Lionel Norman Rockwell Christmas Owner's Manual
73-1942-250
7/03
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
Ready-to-Run
Norman Rockwell
®
Christmas Train
Owner’s Manual
featuring
Licensed by Norman Rockwell Licensing, Niles, IL
Congratulations!
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ongratulations on your purchase of the ready-to-run Norman Rockwell®Christmas Train with
the RailSounds sound system! This set features everything you need to get started—a mighty
CW-80 Transformer, a huge loop of FasTrack track, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel
locomotive. Plus, you get the authentic locomotive sounds of the RailSounds sound system.
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!
Norman Rockwell®Christmas Train Inventory
• 4-6-4 Hudson steam locomotive
and tender with RailSounds sound
system
• Three reefer cars
• Caboose with a replacement lamp
•CW-80 Transformer with accessory
wire
• Three straight FasTrack track
sections
• Eight curved FasTrack track
sections
• One straight FasTrack terminal
track section
• Owner’s manual
• Service Center list
• Instruction video
• Catalog
• Lionel RailRoader Club flyer
• Smoke fluid and replacement
traction tires
Norman Rockwell®Christmas Train Features
Bright
headlight
Operating
couplers
Opening
reefer doors
Puffing
smoke
RailSounds
sound system
Lighted caboose
interior
Forward-Neutral-Reverse
operation
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Table of contents
Track layout
Building your Lionel layout 4
Joining the FasTrack track sections 5
Controller operations
Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely 6
Installing your CW-80 Transformer 6
Wiring your CW-80 Transformer 7-8
Advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two transformers 9
Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer 10-11
Setting the accessory output 12
Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer 13
Locomotive operation
Running your train set 14
Reverse unit procedure 15
RailSounds operations
Your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system—the basics 16
Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system 17
Notes on the RailSounds sound system 17
TowerCom announcements 18
CrewTalk communication 18
Train Brakes 18
Wheel Flange Squeal 18
Maintaining and servicing your set
Coupling 19
Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 20
Lubricating your locomotive 21
Replacing your locomotive’s traction tires 22
Replacing your locomotive’s lamp 23
Operating the caboose’s smoke unit 24
Replacing the lamp in your caboose 25
Troubleshooting 26
Notes 27
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 28
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™, Lockon
®
The name FasTrack®is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.
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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!
Figure 1. Track layout ideas
Track layout
Track layout
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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 2 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 2. Joining the track sections
Rail tab
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 serviceable 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.
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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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 3 on page 8.
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. 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.
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.
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!
Controller operations
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Controller operations
Wiring your CW-80 Transformer (continued)
U
120/60z
0~18VAC
A
B
U
0~18VAC
TRACK
ACCESSORY
Figure 3. Controller connections
FasTrack terminal section
Notch
Spade-shaped
connector
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Advanced connections: powering two isolated blocks with two
transformers
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s you expand your layout, you may decide to create
two isolated blocks of track. Trains in each block
are controlled by separate transformers.
Before you operate your trains on this type of layout,
be sure that your transformers are in phase. Operating
your trains on a layout with two transformers that are
out of phase may cause damage to the locomotive’s sensitive electronic components.
To be certain that your transformers are in phase, use
a small 18-volt lamp with leads (available at your local
electronics supply store) to perform a quick test. Refer
to Figure 4.
1. Attach one lamp wire to the center rail in one block.
2. Attach the second lamp wire to the center rail in the other block.
3. Power up both blocks of track. Both transformers should be set to full power.
4. See if the lamp illuminates.
If the lamp illuminates brightly, your transformers are not in phase. Do not operate your
trains on the layout until you change the wiring. If the lamp does not illuminate, your transformers are in phase and should not cause problems.
To bring your transformers into phase, simply swap the track wires at the A and U terminals
on one of the transformers. If you are using an older transformer that lacks a polarized plug,
you may reverse the plug at the outlet so that the prongs are inserted into the opposite
openings. Repeat the procedure described above, and you should find that the lamp does not
illuminate.
This will also reverse the operation of the BELL and WHISTLE buttons on the
transformer with the switched wires.
Figure 4. Testing for proper phasing
Note!
Controller operations
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