Believe it or not, I bought the Lionel Veranda when it was released, and it has never seen the light of day. I finally got my yard finished so I can have more than just a couple engines on the layout. Maybe I know what box I can open this Christmas morning!!!
BTW - here is the Veranda manual pdf https://www.lionelsupport.com/...ents/71-8149-250.pdf
Veranda smoke unit tips
https://www.lionelsupport.com/...ents/71-8149-251.pdf
Veranda wiring diagram
https://www.lionelsupport.com/media/servicedocuments6905_UseverandaWiringDiagramcomplete.pdf