Lionel Honda Flyer Train Set, Wisconsin Central Highball Freight, Honda Flyer Owner's Manual
73-0055-250
7/06
Flyer Ready-to-Run Set
Owner’s Manual
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 PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA
©Honda
Congratulations!
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ongratulations on your purchase of the ready-to-run Honda Flyer 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!
Train Set Features
• Bright headlight
• Puffing smoke
• Air whistle
• Forward-Neutral-Reverse operation
• Opening boxcar doors
• Operating couplers
The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under
law. All rights reserved.
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, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds®, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™,
StationSounds
™
, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1®Remote Controller,
PowerMaster
®
, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, PowerHouse®, TMCC®, Lionelville™, Lockon®, Wireless Tether™,
LionMaster
®
, FatBoy™, American Flyer®, TrainSounds
™
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.
Train Set Inventory
• 4-4-2 Locomotive
• Tender with air whistle
• Boxcar
• Flatcar with stakes
• Square window caboose
• Short extension bridge
• Ten telephone poles with bases
• CW-80 Transformer with accessory wire
• Three straight FasTrack track sections
• Eight curved FasTrack track sections
• One straight FasTrack terminal track section
• Smoke fluid
• Replacement traction tire
• Owner’s Manual
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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
Coupling 10
Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 11-12
Reverse unit procedure 13
CW-80 Transformer operation
Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer 14
Setting the accessory output 15
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive 16
Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire 16
Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp 17
Assembling the short extension bridge 18
Advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two transformers 19
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 20
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 eight 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
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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!
Creating your layout
Figure 1. Track layout ideas
Figure 2. Add-on Track Pack layouts
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.
Inner Passing Loop Add-on Track Pack
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Figure 8 Add-on Track Pack
6-12030
Outer Passing Loop Add-on Track Pack
6-12031
Siding Track Add-on Track Pack
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Track Packs available separately.
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
Creating your layout
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