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CONNECTION
This controller must not be connected directly to the mains electricity supply.
OPERATION
Place the locomotive on the track and test run by positioning the direction control switch on the Train Controller
and then turn the speed control knob clockwise. In the case of a steam type locomotive with tender, the electric
motor may be in the tender. In this case therefore, both locomotive and tender must be placed on the track
and coupled together for running.
If the model does not respond to the controller, check that:
• All wheels are correctly on the track.
• All fishplates are fully engaged and the track sections properly aligned.
• The Power Track is correctly connected.
• The mains power socket switch is ‘ON’.
NOTES:
If a metal object such as a pin or a derailed locomotive lies across the two running rails a ‘short circuit’ may
occur. This will activate the safety cut-out in the Train Controller or Transformer and stop the current supply to
the track. If this happens, switch off the mains power socket and trace and remedy the fault. Allow
approximately 60 seconds for the cut-out device to reset itself before switching the power socket on again.
When a train is stopped by turning the speed control knob to its lowest setting, a small amount of electricity
may still reach the locomotive motor. This may result in a slight ‘hum’ emitting from the locomotive. The speed
control knob must be set to the zero speed position before using the switch to change direction.
R8250 TRAIN
CONTROLLER
STANDARD POWER
TRACK
0-12 VOLTS DC
16 VOLTS AC
STANDARD WALL
MOUNTED TRANSFORMER
240 VOLTS AC MAINS
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