Lionel 2343 User Manual

Lionel No. 2343 Santa Fe twin diesels are accurate replicas of General Motors’ EMD F3. Used
for both passenger and freight service, the F3 diesels were a common site on many railroads.
The magnificent Lionel F3 A-A set includes one powered and one non-powered unit. The
powered F3 is equipped with two Pullmor motors, Magne-Traction, and features a wealth of
realistic detail. These A-A diesel engines are built to run on either “O” or “O27” track.
LIONEL “MAGNE-TRACTION”
This locomotive is equipped with “Magne-Traction” which means that its driving wheels are
magnetized by powerful Alnico magnets inserted in the driving axles in order to grip the track
and enable the locomotive to pull heavier loads and climb steeper grades without slipping
on the track. Be careful not to let pins, paperclips, carpet tacks or other small iron objects
come in contact with the locomotive or they will be attracted to the wheels, gears, or axles
and interfere with the action of the locomotive. NOTE: “Magne-Traction” is not effective on
aluminum, brass or other non-magnetic rails. The locomotive also includes two traction tires,
which will improve traction on both magnetic and non-magnetic rails.
Instructions for Operating
LIONEL NO. 2343 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE
73-8312-250 7/09

Lionel 2343 Specifications

General

Brand	Lionel
Model	2343
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

Lionel Magne-Traction Feature

Locomotive Features

Powered F3 A-unit

Details the features of the powered F3 A-unit, including E-Unit, motors, Magne-Traction, and lighting.

Non-powered F3 A-unit

Details the features of the non-powered F3 A-unit, including coupler, interior lights, and headlight.

Transformer Operations

Running with Lionel Transformer

Instructions on operating the locomotive using a Lionel transformer, including voltage and direction control.

Locking Forward Operation

How to lock the locomotive into forward direction only operation using the E-unit switch.

Using Magnetic Couplers

Instructions for operating the magnetic knuckle couplers with a remote-control track section.

Sounding Horn and Bell

How to activate the locomotive's horn and bell sounds using the transformer or sound buttons.

Operating and Servicing

Lubricating Locomotives

Guide to lubricating the locomotive's motor and moving parts for longevity and performance.

Lubricating Pullmor Motor

Specific instructions for lubricating the Pullmor motor armatures to reduce noise and improve operation.

Replacing Lamps

Procedure for replacing the 14-volt lamps in the F3 A-units.

Replacing Traction Tires

Information on worn traction tires and recommendation for professional replacement.

Adjusting Volume

How to adjust the volume of the horn and bell sounds using the radiator fan volume control knob.

Lionel Limited Warranty and Service

Obtaining Service

Steps for obtaining warranty service or repairs for the Lionel product.