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3.1 Connections between the
track layout and the trans-
former
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 3 to 5 meters (10 to
16 feet) using the 5654 feeder clips.
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 maxi-
mum grade for the route. The maxi-
mum allowable difference in grade
between two track sections, each
with a minimum length of 300 mm
3
(11-
/
") is 1 to 1.5 percent.
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3.3 Operating the locomotive
on curved track
This locomotive comes from the
factory set to run on curved track
with a minimum radius of 1,020 mm
3
(40-
/
"). The front coupler must be
16
converted in order for the locomotive
5
to operate on the 600 mm (23-
/
radius (see page 14/15). The brake-
man's grab irons included with the
locomotive can be mounted on the
locomotive when the latter is opera-
3
ted on curves 1,020 mm (40-
/
16
or greater in radius. The reproduction
prototype coupler is only intended for
mounting on the locomotive when
the latter is to be set up in a display
case.
The cars belonging to this train set all
require a minimum radius for curved
5
track of 1,020 mm (40-
/
").
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Operation on a layout
Important:
Although it is technically not a pro-
blem to run locomotives and cars on
curved track with a radius of 600 mm
5
(23-
/
"), using this sharp a curve on
8
")
a layout does mean increased wear
8
on the locomotives and cars. At the
same time you are limited in the types
at models that can be run on the lay-
out. The sharp 600 mm ( 23-
")
curve should therefore be used in
layout planning only when there is no
other solution for a particular situation.
3
5
/
")
8
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