Lionel O-27 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION—ELECTRIC T O Y

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:20 V; 54 VA

JC Penney

®

Flyer

Ready-to-Run O-27 set

Owner’s Manual

LIONEL

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Congratulations!

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ou’re now the proud owner of the

Pennsylvania ready-to-run O-27 train
set. Everything you need to get started is
included. You’re already off to a great start
by reading this instruction manual. It has
important information on train setup and
operation. This booklet also covers proper
maintenance procedures to help your Lionel
trains live long, healthy lives.

If you have any questions after reading
this booklet, contact your nearest Lionel
Authorized Service Center using the list
included in a separate flier in this set or call
1-800-4-LIONEL for a Service Center near
you. And have fun!

Table of contents

Track layout

Getting started 3
Joining the track sections 4
Suggested track layouts 5
Attaching the lockon to the track 6

Controller operations

Stripping the wire 7
Attaching the controller wires to the lockon 7
Controller functions` 8
Controller and short circuits 9

Train operation

Reverse unit procedure 10
Tire-Traction

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11

Coupling 11

Maintaining and servicing your set

Lubricating your 4-4-2 locomotive 12
Adding smoke fluid to your 4-4-2’s smoke generator 13
Replacing your 4-4-2’s headlamp 14
Assembling your flatcar with airplane 15
Lionel Service 16

Track layout

3

Getting started

B

efore you do anything else, we recom-

mend you check the contents of your set
box to ensure all of the parts of your set
have been included and that the quantities
(when applicable) are correct.

The parts list below will tell you what’s

included and the correct quantities. If you
find any discrepancies, contact the dealer you
purchased your set from for more informa­tion or call 1-800-4-LIONEL for a Service
Center near you.

Now comes the fun part—deciding what

kind of layout you want. The only rule—let

your imagination be your guide.

• Penn Flyer 4-4-2 locomotive 1

• Penn Flyer Tender w/whistle 1

• Boxcar 1

• JC Penney Flatcar w/airplane 1

• Caboose 1

• Smoke fluid 1

• Plastic Airplane 1

• Controller 1

• 40-watt power pack 1

• Lockon 1

• Straight track 8

• Curved track 8

• Service Center list 1

• Railroader Club application 1

• Warranty Card 1

Track layout

4

Joining the track sections

J

oin the track sec-

tions together by
inserting the pins of one
track section into the
rail openings of another.
For good electrical con­tact, pins must be care­fully inserted and track
joints tightly fitted.

If the track is diffi­cult to connect, try this
installation tip. You can
“break in” O-27 track
sections by inserting and
withdrawing a track pin
into one rail at a time
before joining the entire
track section.

If the openings
become too open (causing the track to fit
loosely), pinch the rail together around a

track pin with a pair of
pliers. If any pins fall
out of the track and are
missing, replace them
with extras available
from your Lionel dealer.

Maintenance tip:
The rails should be kept
clean, dry, and free
from oil and grease.
Clean rust and dirt spots
with a track eraser.
Wipe the track using a
cloth dampened with
track cleaner from the
Lionel maintenance kit
(no. 6-62927), avail­able from your nearest
Lionel Authorized Value

Added Dealer.

Track layout

5

Suggested track layouts

Here are some examples of layouts you can build with 8 straight and 8 curved sections of track.
Remember—the more track you own, the more variations you can create in your train layout.
And that means more action and more fun!

We recommend that you do not set-up your track layout on carpeted surfaces.
Carpet fibers may collect on your engine’s wheels and drive gears, and prevent your

engine from operating properly. For best results, place track on a hard surface.

Note!