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Y6b Steam Locomotiveand Tender

Owner’s Manual

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Y6b Steam Locomotiveand Tender

Owner’s Manual

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Features of the Y6b steam locomotive

• High-torque Pittman® motor • Command reverse unit for use with

the Lionel TrainMaster CommandControl system

• Fan-driven, puffing smokegenerator that produces clean,safe, realistic smoke in sync withthe drivers

• Die-cast ElectroCoupler (rear oftender)

• Wireless Tether connectionbetween locomotive and tender

• Odyssey System for speed controlwith ON/OFF switch

• Enhanced conventional modeoperation

• Fully sprung chassis• Lighted cab interior• Railsounds digital sound system • Brilliant headlight• Illuminated classification lights• CrewTalk communication and

TowerCom announcements (inCommand)

• Tire-Traction• Flickering firebox• Lighted doghouse on the tender• Cab window glass with sliding

windows• Directional lighting

You own one of the finest and mostsophisticated model trains ever built—

the Lionel TrainMaster Command andOdyssey System-equipped Norfolk & WesternY6b steam locomotive. From its many

hand-applied scale details, to the advancedtechnology found inside, your locomotive isready for duty on your model railroad layout.Experience the superiority of today’s Lionel.

Congratulations!

The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected underlaw. 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™

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Table of contentsTransformer operationsRunning your locomotive with a Lionel transformer 4Locking your locomotive into a single operational state 5Using your tender-mounted ElectroCoupler in the non-Command environment 6Installing a Lionel Sound Activation Button 7

RailSounds operationsYour locomotive’s RailSounds sound system—the basics 8RailSounds in the Command environment 8-9Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system 10Notes on RailSounds 10

Odyssey System operations The Odyssey System 11Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation 11Odyssey System Command operation 12

TrainMaster Command operationsThe Command Control environment 13Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment 14CAB-1 commands for your locomotive 14CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive 15Tuning your locomotive’s performance 16Assigning your locomotive a new ID# 17Reprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features 18Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna 18

Maintaining and servicing your locomotiveAdding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator 19Lubricating your locomotive 20Servicing your locomotive’s lamps 21Replacing your tender’s lamps 22Tire-Traction 23Installing the O gauge front coupler 23Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 24

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33Move ‘em out!Get your locomotive moving. Press the DIRECTION button on your CAB-1Remote Controller or Lionel transformer. This sequences the Command reverse unitto the next operating state.

Adjust track voltage until your locomotive moves at your desired speed. Toincrease speed, increase track voltage. To decrease speed, reduce voltage. To stop thelocomotive, turn-off track power.

See page 5 for information on locking your locomotive in a singleoperational state.

Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger track.

22Power up your locomotive with your transformer.Your locomotive is designed to operate on 8-18 volts alternatingcurrent. Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transformers are suitable.

Do not power your locomotive with direct current (DC). Damage to sensitive electronic components may occur.

When you first power up your track, the locomotive will waitbetween three and eight seconds as it “listens” for digital language from theTrainMaster Command Base (available separately). When it has determined that it’son a conventional (non-Command) railroad, the locomotive’s headlight willilluminate and RailSounds will fire up. At this point, the locomotive is in neutral.(This occurs when placing the locomotive on your railroad for the first time.Thereafter, it will start in forward following every three-second powerinterruption.)

To experience all of your locomotive’s features, we recommend using theTrainMaster Command Control system, available at your authorized Lionel dealer.

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Running your locomotive with a Lionel transformer

Transformer operations

Caution!

Note!

With track power OFF,connect the drawbar between thelocomotive and tender asillustrated in Figure 1. That’s allyou have to do with Lionel’sWireless Tether, an infraredcommunication system thateliminates the plugs and wires ofthe past. Figure 1. Drawbar connection

To select a single operational state foryour Lionel locomotive (example:

forward only), you can deactivate theCommand reverse unit’s sequencingfunction with the Command reverse unit(PROG/RUN) switch.

Get your locomotive moving in thedesired direction, then slow it downwithout stopping. Set the Command reverseunit switch to PROG. Refer to Figure 2 for

the location of the switch. The locomotive isnow “locked” into your chosen direction.

When you no longer want single-directionoperation, just slide the Command reverseunit switch back to RUN.

Your locomotive’s reverse unit will“reset” to forward after any powerinterruption lasting five secondsor longer, regardless of theoriginal locked-out direction.

Locking your locomotive into a single operational state

Transformer operations

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Using your tender-mounted ElectroCoupler in the non-Command environment

To uncouple rolling stock from yourlocomotive tender’s ElectroCoupler in

the non-Command environment, you must

rely on a piece of rolling stock equippedwith Lionel magnetic couplers coupleddirectly to your locomotive tender’sElectroCoupler. The magnetic coupler onthe rolling stock will then react to themagnetic field generated by a LionelRemote-Control Track section (availableseparately, 6-65530 for O gauge, 6-65149 or6-12746 for O-27 gauge). Place your rollingstock’s coupler “trigger disc” over thecentral coil of a Remote-Control Tracksection and press UNCOUPLE on thecontroller. The magnetic field pulls the discdownward, and the coupler opens.

Your locomotive tender’sElectroCoupler will NOT openmanually or by using aRemote-Control Track section.

Magnetic coupler on the rolling stock coupledto your locomotive

Note!

Remote-ControlTrack section

Figure 3. Trigger disc operation

Transformer operationsInstalling a Lionel Sound Activation Button

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POWERSUPPLY

POWERSUPPLY

For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button

For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button

Existing wireBlack wire

Red wire

Lionel no. 610-5906-001Sound Activation Button for activating the bell

Lionel no. 610-5906-001Sound Activation Buttonfor activating the whistle

Lionel no. 610-5906-001Sound Activation Button for activating the bell

Black wire

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Red wire

Red wire

The no. 610-5906-001 button works with any Lionel AC transformer except no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturers may not becompatible with RailSounds.

Note!

To activate the bell and whistle soundswhen operating your locomotive with

conventional transformers, you may need toinstall Lionel no. 610-5906-001 SoundActivation Buttons (available separately) ifyour transformer is not equipped to activate

these features. Connect the button(s) asshown below.

All track power must feed throughthe Sound Activation Buttons. Donot bypass the buttons.

Note!

Existing wire

Common/Ground/U

Power/A

Common/Ground/U

Power/A

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RailSounds operations

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Your locomotive’s RailSounds sound system—the basics

The Lionel RailSounds sound system isthe most realistic model railroad sound

system in the world. Your locomotivefeatures digital samples from real-life steamlocomotives for the ultimate in realism.

Begin by installing a nine-volt alkalinebattery in the tender as illustrated in Figure 4on page 9. This ensures interruption-freeoperation of the RailSounds sound system.The battery clip is located inside the tender.To access the battery clip, you must firstremove the six body screws from the bottomof the tender and then lift off the tender body.Refer to the Figure 4 on page 9 for thelocation of the body screws.

When you first apply track power, the

locomotive’s RailSounds sound system willproduce the sounds of the locomotive at rest.As the locomotive moves, chuffing begins,increasing with the locomotive’s speed.

To silence the steam chuffing sound(whistle/bell are unaffected), slide theRailSounds switch, located on the top of thetender beneath the hatch (see page 9 for thelocation), to the SIGNALSOUNDS positionbefore powering up the locomotive. Thewhistle is activated by using the lever or buttonon your transformer or CAB-1 RemoteController. The volume control knob is locatedon the top of the tender beneath the hatch (seepage 9). Use a small flat-blade screwdriver toadjust the volume level.

Please remove the protective cover from the battery clip before installing the battery.

Although RailSounds is powered by track voltage, the battery is required foruninterrupted operation and shutdown sequences. Use only alkaline batteries.

Discontinue locomotive power for ten seconds before changing the RailSoundsON/OFF switch position.

If the RailSounds sound system “drops out” during track power interruptions(during direction changes, switches, crossings, etc), replace the battery.

RailSounds in the Command environment

Your locomotive’s RailSounds systemgives you even more in the TrainMaster

Command environment.• DynaChuff. Real steam locomotive

chuffing depends on the locomotive’sload. DynaChuff simulates both laboredand relaxed chuffing sounds. Highballdown the mainline and hear the laboredchuffing of a locomotive battlinginertia. Reduce your throttle setting, andchuffing relaxes to a more sedate sound,

as though the load placed on thelocomotive has decreased. ExperienceDynaChuff on steep grades, at yardcrawls, and at speed. AnotherRailSounds exclusive.

• Bonus sounds like squealing brakeswith the CAB-1 BRAKE command.

• Incidental sounds you control withCAB-1 numeric keypad commands, likeSteam blow-off and Steam releaseeffects.

RailSounds operationsRailSounds in the Command environment (continued)

Figure 4. Servicing the tender

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Notes on RailSounds

• Use the volume control knob, locatedunder the hatch on top of the tender, toadjust sound output. Refer to Figure 4 onpage 9. Use a flat-blade screwdriver toadjust the volume level.

Do not force the volume controlknob past the point where it willeasily turn, or damage to thevolume control will result.

• Listen for incidental locomotive soundsduring the operation of the RailSoundssound system. They’re automatic and, ofcourse, authentic.

• The nine-volt alkaline battery youinstalled ensures continuous sounds,even during short track-powerinterruptions. The battery must beinstalled for the shut-down sequence.

• Longer track-power interruptions (including locomotive derailments)cause RailSounds to shut down afterabout seven seconds.

• For even more authentic RailSoundseffects, operate your locomotive in theTrainMaster Command environment. Seepages 13-16 for details.

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RailSounds operations

W ith RailSounds, you experience thesounds of real railroading like never

before. Simply put, it’s the mostsophisticated, authentic model railroadsound system in the world. • Variable chuff rate. The speed of

your locomotive determines the steamchuff rate.

• MultiWhistle. Different whistles for different speeds—a RailSoundsexclusive.

• Authentic bell. Press BELL on yourCAB-1 or transformer to begin the effect,again to discontinue. Even the final“hit” is muted like the real thing.

• Reverse unit reset sound. Powerdown your track, wait for three to five

seconds, and listen for the air-releasesound—that’s the locomotive tellingyou its Command reverse unit has justreset to forward operation.

• Shutdown sequence. No other modelrailroad sound system shuts down likeRailSounds. Turn off track power, andafter the air-release reset sound, youhave two seconds to restart yourlocomotive. If you’re done withoperations, RailSounds will commencewith an authentic shutdown sequenceabout two seconds after the air-releasereset occurs.

Experiencing the range of your locomotive’s RailSounds system

Note! A nine-volt alkaline battery mustbe installed for the shutdownsequence.

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The Odyssey System is automatically operational when you operate your locomotive inconventional (non-Command Control) mode, as long as the Odyssey switch is in the ON

position (see Figure 2 on page 5). This means that your locomotive will maintain a constantspeed, compensating for grades, loads, and turns. Simply use your transformer’s throttle toadjust the speed of your locomotive. If you would like to deactivate the speed control feature,slide the Odyssey switch to the OFF position while the locomotive is not in motion.

In conventional operation, the lights in both the engine and tender areconnected directly to track power. Do not exceed 14-16 volts for extendedperiods. Doing so will reduce the life of your lamps.

Because of the way that speed control operates in conventional mode, you willnotice a slight delay between adjusting your transformer throttle and the change inthe speed of your locomotive. If you desire instantaneous response to throttlechanges, turn off speed control.

Odyssey System operations

Odyssey System conventional (transformer) operation

The Odyssey System

The Odyssey System is a “cruise control”for your locomotive. Once the speed is

set (see below), your locomotive willmaintain a constant speed, no matter whatloads the locomotive pulls or what grades

you have on your layout. This digitally-controlled system also allows for extremelyslow movement that will amaze any “scale”enthusiast.

Caution!

Note!

Odyssey System operations

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Use your CAB-1 to turn the OdysseySystem speed control on or off. The

classification lights will flash twice aftereach sequence has been entered. Theposition of the Odyssey switch (seeFigure 2 on page 5) is the OdysseySystem default setting when you

power up the locomotive. You mayoverride the default with the followingcommands. The override settings will becleared and the default settings will berestored when the locomotive is powereddown.

Odyssey System Command operation

Turns off Odyssey System speed controlClassification lights blink twice

When you press 7, you will activate a TowerCom announcement. This has noimpact on the Odyssey System function.

Turns on Odyssey System speed controlClassification lights blink twice

Do not wait longer than two or three seconds between pushing the buttons in each sequence.If the command is not accepted, repeat the sequence.

The locomotive must not be in motion while enabling or disabling the OdysseySystem speed control.

Note!

Note!

When you press 9, you will activate the Steam blow-off sound and turn on thesmoke unit (if it was off). This has no impact on the Odyssey System.

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TrainMaster Command operationsThe Command Control environment

TrainMaster Command Control is theadvanced model railroad control system

from Lionel. TrainMaster Command Controlgives you the power to operate multipleCommand-equipped locomotives on thesame track, at the same time.

To operate in Command mode, youneed a Command Base (6-12911)and a CAB-1 Remote Controller (6-12868). Find them both at yourauthorized Lionel retailer.

Place your locomotive on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-72 or larger track.

22Address your locomotive using CAB-1.• Press ENG and 1 on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1. This command

is sent by CAB-1 to the Command Base, which then translates yourcommand into digital code. That code is sent around your railroad’soutside rails in the form of a digital “halo.” All Command-equipped Lionelengines listen to this digital communication, but they do not respond untilthey hear their individual ID number—in this case, “1.”

• The digital language of TrainMaster Command—and not trackpower—controls the actions of Command-equipped Lionelengines. Track power is simply like gasoline in the tank of your car—itgives you the power to go places, but it doesn’t tell you where to go or howfast to get there.

All Command locomotives come factory-programmed with anID# of “1.” To change the ID# of your locomotive, see page 17.

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• Throttle up or press any command button on the CAB-1. Yourlocomotive will respond to your every command. Read on.

11• Make sure track power is OFF before placing on the track.• Make sure your Lionel Command Base is plugged-in and its

communications wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lioneltransformer or the U terminal on any of your installed PowerMasters.

• Once positioned on the track, increase track voltage to FULL (nomore than 20 volts). On PowerMasters, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD.

Note!

Running your locomotive in the TrainMaster Command environment

Y our Command-equippedlocomotive comes factory-

programmed with an ID# of “1.” Toget your locomotive in action, setPowerMasters to CMD or set all powersupplies on full (no more than 20volts). Press ENG and 1 on your CAB-1. Turn the throttle or press anycommand button; your locomotive isready for Command operations.

Address Locomotive #1

Set PowerMaster to CMD or traditionalpower supplies to full throttle (no morethan 20 volts)

Press ENG

Press 1 (the ID#)

Throttle up/press any command button

Example

CAB-1 commands for your locomotive

TrainMaster Command operations

Tender rear couplerreleases. Couplerrelease sounds.

Press AUX2 to turnyour locomotive’sheadlight on and off.

Press WSTL/HRN to activate thelocomotive’s whistle,

release to discontinue. Multi-Whistle steam whistlesound.

Press DIR—the loco-motive decelerates to a

complete stop; turn the throttleup, and the locomotive moves inthe opposite direction. There isno neutral. Steam air-release sound.

Press BELL once to activate the bell,again to discontinue.

Traditional bell sound.

Press HALT to shut downall PowerMasterelectrical output on your

railroad. Stops all Command-equipped Lionels in operation.

Use HALT only inemergency situations.

Turn the THROTTLEto the right toaccelerate, left to

decelerate. Speed-dependent variable steamchuffing. DynaChuffdynamic chuffing effect.

Press and holdBOOST for extrapower. Release BOOST

and return to the locomotive’sprevious speed. Labored chuff.

Press and hold BRAKEto slow down or stop.

Release BRAKE and return to theprevious speed. Squealingbrake sounds.

Locomotive RailSounds effects in bold italic.

Press AUX1 to activatethe numeric keypad.

Coupler releasesounds.

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Beneath this panel

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CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your locomotive

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W hen you press AUX1 on CAB-1, you turn the numeric keypadinto ten command buttons. The keypad “stays open” and

gives you access to extra command features until you press any top-row button (SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG). The CAB-1 keypadoverlay included with your locomotive is designed to help you learnthe auxiliary features specific to this classic locomotive.Locomotive RailSounds effects in bold italic.

STEAMENGINERESET

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0Stops and resets the locomotive to FORWARD. Headlight flickers.

1Raises the volume of RailSounds.Sound volume increases.

2CrewTalk is the sound ofunintelligible walkie-talkie

communication.

3Starts-up RailSounds. Start-upsequence commences. Steam

blow-off sound.

4Lowers the volume of RailSounds.Sound volume decreases.

5Activates the RailSounds steamshutdown sequence. Just like the real

thing, your locomotive must be idle forshutdown to occur. Steam shutdowncommences. Remember, the whistle andbell will not sound until you restartRailSounds. CrewTalk sounds*.

6Steam release sound.

7TowerCom is an audible two-partannouncement that includes that

engine’s road number and/or name.Pressing 7 the first time triggers a “hold forclearance” announcement. Press 7 again,and a “clear for departure” message plays.There is a four second delay in thisfunction.

8Turns off the smoke generator.Steam release sound*.

9Turns on the smoke generator. Steamblow-off sound*.

* Hearing the Steam release sound, Steamblow-off sound, or the CrewTalk sounds letsyou know that the locomotive has receivedthese commands.

Note! AUX1, 8 and 9 only work if thesmoke unit switch is in the ONposition.

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Tuning your locomotive’s performance

MOMENTUMTrainMaster Command’s momentum

feature simulates the labored performanceof a locomotive pulling a heavy load. PressL, M, or H (located under CAB-1’sremovable panel) for light, medium, orheavy momentum. The locomotive’sCommand reverse unit remembers thissetting until you change it. For quicklocomotive response, choose L.

BRAKING AND BOOSTINGThere’s more to starting and stopping

than just turning the CAB-1 throttle. Use theBOOST and BRAKE command buttons—they give you incremental control of speedand are the superior way to handle grades,gradual stops-and-starts, and more. Plus,using BRAKE in the Commandenvironment gives you a bonus RailSoundseffect—the ultra-realistic sound ofsquealing brakes.

SOUND QUALITYTo set your maximum volume level, use

the volume control knob located on the topof the tender beneath the rear hatch (seeFigure 4 on page 9). Turn the knob left or

right to adjust the volume to your liking.For quick remote-control of volume

below the master setting—like muting—use the CAB-1 numeric keypad’s volumecontrol. Press AUX1, 4 on the keypad tolower overall RailSounds output.

HIGH VOLTAGE SETTINGPress SET, and the headlight will flash.

Get your locomotive moving to themaximum speed you want it to run, thenpress BOOST. Use this to keep yourlocomotive from derailing at excessivespeeds. Turn off the high voltage setting bypressing SET, then BOOST, holding eachfor one second.

STALLMake your locomotive feel more

responsive by setting a “stall” voltage. Getyour locomotive moving, then press SET;the locomotive will stop. Turn the throttleclockwise to get the locomotive moving,then decrease speed until the locomotivejust stops. Press SET again; the Commandreverse unit remembers the stall settinguntil you change it. To clear the stallsetting, press SET twice, holding it for onesecond each time.

These settings will be lost when you assign a new engine ID number.Note!

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TrainMaster Command operations

Assign a new ID# to yourCommand-equippedlocomotive

Set the Command reverse unit switch toPROG

Command Base plugged inPlace the locomotive on trackPowerMasters set to CMD or traditional

power supplies ON FULL (no more than20 volts)

Turn track power on (PowerMasters):

Press BOOST

Program the locomotive with a new ID#:

Press ENG

Press a number you choose (the ID#)

Press SET

Set the Command reverse unit switch toRUN

Your locomotive remembers its ID#forever; change it any time with thesesteps

Example

We recommend that you choose an easy toremember ID# for your engine. Some possi-bilities are part of the engine road number,your age, or any two digit number that is notused by another engine. Write the number on asmall piece of tape and put this on the bottomof the tender frame to aid in remembering.

As your fleet of Command-equippedLionel locomotives grows, you’ll want

to give your locomotive a moreindividualized number. Choose from anybetween 1 and 99. To make things easy, usea portion of your locomotive’s cab number.

Set the locomotive’s Command reverseunit switch to PROG (see Figure 2 on page 5). Plug in the Command Base andplace the locomotive on track, then powerup. Using CAB-1, press ENG, the locomotiveID# that you select and then press the SETbutton located under CAB-1’s removablepanel. Hear the whistle blow (or see theheadlight flash if RailSounds is off); that’sthe Command reverse unit confirming thenew ID#. Set the Command reverse unitswitch to RUN. Your locomotive is ready foroperations with its all-new ID#.

Assigning your locomotive a new ID#

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TrainMaster Command operationsReprogramming the Command reverse unit to restore features

Due to the inevitable derailments andstatic, it is possible that your Command

reverse unit could someday lose its setupprogram. The symptom of this conditionwould be unresponsiveness in Commandmode. This can be easily remedied by“reprogramming” your Command reverseunit using the following steps.

STEP 1: Move the switch on yourlocomotive from RUN to PROG.

STEP 2: Plug in your Command Base.

STEP 3: Place the locomotive on track,then turn on power to your track.

STEP 4: Press ENG then input thelocomotive’s ID#. Press SET.

STEP 5: Press ENG, the ID#, AUX1, thenpress 74 for this particular locomotive.

STEP 6: Turn off power to your track andwait ten seconds.

STEP 7: Remove the locomotive from yourtrack, and move the switch from PROG toRUN.

STEP 8: Place the locomotive back ontrack, then turn power on to the track.

STEP 9: Press ENG and the ID#, thenoperate as normal.

Maintaining your locomotive’s handrail antenna

Your locomotive handrails are more thanjust model grab irons—they’re the

Command reverse unit’s antenna forreceiving Command Base digitalcommunications. Please handle thelocomotive carefully to avoid handraildamage. To ensure optimum reception, bothhandrails are insulated from the die-castmetal shell. If your locomotive experiences

difficulty receiving Command Basecommunications, check the handrail ends inthe cab and pilot for the presence ofinsulating material. Ensure that eachinsulator is present and enjoys a proper fit.Finally, prevent the handrails from touchingany part of the die-cast metal locomotivecab.

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Maintaining and servicing your locomotiveAdding fluid to your locomotive’s smoke generator

Your locomotive is equipped with asmoke generator that produces safe,

clean, white smoke during operation.The smoke generator requires the periodic

addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order tofunction. A small tube of smoke fluid wasincluded with this locomotive. Pierce thefluid tube’s end with a pin, then add eight toten drops of fluid directly into the smokestack. Smoke production will commencemomentarily, faster if you run yourlocomotive at speed. When smoke productionwanes, add more fluid (eight to ten drops).

When you place your locomotive on thetrack for the first time, the smoke unit willbe on. Thereafter, the smoke unit will returnto its last operating state each time youpower it up. For example, if you turn off thesmoke unit before you power down thelocomotive, the smoke unit will be off thenext time you power it up. If the smoke unitwas on before you powered down thelocomotive, the smoke unit will be on the

next time you power it up. When operatingyour locomotive in the TrainMasterCommand Control environment, press AUX1, 8 on your CAB-1 to turn off thesmoke unit; press AUX1, 9 to turn on thesmoke unit.

To control the operation of thesmoke unit with your CAB-1, besure that the smoke unit switch isin the ON position. Refer toFigure 2 on page 5 for thelocation of the switch. Commandsfrom the CAB-1 will not overridethe switch setting.

Always keep a small amount of smokefluid in the locomotive smoke generator; thegenerator’s element can become damaged ifoperated without fluid. Smoke production isgreater at higher voltages and when thelocomotive is pulling a heavy load or longconsist.

Note! Always keep smoke fluid in your locomotive smoke generator. If not, turn it off whensmoke is not desired using the smoke unit switch shown in Figure 2 on page 5 or theAUX1, 8 command if you are running in Command mode.

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Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

Help your Lionel locomotive lead a longand productive life on your railroad by

maintaining it properly. We recommend that you purchase a

Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (partno. 6-62927), available from your Lioneldealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: neverover-lubricate (a small amount will do), andavoid getting grease or oil on the locomotivewheels, contact rollers, or your track.

You’ll know your locomotive requireslubrication when visual inspection revealsdryness on the parts indicated in Figure 5.Remove accumulated dirt and dust beforelubricating, and always lubricate anylocomotive emerging from prolongedstorage. Also, lightly lubricate the locomotiveside rods, drive rods, linkage, front and reartruck pivot points, and tender wheel bearingsafter each 25 hours of operation.

Lubricating your locomotive

Oil sparingly

Oil sparingly

Grease sparingly

Oilsparingly Oil sparingly

Oilsparingly

FRONT

REAR

Oil sparingly

Oil sparinglyOil sparingly

Body screws

Figure 5. Lubrication points and screw locations

Body screw Body screw

Your locomotive is illuminated by severallamps. One is located in the headlight

housing mounted on the front pilot. A lampilluminates the interior of the cab. Duringthe course of normal operations, these mayrequire replacement.

Removing the four screws as shown inFigure 5 on page 20 will allow access to theinside of the cab and the expired lamps. Dueto the complexity of the requireddisassembly, we recommend that you takeyour locomotive to your authorized LionelService Center for any lamp replacement.

Lamp Numbers:Headlight (1) 620-8029-300Cab light (1) 620-8029-300

The two green classificationlights, the flickering firebox lightsand the flickering ashpan lightsare LEDs (light emitting diodes)and are not user serviceable. Theycan be replaced by yourauthorized Lionel Service Center,if it is ever required.

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Servicing your locomotive’s lamps

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

Before changing the lamps in your locomotive, be sure to check that the AUX2command was not used to turn off the front headlight.

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Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

Your tender is illuminated by two lamps.One lamp illuminates the doghouse

interior. The other lamp illuminates thebackup light. You must remove the tenderbody by unscrewing the six screws located onthe underside of the tender (see Figure 6) toaccess the lamps.

Carefully lift the tender body from theframe, taking care with the lamp wiringassemblies which are still attached to thetender body. Grasp the leads and pull thelamp out of the tender body where it is held

in place by a rubber grommet. Unplug theconnector and replace with Lionel part no. 620-8029-300. All lamps are availablefrom your authorized Lionel Service Centeror direct from Lionel Service. See the LionelService section on page 24 for moreinformation.

Reassemble in reverse order. Whilereassembling the tender, make sure all wiresare inside the body before the screws aretightened.

Replacing your tender’s lamps

Figure 6. Tender lamp replacement

Bodyscrews

Lamp replacementLionel part no. 620-8029-300

REAR

Bottom of tender

FRONT

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

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An O gauge coupler (non-operating) isincluded with your locomotive for those

who may wish to “double-head” their trainswith a second Y6b or another locomotive.Straighten out the wire coupler pin with apair of needle nose pliers. The coupler pinruns through the scale coupler. Using a

small Phillips head screwdriver, loosen andremove the screw holding the scale coupler.Remove the scale coupler. Position the Ogauge coupler and secure with the pre-viously removed screw. Refer to Figure 7.

Store the scale coupler in a safe place forpossible reassembly at a later date.

Installing the O gauge front coupler

Figure 7. Coupler installation

Your locomotive is equipped with tractiontires. This means that four of the drive

wheels are fitted with rubber traction tires toenhance tractive effort so your locomotivecan pull many cars at once.

Lionel has provided extra traction tires toreplace the installed traction tires if they

ever wear out. The traction tires are replacedby unscrewing the drive rod screws. A 3/16”nut driver is included with this locomotivefor this purpose. Slip off the old traction tireand remove it from under the drive rod.Place the new traction tire on the wheel andre-tighten the drive rod screw.

Tire-Traction

Limited Warranty/Lionel Service

This Lionel product, including all mechanicaland electrical components, moving parts,motors and structural components, except

for light bulbs, is warranted to the original con-sumer-purchaser, for one year against originaldefects in materials or workmanship when pur-chased through an authorized Lionel merchant.

This warranty does NOT cover normal wearand tear, light bulbs, defects appearing in thecourse of commercial use, or damage resultingfrom abuse or misuse of the product by the pur-chaser. Transfer of this product by the originalconsumer-purchaser to another person voids thiswarranty. Modification of this product voids thiswarranty.

Any warranted product which is defective inoriginal materials or workmanship and is deliv-ered by the original consumer-purchaser toLionel L.L.C. or an authorized Lionel L.L.C.Service Center, together with proof of originalpurchase will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., berepaired or replaced, without charge for parts orlabor. In the event the defective product cannot berepaired, and a replacement is not available, arefund of the original purchase price will begranted. Any products on which warranty serviceis sought must be sent freight or postage prepaid,as transportation and shipping charges are notcovered by the warranty.

In no event shall Lionel L.L.C. beliable for incidental or consequen-tial damages.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limi-tation of incidental or consequential damages, sothe above exclusion may not apply to you.

This limited warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you may have other rights which varyfrom state to state.

Instructions for Obtaining ServiceIf service for this Lionel L.L.C. product is

required, bring the item, along with your datedsales receipt and completed warranty informationto the nearest Authorized Lionel Service Center.

Your nearest Lionel Service Center can be found bycalling 1-800-4-Lionel, or by accessing ourWebsite at www.lionel.com.

If you prefer to send your product back toLionel L.L.C. for repair in Michigan, you must firstcall 586-949-4100 or FAX 586-949-5429, or writeto Customer Service, P.O. Box 748, New Baltimore,MI 48047-0748, stating what the item is, when itwas purchased and what seems to be the problem.You will be sent a return authorization letter andlabel to ensure your merchandise will be properlyhandled upon receipt.

Once you have received your return authoriza-tion and label, make sure that the item is packedto prevent damage during shipping and handling.We suggest that you use the product’s originalpackaging. This shipment must be prepaid and werecommend that it be insured.

Please make sure you have followed all of theabove instructions carefully before returning anymerchandise for service. You may choose to haveyour product repaired by one of our AuthorizedLionel Service Centers after its warranty hasexpired. A reasonable service fee will be charged.

Warranty InformationPlease complete the information below and

keep it, along with your dated sales receipt. Youmust present this and your dated sales receiptwhen requesting warranty service.

Name ____________________________

Address ____________________________

Place of Purchase ____________________

Date of Purchase ____________________

Product Number ______________________

Product Description____________________

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