Joining the FasTrack track sections
F
asTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs,
the track fits together securely so you always have good electrical contact. Take a look at Figure 3
to see how to join the track sections.
1. Line up your two sections of track.
2. Insert the rail tabs into the openings at the ends of the corresponding rails.
3. Press the sections together until the interlocking roadbed snaps into place.
Figure 3. Joining the track sections
Creating your layout
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Rail tab
Connecting your PowerMax Transformer
C
onnect your FasTrack terminal section to the PowerMax Transformer. Use the wires that are
already attached to the terminal section. Make sure that all connections are secure. Loose
connections can produce extremely high temperatures. For this reason, do not touch the terminals
or track connections during use. Also, do not locate scenery materials such as lichen or ground foam
near the terminals.
1. Feed the wires through the notch in the FasTrack terminal section.
Refer to
Figure 4 on page 7.
2. Loosen the red TRACK thumbscrew terminal, then slide the red
spade-shaped connector into position.
The thumbscrew post should be positioned
between the “blades” of the spade connector. Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post.
Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the connection.
3. Loosen the black TRACK thumbscrew terminal, then slide the black
spade-shaped connector into position.
Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the
connection. Be sure that the blades are touching the metal post. Tighten the thumbscrew to
secure the connection.
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