re already off to a great start by
reading this instruction manual. It has
important information on train setup and
operation. This booklet also covers proper
maintenance procedures to help your Lionel

trains live long, healthy lives.

If you have any questions after reading
this booklet, contact your nearest Lionel
Authorized Service Center using the list
included in a separate flier in this set or call
Lionel Service at 810-949-4100. And have

fun!

Table of contents

Track layout

Getting started 3
Joining the track sections 3
Suggested track layouts 4
Attaching the lockon to the track 4

Controller operations

Stripping the wire 5
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon 5
Controller functions 6
Controller and short circuits 7
Installing the Lionel Sound Activation Switch 8
Train operation, maintenance and service:

(See Instruction Sheet 70-8616-250 provided with engine)

Lionel Service 8

Joining the track sections

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oin the track sections

together by inserting the
pins of one track section
into the rail openings of
another. For good electrical
contact, pins must be care­fully inserted and track
joints tightly fitted.

If the track is difficult to
connect, try this installation
tip. You can “break in” O­27 track sections by insert­ing and withdrawing a track
pin into one rail at a time
before joining the entire track section.

If the openings become too large (causing
the track to fit loosely), pinch the rail
together around a track pin with a pair of

pliers. If any pins fall out of
the track and are missing,
replace them with extras
available from your Lionel
dealer.

Maintenance tip: The rails
should be kept clean, dry,
and free from oil and
grease. Clean rust and dirt
spots with a track eraser.
Wipe the track using a cloth
dampened with track clean­er from the Lionel mainte­nance kit

(no. 6-62927), available from your nearest
Lionel Authorized Value Added Dealer or
Lionel Service.

Track layout

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Getting started

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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
have been included and that the quantities
(when applicable) are correct.

The parts list below will tell you what’s

included and the correct quantities. If you
find any discrepancies, contact the dealer you
purchased your set from for more informa­tion or call 1-800-4-LIONEL for a service cen­ter near you.

Now comes the fun part—deciding what kind of layout you want. The only rule—

let your imagination be your guide.

• 4-4-2 Steam Locomotive 1

• Tender w/Air Whistle 1

• Jumping Hobo Boxcar 1

• Animated Gondola 1

• Square Window Caboose 1

• Hobo Campfire 1

• Smoke Fluid 1

• Controller 1

• 40-watt power pack 1

• Lockons 2

• Straight track 8

• Curved track 8

• Service Center list 1

• Warranty Card 1