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‘Trains at School’ Project
7
Setting up the track:
Connect the track sections by carefully aligning the rail connectors
and pushing the pieces together. The centre rail lugs should make
firm contact. Never force sections together, as this may cause
damage. Connect the cables of the feeder track to the transformer
(see instructions above). Test the circuit by running a locomotive on
the track. Should it stop on any section, it is likely that the
centre rail lugs are not making proper contact. Pull the affected
track sections apart, and re-connect switching the positions of the
centre rail lugs. Track sections must always be disconnected in a
straight line. Never lever the pieces apart at an angle, as this will
bend the rail connectors out of shape. Should the connectors become
bent or loose despite all care taken, they may be carefully bent back
into shape with a pair of pliers.
Maintaining the track:
The track is made from tin-plated and printed steel sheet. Clean the
rails using a special track cleaning rubber and/or 1000 grit wet-or-
dry emery paper, and remove dust and other debris with an old
toothbrush. From time to time, coat the track with a thin film of
WD40, applied with a brush and wiped off with a rag. This will
prevent rusting, and should be done before placing the track in
storage for an extended period of time.
Proper care and maintenance will ensure many years of enjoyment form
your vintage train set, just like it has provided for its previous
owners!
