The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel.
Reversing Mechanism
The 4696 is equipped with a automatic reversing mechanism the can be set to run
in Forward only, Reverse only, or alternate between Forward and Reverse each time
the track power is interrupted. The AF 4696 does not have neutral between
forward and reverse.
There are two rods in the cab that operate the reversing mechanism.
The rod on the left is used to select the one direction only mode or the automatic
reversing mode.
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Pushing the rod on the left in until it stops will place the reversing
mechanism in the one direction only mode. The direction will be
determined by the position of the rod on the right side of the cab.
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Pulling on the rod on the left until it stops will place the reversing
mechanism in the automatic mode.
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The direction will change each time that the track power is
interrupted.
The rod on the right selects the Forward or the Reverse direction when the one
direction only mode is selected.
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Pushing the rod on the right forward will place the mechanism in the
forward direction.
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Pulling the rod back will place the mechanism in the reverse direction
If your engine does not
move with track power
applied and the headlight is
shining, check the control
rods. One or both of the
rods may not be positioned
at the far ends of travel.
Basic Operation
Activating
Throttle-
To increase or
decrease track voltage, and
therefore train speed, turn the throttle control knob. Turning clockwise will
increase voltage and speed, while turning counterclockwise will decrease voltage and
speed. The engine will maintain the speed you set after you release the throttle until
you turn it again to change the voltage and speed.
Mechanical Bell Ringer
The 4696 Steamer features a mechanical bell ringer. When activated the bell will
ring while the engine is moving.
To activate the bell, pull up on the rod located behind the sand dome.
To discontinue the bell ringing, push down on the rod located behind the sand
dome.
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Tinplate 4696 Steam Locomotive
Forward or
Reverse
Signal Mode or
Automatic
