LGB 1989, Manual

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Model details
Fig.2 Turning blinkers (dummy) for tramcar.
These should be stuck onto the tramcar frame at
(he appropriate pos
i tions . Adhesive : UHU-Gree-
nit or UHU-Contact 2000 .
Fig.3 Each tramcar and trailer are fitted with
two lighting sockets for internallighting , they are
covered with imitation connecting leads . The
enclosed connecting lead will allow connections
to be made between the tramcar and its trailer
.
Fig . 4 Platform guard - rails can be removed or
rearranged as required.
Fig.5 Bulbs can be easily replaced if one uses
the plastic t ube (as supplied with the LGB-Wine
Transport Wagon) . After the roof has been
removed , this being held in place by means of
snap-on lugs , the 2 bulbs i n the passenger
compartment can be replaced. Here one also
finds the changeover switch for the selection of
rail or overhead traction
.
F i g . 6 When replacing the roof, ca re should be
taken to ensure that the electrical contacts cor-
respond .
Spare parts:
2030/5 Complete motor block
2210
Contact shoes with springs
5050/1 Bulb 14-18 V, 50 mA.
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Heavy-Duty Universal Electric Locomotive
2040 electronic
Type
C'C',
RhB Ge
6/6
2040 ORIGINAL RhB 413
The Rhätische Railway (RhB)
The Rhätische Railway which has been
completely modernized during the past few
years, is the main rail thorough
f are Graubün -
dens . Its 394 kilometer long extensive track
layout, is the longest continuous narrow gauge
railway in Europe. It includes the most important
valleys, the Engadin and the landscapes of
Davos , Arosa and the Bündner uplands . The
main axis Chur- Thusis-Albula-Engadin , lead
further over the Bernina stretch into sunny Italy ,
from Veltlin to Tirano . The highlight of a trip on the
Albula line is the experience of the many spec i al
constructions: over a distance of 12 . 6 km. the
track overcomes a difference in elevation of
416 meters
. To achieve this , 4 loop tunnels ,
4 tunnels, 7 viaducts and 2 galle ries were
necessary
.
Technical Data:
Engine Type RhB Ge
6/6
wheels C'C . The small
"Crocodile" is a heavy universal electric
locomotive lor goods and passenger service . The
SLM - BBC delivered 15 locomotives 14 of which
are today , still being used in the southeast of
Switzerland on the higher alpine routes .
Year of manufacture 1921-1929 . Gauge
1000 mm. Locomotive weight 66 tons, 2 motors
1200 H.Power. Single-phase A.C
.
16 'V 3
Hz.
Max. speed 55 km./h. Overaillength 13.3 m.
Original true electric operation
Locomotives of the RhB and other European
Railway Comp. with 2 pantographs
, use however
only one at any time. The second remains
lowered and is used only in case of emergency
.
Fundamentally, the rear pantograph, in the
direction of travel is used.
2040 Model
A super model with 2 motors , counter shaft axles
and connecting rod drive through 8 wheels . One
friction tyre wh ich increases the locomotive's
tractive power
. 11 different current collecting
points from tracks to the motors . Encapsulated
gearings, suitable for open air operation. First
class track holding in curved sections
, also on the
tightest bends of the smallest LGB circular track
lay - out. Driver ' s cab doors which can be opened,
complete with fittings and adjustable sliding
windows
. Richly detailed roof with isolators and
open wiring , two pantographs for twin-train
operation on overhead lines these can be
switched over
.
Large separately fitted headlights for 3 lamp
signalling and driver
' s cab internallighting wh ich
automatically change according to the direction
of travel.
Fig . 1 On the turntable in the Landquart repair
yards .
As on their original "Big Brothers ", in addition to
the tripie signal headlights, the rear, right-hand
lantern is lit at night.
Length incl. buffers 460 mm.
Operating possibilities, lighting
Fig . 3 In driver's cab No. 1 , mounted into the
rear of the control panel, one can find the " Type of
· traction " selector switch :
1 : Overhead traction with lighting
0: Off position for track parking , lighting and
traction off.
2 : Rail traction with lighting (Set to this position
before leaving the factory)
.
Bulb replacement
Fig . 4 Middle headlight bulb : Snap-out the bulb .
Lower headlight bulbs: Unscrew the bulb - holder
Driver ' s cab internallighting : Unscrew the roof.
Don't cross the connecting leads! Correct order
when replacing, from left to right: brown with red
spot, brown, black, red
.
Spare bulb:
5015/1 Micro - bulb 5 volts, 33 mA.
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Fig . 5 A sheet of renumbering decals with the
locomotive numbers 411-415 and neutral
designations
is included with every locomotive .
This allows an individuallocomotive designation .
Recommended transformer
The Electric Locomotive 2040 is one of the
most powerfullocomotives
in the LGB
programme . To ensure a perfect operation we
recommended the use of our Transformer -
Controller-Combination 5006-5007 or
5006 - 5012 N.
The LGB-Locomotive 2040 is an authentic
scale model
01
the original "Big-Brother " . It is
assembled from more than 600 separate parts
in the LGB-Factory
.
Care
The fulcrum points of the crank-shaft pins
should be occassionally
oiled, just like their
"Big-Brothers ".
Dismantling
In orer to replace the carbon brush current
collectors 2110 , the contact shoes 2214 or the
friction tyre 2010/4 , the gear-box must be
removed from the bogie frame :
Fig . 1 Dismantling should be carried out i n the
sequence 1-8:
1 . Remove the right-hand crank eccentric cam
with connecting rod .
2. as above, right-hand side .
3 . Remove the fixing screw of the gear-box .
4 . Remove coupling bridge .
5 . Unscrew snow plough .
6 . Remove gear - bQx from bogie frame - Friction
tyres and/or contact shoes can now be
replaced .
7. In order to replace the carbon brushes , the
driving wheels shou l d be removed from the
axles .
8 . Replacement carbon brushes with Springs
2110 should be fitted according to Assembly
Plan 6a
.
Fig . 6a The locomotive is fitted with two different
bogies which a r e marked underneath. The
Gear-box 2040 I is fitted under the d r iver ' s cab
(by the coupling) and has no carbon brushes on
the friction tyred wheel.
Reassembly of the bogie
~ don ' t pitch any wires!
- crank eccenter cams should point in the same
direction
,
- on the opposite side , they shoUld be displaced
by900 ,
- fit intotheflats in the wheel hubs, withoutforce !
the connecting rods should have play after
being fitted .
Spare parts:
5051 / 1 Plug-in m i cro-bulb 5 V , 33 mA.
2040/5 Two complete motor-driven bogies .
2210 Contact shoes with springs .
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2045 Original RhB 205
The RhB-Locomotives Ge
2/4 ,
axle
arrangement 1'B1 ', Nos. 201-207
were among the first electric locomotives to be
put into serv
i ce by the RhB during the course of
electrification . They were manufactured in
1912 / 1913 by Messrs . SLM and BBC .
A characteristic of these , is the large , slow motion
Deri driving motor mounted in the motor housing.
Power drive w
i thout intermediate gearbox by
means of SLM-Diagonal Rod Drive and
countershaft axle onto the two connecting rods .
Technical details:
Our original Locomotive No. 205 , was put i nto
service for passenger and freight traffic . In 1929 ,
end doors were subsequently fitted.
Fig . 5 Present where-abouts : on a rolling - stand
in the Engineer School in W i nterthur . Locomotive
207 is in the Transport House in Luzern ,
Switzerland.
Power
: 300 HP . Max . speed 45 km/h , ope r ational
weight 37 tons , length over buffers 8.7 m .
2045 Model
Fig.2 An exact replica of the RhB-Original205
Locomot i ve , complete with all details , e . g . two
openable driver's cab doors with door closing
springs and adjustable sliding windows
.
Current collection via two driving wheels , rail
3