MTHTrains 40-1036 Manual Download Page 1

M.T.H.

7020 Columbia Gateway Drive

Columbia, MD 21046-1532

www.mth-railking.com

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ELECTRIC TRAINS

Catenary System

4 - P i e c e

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The RealTrax  Catenary System is designed to 
enhance the realism of electric locomotives.  Your 
M.T.H. GG-1, Cascade, or other electrics will look 
far more realistic when its pantographs are 
contacting the overhead wire.  For even more 
authenticity, you can power the catenary and run 
your engines via the overhead wires rather than the 
center rail.

The enclosed instructions and guidelines will tell 
you how to connect and power the catenary and 
give suggestions how you can make it fit your own 
layout for the best effect.

Summary of Contents for 40-1036

Page 1: ...H GG 1 Cascade or other electrics will look far more realistic when its pantographs are contacting the overhead wire For even more authenticity you can power the catenary and run your engines via the...

Page 2: ...cts basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Read this manual thoroughly before using this device M T H recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the cat...

Page 3: ...1 power pole 7 non power poles 8 messenger Wires 1 messenger extension plate Item No 40 1035 and a Catenary Hardware Pack with 4 adjustable messenger expander plates and 4 messenger extension plates...

Page 4: ...o make adjustments as you go rather than to fix them later Different electric locomotives with different lengths and pantograph heights will fit the system differently Be sure to test and adjust using...

Page 5: ...ine and cars with the greatest amount of overhang undercut that will run on that loop of track The messenger arm can be raised and lowered on the pole according to the heights of the pantographs on th...

Page 6: ...on your non power poles far enough from the track to allow you to adjust the messenger brace in either direction as needed for smooth operation Use the enclosed messenger extension plate to help exten...

Page 7: ...o the pole base Push it in firmly for good contact Slide the lock on attached to the base firmly into a knock out on the RealTrax track section straight section recommended ensuring it is making good...

Page 8: ...ign the pole parallel with the track edge and screw it firmly into place through the brackets on both sides of the base Connect the red wire from the transformer terminal to the post under the thumbsc...

Page 9: ...the base into the table To attach messenger wire to pole Attach both wires to the brace then tighten screws Attach three wires to the brace to wire a switch To extend the reach of one of your messenge...

Page 10: ...eight of the messenger arm by tightening messenger arm set screw Make sure the wires will push down slightly on the pantographs to ensure steady contact To shape the messenger wire Gently bend the wir...

Page 11: ...e test and repeat as necessary 3 32 or 2 4mm Adjust the messenger brace by turning the screws shown with a 2 4mm screw driver Check to make sure messenger wire always has contact with the engine s pan...

Page 12: ...the wires to the pick up rollers to be sure you connect the pantograph to the right wires Re install wire nut A wire nut or electrical tape over the exposed wire are ways to do this 5 Make sure interi...

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Page 14: ...be resolved with this table contact M T H Fo r assistance e mail service mth railking com telephone 410 381 2580 fax 410 423 0009 mail 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046 1532 Problem There...

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