Lionel 763e Hudson withVanderbilt tender

4-6-4 steam locomotiveOwner’s Manual

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Y ou own one of the most sophisticatedmodel trains ever built—the Lionel

TrainMaster® Command-equipped 763eHudson and Vanderbilt tender. From it’shand applied scale details to the

advanced technology present inside, your763e Hudson and Vanderbilt tender areready for duty on your model railroadlayout. Experience the superiority oftoday’s Lionel.

Table of contentsTransformer operations

Running your Lionel 763e Hudson with a Lionel transformer 3Locking your 763e Hudson into a single operational state 4Your Hudson’s RailSounds system—the basics 5Experiencing the range of your 763e Hudson’s Railsounds system 6Notes on Railsounds 6Installing the Lionel sound activation button 7

TrainMaster Command operationsYour 763e Hudson in the TrainMaster Command environment 8CAB-1 commands for your Hudson 9Railsounds in the Command environment 9CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your 763e Hudson 10Tuning your 763e Hudson’s performance 11Maintaining your 763e Hudson’s handrail antenna 11Assigning your 763e Hudson a new ID# 12

Maintaining and servicing your HudsonLubricating your 763e Hudson 13Lubricating your 763e Hudson’s Pullmor ® motor armature 14Replacing your 763e Hudson’s headlight 14Replacing your tender’s back-up light 15Adding fluid to your 763e Hudson’s smoke generator 16Installing the scale pilot truck 16Lionel Service 16

Congratulations!

Note! Included with your Lionel 763e Hudson are two center drivewheels with Traction Tires.™ You may choose to have theseinstalled to give your Hudson extra railhead-drive grip.Because installation requires the removal and reinstallation ofsome of the linkage, we recommend that you have your localAuthorized Lionel Service Center perform this service.

• Powerful Pullmor® motor

• Liontech CommandTM LCRU2reverse unit for use withthe Lionel TrainMaster®

CommandTM model railroadcontrol system

• Smoke generator thatproduces clean, safe,and realistic smoke

• Wireless TetherTM

• RailsoundsTM Hudson digital sound system

• Magne-Traction® and optioal Tire-TractionTM

• Directional lighting

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Transformer operations

Running your Lionel 763e Hudson with a Lionel transformer

Place your 763e Hudson on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O gauge track.

• Note the pull of Magne-Traction® between your 763e Hudson and the steeltrack. Magnetized wheels and axles increase pulling power (more than 25 carson straight and level track) and keep your 763e Hudson on track while pass-ing swiftly through curves. Your 763e Hudson will negotiate O-42 and largercurves. Note also the traction-enhancing tire installed on the center driversthat gives your 763e Hudson extra driver-railhead grip. After extensive use, this tiremay require replacement. See your localauthorized Lionel Service Center forexpert tire-replacement service.

• With track power OFF, Connect thedrawbar between locomotive and ten-der. Thats all you have to do withLionel’s new Wireless Tether® , aninfrared communication system that eliminates the plugs and wires of thepast.

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Power up your 763e Hudson with your transformer.

• Your 763e Hudson is designed to operate on 8-18 volts alternating current.Virtually all Lionel and Lionel-compatible alternating-current transform-ers are suitable; we recommend the TrainMaster Command model rail-road control system.

• DO NOT POWER YOUR 763e Hudson WITH DIRECT CURRENT (DC). Damage tosensitive electronic components may occur.

• When you first power up your track, the 763e Hudson will wait between 3and 8 seconds as it “listens” for digital language from the TrainMasterCommand Base (available separately). When it’s determined that it’s on a con-ventional (nonCommand) railroad, the 763e Hudson’s headlight will illumi-nate and Railsounds will fire up. At this point, the 763e Hudson is in neutral.(This occurs when placing the Hudson on your railroad for the first time.Thereafter, it starts in forward after every three-second power interrupt.)

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Move ‘em out!

• Get your 763e Hudson moving. Press the DIR button on your CAB-1remote or Lionel transformer. This sequences the Liontech Commandreverse unit (LCRU2) to the next operating state.

• Adjust track voltage until your Hudson moves at your desired speed.

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T o select a single operational state foryour Lionel 763e Hudson (example:

forward only), you can deactivate theLCRU2’s sequencing function with thereverse unit control switch, locatedbetween the rear and center drivers onthe right-hand side, under the boilercasting.

Get your locomotive moving in the

desired direction, then slow it downwithout stopping. Set the reverse unitcontrol switch to PROGRAM/LOCK.The 763e Hudson is now “locked” intoyour chosen direction.

When you no longer want single-direction operation, just slide thereverse unit control switch back toFORWARD/ RUN.

Locking your 763e Hudson into a single operational state

FORWARD/RUNPROGRAM/LOCK

Use this setting fornormal operations.

Use this setting to choose a single operational state

like “forward.”

Transformer operations

Please remove protectivecover from battery clip

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Your 763e Hudson’s Railsounds system—the basics

L ionel Railsounds is the most realisticmodel railroad sound system in the

world. Your 763e Hudson features theR a i l s o u n d sHudson digi-tal sound sys-tem for theultimate in real-ism.

Begin by in-stalling a 9-voltalkaline battery inthe tender. Thisensures interup-tion free opera-tion of yourRailsounds. Thebattery compart-ment is locatedbeneath the ten-der’s removable coal load. Connect the 9-volt alkaline battery to the lead.

Although Railsounds ispowered by track voltage,the battery is required for unin-terrupted operation. Useonly alkaline batteries.

When you first apply track power, the763e Hudson’s Railsounds system pro-duces sounds of a locomotive at rest. As

your Hudsonmoves, chuff-ing begins,increasing withthe locomo-tive’s speed.

To silence thesteam chuffing(whistle/bell areunaffected), slidethe Railsoundsswitch, locatedbeneath the coalload, to the OFF

position beforepowering up thelocomotive. The

whistle is activated by using the lever or but-ton on your transformer or CAB-1.

Discontinue locomotivepower for 10 seconds beforechanging the RailsoundsON/OFF switch position.

If Railsounds “drops out” dur-ing track power interrupts(direction change), replace thebattery.

Install a 9-volt alkaline battery in your 763eHudson’s tender.

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Volume control dial

Railsounds switch

Carefully prycoal load up

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W ith Railsounds, you experiencethe sounds of real railroading like

never before. Simply put, it’s the mostsophisticated, authentic model railroadsound system in the world. Andremember—inside your Lionel 763eHudson and Vanderbilt Tender are thesounds of the Railsounds Hudson digi-tal sound system. No other electric traincan offer you authentic Hudsonsounds. That’s the power of Lionel.

• Variable chuff rate. Your 763e’s speeddetermines the steam chuff rate. • MultiWhistleTM. Different whistlesevery time—a Railsounds exclusive.• Authentic bell. Press BELL on yourCAB-1 or transformer to begin the

effect, again to discontinue. Even thefinal “hit” is muted like the real thing.• Reverse unit reset sound. Powerdown your track, wait for 3-5 seconds,and listen for the air-release sound—that’s the 763e Hudson telling you itsLiontech Command reverse unit hasjust reset to forward operation. • Shutdown sequence. No othermodel railroad sound system shutsdown like Railsounds. Turn off trackpower, and after the air-release resetsound, you have two seconds to restartyour 763e Hudson. If you’re done withoperations, Railsounds will commencewith an authentic Hudson shutdownsequence about two seconds after theair-release reset occurs.

Experiencing the range of your 763e Hudson’s Railsounds system

Notes on Railsounds

• Use the volume control dial, locatedbeneath the tender’s coal load, to adjustsound output (see page 5).• Listen for incidental engine soundsduring Railsounds operation. They’reautomatic and, of course, authentic.• The 9-volt alkaline battery you installedensures continuous Hudson sounds, even

during short track-power interrupts.• Longer track-power interruptions (includ-ing locomotive derailments) cause Rail-sounds to shut down after about 7 seconds.• For even more authentic Railsoundseffects, operate your 763e Hudson in theTrainMaster Command environment. Seepage 9 for details.

Transformer operations

Battery must be installed forshutdown sequenceNote!

Installing the Lionel sound activation button

LIONEL SOUNDACTIVATION BUTTON

1 2

1 2

For AC transformers with a horn/whistle button

For AC transformers lacking a horn/whistle button

ATTACH TO GROUND TERMINAL

ATTACH TO POWER TERMINAL

CUSTOMER’S WIREBLACK WIRE

RED WIRE

Lionel no. 610-5906-001sound activation buttonfor activating the bell

TO YOUR TRANSFORMER

Lionel no.610-5906-001sound activa-tion buttonfor whistle

Lionel no.610-5906-001sound activa-tion buttonfor bell

BLACK WIRE

RED WIRERED WIRE

ATTACH TOGROUND TERMINAL

ATTACH TOPOWER TERMINAL

TO YOUR TRANSFORMER

The no. 610-5906-001 button works with any Lionel AC transformerexcept no. 6-4690 Type MW. Transformers made by other manufacturersmay not be compatible with Railsounds.

Note!

T o operate the bell and whistle soundswhen operating your 763e Hudson

with conventional transformers, you’ll need

to install the Lionel no. 610-5906-001 soundactivation button (available separately).Connect the button(s) as shown below.

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Note!All track power mustfeed through “SoundActivation Button”Do not bypass button

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TrainMaster Command operations

Your 763e Hudson in the TrainMaster Command environment

Lionel TrainMaster Command is the fun and sophisticated model railroad con-

trol system from Lionel. Your 763eHudson features the Liontech Commandreverse unit, which acts as both a conven-tional reverse unit as well as the key tounlocking many extra features when youoperate in Command mode.

TrainMaster Command gives you thepower to operate multiple Command-

equipped locomotives on the same track,at the same time. It’s the most fun youcan have with electric trains, and it’sincredibly easy too! Just follow thedirections below and you’ll be on yourway.

TO OPERATE IN COMMAND, YOU NEED A

COMMAND BASE AND A CAB-1 REMOTE.Find them both at your authorizedLionel retailer.

Place your 763e Hudson on Lionel or Lionel-compatible O gauge track.• Make sure track power is OFF before placing it on track.• Make sure your Lionel Command Base is ON and its communi-

cations wire is connected to the COMMON post on your Lioneltransformer or the U on any of your installed PowerMasters.

• Once positioned on the track, increase track voltage to FULL (onPowerMaster, slide the CMD/CONV switch to CMD).

Address your 763e Hudson with CAB-1.

• Press ENG and 1 on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1 remote.This command is sent by CAB-1 to the Command Base, which thentranslates your commands into digital code. That code is sentaround your railroad’s outside rails in the form of a digital “halo.”All Command-equipped Lionels listen to this digital communica-tion, but they do not respond until they hear their own ID number.

• The digital language of TrainMaster Command—and not trackpower—controls the actions of Command-equipped Lionels. Trackpower is simply like gasoline in the tank of your car—it gives youthe power to go places, but it doesn’t tell you where to go or howfast to get there.

• All Command-equipped Lionels come factory-programmed withan ID# of “1.” To change your 763e Hudson’s ID#, see page 12.

Move ‘em out!

•Throttle up or press any command button on CAB-1. Your 763eHudson will respond to your every command. Read on. The fun is justbeginning!

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Tender rear couplerreleases. COUPLER RELEASE SOUNDS.

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Press AUX2 to turnyour 763e’s head-light on and off.

Press WSTL/HRN toactivate the 763e’swhistle, release to dis-continue. MULTI-WHISTLE

STEAM WHISTLE SOUND.

Press DIR—the loco-motive decelerates to acomplete stop; turn thethrottle up, and thelocomotive moves inthe opposite direction.THERE IS NO NEUTRAL.STEAM AIR-RELEASE SOUND.

Press BELL once toactivate the bell,again to discontinue.TRADITIONAL BELL SOUND.

Press HALT to shutdown all PowerMasterelectrical output onyour railroad. Stops allCommand-equippedLionels in operation.

Turn the THROTTLEto the right to acceler-ate, left to decelerate.SPEED-DEPENDENT VARIABLE

STEAM CHUFFING. DYNACHUFF

DYNAMIC CHUFFING EFFECT.

CAB-1 commands for your 763e Hudson

COUPLER RELEASE SOUNDS.

Press and hold BOOSTfor extra power. ReleaseBOOSTand return to thelocomotive’s previousspeed. LABORED CHUFF

Press and hold BRAKEto slow down or stop. Re-lease BRAKEand returnto the previous speed.SQUEALING BRAKE SOUNDS.

HUDSON RAILSOUNDSEFFECTS IN BOLD ITALIC

Railsounds in the Command environment

Y our 763e Hudson’s Railsounds sys-tem gives you even more in the

TrainMaster Command environment.• DynaChuffTM. Real steam locomotivechuffing depends on the locomotive’sload. DynaChuff simulates both laboredand relaxed chuffing sounds. Highballdown the mainline and hear the laboredchuffing of a locomotive battling inertia.Reduce your throttle setting, and chuffing

relaxes to a more sedate sound, as thoughthe load placed on the 763e Hudson hasdecreased. Experience DynaChuff onsteep grades, at yard crawls, and at speed.Another Railsounds exclusive.• Bonus sounds like squealing brakeswith the CAB-1 BRAKE command.• Incidental sounds you control withCAB-1 numeric keypad commands, likesteam letoff and steam release effects.

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W hen you press AUX1 on CAB-1,you turn the numeric key-

pad into 10 command but-tons. The keypad “stays open”and gives you access to extracommand features until youpress any top-row button

(SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG). TheCAB-1 keypad overlay included

with your 763e Hudson isdesigned to help you learnthe auxiliary features specificto this classic locomotive.HUDSON RAILSOUNDS EFFECTS IN BOLD ITALIC.

CAB-1 numeric keypad commands for your 763e Hudson

STEAMENGINERESET

VOLUME

SMOKE

➠ BLOWOFF

SHUTDOWN

OFF ON

STEAMRELEASE

PRESS& HOLDSMOKEBOOST

➠

START-UP

AUX1

0 Stops and resets the 763e Hudson to FORWARD. WHISTLE BLOWS. HEADLIGHT

FLICKERS.

1 Raises the volume of Railsounds.SOUND VOLUME INCREASES.

2 Reserved for future use.

3 Starts up Railsounds. STARTUP SEQUENCE

COMMENCES. STEAM BLOWOFF SOUND.

4 Lowers the volume of Rail-sounds. SOUND VOLUME DECREASES.

5 Activates the Railsounds steam shutdown sequence. Just like the

real thing, your 763e Hudson must beidle for shutdown to occur. STEAM SHUTDOWN

COMMENCES. Remember, the whistle andbell will not sound until you restartRailsounds.

6 STEAM RELEASE SOUND.

7 Reserved for future use.

8 Turns off the smoke generator.

9 Turns on the smoke generator.Press and hold 9 (10 seconds max-

imum) to initiate Smoke Boost™—itsuperheats the smoke generator andenhances smoke output when youstart running your 763e Hudson.

Always keep smokefluid in your 763eHudson’s smoke genera-tor. Using Smoke Boostwith depleted fluid candamage the generator’selement.

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TrainMaster Command operations

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Tuning your 763e Hudson’s performance

MOMENTUMSimulate the labored performance of

a locomotive pulling a heavy load withmomentum. Press L, M, or H (locatedunder CAB-1’s removable panel) forlight, medium, or heavy momentum.The LCRU2 remembers the setting untilyou change it. For delayed response,use H. For quick response, choose L.

BOOSTING AND BRAKINGUse the BOOST and BRAKE com-

mand buttons for incremental controlof speed and a superior method for han-dling grades, stops-and-starts, andmore. Plus, using BRAKE in theCommand environment gives you abonus Railsounds effect—the ultrareal-istic sound of squealing brakes.

STALLMake your 763e Hudson feel more

responsive by setting a “stall” voltage. Getyour locomotive moving, then press SET;the 763e Hudson will stop. The headlightwill flash, indicating it’s in the SET mode.

Turn the throttle clockwise to get theengine moving, then decrease speed untilthe locomotive just stops. Then press SETagain; the LCRU2 remembers the stall set-ting until you change it. To clear stall, pressSET twice, holding it for one second eachtime.

HIGH VOLTAGE SETTINGPress SET, headlight will flash. Get your

locomotive moving to the maximumspeed you want it to run, press BOOST.Use this to keep your locomotive from acci-dentally being derailed at high speed.

SOUND QUALITYTo achieve your preferred Railsounds

master volume level, use the volumecontrol dial located beneath the tender’scoal hatch doors. Turn the dial left orright to adjust the volume to your liking.

For quick remote-control of volumebelow the master setting—like muting—use the CAB-1 numeric keypad’s volumecontrol. Pressing AUX1 and 4 on the key-pad lowers overall Railsounds output.

Maintaining your 763e Hudson’s handrail antenna

Y our 763e Hudson’s handrails aremore than just model grab irons—

they’re the LCRU2’s antenna for receiv-ing Command Base digital communica-tions. Please handle the 763e Hudson care-fully to avoid handrail damage. To ensureoptimum reception, both handrails areinsulated from the die-cast shell. If your

763e Hudson experiences difficultyreceiving Base communications, checkthe handrail ends in the cab and pilotfor the presence of insulating material.Ensure each stanchion is present andenjoys a proper fit. Finally, prevent thehandrails from touching any part of thedie-cast locomotive cab.

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Assigning your 763e Hudson’ a new ID#

A s your Lionel Command-equippedfleet grows, you’ll want to give your

763e Hudson a more individualizedID#. Choose from any number between1 and 99. To make things easy, use a por-tion of your 763e Hudson’s real-life cabnumber (5344), for example 53 or 44.

Turn the Command Base ON andplace the 763e Hudson on track. Slidethe 763e Hudson’s reverse unit controlswitch to PROGRAM (see the illustra-tion), then power up. Using CAB-1,press ENG, the engine ID# (example:53), then press the SET button locatedunder CAB-1’s removable panel. Hearthe whistle blow (or see the headlightflash if Railsounds is off); that’s theLCRU2 confirming the new ID#. Slidethe LCRU2 switch to FORWARD/RUN. Your 763e Hudson is ready to runwith its all-new ID#.

Assign a new ID#to your 763e Hudson

Command Base ONPlace the 763e Hudson on trackPowerMasters set to CMD or

traditional power supplies ON FULLSlide the 763e Hudson’s reverse unit

control switch to PROGRAM/LOCKTurn track power on (PowerMasters):

Press BOOSTProgram the 763e as Engine #53:

Press ENGPress 53 (the ID#)Press SET

Hear the whistle sound (or see theheadlight flash if Railsounds is OFF)

Slide the reverse unit control switch toFORWARD/RUN

Your engine remembers its ID# forever;you can change it any time by repeatingthese steps

Example

PROGRAM/LOCK FORWARD/RUN

TrainMaster Command operations

Slide the 763e Hudson’s reverse unit con-trol switch to PROGRAM/ LOCK. Whenyou’ve finished ID# programming, slidethe switch to FORWARD/RUN.

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H elp your Lionel 763e Hudson lead along and productive life on your

railroad by maintaining it properly. We recommend you purchase a

Lionel Lubrication andMaintenance Kit (part no. 6-62927), availablefrom your Lionel dealer.Two basic rules to keep inmind: never over-lubri-cate (a small amount willdo), and avoid gettinggrease or oil on the 763eHudson’s wheels, con-tact rollers, or your track.

You’ll know your 763e Hudsonrequires lubrication when visual inspec-

tion reveals dryness on the parts indi-cated in the illustration. Remove

accumulated dirt and dustbefore lubricating, andalways lubricate any loco-motive emerging fromprolonged storage. Also,lightly lubricate the 763eHudson’s side rods, driverods, and linkage aftereach 25 hours of opera-tion.

Lubricating your Commodore

Maintaining and servicing your Commodore

GREASE

GREASE

GREASELUBRICATE AXLE ENDS

WITH LIONEL OILSPARINGLY

LUBRICATE AXLE ENDSWITH LIONEL OIL

SPARINGLY

LUBRICATE AXLE ENDSWITH LIONEL OIL

SPARINGLY

LUBRICATE AXLE ENDSWITH LIONEL OIL

SPARINGLY

LUBRICATE AXLE ENDSAT POCKET LOCATIONS

WITH LIONEL OILSPARINGLY

LUBRICATE AXLE ENDSAT POCKET LOCATIONS

WITH LIONEL OILSPARINGLY

LUBRICATEWITH LIONEL GREASE

Note!Lubricate side rods with

Lionel oil sparingly

Y our 763e Hudson is illuminated by a 14-volt lamp located directly behind the boil-

erface. During thecourse of normal oper-ation, the lamp mayrequire replacement.

Lamp replacementinvolves removingthe 763e Hudson’sboiler face from thefront of the locomo-tive.

Begin by turningthe 763e Hudson overon a soft, protective

surface. Remove the single screw locatedbeneath the front axle on the pilot truck, this

will allow theHudson’s boiler faceto be removed.

Mounted insidethe boiler-face is thelamp. Replace theexpired lamp withLionel part no. 610-8049-300, thenreinstall the boiler-face on the 763eHudson’s boiler, andretighten the screw.

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Replacing your 763e Hudson’s headlight

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Replacing the lamp inside the boilerface.

Maintaining and servicing your 763e Hudson

W ith typical use, your 763e Hudsonwill require occa-

sional lubrication of itsPullmor motor armature.

If you hear excessnoise during operation,or if the locomotiveseems to slow downintermittently, you mayneed to oil the armaturebearings.

Turn the 763e Hudsonover and place it on asoft, protective surface.Remove the trailing

truck mounting stud and the ash panmounting screw.

Carefully removethe trailing truckassembly and apply asmall amount of oil(two drops) at thelocations indicated inthe illustration. Thearmature should beoiled after every 20hours of operation.Reposition the trailingtruck assembly andreinstall the screws.

Lubricating your 763e Hudson’s Pullmor ® motor armature

Note! Press Aux2 to make sure headlampwas not accidently turned off, beforereplacing bulb

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Y our 763e’s Vanderbilt tender is illumi-nated by a 14-volt back-up lamp.

During the course of normal operation, itmay require replacement.

Separate the walkway and hatch fromthe top of the tender, exposing the speak-er and two screws. Remove the twoscrews and carefully lift up and pull backslowly on the rear of the tender top so theupper walkways clear the bottom of thecoal bunker. Remove the faulty bulb and

its wires from the wire nuts located in backof the tender and replace it with Lionelpart no. 610-8054-300, available from yourlocal Lionel Authorized Service Center orLionel Service (see page 16). Assemble thetender in the reverse order, being carefulonce again with the clearance of the walk-ways and the coal bunker. Make sure all ofthe wires are inside the body before youtighten the screws.

Replacing your tender’s back-up light

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Lionel Service

Y our Lionel 763e Hudson and Vanderbilttender is built with pride by Lionel and

carries a limited warranty to support contin-ued reliable operation. If service is required,contact your local Authorized Lionel ServiceCenter. To find the nearest Service Center,simply call 1-800-4-LIONEL or visit ourwebsite: www.lionel.com.

If you prefer a Lionel factory repair, call810-949-4100, fax 810-949-5429, or writeLionel Service, P.O. Box 748, New Baltimore,MI 48047-0748. State the problem and the

product’s purchase date. We’ll send a returnauthorization letter to assure proper han-dling while at Lionel. You may choose tohave your product repaired by one of ourauthorized Lionel Service Centers.CAU-TION: Make sure your product is properlypacked to prevent shipping damage. Theshipment must be prepaid and we recom-mend it be insured. Please follow theinstructions carefully. This warranty givesyou specific legal rights. You may have otherrights that vary from state to state.

Adding fluid to your 763e Hudson’s smoke generator

Y our 763e Hudson is equipped with asmoke generator that produces safe,

clean white smoke during operation.The smoke generator requires the periodic

addition of Lionel smoke fluid in order tofunction. Pierce the tube end with a pin, thenadd four to eight drops of fluid directly intothe 763e Hudson’s stack. Smoke productionwill commence momentarily, faster if yourun your 763e Hudson at speed. Whensmoke production wanes, add more fluid

(four to eight drops). An idle 763e Hudson will not smoke;

press AUX1 and 9 (press for a maximum of10 seconds) to engage the smoke generatorat idle/in neutral. Always keep a smallamount of smoke fluid in the 763e Hudson’ssmoke generator; the generator’s elementcan become damaged if operated withoutfluid. Smoke production is greater at highervoltages and when the 763e Hudson ispulling a heavy load or long consist.

Y our 763e Hudson comes factory-equipped with a three-rail pilot (front)

truck for opera-tion. For display,install the scalepilot truck.

Place your763e upside downon a soft, protec-tive surface. Usinghobby pliers,remove the retain-ing E-ring fromthe center of thetruck. Next,remove the large

slotted screw and washer at the rear of thetruck. Lift away the pilot truck, taking care to

keep the truckspring in properposition on the boss.

Now, install thescale pilot truckover the boss.Make sure thescrew mount is tothe rear. Reinstallthe retaining E-ring. Finally, rein-stall the large slot-ted screw and

washer.

Installing the scale pilot truck

Installing the three-rail pilot truck.