THE GILBERT HALL American Flyer, Operating And Assembly Instructions Manual

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NOTE: Be sure no other wires run direct from the transformer to the
track.
Do
not have a wire from the 7-15 Volt Post direct to the track
terminal.
If
jumper or booster wires are
to
be used on large layouts to
give an even flow of current, be sure wires are run from the
No.
690
track terminal shown in the diagram to another track terminal.
D
O
not run wires direct from the transformer to the track.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Connect the
BLACK
wire from the Control Box to the BASE
POST
on the transformer.
Connect the
RED
wire from the Control Box to the
7-15 VOLT POST
on the transformer.
Connect the
YELLOW
wire from the Control Box to the
15 VOLT
POST
on the transformer.
Connect the separate BLACK
WIRE
packed with the track terminal
from the BASE
POST
on the transformer to the BASE
POST CLIP
on
the
690
Track Terminal.
Connect the
GREEN
wire from the Control Box to the other clip on the
690 Track Terminal.
OPERATION
Next, place the generator on the Control Box, inserting the 4 prongs into
the holes. This can only be installed one way. There are two large and two
small prongs which fit into their respective holes.
The whistle is now ready to operate; place the locomotive on the track,
then turn power on, press the Control Box button and whistle should blow.
If whistle is to be blown while locomotive is standing still, the power
should be on and locomotive reverse control should be in neutral position.
THE USE
OF AMERICAN FLYER EQUIPMENT
WITH 3 RAIL TRACK
Most all American Flyer equipment can be used with layouts having 3
rail track. Any information needed on the hook up of the equipment to 3
rail track will be supplied by the Company a t your request.
MAINTAINING THE TRACK AND RIGHT OF WAY
One of the most important and costly items in the operation of any real
railroad
is
its maintenance. Track must be kept level with a good ballast
foundation, rail joints are kept tight, rubbish and weeds removed from the right
of way, switches, blocks and all operating equipment must be in perfect work-
ing order at all times.
T o do this the railroads employ thousands of men to
constantly check and repair every foot of trackage and all rolling stock.
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