Hornby Hobbies Limited, Westwood, Margate, Kent CT9 4JX, United Kingdom
Printed in China
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General Information
Coupling
The coupling system incorporated on this locomotive,
is that of a simple push-pull fit.
The clip locates around the articulated bogie centre bar (Fig.2).
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Location of DCC Ready Socket
Remove the chassis screws as shown. The body will lift off easily.
Television Suppression
This model features an effective radio and TV-interfer-
ence disc-varistor. Should interference occur despite
these precautions (as may be the case in close proximity
to reception aerials) it is suggested to move the layout
further from any aerial or receiver.
Extremely important: Keep track, wheels and pick-ups
clean at all times.
Traction Tyres
Hornby mechanisms with traction tyred wheels have been
specially designed to operate on Hornby track. This track
has a surface which ensures that the tyred wheels have a
good grip thus enabling long trains to be hauled. Any oil
spillage on the running rails will cause loss of adhesion.
If the performance of product drops, we recommend
cleaning of track and changing of Neoprene tyres.
Spare Parts and Service
Spare parts may be purchased from your Hornby Service
Dealer, who also offer a repair service, or alternatively,
contact the Hornby Helpline.
Hornby Helpline: 01843 233525 Fax: 01843 233527
email: [email protected] www.hornby.com
Track Cleaning
1.
Coated Steel Rails:
It is essential that the rail surfaces
are kept clean, as any build-up of dirt will seriously impair
the flow of current to the electric motor. The surfaces
should be wiped over at regular intervals with a 'Scotch Pad'
or similar as available at most supermarkets. Alternatively
the Hornby R.296 Track Cleaning Coach is an effective and
realistic method of maintaining optimum conditions when
'pushed' around a layout from time to time.
2. Nickel Silver Rails: These can be identified by their
slight yellowish gold tinge and are fully compatible with
steel rails in the same layout. They have excellent electrical
conductivity properties and good resistance to oxidisation
which requires them only to be wiped over infrequently
with a soft cloth.
Locomotive Bodywork
Hornby locomotive and tender bodies are spray painted overall.
Insignia and running numbers are applied by a permanent
printing process and are not 'transfers'. No convenient method
is known for removing insignia without damaging the paint
surface. For people wishing to change names or numbers,
specialist suppliers of paint and lettering transfers frequently
advertise in the model railway magazines.
