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Lionel K-LINE EP-5 User Manual

Lionel K-LINE EP-5
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6-72-2271-250
10/08
K-LINE BY LIONEL
EP-5 Electric Locomotive
Owner’s Manual
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Lionel K-LINE EP-5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeElectric Locomotive
ScaleO Scale
Road NameNew Haven
PowerElectric
Minimum CurveO-31
FeaturesDirectional lighting

Summary

Transformer Operations

Running your K-Line By Lionel EP-5 with a Lionel Transformer

Place your EP-5 on O gauge track and power up with your transformer. Operate on 8-18 volts AC.

Maintaining and Servicing Your EP-5

Lubricating your Locomotive

Periodically apply gear lubricant to truck drive gears and sparingly oil wheel bearings. Lubricate after storage.

Replacing your traction tires

Traction tires may wear during normal use. Contact an Authorized Lionel Service Center for replacements.

EP-5 Railsounds System Operation

RailSounds Battery Basics

Install a 9-volt battery for uninterrupted operation. Replace if RailSounds drops out during power interrupts.

Experiencing the Range of RailSounds

Explore engine roar levels, horn, bell, RPM control, reverse unit reset, and shutdown sequences.

TrainMaster Command Controls

Running your EP-5 in the TrainMaster Command Environment

Operate your EP-5 using a Command Base and CAB-1 remote. Track power provides energy, digital commands control actions.

CAB-1 Commands for your EP-5

Details on using CAB-1 buttons like AUX, BELL, DIR, BOOST, and BRAKE for locomotive control.

CAB-1 Numeric Keypad Commands for your EP-5

Learn numeric keypad commands for volume, RPM, CrewTalk, shutdown sequences, and TowerCom announcements.

Tuning Your EP-5's Performance

Momentum

Adjust locomotive responsiveness with Light, Medium, or Heavy momentum settings (L, M, H).

Braking and Boosting

Use BOOST and BRAKE buttons for incremental speed control and enhanced braking effects with squealing sounds.

Sound Quality

Adjust master volume with a set screw or use CAB-1 keypad for remote volume control and muting.

High Voltage Setting

Set high voltage for maximum speed to prevent derailing. Turn off by pressing SET and BOOST.

Stall

Set a stall voltage for responsiveness. Locomotive stops, then throttle increases speed until it just stops again.

Assigning Your EP-5 a New ID#

Reprogramming R2LC Circuit Boards to Restore Features

Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service

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