Placing the Engine on Track
Your Premier Steam Engine is equipped with a tetherless drawbar. There is no
unsightly cable or box showing between the engine and tender to detract from the
appearance of the model. The electrical connections pass through conductors
within the drawbar, so it is important that the connector be properly inserted. The
connector is fixed to the rear end of the drawbar. The mating connector is attached
to a swivel connection on the front of the tender frame. The drawbar is connected
to the engine chassis with a screw and should not need any attention.
In order to mate the connectors of the drawbar and the tender, place the engine
and tender on the track. Then position the tender over the drawbar and insert the
drawbar pin into the hole in the drawbar. Now grasp the tender with both hands as
shown in Fig.3A and place a finger on each side of the drawbar near the connector.
With your fingers on the drawbar, push the drawbar connector up into place. The
connector will make a slight click when the connector is properly seated.
To disconnect the engine and tender apply downward until the connector
separates.
The drawbar is able to withstand a 90 twist, such as might be experienced in a
derailment and turnover of the engine or the tender.
If the drawbar connector is not properly seated when power is applied to the
engine, you may experience some of the following malfunctions.
- The lights do not light or only some lights light.
- The smoke unit does not function
- The engine will not move when the reverse unit is cycled.
If this happens, turn off the track power and make sure that the drawbar
connector is properly connected. Then reapply the track power.
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Figure 3a
Figure 3
