Operation On A Layout - Märklin 56 2-8 Series Anleitung

3.1 Connections between
the track layout and the
transformer
Rail joiners must fit well on the rails
of the track to which they are joined
to avoid voltage drop on the layout.
We recommend that you install
feeder wires every 2 to 3 meters
(10 to 16 feet) using the 5654 feeder
clips.
Using the 56031 track clips on
temporary layouts will minimize the
voltage loss.
3.2 Operating the locomotive
on grades
In contrast to the prototype a loco-
motive on a model railroad can ope-
rate up steeper grades. As a general
rule a grade should be no steeper
than 3%. In extreme situations a
maximum grade of 5% is permissible,
keeping in mind that the locomotive's
tractive effort will be less. The begin-
ning and the end of the grade must
always work gradually up to the
maximum grade for the route. The
maximum allowable difference in
grade between two track sections,
each with a minimum length of
300 mm (11- 3 / 4 ") is 1 to 1.5 per-
cent.
3.3 Operation over curved
track
This locomotive requires curves with
a radius of 1,020 mm / 40- 3 / 16 " or
greater for operation. The reproduction
prototype coupler mounted on the
front of the locomotive is only suitable
for coupling to cars in a display case.

Operation on a layout

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