Locomotive operations
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ionel magnetic couplers react to the magnetic field generated by a Lionel Remote-Control
Track section (available separately, 6-65149 or 6-12746 for O-27 gauge; or 6-65530 for O
gauge; and 6-12020 for FasTrack layouts).
As illustrated in Figure 2, place your locomotive’s coupler trigger disc over the central coil of a
Remote-Control Track section and press UNCOUPLE on the controller. The magnetic field pulls the
disc downward, and the knuckle opens.
One operating technique favored by Lionel railroaders is the “moving uncouple.” Press the
UNCOUPLE button as the locomotive passes over a Remote-Control Track section. The magnetic
field will open the coupler; the consist remains behind as the locomotive moves on. But be
careful—the speed of a newly uncoupled and moving locomotive can increase dramatically.
To open the coupler manually, pull down on the coupler’s trigger disk.
Uncoupling your locomotive
Note!
Figure 2. Coupler operation
Coupler
Trigger disk
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