Lionel New York Central Flyer, New York Central Flyer Ready-to-Run Train Set Owner's Manual
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CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN 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
New York Central Flyer
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner’s Manual
New York Central Flyer
Ready-to-Run Train Set
Owner’s Manual
Featuring
New York Central Train Set Inventory
• 0-8-0 Locomotive
• Tender
• Boxcar
• Gondola with canisters
• Helicopter launch car
• Work caboose
• CW-80 Transformer with accessory
wire
• Two straight FasTrack track sections
• Eight curved FasTrack track sections
• One FasTrack terminal track section
• One 5" FasTrack track section
• One FasTrack uncoupling track section
• Smoke fluid
• Replacement traction tire
• Owner’s Manual
Congratulations!
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ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel New York Central Flyer Ready-To-Run Train Set!
This set features everything you need to get started—a 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!
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, LEGACY™, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds®, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™,
StationSounds
™
, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1® Remote Controller,
American Flyer
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, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, MagniVision®, TMCC®, Lionelville®, Wireless Tether™,
Powerhouse
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, LionMaster®, Conventional Classics™, Postwar Celebration Series™, TruRail™, PH-1
Powerhouse
®
, Powermaster®, Powerstation-Powerhouse®, Accessory Motor Controller™, AMC™,
Accessory Switch Controller
™
, ASC™, Action Recorder Controller™, ARC™, Track Power Controller
300
™
, TPC 300™, Track Power Controller 400™, TPC 400™, Block Power Controller™, BPC™,
Operating Track Controller
™
, OTC™, FatBoy™, Lionel Lines®, Joshua Lionel Cowen Series™,
Lockon
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, TrainSounds™, MultiHorn™, MultiWhistle™, Choo-Choo
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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
Connecting your CW-80 Transformer 6-7
Running your train
Running your train set 8
Operating your train with the CW-80 Transformer 9
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 9
Coupling 10
Operating the Uncoupling Track section 10
Operating the TrainSounds sound system 11
Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 12-13
Reverse unit procedure 14
Launching the helicopter 15
CW-80 Transformer operation
Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer 16
Setting the accessory output 17
Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive 18
Replacing your locomotive’s traction tire 19
Replacing your locomotive’s headlamp 19
Replacing your square window caboose lamp 20
Advanced operations: connecting your Uncoupling Track section to an auxiliary power supply 21
Troubleshooting 22
FCC Statement 23
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 24
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 fourteen 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. Visit
www.lionel.com for a list of authorized Service Centers.
• 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 sections, two 10" straight sections, one 5" straight section, an
uncoupling track, and one terminal section of track. Figure 1 provides some examples of layouts
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.
Creating your layout
Figure 1. Track layout ideas
FasTrack Add-on Track Packs (available separately) 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.
Figure 2. Add-on Track Pack layouts
Inner Passing Loop Add-on Track Pack
6-12028
Figure 8 Add-on Track Pack
6-12030
Outer Passing Loop Add-on Track Pack
6-12031
Siding Track Add-on Track Pack
6-12044
Track Packs are shown in darker shading (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 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
Creating your layout
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Rail tab
Connecting your CW-80 Transformer
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onnect your FasTrack terminal section to the CW-80 Transformer. Use the wires that are already
attached to the terminal section. Make sure that all 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 4 on page 7.
2. Loosen the red TRACK thumbscrew terminal, then slide the red
spade-shaped connector into position. The thumbscrew post should be positioned
between the “blades” of the spade connector. Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post.
Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection.
3. Loosen the black TRACK thumbscrew terminal, then slide the black
spade-shaped connector into position. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the
connection. Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post. Tighten the thumbscrew to
secure the connection.
4. If you need to power an accessory (available separately at your authorized
Lionel dealer), connect the accessory to the ACCESSORY thumbscrew terminals.
Use the accessory wire included with the CW-80 Transformer.
Connecting your CW-80 Transformer (continued)
Creating your layout
5. Plug the CW-80 Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts).
As your layout expands, you may also make power connections with the stripped ends of wires,
placing no more than two wires on each terminal. For best performance on large layouts, it is
recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to connect your CW-80 Transformer to the track. On larger
layouts where several track connections are required, the use of separate junctions/terminal strips
(available at your local electronics store) is recommended to prevent voltage drops.
To prevent the excessive build up of heat, be sure to select the proper wire gauge for
your layout. Follow these guidelines:
• Track 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!
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120/60z
0~18VAC
A
B
U
0~18VAC
TRACK
ACCESSORY
Figure 4. Controller connections
FasTrack terminal section
Notch
Spade-shaped
connector
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Running your train
Running your train set
With track power off, place your train set on the track.
Refer to page 10 for information on coupling the cars.
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Power up your locomotive with your transformer.
Your locomotive is designed to operate on 7-15 volts alternating current.
Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers are suitable.
Do not power your locomotive with direct-current (DC) transformers.
The locomotive was designed for use with alternating-current (AC)
transformers only.
Move ‘em out!
Get your locomotive moving. Your locomotive goes through a repeating pattern of
operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To sequence the reverse unit, press
the DIRECTION button on your transformer, or briefly bring the throttle all the way back
to the OFF position and then forward, for one to four seconds. When track power is interrupted, the locomotive advances to the next operational state.
Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed.
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Connect the drawbar between the locomotive and tender.
See Figure 5.
If the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, add smoke fluid to your locomotive’s stack to prevent damage to the smoke unit. Refer to
page 9 for additional information.
Caution!
Note!
Figure 5. Drawbar connection
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