Installing the controller
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our switch is thrown by a controller. Three wires connect the controller to the switch. To
attach the controller, simply connect the center wire to the center switch terminal and the
outside wires to the outside terminals.
Once the controller is attached, you will need to be certain that the indicator lights on the
controller illuminate properly. Power up the track or turn on the power supply, and throw the
switch lever on the controller.
• If the train will travel in a straight path, the green light should illuminate.
• If the train will travel on the curved path, the red light should illuminate.
If the lights do not operate in this manner, swap the position of the outside controller wires
at the switch. When properly adjusted, the lights on the controller will indicate the position of
the switch and the direction that the train will take.
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Passing through a switch in the wrong direction
Y
our switch is equipped with a “non-derailing” feature. When a train enters the “closed”
branch of the switch, the wheels and axles complete an electrical circuit that causes the
control arm to swing open. This feature allows your trains to pass though without a problem.
Be sure to keep the insulating pins in the switch rails for this feature to function
properly.
Activating accessories through the switch
Y
ou may choose to connect your trackside accessories to the switches so that the insulated
control rails of the switches control the accessories. Connect the accessory to the controller
terminals and the fixed-voltage plug on the switch motor. Examples are illustrated in Figure 5
on page 7.
Note!
Replacing the lamps
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our switch is illuminated by one lamp, and your controller is illuminated by two lamps.
During the course of normal operations, these lamps may require replacement.
To replace the switch lamp, lift away the light hood with the colored lenses. Gently press
down on the lamp and turn it counter-clockwise, then pull it up and out of the socket. Replace
the lamp with Lionel part no. 600-5165-300. Be sure to position the hood so that the colored
lenses are in the proper positions.
To replace the controller lamps, unscrew the green or red lens. Gently press down on the
lamp and turn it counter-clockwise, then pull it up and out of the socket. Replace the lamp
with Lionel part no. 600-5165-300, and then replace the lens.