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Operating Instructions
This long locomotive model places special demands
on your model railroad layout.
Please note the following points:
G
The minimum radius this locomotive can negotiate
is 360 mm / 14-3/16". Sharp curves and turnouts
with sharp curves should only be negotiated at
moderate speed, however.
G
Avoid so-called opposing curves or "S" curves
when planning your layout. An "S" curve is a curve
where one section of curved track is followed
directly by another section of curved track in
the opposite direction. If an "S" curve cannot be
avoided in planning the layout (example: turnouts),
then you must be sure that there is not also a
change in the grade of the tracks in the area of
the "S" curve!
G
The beginning and end of a grade must be gradual
or tapered. A maximum change in the angle of the
grade of 1 degree is permissible between two
adjoining sections of track. Also, make sure that
the sections of track in the transition to the grade
are at least about 180 mm or about 7" in length.
Do not locate the transition to a grade directly
behind a curve.
Never locate adapter tracks (example: C to K Track)
G
directly behind curves. At least one section of
straight track with a length of about 180 mm or
about 7" in length must be located between a
curve and an adapter track.
G
All track sections must be installed on a suppor-
ting subbed. A section of track kinked by lack of
support underneath can otherwise cause derail-
ment of the locomotive.
G
The model may be run on Märklin M Track
with a maximum speed of 0.6 meters/second
(model speed 2.16 km/h / 1.35 mph ≈ 188 km/h /
117.5 mph prototype speed). This maximum
speed was set at the factory on the potentiometer
on the digital electronic circuit. The potentiometer
may be set to a higher speed only when the
model is operated on K and C Track.
G
The model has couplers only on the tender.
G
Note: Prior to initial commissioning, remove
the transport protection between the driver's
cab and the tender!
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