BACHMANN EUROPE PLC
7
L132540 ...
Conversion to overhead
line operation
The switch (
S
) for the optional power
pick up of the locomotive between
rail and overhead line can be found
by removing the lid facia (
D
) in
Pic.
3
. The model comes prepared for: rail
operation.
Please note for overhead operation the
“common side” (*) from rail and vehicle
as per NEM 621.
Looking after your model
In order to ensure that your model functions correctly over a long period, your model should
be maintained at regular intervals.
The model need not be opened to do this. It is sufficient, as shown in
Pic. 2
to place the
model upside down onto a soft surface, making sure not to damage the add-on roof parts
and the pantographs, and to clean the wheel contacts with a cotton bud soaked in white
spirits. Then clean the wheels. Please do not turn the drive wheels by hand in any circum-
stances. After cleaning please use a drop of machine oil to lubricate the bearing points
(
L
) and gear parts (
G
shown in
Pic. 2
. Use commercially available oils and use a fine can-
nula or a needle. Caution: do not use cooking oil or hand cream. It is advisable to carry out
maintenance work after approximately 30-40 hours of operation.
Pic. 2
D
S
Pic. 3
switch
S
G
G
G
G
S1
S1
S1
S1
L
L
