LIONEL 78-1063-250 The Polar Express Conductor Gateman Owner’s Manual

LIONEL 78-1063-250 The Polar Express Conductor Gateman

Specifications:

• Model Number: 6-81063
• Accessory Type: Plug-Expand-Play Automatic Gateman
• LED Type: Non-serviceable, expected to last for the life of the accessory

Product Usage Instructions

Assembling your Gateman (6-81063 Gateman Only)

1. Assemble the crossing sign to the base with the two screws provided.
2. Orient the sign in either direction as desired.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to insert each screw into the holes on the crossing sign.
4. Tighten the screws securely to attach the sign to the base.

Replacing the LED

1. The LED in your Automatic Gateman is not user-serviceable and is expected to last for the life of the accessory.
2. If service is required, it is recommended to have your accessory serviced at a Lionel Factory Trained Authorized Service Station or Lionel Service.

Connecting your Gateman using Plug-Expand-Play

1. Connect the 3-pin male connector of your Automatic Gateman to a compatible lock-on or power block lock-on.
2. Ensure proper orientation of connectors to avoid damage to pins on the accessory and/or lock-on.
3. Avoid forcefully connecting the connectors to prevent damage.

Wiring Options:

• Using FasTrack
• Using FasTrack Accessory Activation Pack 6-12029
• Using Tubular Track
• Using a Transformer

FAQ

Q: What should I do if my power supply shorts out when using the accessory?

A: If your power supply shorts out, it is likely caused by overdrawing available power. You may need to increase the size of the transformer powering the track. Visit www.lionelstore.com for power supply options.

Thank You!
Thank you for your purchase of this Plug-Expand-Play Automatic Gateman accessory! The Lionel the shanty door opens, and the vigilant gatemen rushes out, swinging his red lantern.
After the train passes, the gateman returns to his shed. Locate this accessory wherever pedestrians or cars cross the tracks on your railroad.

Assembling your Gateman

(6-81063 Gateman Only)

Assemble your crossing sign to the base with the two screws provided. Note that you may orient the sign in either direction. Using a Phillips screwdriver, insert each screw into the holes on the crossing sign. Tighten the screws so that the sign is securely attached to the base.

Replacing the LED

Your Automatic Gateman is illuminated an LED that is expected to last for the life of the accessory.
The LED is not user serviceable. If service is required, we recommend that you have your accessory serviced at a Lionel Factory Trained Authorized Service Station or Lionel Service.
The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved.
Lionel®, FasTrack®, LEGACY®, LEGACY®Control System, Lockon®, TMCC®, CAB-1®Remote Controller, Plug-Expand-Play®, ASC®, Accessory Switch Controller®

Automatic Gateman basics

Connecting your Gateman using Plug-Expand-Play

Your automatic gateman comes with a remote control box. This allows you to turn the interior lamp ON or OFF and activate the animation in either the ON or OFF positions by pressing the control button down. Connect your gateman to the remote control box by plugging in the 3-pin male connector into the 3-pin female slot on the back of the remote control box. Next, plug in the 3-pin male connector on the remote control box into either a Plug-Expand-Play lock- on (6-81313) or a Plug-Expand-Play power block lock-on (6-81314). See figure 2 for wiring.
Follow these instructions to illuminate your gateman accessory and activate figure movement.

• Slide the knob forward to turn on the lamp in the building.
• With the knob in the forward position, push down to make the gateman appear. Notice that the building will stay illuminated.
• Slide the knob back to the “OFF” position to turn off the lamp in the building.

Automatic Gateman basics

Connecting your Gateman using Plug-Expand-Play continued

Note!
In order for your Automatic Gateman accessory to operate automatically, you will need either of the following:

• Plug-Expand-Play Activator Track Pack (6-81317)
• Plug-Expand-Play Lock-on (6-81313 or 6-81314)
• FasTrack Accessory Activator Pack (6-12029)

Using the Plug-Expand-Play Activator Track Pack
Your Automatic Gateman requires the use o f a Plug-E xpand-Pla y Activator T rack Pac k (6-81317) in order for the animation to take place.
When your Automatic Gateman is connected to the lock-on section of the track pack, power will be constantly supplied (the light in the building will be on constantly). Once your train passes into the insulated section of track (crossing the break in the 5″ piece of track), the gateman will appear from the door (the light will remain ON). Once the train leaves the insulated section (crossing the next break in the other 5″ piece of track), the gateman will return to the inside of the building (the light will remain ON). See figure 3 on page 5.

Note!
Do NOT forcefully connect your accessory’s 3-pin male connector into the 3-pin female connector on the lock-on. Doing so will damage the pins on the accessory and/or the lock-on. Make sure that you are also inserting the connectors with the proper orienta-tion. Lionel’s Limited Warranty does NOT cover this type of damage to your products.

Note!
Please be aware that adding additional accessories will take power away from the track, thus resulting in less available power for running trains. If your power supply shorts out (turns off) when using this accessory it is most likely caused by overdrawing the available power the transformer can provide. Should this occur you will be required to increase the size of the transformer powering the track. Go to www.lionelstore.com for power supply options.

Automatic Gateman basics

Connecting your Gateman using Plug-Expand-Play continued

Wiring options

Connecting your Gateman using FasTrack

You also are able to connect your automatic gateman to FasTrack using the 8″ 3-pin female pigtail (6-82038 – SOLD SEPARATELY). Plug in the 3-pin male connector from the accessory into the 3- pin female slot on the back of the remote control box. Next plug in the 3-pin male connector from the box into the 3-pin female pigtail. Then attach the red wire to the inside rail and the black wire to the outside rail. See figure 4.
Follow these instructions to illuminate your gateman accessory and make the gateman appear from t buihe lding.

• Slide the knob forward to turn on the lamp in the building.
• With the knob in the forward position, push down to make the gateman appear. Notice that the building will stay illuminated.
• Slide the knob back to the “OFF” position to turn off the lamp in the building.

Note
The white wire is not used when connecting your automatic gateman to FasTrack.

Wiring options

Wiring and operating your accessory using FasTrack Accessory Activator Pack

See figure 5 below for wiring your accessory using the FasTrack Accessory Activator Pack (6-12029 SOLD SEPARATELY) and the 8” 3-pin female pigtal (6-82038 SOLD SEPARATELY). Power is supplied through the track to the accessory and the light will stay illuminated.

Figure 5. Connecting your gateman to the FasTrack Accessory Activator Pack

Wiring options

Connecting your Gateman to Tubular Track

You can also connect your automatic gateman to tubular track using the remote control box and the 8″ 3-pin female pigtail (6-82038 – SOLD SEPARATELY). Plug in the 3-pin male connector of the gateman into the 3-pin female slot on the back of the remote control box. Next plug in the 3-pin male connector from the box into the 3-pin female pigtail. Then attach the red wire to the inside rail posi-tion of the universal lock-on (6-24213) and the black wire to the outside rail position. See figure 6.
Follow these instructions to illuminate your gateman accessory and make the gateman appear from t buihe lding.

• Slide the knob forward to turn on the lamp in the building.
• With the knob in the forward position, push down to make the gateman appear. Notice that the building will stay illuminated.
• Slide the knob back to the “OFF” position to turn off the lamp in the building.

Note The white wire is not used when connecting your automatic gateman to tubular track.

Connecting your Gateman to a Transformer

To power your automatic gateman with a CW-80 Transformer (6-14198), you will need the 8″ 3-pin female pigtail (6-82038 – SOLD SEPARATELY) and the included remote control box to
connect to the transformer terminals. Make sure that all connections are secure. Loose connections can produce extremely high temperatures. For this reason, do not touch the terminals or track connections during use. Also, do not locate scenery materials such as lichen or ground foam near the terminals.

1. Plug in the 3-pin male connector on the gateman to the 3-pin female slot on the remote control box.
2. Plug in the 3-pin male connector on the remote control box to the 3-pin female slot on the pigtail.
3. osen the red TRACK thumbscrew terminal, then place the red wire on the metal terminal bar. Still holding the wire end, tighten the red thumbscrew until secure. Be sure that the wire is touching the metal post.
4. Loosen the black TRACK thumbscrew terminal, then place the black wire on the metal terminal bar. Still holding the wire end, tighten the black thumbscrew until secure. Be sure that the wire is touching the metal post.
5. Plug the CW-80 Transformer into your wall outlet (120 volts).
6. Apply 12-14 volts of power by raising the orange throttle on the transformer. Follow these instructions to illuminate your control tower and activate figure movement.
   • Slide the knob forward to turn on the lamp in the building.
   • With the knob in the forward position, push down to make the gateman appear. Notice that the building will stay illuminated.
   • Slide the knob back to the “OFF” position to turn off the lamp in the building.

Wiring for TMCC or LEGACY

To power your automatic gateman in the Command Control and LEGACY environments, you will need an SC-2 (6-22980), an ASC (6-14182), or an ASC2 (6-81639). You will also need the 8″ 3-pin female pigtail (6-82038 – SOLD SEPARATELY) and a transformer (6-14198). See figures 8 and 9 for wiring. Note Refer to your CAB-1, CAB-1L, or LEGACY manual for remote instructions.

SC-2 wiring and operation

Four wires are needed to connect your accessory to the SC-2 and a separate accessory transformer.

1. Attach a wire to the transformer Common/Ground/U terminal and connect it to the COMM (common) position on the SC-2.

2. Connect the white wire of the pigtail to the AUX1 terminal on the SC-2.
   2. Connect the black wire of the pigtail to the AUX2 terminal on the SC-2.

3. Finally, connect the red wire of the pigtail to the transformer Power/A terminal.
   AUX2 will turn the lamp in the building ON. Pressing AUX2 again will turn the lamp OFF. Pressing AUX1 will make the gateman appear from the building. The gateman will return to the inside of the building when AUX1 is released.

ASC wiring and operation

Four wires are needed to connect your accessory to the ASC and a separate accessory transformer.

1. Attach a wire to the transformer Common/Ground/U terminal and connect it to the COMM (common) position on the ASC.

2. Connect the white wire of the pigtail to the Accessory 1 terminal on the ASC.

3. Connect the black wire of the pigtail to the Accessory 2 terminal on the ASC.
   3. Finally, connect the red wire of the pigtail to the transformer Power/A terminal.

4. AUX2 will turn the lamp in the building ON. Pressing AUX2 again will turn the lamp OFF. Pressing
   AUX1 will make the gateman appear from the building. The gateman will return to the inside of the building when AUX1 is released.

Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service

This Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, 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
• efects appearing in the course of commercial use
• Damage resulting from abuse/misuse of the product
• Damage resulting from consumer or unauthorized attempted repair or modification 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 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 with prior Return Authorization # from Lionel freight or postage prepaid (Lionel will refuse any package when postage is due). Lionel is not respon-sible for any unauthorized contents of the package or shipping packaging or materials or any package sent with-out prior authori-zation. Transportation and shipping charges are not covered as part of this warranty for international shipments.
• NOTE: Products that require service that do not have a receipt will not be serviced by Lionel. Any product sent to Lionel under a Return Authorization and not accompanied by a receipt; the return shipping costs will be the responsibility of the customer.
• 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 you must FIRST call 1-800-4LIONEL (1-800-454-6635), Email Talktous number and original receipt showing the date, location of original purchase, and description of problem. You will receive a return authorization (RA) number to ensure your merchandise will be properly tracked and handled upon receipt at Lionel LLC.
Once you have your Return Authorization (RA) number, make sure the item is well packed to protect during shipping. (The origi-nal packaging was designed to protect product during transit).
Please make sure you have followed all of the above instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service.

Warranty Information

Products that are more than 3 years old, from date of manufacture, are not applicable for warranty coverage ,even if they have never been sold prior to this date. (Under no circumstance shall any components or labor be provided free of charge.)

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References

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