The use of track trips to throw switches
is
not recommended on small
layouts where the train is constantly passing over the trip, as this may result
in over-heated switch coils.
Additional information on the 697 Track Trip can be found on page
33.
COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING OF CARS
American Flyer cars couple automatically on curves, sidings, switches
or anywhere on your layout and do so without the use
of
clumsy and
unsightly coupling devices. By simply backing your train to the car you want
to pick up, the couplers snap together and if you reverse your locomotive
to
move forward you have your train assembled. T o uncouple cars automati-
cally is just as simple.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATING REMOTE
CONTROL AUTOMATIC UNCOUPLER NO.
706
The operation of the Uncoupler is very simple. With it you can uncouple
cars on a curve as well as on a straight track. I t can be attached anywhere
along the track simply by placing it underneath the track between two ties
so that the lower edge of one rail rests under the raised portion of the metal
strip with the U-Shaped cutout. Turn the locking lever so it clamps over the
lower part of the other rail. Note figure
21.
Connect the
YELLOW
wire from the uncoupler to the
15 VOLT POS-
connect the long
BLACK
wire from the uncoupler to a clip underneath
on the transformer.
the control
box.
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