Lionel Southern Diesel Freight, New York Central Limited Owner's Manual
73-1938-250
2/03
Southern Diesel Freight
Ready-To-Run Train 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 REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA
Congratulations!
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C
ongratulations on your purchase of the
ready-to-run Southern Diesel Freight 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 minia-
ture 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!
Southern Diesel Freight Train Set Features
Southern Diesel Freight Train Set Inventory
• GP-38 diesel locomotive
• Boxcar
• Hopper
• Searchlight Car
• Caboose
•CW-80 Transformer
• Three straight FasTrack track
sections
• Eight curved FasTrack track
sections
• One straight FasTrack terminal
track section
• Owner’s Manual
• Service Center list
• Instruction video
Bright
headlights
Operating
couplers
Opening
boxcar
doors
Operating
searchlight
Lighted
caboose
interior
Diesel
horn
Forward-Neutral-Reverse
operation
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Table of contents
Track layout
Building your Lionel layout 4
Joining the FasTrack track sections 4
Controller operations
Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely 5
Installing your CW-80 Transformer 5
Wiring your CW-80 Transformer 6
Operating your trains with the CW-80 Transformer 7
Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 8-9
Setting the accessory output 10
Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer 11
Troubleshooting 12
Locomotive operation
Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer 13
Reverse unit procedure 14
Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Lubricating your locomotive 15
Replacing your GP-38’s lamps 16
Tire-Traction 16
Train operations
Coupling 17
Operating the searchlight 18
Replacing the lamp 18
Replacing your square window caboose lamp 19
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 20
The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under
law. All rights reserved.
Lionel
®
, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds™, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™,
StationSounds
™
, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1 Remote Controller®,
PowerMaster
®
, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, PowerHouse®, TMCC™, Lionelville
™
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitso, Inc.
Building your Lionel layout
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our set comes with eight curved, three straight, and one power 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!
Track layout
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Figure 1. Track layout ideas
Joining the FasTrack track sections
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asTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large
rail, the track fits together securely so you always get good electrical contact. Take a look
at Figure 2 to show you 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 2. Joining the track sections
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 condi-
tion 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 electron-
ic components can result.
Installing your CW-80 Transformer
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o mount your CW-80 Transformer to your layout or control panel, drive a screw through
each of the four mounting holes located at the corners of the base.
Controller operations
Wiring your CW-80 Transformer
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Caution!
U
120/60z
0~18VAC
A
B
U
0~18VAC
TRACK
ACCESSORY
Figure 3. Transformer connections
Controller operations
FasTrack terminal section
Notch
Spade-shaped
connector
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or best performance on large layouts, it is recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to con-
nect your CW-80 Transformer to the track. Connect the spade connectors on the wires from the
FasTrack terminal section. 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. As your layout expands, you may also make power connections with the
stripped ends of the wires or banana plugs, placing no more than two wires on each terminal.
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.
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.
1. Feed the wires through the notch in the FasTrack terminal section. Refer to
Figure 3.
2. Loosen the red TRACK thumbscrew terminal, then slide the spade-shaped
connector at the end of the RED wire into position. The thumbscrew post
should be positioned between the “blades” of the spade connector. Tighten the thumbscrew
to secure the connection.
3. Loosen the black TRACK thumbscrew terminal, then slide the spadeshaped connector at the end of the BLACK wire into position. Tighten the
thumbscrew to secure the connection.
4. If you need to power an accessory, connect the accessory to the
ACCESSORY thumbscrew terminals.
5. Plug the CW-80 Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts).
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