Lionel Hobo Hotel Owner's Manual

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Lionel

Hobo Hotel

Owner’s Manual

Wiring the Hobo Hotel

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our Hobo Hotel operates best at 12-18 volts (AC). Because the power connections are located
on the underside of the base, we recommend that you attach the wires before you position

the figures.

Power the Hobo Hotel with your transformer, a separate accessory power supply, or a Lionel
Lock-On (available separately, 6-62900). To make these connections, you need the ends of the
wires to be stripped back 1/4" to 3/8".

Use a pair of wire strippers or a sharp knife to strip the wires. Only an adult
should perform this task! Always use care when stripping wires.

To wire this accessory, simply attach a wire to each of the spring clip terminals on the
bottom of the Hobo Hotel and connect them to the POWER/A and COMMON/GROUND/U
terminals on your power supply or to the Lionel Lock-On as illustrated in Figure 1.

Spring clip terminal and Lock-On connections: Press down on the top of the terminal clip so that a
metal loop is formed. Slide the bare end of the wire into the exposed loop. Release pressure on the
terminal clip, allowing the crimped metal to pinch the end of the wire in the metal loop. Give a little
tug on the wire to check if the hold is secure.

Polarity does not matter. Connect either wire to the Power/A terminal or to the
Common/Ground/U terminal.

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ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel Hobo Hotel! This accessory features a
"weathered" wood-sided refer, three realistic pine trees, and six pewter figures. The

centerpiece of the Hobo Hotel is the glowing campfire, illuminated by two LEDs.

Note!

Caution!

POWER
SUPPLY

POWER/A

OR

Figure 1. Power connections