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0-4-0 Steam Engine Instructions
Quick Start Operating Instructions
Track and Power
Although MTH Electric Trains manufactures its own track and
transformers, you can run your locomotive on any 0-27 or wider-radius
O gauge track wired to draw power from any of the standard
compatible AC transformers listed in the chart on page 19. Be sure
your track is in good condition—clean and securely connected—to keep
the locomotive running and to prevent derailments. If you intend to
utilize the RealTrax® track sections included in the set, see the
directions below.
Setting Up the RealTrax® Circle
Unlike other O Gauge track systems, each RealTrax® track section
features a realistic built-in
roadbed base, solid
nickel-silver track rails and
realistic railroad ties, all
designed to give the owner
an authentic looking track
system. In addition, each
RealTrax® track section
employs the use of
quick-connect connectors
instead of track pins or
railjoiners to assemble the
track sections to one
another. The quick
connectors and built-in base allow RealTrax® track sections to be setup
anywhere, including some carpeted
surfaces without the need for track
nails or the worry of carpet stains.
You can set up literally hundreds of
different track designs utilizing
RealTrax® components. We’ve
included just a few later in this
manual for your reference. Each
Align Quick Connect
Plugs and Gently Push
RealTrax® Sections Together
Figure 1: Preparing to snap RealTrax® sections together by
aligning Quick Connect Connectors together.
Figure 2: RealTrax® sections in properly
connected position.
