Lionel LCPRX2G4 User Manual
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0-8-0 Locomotive
0-8-0 Locomotive
LionChief
LionChief
Ready-To-Run Set
Ready-To-Run Set
Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Featuring:
and
RailSounds
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RC
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: 100-120 VAC , 60 Hz.
OUTPUT: DC 18 V , 1750 mA, 31.5 V A.
Congratulations!
elcome to the world of Lionel trains! You’re off to a great start with this ready-to-run LionChief
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train set. This set features everything you need to get started—a wall-pack power supply, a
huge, easy-to-assemble FasTrack oval, a string of detailed cars, a powerful Lionel locomotive that is
equipped with RailSounds RC sound system, and a LionChief remote that controls all the action.
Expand your railroad empire with additional FasTrack track sections, enhance your layout with
accessories, lengthen your consist with extra cars, or operate a new LionChief locomotive at the head
end of your train! Use this Owner’s Manual to learn how to set up, operate, and maintain your train
set for years of reliable operation.
Set Includes:
• 0-8-0 Locomotive and tender
• Animated Gondola
• Boxcar
• Illuminated caboose
• Eight O-36 curved FasTrack sections, three 10” straight FasTrack sections,
one 10” FasTrack wall-pack terminal section
• Wall-pack power supply
• LionChief remote for locomotive
• Smoke fluid
• Traction tires
• Owner's manual
ATTENTION!
our new Lionel LionChief 0-8-0 Locomotive and Tender has unique wiring that makes
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it different from other LionChief products. We strongly discourage mixing the 0-8-0
Locomotive or Tender with ANY other LionChief Locomotive or Tender.
Running the 0-8-0 engine with a different style tender, or the 0-8-0 tender with a different style
engine WILL result in damage to the unit's electronics and void the product warranty.
All O Gauge rolling stock is interchangeable between locomotives types.
Scan this QR code for help setting up and
operating your LionChief Steam set as
well as a troubleshooting video.
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Table of contents
Safety information
Operating your wall-pack power supply safely 4
LionChief system basics
Model railroading with the LionChief system 5
Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control 6
Operating your train with LionChief remote 7
LionChief locomotive overview
Locomotive Overview 8
Building your Lionel layout 9
Joining the FasTrack track sections 9
Connecting your wall-pack power supply 10
Operating your train set
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive's smoke generator 11
Running your train set 12
Triggering announcements with your LionChief remote control 13
Coupling 14
Operating the Remote-Control Track section 14
Silencing the steam chuffing sounds 15
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive 16
Replacing your locomotive's traction tire 17
Replacing your locomotive's headlamp 17
Animated Gondola basics 18
Lubicating the gear on your Animated Gondola 18
Replacing the caboose lamp 19
LionChief Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 20-22
Wall-Pack power supply 23
FCC and RSS Statements 24
Notes 25
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Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 26
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CrewTalk
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, SensorTrack™, Plug-n-Play
, AMC™, Accessory Switch Controller™, ASC™, Action Recorder
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Safety information
Operating your wall-pack power supply safely
our Lionel wall-pack power supply is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. and has been
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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 a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station. In the event that such a condition
exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.
• The wall-pack power supply is intended to be used indoors. Do not use this device if water is
present. Serious or fatal injuries may result.
• Use the wall-pack power supply only for its intended purpose.
• The wall-pack power supply was designed to operate on 100-120 volt AC, 60-Hertz power. 31.5 VDC
output. Do not connect this product to any other power supply.
• Do not operate the wall-pack power supply with a damaged cord, plug, or case.
• To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the unit. There are no user serviceable
parts inside. If damaged, take this product to a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station.
Visit www.lionel.com for a list of authorized Service Centers.
• Do not operate the wall-pack power supply on your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or
stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
• Always unplug the wall-pack power supply 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.
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LionChief system basics
Model railroading with the LionChief system
our ready-to-run LionChief train set comes with a DC wall-pack power supply, a LionChief
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remote control, a LionChief-equipped locomotive, rolling stock, and a FasTrack oval, complete
with a wall-pack terminal section for “plug-and-play” set up.
Your locomotive runs on fixed voltage, which is optimal for the sound system, smoke system,
and lamps. The locomotive listens to commands from its LionChief remote at a specific frequency
to increase or decrease speed, change directions, or trigger sounds. That’s why the locomotive and
remote must be operated as a matched pair.
The DC wall-pack power supply is capable of running the locomotive and cars that come with
this set, plus a few add-on cars and accessories, depending on the power they require. Keep in mind
that your locomotive can run on AC power, too, so you may choose to upgrade to most Lionel or
Lionel-compatible AC transformers (available separately at your authorized Lionel retailer) when you
expand your layout.
Important!
If you do choose to run your LionChief locomotive with a transformer, set the train voltage to full
(18 volts) and use the remote to run the train and trigger the sounds. The locomotive is not designed
to respond to the transformer’s throttle, direction button, horn button, or bell button; the locomotive
only responds to commands from its LionChief remote.
Keep in mind that the remote that comes with the train set is paired with the locomotive. This
locomotive and remote share a frequency, and your LionChief remote will not communicate with
other locomotives. However, locomotives of the same type, for example a 2-8-4 berkshire, may share a
frequency. Where the frequency is shared, any locomotive of the same type on the track would respond
together, at the same time, to commands from a remote. To avoid this scenario, you may choose not
to run multiples of the same locomotive type at the same time.
Otherwise, you may run more than one LionChief-equipped locomotive on the track at the same
time. You may also choose to run your LionChief locomotive on a LEGACY Control System-equipped
layout; however, you must use your LionChief remote control to control the LionChief locomotive
(LionChief locomotives do not receive commands from the LEGACY remote).
Run only your layout with only the DC wall-pack power supply OR an AC transformer.
Do not run both! Also, keep in mind that most other Lionel locomotives require AC
power specifically; check the instructions included with the other locomotives.
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The LionChief remote control overview
Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control
or safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use
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a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and
lift the hatch to access battery compartment (as shown in Figure 1). Insert three AAA batteries
orientating the +/- as shown in the bottom of the battery compartment. Replace the battery door
and snap closed.
Important!
Figure 1. Opening and closing the battery compartment
Important!
COVER DAMAGE TO YOUR REMOTE CAUSED FROM LEAKING BATTERIES.
Important!
Use only Alkaline AAA batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used
batteries or use different types together.
Remove screw and remove
battery compartment hatch
REMOVE ALL BATTERIES WHEN THE TRAIN WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. LIONEL'S LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT
When you are not operating the train, flip the On/Off switch to the Off
position to conserve the batteries.
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The LionChief remote control overview
Operating your train with your LionChief remote
THROTTLE
Turn the throttle knob clockwise to go forward and adjust the speed. Turn the throttle
knob counter-clockwise to go reverse and
adjust the speed. To stop the train, simply
return the throttle knob to the
center position.
BELL
The BELL button will
activate the bell sounds on
locomotives equipped with
this feature. Press the BELL
button to begin the sounds;
press the button again to
turn off the ringing.
SPEED INDICATOR LIGHT
The red light will remain on during
normal operation. The light will begin to
flash when the locomotive is in motion,
and the flashing will vary with the locomotive's speed.
ON/OFF SWITCH
To conserve your batteries, flip
the On/Off switch to the Off
position when you are done
operating your train.
WHISTLE
The WHISTLE button will activate
your locomotive’s whistle.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Press the center button for a variety of
announcements that may vary depending on the
train set. See page 13 for more information.
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The LionChief locomotive overview
Locomotive 0verview
our LionChief locomotive is designed to operate with commands from its corresponding
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LionChief remote. You may choose to power it with the wall-pack power supply included with
this ready-to-run train set, or you may choose to expand and upgrade to essentially any Lionel
or Lionel-compatible AC transformer. Even DC transformers will work to power this particular
locomotive!
Smoke
Your locomotive features an operating smoke unit that produces safe, clean, white smoke. Always
keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the smoke unit when you are running your locomotive with
the smoke unit in the On position. Slide the smoke unit switch to the Off position if you do not want
to operate the locomotive with smoke or you choose not to add smoke fluid. From more information,
please see page 11.
Additional Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid (6-37841) is available separately when you deplete the
sample. Only Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid is approved for use with this product.
LionChief RC sound system
Your locomotive features a wide range of sounds to make operation even more realistic and impressive! The steam chuffing sounds are coordinated with the blasts of smoke from the smokestack, and
they increase with the speed of the locomotive. You may choose to turn the chuffing sounds off by
sliding the sound switch to the off position. See page 15.
Use the whistle, bell, and announcement buttons on the LionChief remote control to trigger those
sounds. See page 7 for more information.
Keep in mind that the speaker is housed in the tender. Ensure that the drawbar is connected properly for good electrical contact.
Care and maintenance
A few simple precautions will help to ensure a long life for the locomotive:
• Lubricate the wheels, axles, and linkage regularly to avoid squeaks and wear. See page 16 for
complete details.
• Avoid squeezing and bending the side rods and linkage when handling and packing the locomo-
tive to prevent binding.
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Getting ready to run your trains
Building your Lionel layout
our set comes with eight curved sections, three 10" straight sections, and one wall-pack terminal
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section of track. Figure 2 shows the oval layout that you can build with these track sections.
You may choose to add more FasTrack track sections to create an endless number of exciting track
arrangements for more fun, action, and variety.
Figure 2. Track layout
Joining the FasTrack track sections
asTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs,
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the track fits together securely so you always have 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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Getting ready to run your trains
Connecting your wall-pack power supply
our trains are powered by a DC wall-pack power supply. To power the track, simply plug the
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wall-pack into an outlet and plug the jack into the terminal section as shown in Figure 4.
Terminal track section
Jack on wall-pack
power supply
Figure 4. Wall-pack power supply connection
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Operating your train set
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive's smoke generator
our locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke dur-
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ing operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 7 on page 15 for the
location of the switch.
The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. A
small bottle of smoke fluid is included with this set. Press down and unscrew the cap. Pierce the end
of the nozzle with a pin, then add about four drops of fluid directly into the locomotive’s stack. Smoke
production commences momentarily. It will start faster if you run your locomotive at higher speeds.
When smoke production decreases, add more fluid (about four drops). An idle locomotive will not
smoke.
Note!
Caution!
Note!
If you prefer to operate the locomotive without smoke or you do not want to add
smoke fluid, slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position.
When the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, always keep a small amount of
smoke fluid in the locomotive’s smoke generator; the generator’s element can become
damaged if operated without smoke fluid. This is particularly true if your locomotive
sits in neutral for an extended period of time without smoke fluid in the generator.
Only the use of Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid (6-37841) is approved for warranty
coverage of Lionel products.
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Operating your train set
Running your train set
With track power unplugged, place your train set on the track.
Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars.
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Couple the locomotive to the tender that was included
with this set
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Fit the tab on the locomotive drawbar into the slot on
the tender's drawbar as illustrated in Figure 5. Note that
the drawbar connection connects the locomotive and
tender electronically. Make the connection securely to
ensure good electrical contact.
Caution!
Plug in your wall-pack power supply, connect
it to the track, and switch on the remote.
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To prevent damage to the electronics, only couple the locomotive to the
tender that was included with this set. Do NOT mix and match LionChief
locomotives and tenders.
Figure 5. Drawbar connection
Move ‘em out!
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Use your remote to run your train. You can adjust the speed
in forward or reverse, blow the whistle, sound the bell, or trigger an
announcement. Refer to page 14 for complete details.
Unplug the wall-pack power supply when you are done
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running your trains.
Switch off your remote control to conserve the batteries.
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Operating your train set
Triggering announcements with your LionChief remote control
our locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match the way you play
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with the locomotive. You can trigger an announcement that corresponds to each part of the
journey.
When the locomotive is… The announcement states…
Stationary:
Press Announcement (sitting less than 30 seconds): Stationary announcement 1
Press Announcement (sitting more than 30 seconds): Stationary announcement 2
Moving:
Press Announcement (moving less than 30 seconds): Moving announcement 1
Press Announcement (moving less than 30 seconds): Moving announcement 2
Press Announcement (moving more than 30 seconds): Moving announcement 3
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Operating your train set
Coupling
hen coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left
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in Figure 6. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward
each other until they lock together.
Note!
Figure 6. Coupler operation
Operating the Remote-Control Track section
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releasing the coupler or activating the car. Refer to Figure 7.
Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight section of track.
Lock release
o uncouple or activate your rolling stock, position the trigger disc over the magnet in the center of
the track. Press UNCOUPLE on the controller, and the magnet will pull the trigger disc downward,
Figure 7. Uncoupling your rolling stock
Trigger disc
Magnetic Uncoupling track
(6-12020)
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Operating your train set
Silencing the steam chuffing sounds
o silence the background steam sounds, slide the CHUFF switch to the OFF position under the
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frame. See Figure 8. Turn off track power for about two seconds, and then the background sound
will be silenced when the track power is restored. The whistle, announcement, and bell sounds can
still be triggered at any time using the remote. To restore the background sounds, simply slide the
CHUFF switch to the ON position and then turn off track power for two or more seconds.
Note!
Figure 8. Switch locations
Always turn off track power for about two seconds after you slide the switch. The
background sounds will be reset according to the new switch position when the
track power is switched on again.
REAR of
Locomotive
CHUFF switch
ONOFF
OFF
ON
Smoke ON/OFF switch
(See page 11)
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Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive
elp your steam locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it
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properly.
We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927),
available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate
(a small amount will do) and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive’s wheels, contact
rollers, or your track.
You’ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the
parts indicated in Figure 9 and also on the tender's axles. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before
lubricating, and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage.
Lubricate axle
with Lionel oil
sparingly
Figure 9. Lubricating points
Lubricate axle
with Lionel oil
sparingly
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