Lionel 255 - Placing the Engine on the Track

Add 15-20 Drops
Smoke Fluid
Figure 3: Smoke Unit Control
Running the engine without primed
Smoke unit may cause damage
Lionel Corporation No. 255, 260 & 263 Steam Engines with Proto-Sound® 3.0
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Figure 2: Adding Smoke Fluid
Placing The Engine On The Track
Your MTH steam engine is equipped with a tetherless drawbar. There is no
unsightly cable or box showing between the engine and the tender to detract from
the appearance of the model. The electrical connections pass through conductors
in the drawbar, so it is important that the connector be properly inserted. The
connector is fixed to the rear end of the drawbar. The mating connector is
attached to a swivel connection on the front of the tender frame. The drawbar is
connected to the engine chassis with a screw and should not need any attention.
In order to mate the connectors of the drawbar and the tender, place the engine
and the tender on the track. Position the tender over the drawbar connector and
insert the drawbar pin on the swivel connector into the hole in the drawbar.
Now grasp the tender with both hands as shown below and place a finger on each
side of the drawbar near the connector. Now using your fingers, push the
connectors together. The connector will make a slight click when it is properly
seated. At this point you are ready to begin operating your engine.
260 Style Tender
Smoke Unit Control
Your Locomotive
will be paired with
one of the following
styles of tender.
Please reference the
picture for your
locomotive.
263 Style Tender
Smoke Unit Control