Lionel LCFTX2G4 Thomas and Friends Remote set User Manual

Lionel L.L.C. Thomas and Friends Remote set

User Manual

73-0218-2505/13CAUTION—ELECTRIC TOYNOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. TRANSFORMER RATINGS—INPUT: 120-240 VAC 50/60 HZ. OUTPUT: 18 VDC; 2000 MA.Remote ControlReady-To-Run Set Owner’s ManualRemote Control Ready-To-Run Set Owner’s ManualFeaturing: RailSoundsRC™and
2Congratulations! Welcome to the world of Lionel trains! You’re off to a great start with this ready-to-run LionChief train set. This set features everything you need to get started—a wall-pack power supply, a huge, easy-to-assemble FasTrack oval, a string of detailed cars, and a powerful Lionel locomotive that is equipped with RailSounds RC sound system.Have fun growing with this complete train set! Start with the set components, then follow your imagination into your own miniature world. Expand your railroad empire with additional FasTrack track sections, enhance your layout with accessories, lengthen your consist with extra cars, or operate a new locomotive at the head end of your train!Use this Owner’s Manual to learn how to set up, operate, and maintain your train set for years of reliable operation. Locomotive Features:• Electric locomotive controlled by a remote control that is paired with the locomotive in this set• Official "All aboard the Polar Express" and “Tickets, please!” movie sound clip (remote only)• On/Off switches for smoke and steam chuffing sound• RailSounds RC sound system with steam chuffing and engine background sounds, whistle, bell, and user-activated announcements.• Operating headlight• Synchronized chuffing sounds with puffing smoke• Easy connect drawbar system• Operating coupler on rear of tender• Powerful maintenance-free motor• Two traction tires• Die-cast metal locomotive body• Large pilot and headlight lens shieldPassenger Cars Feature:• Interior lighting• Decorated drumhead and distinctive railing on observation car• Silhouettes in windowRemote Features:• Forward and reverse speed control knob• Three buttons activate whistle sound, bell sound, and official announcements• Requires three AAA alkaline batteries (not included)THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elementsare trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.WB SHIELD: TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.(s09)
3Table of contentsSafety informationOperating your wall-pack power supply safely 4LionChief system basicsModel railroading with the LionChief system 5 Installing AAA batteries into the Remote Control 6Operating your train with LionChief remote 7LionChief locomotive overviewLocomotive Overview 8Building your Lionel layout 9Joining the FasTrack track sections 9Connecting your wall-pack power supply 10Installing the observation car platform 10Operating your train setAdding smoke fluid to your locomotive's smoke generator 11Running your train set 12Triggering announcements with your LionChief remote control 13Coupling 13Attaching the figures 14Silencing the steam chuffing sounds 15Maintaining and servicing your setLubricating your locomotive 16Replacing your locomotive's traction tire 16Replacing your locomotive's headlamp 16Replacing the passenger car lamps 18TroubleshootingTroubleshooting from Customer Service 19-21Ideas for expanding your layoutExpanding your Lionel railroad empire 22FCC Statement 23Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 24The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved.Lionel®, LEGACY™, FasTrack™, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds®, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™, StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1® Remote Controller, American Flyer®, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, MagniVision®, TMCC®, Lionelville®, Wireless Tether™, Powerhouse™, LionMaster®, Conventional Classics™, Postwar Celebration Series™, TruRail™, PH-1 Powerhouse®, Powermaster®, Powerstation-Powerhouse®, Accessory Motor Controller™, AMC™, Accessory Switch Controller™, ASC™, Action Recorder Controller™, ARC™, Track Power Controller 300™, TPC 300™, Track Power Controller 400™, TPC 400™, Block Power Controller™, BPC™, Operating Track Controller™, OTC™, FatBoy™, Lionel Lines®, Joshua Lionel Cowen Series™, Lockon®, TrainSounds™, MultiHorn™, MultiWhistle™, Choo-Choo™
Operating your wall-pack power supply safely4Your Lionel wall-pack power supply is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. and has been carefully designed to ensure peak performance. When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be maintained. Be sure to observe the following guidelines:• Read the manual thoroughly before using this device.• This device is not recommended for children under eight years of age.• Parents should periodically inspect this product for potential hazards and, if necessary, have them repaired by a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station. In the event that such a condition exists, the transformer should not be used until it has been properly repaired.• The wall-pack power supply is intended to be used indoors. Do not use this device if water is present. Serious or fatal injuries may result.• Use the wall-pack power supply only for its intended purpose.• The wall-pack power supply was designed to operate on 120-240 volt AC, 50/60-Hertz power. Do not connect this product to any other power supply.• Do not operate the wall-pack power supply with a damaged cord, plug, or case.• To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. If damaged, take this product to a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station. Visit www.lionel.com for a list of authorized Service Centers.• Do not operate the wall-pack power supply on your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.• Always unplug the wall-pack power supply from the power source when not in use.• Never insert objects into the ventilation slots on this product. Damage to sensitive electronic components can result.Safety information
5Model railroading with the LionChief systemYour ready-to-run LionChief train set comes with a DC wall-pack power supply, a LionChief remote control, a LionChief-equipped locomotive, rolling stock, and a FasTrack oval, complete with a wall-pack terminal section for “plug-and-play” set up.Your locomotive runs on fixed voltage, which is optimal for the sound system, smoke system, and lamps. The locomotive listens to commands from its LionChief remote at a specific frequency to increase or decrease speed, change directions, or trigger sounds. That’s why the locomotive and remote must be operated as a matched pair.The DC wall-pack power supply is capable of running the locomotive and cars that come with this set, plus a few add-on cars and accessories, depending on the power they require. Keep in mind that your locomotive can run on AC power, too, so you may choose to upgrade to most Lionel or Lionel-compatible AC transformers (available separately at your authorized Lionel retailer) when you expand your layout.Important! Run only your layout with only the DC wall-pack power supply OR an AC transformer. Do not run both! Also, keep in mind that most other Lionel locomotives require AC power specifically; check the instructions included with the other locomotives.If you do choose to run your LionChief locomotive with a transformer, set the train voltage to full (18 volts) and use the remote to run the train and trigger the sounds. The locomotive is not designed to respond to the transformer’s throttle, direction button, horn button, or bell button; the locomotive only responds to commands from its LionChief remote.Keep in mind that the remote that comes with the train set is paired with the locomotive. This locomotive and remote share a frequency, and your LionChief remote will not communicate with other locomotives. However, locomotives of the same type, for example a 2-8-4 berkshire, may share a frequency. Where the frequency is shared, any locomotive of the same type on the track would respond together, at the same time, to commands from a remote. To avoid this scenario, you may choose not to run multiples of the same locomotive type at the same time.Otherwise, you may run more than one LionChief-equipped locomotive on the track at the same time. You may also choose to run your LionChief locomotive on a LEGACY Control System-equipped layout; however, you must use your LionChief remote control to control the LionChief locomotive (LionChief locomotives do not receive commands from the LEGACY remote).LionChief system basics
6Installing AAA batteries into the Remote ControlFor safety purposes, you must use a Phillips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the battery compartment hatch and lift the hatch to access battery compartment (as shown in Figure 1). Insert three AAA batteries orientating the +/- as shown in the bottom of the battery compartment. Replace the battery door and snap closed. Use only Alkaline AAA batteries. Use only new batteries. Never mix new and used batteries or use different types together.Figure 1. Opening and closing the battery compartmentREMOVE ALL BATTERIES WHEN THE TRAIN WILL NOT BE USED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.Important!When you are not operating the train, slide the On/Off switch to the Off position to conserve the batteries.Important!The LionChief remote control overviewImportant!Remove screw and remove battery compartment hatch
7The LionChief remote control overviewOperating your train with your LionChief remoteON/OFF SWITCHTo conserve your batteries, slide the On/Off switch to the Off position when you are done operating your train.SPEED INDICATOR LIGHTThe red light will remain on during normal operation. The light will begin to flash when the locomotive is in motion, and the flashing will vary with the loco-motive's speed. BELLThe BELL button will activate the bell sounds on locomotives equipped with this feature. Press the BELL button to begin the sounds; press the button again to turn off the ringing. WHISTLEThe WHISTLE button will activate your locomotive’s whistle. ANNOUNCEMENTSPress the center button for a variety of announcements that may vary depending on the train set. See page 14 for more informa-tion. THROTTLETurn the throttle knob clockwise to go for-ward and adjust the speed. Turn the throttle knob counter-clockwise to go reverse and adjust the speed. To stop the train, simply return the throttle knob to the center position.
8Locomotive 0verviewYour LionChief locomotive is designed to operate with commands from its corresponding LionChief remote. You may choose to power it with the wall-pack power supply included with this ready-to-run train set, or you may choose to expand and upgrade to essentially any Lionel or Lionel-compatible AC transformer. Even DC transformers will work for this particular locomotive!SmokeYour locomotive features an operating smoke unit that produces safe, clean, white smoke. Always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the smoke unit when you are running your locomotive with the smoke unit in the On position. Slide the smoke unit switch to the Off position if you do not want to operate the locomotive with smoke or you choose not to add smoke fluid. From more information, please see page 17.Additional Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid (6-37841) is available separately when you deplete the sample.LionChief RC sound systemYour locomotive features a wide range of sounds to make operation even more realistic and impres-sive! The steam chuffing sounds are coordinated with the blasts of smoke from the smokestack, and they increase with the speed of the locomotive. You may choose to turn the chuffing sounds off by sliding the sound switch to the off position. See page 17.Use the whistle, bell, and announcement buttons on the LionChief remote control to trigger those sounds. See page 7 for more information.Keep in mind that the speaker is housed in the tender. Ensure that the drawbar is connected prop-erly for good electrical contact.Care and maintenanceA few simple precautions will help to ensure a long life for the locomotive:• Lubricate the wheels, axles, and linkage regularly to avoid squeaks and wear. See page 18 for complete details.• Avoid squeezing and bending the side rods and linkage when handling and packing the locomo-tive to prevent binding.LionChief locomotive Overview
9Getting ready to run your trainsBuilding your Lionel layoutYour set comes with eight curved sections, three 10" straight sections, and one wall-pack terminal section of track. Figure 2 shows the oval layout that you can build with these track sections. You may choose to add more FasTrack track sections to create an endless number of exciting track arrangements for more fun, action, and variety. Figure 2. Track layout Joining the FasTrack track sectionsFasTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always have good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 3 to see how to join the track sections.1. Line up your two sections of track.2. Insert the rail tabs into the openings at the ends of the corresponding rails.3. Press the sections together until the interlocking roadbed snaps into place.Figure 3. Joining the track sectionsRail tab
10Connecting your wall-pack power supplyYour trains are powered by a DC wall-pack power supply. To power the track, simply plug the wall-pack into an outlet and plug the jack into the terminal section as shown in Figure 4.Figure 4. Wall-pack power supply connectionJack on wall-pack power supplyTerminal track sectionGetting ready to run your trainsInstalling the observation car platformSlide the tabs on the observation car platform into the slots in the rear of the body. Refer to Figure 5.Figure 5. Installing the observation car platform
11Adding smoke fluid to your locomotive's smoke generatorYour locomotive is equipped with a smoke generator that produces safe, clean white smoke dur-ing operation if the smoke unit switch is in the ON position. Refer to Figure 9 on page 17 for the location of the switch.The smoke generator requires the periodic addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order to function. A small bottle of smoke fluid is included with this set. Press down and unscrew the cap. Pierce the end of the nozzle with a pin, then add about four drops of fluid directly into the locomotive’s stack. Smoke production commences momentarily. It will start faster if you run your locomotive at higher speeds. When smoke production decreases, add more fluid (about four drops). An idle locomotive will not smoke.If you prefer to operate the locomotive without smoke or you do not want to add smoke fluid, slide the smoke unit switch to the OFF position.When the smoke unit switch is in the ON position, always keep a small amount of smoke fluid in the locomotive’s smoke generator; the generator’s element can become damaged if operated without smoke fluid. This is particularly true if your locomotive sits in neutral for an extended period of time without smoke fluid in the generator.Operating your train setCaution!Note!
12Operating your train setRunning your train setWith track power unplugged, place your train set on the track. Refer to the following section for information on coupling the cars.34Plug in your wall-pack power supply, connect it to the track, and switch on the remote.Move ‘em out!Use your remote to run your train. You can adjust the speed in forward or reverse, blow the whistle, sound the bell, or trigger an announcement. Refer to page 14 for complete details.15Unplug the wall-pack power supply when you are done running your trains.2Couple the locomotive to the tenderSwitch off your remote control to conserve the batteries.Figure 6. Drawbar connectionFit the tab on the locomotive drawbar into the slot on the tender's drawbar as illustrated in Figure 6. Note that the drawbar connection connects the locomotive and tender electronically. Make the connection securely to ensure good electrical contact.
13Operating your train setTriggering announcements with your LionChief remote controlYour locomotive plays a variety of announcements that are designed to match the way you play with the locomotive. You can trigger an announcement that corresponds to each part of the journey.When the locomotive is… The announcements states…At a stop “All aboard! This is the Polar Express!” In motion “Tickets! Tickets. please!”CouplingWhen coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left in Figure 7. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward each other until they lock together.Keep in mind that it’s easier to couple cars on a straight section of track.Lock releaseFigure 7. Coupler operationNote!
14Attaching the figuresThe four figures included with this train set are equipped with holes that allow them to ride on the train. As illustrated in Figure 8, press the figures onto the posts located on the roofs of the passen-ger cars and on the locomotive.Operating your train setFigure 8. Figure installationPassenger car
15Operating your train setSilencing the steam chuffing soundsTo silence the background steam sounds, slide the SOUNDS switch to the OFF position inside the cab. See Figure 9. Turn off track power for about two seconds, and then the background sound will be silenced when the track power is restored. The whistle, announcement, and bell sounds can still be triggered at any time using the remote. To restore the background sounds, simply slide the SOUNDS switch to the ON position and then turn off track power for two or more seconds.Always turn off track power for about two seconds after you slide the switch. The background sounds will be reset according to the new switch position when the track power is switched on again.Figure 9. Switch locationsNote!ONSMOKEOFF ONSOUNDSOFFSmoke ON/OFF switch(see page 12)Sounds switchREAR of Locomotive
16Maintaining and servicing your setLubricating your locomotiveH elp your steam locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly.We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never over-lubricate (a small amount will do) and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive’s wheels, contact rollers, or your track.You’ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 10 and also on the tender's axles. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating, and always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage. Lubricate axle with Lionel oilsparinglyLubricate axle with Lionel oilsparinglyBody screwsBody screwsLubricate both sides with Lionel oil sparinglyLubricate both sides with Lionel oil sparinglyFigure 10. Lubricating points
17Maintaining and servicing your setReplacing your locomotive’s traction tireOne of the locomotive’s drive wheels is fit-ted with a rubber traction tire to enhance tractive effort, allowing your locomotive to pull many cars at once.To replace the traction tire, simply unscrew the drive rod nut from the wheel using a 3/16” nut driver. Refer to Figure 9. Remove the old traction tire from under the drive rod and slip on the replacement, Lionel part no. 6000222108. Replace the spacer, retighten the drive rod nut, and you’re ready to pull that long freight back to the yard.Replacing your locomotive’s headlampYour locomotive’s headlight and marker lights are illuminated by one lamp. During the course of normal operations, the lamp may require replacement.Carefully remove the four body screws (see Figure 10 on page 18 for their locations), then lift the body off of the frame. Locate and unscrew the expired lamp shown in Figure 10. Replace the lamp with Lionel part no. 6208653300, available from a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station. (See the Lionel Service section on page 24 for more information.) Reinstall the cab and the four screws, taking care to not pinch any wires dur-ing reassembly.Figure 9. Traction tire replacementFigure 10. Lamp replacementDriver rod nutSpacerLionel part no. 6000242206Lionel part no. 6208653300
18Maintaining and servicing your setReplacing the passenger car lampsEach passenger car is illuminated by two lamps, Lionel part no. 6205100300. During the course of normal operations, you may find that the lamps require replacement. Replacement lamps are available at a Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station or directly from Lionel Customer Service. See the warranty page for contact information.Before performing this procedure on the observation car, pull the platform back to disengage the tabs from the slots in the body. Lift away the platform and remove the three screws from the underside of the roof above the end platform.1. Observation car only. Remove the platform, and then remove the three screws from the underside of the roof.2. As illustrated in Figure 13, press in the four window insert tabs.3. Lift away the roof and window insert.4. Pull the expired lamp straight up and out of the socket and install the replacement.5. Replace the roof and window insert. Replace the three screws in the roof above the observation car platform. Refer to Figure 13.6. Observation car only. Secure the roof with the three screws and replace the platform.Figure 13. Passenger car lamp replacementLionel part no. 6205100300 End platform screws(Observation car only)
19LionChief TroubleshootingProblem: The power indicator LED on the terminal track is not illuminated.Resolution:If any of the wheels of the train are not properly positioned on the rails, a short circuit will occur and the circuit breaker inside the transformer will prevent power from being applied to the track until that short circuit is removed. Remove the locomotive and all cars from the track. With no trains on the track check to see if the LED is illuminated. If it is not illuminated, disconnect the track one piece at a time until the LED comes on. If the problem is a section of track, the LED will illuminate when that section of track is removed from the layout.Now disconnect the barrel jack from the terminal section and place only one car on the track once the car is on the track reconnect the barrel jack into the terminal section. The LED should be illu-minated, if it does illuminate, disconnect it again and place another car on the track. Repeat this process until the entire train, including the locomotive, is on the track. Problem: One or more of the illuminated cars will not light.Resolution:The lamps in your trains are designed for easy replacement in the event they burn out over time. It is possible that a lamp can become disconnected in transit; as such we suggest you first check the lamp in its socket to ensure it is seated properly. The lamps inside the cars and locomotive get their power from the rails. There are two wires con-nected to the trucks on each illuminated car. One wire connects to the center rail collector (roller), and one wire attaches to a contact for the axles that ride on the outside rails. Because the trucks are able to pivot back and forth, it is possible that one or both of these wires may become disconnected from these contacts and short out when they touch one another. The wires can be reconnected by hav-ing an adult solder them to their contacts. You may want to take the item to a local Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station for this repair.Problem: The train cars will not stay coupled to one another.Resolution:The couplers on each car come equipped with an uncoupling plunger, which allows you to uncouple the cars using an Uncoupling Section. These plungers have a pin which holds the knuckle closed, sometimes the plunger will need to be bent upwards slightly to ensure the pin holds the knuckle shut. Use a pair of needle-nosed pliers to bend the plunger upwards slightly. This operation is shown in the illustration below.
20Problem: I do not hear any sounds from the locomotive.Resolution: The drawbar, which connects your locomotive to its tender, serves two purposes. It connects the loco-motive and tender together and it serves as a four-conductor tether responsible for transferring the speaker leads from the electronics inside the locomotive to the speaker inside the tender. Ensure the male side of the drawbar (locomotive side) is fully and properly inserted into the female side of the drawbar (tender side) and that the tops of each side of the drawbar are even with one another. Make sure the sound on/off switch is positioned to the “on” setting and power is being applied to the track. If the switch is set to the “off” position, only the horn/whistle and bell will be heard when the commands are sent to the locomotive from the remote. Problem: The locomotive does not smoke.Resolution:Ensure the smoke on/off switch is in the “on” position. The locomotive must be moving for smoke to be seen ejecting from the stack. The locomotive will not smoke when sitting at idle. Ensure you have added 4-5 drops of Lionel Liquid Smoke Fluid. It should only take 5-10 seconds for smoke to vaporize and begin being ejected from the stack once the train begins to move. If you do not plan to use the smoke feature on this locomotive be sure the smoke on/off switch is placed in the “off” position, so no damage occurs to the smoke generator. LionChief Troubleshooting (continued)
21LionChief Troubleshooting (continued)Problem: The LionChief Remote will not control the locomotive.Resolution:First, ensure the remote you are using to control the locomotive is the proper one, mated to that loco-motive. Reference the road name and road number printed on the remote with the road name and road number of the locomotive you are trying to control. Second, ensure you have installed three new Alkaline AAA batteries into the remote and the on/off switch is set to the “on” position. The red LED at the top of the remote should be on steady when the speed dial is in the top dead center position. The LED will begin to blink when the throttle know is turned in either direction, slowly to quickly, mimicking the speed you set for the locomotive. The sounds in the locomotive should be on when you attempting to make the train go. If your locomotive will not move, you will need to take both the wireless LionChief remote and the locomotive and tender to a local Factory Trained Authorized Lionel Service Station or contact Lionel Customer Service for further assistance.
22Ideas for expanding your layoutExpanding your Lionel railroad empireYou’re off to a great start with this LionChief ready-to-run train set! Let your imagination guide you as you expand and build the layout of your dreams!Embark on an adventure! You can add another LionChief locomotive and run them on the track at the same time. You can add additional cars and build new consists. Add accessories like stations, figures, buildings, and more for even more fun.Because you are starting with a FasTrack oval, expanding your track layout is easy to do!
23FCC StatementFCC StatementWarning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipement off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
©2013 LIONEL L.L.C., CONCORD, NC 28027UNITED STATES OF AMERICAPRINTED IN CHINALionel Limited Warranty Policy & ServiceThis Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with the exception of LIGHT BULBS, LED’s & TRACTION TIRES are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of one year from the original date of purchase against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel Authorized Retailer*. This warranty does NOT cover the following:• Normal wear and tear• Light bulbs or LED’s• Defects appearing in the course of commercial use• Damage resulting from abuse/misuse of the product Transfer of this product by the original owner-purchaser to another person voids this warranty in its entirety. Modification of this product in any way; visually mechanically or electronically, voids the warranty in its entirety. Any warranted product which is defective in original materials or workmanship and is delivered by the original owner-purchaser (this warranty is non-transferrable) to Lionel LLC or any Lionel Authorized Service Station MUST be accompanied by the original receipt for purchase (or copy) from an Authorized Lionel Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available. In the event a comparable model is not available the customer will be refunded the original purchase price (requires proof of purchase from the Authorized Lionel Retailer* it was originally purchased). Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent freight or postage prepaid (Lionel will refuse any package when postage is due). Transportation and shipping charges are not covered as part of this warranty.NOTE: Products that require service that do not have a receipt from an LIONEL AUTHORIZED RETAILER* will be required to pay for all parts required to repair the product (labor will not incur a charge) providing the product is not older than 3 years from date of manufacture and is within 1 year from date of purchase. A copy of the original sales receipt is required.In no event shall Lionel LLC be held liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.Instructions for Obtaining Service If service for this Lionel LLC product is required; bring the item, along with your DATED sales receipt and completed warranty information (at the bottom of this page) to the nearest Lionel Authorized Service Station. Your nearest Lionel Service Station can be found by calling 1-800-4-LIONEL or by accessing the website at www.lionel.com. If you prefer to send your Lionel product directly to Lionel, for repair you must FIRST call 586-949-4100 extension 2 or FAX Lionel at 586-949-5429 or write to Lionel Customer Service, 6655 Seville Drive, Canfield, OH 44406. Please have the 6-digit Lionel product number, the date of original purchase, the dealer where the item was purchased and what seems to be the problem. 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