Lionel Rio Grande General User Manual

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CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOY
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED
DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120 VAC; 60 HZ ONLY.
AC OUTPUT: 18 V; 80 VA
Ready-to-Run
Rio Grande General
Train Set
Owner’s Manual
Ready-to-Run
Rio Grande General
Train Set
Owner’s Manual
Featuring

Lionel Rio Grande General Specifications

General

Power	Electric
Road Name	Rio Grande
Manufacturer	Lionel
Scale	O Gauge
Railroad	Denver & Rio Grande Western

Summary

Creating your layout

Operating your CW-80 Transformer safely

Essential safety guidelines for using the CW-80 Transformer to prevent shock or injury.

Connecting your CW-80 Transformer

How to connect the FasTrack terminal section to the CW-80 Transformer and power supply.

Running your train

Operating your train with the CW-80 Transformer

How to control the train's movement and speed using the CW-80 Transformer's throttle.

Operating the TrainSounds sound system

Experiencing the features of the CW-80 Transformer

Reverse unit procedure

How the locomotive's reverse unit works and how to sequence its operation modes.

CW-80 Transformer operation

Powering your layout with the CW-80 Transformer

Details on the transformer's power output, voltage, and handling of load limits.

Setting the accessory output

Maintaining and servicing your set

Lubricating your locomotive

Replacing your locomotive's traction tire

Troubleshooting

Common issues, their causes, and solutions for operating the train set and transformer.