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Lighting
This model has automatic directional
lanterns on the front and the rear of
the loco: three white lanterns on the
front and two red lanterns on the
rear. The control panels inside the
cabs are equipped with white lights
for background lighting along with
small LEDs. Several LEDs are illumi-
nated in the front cab. One is illumi-
nated in the rear.
This model has "flat" multi-purpose
sockets, with removable covers, on
the front and rear of the loco. These
sockets can be used to provide track
power to cars with lighting or sound
electronics.
To remove the cover of the socket,
pull it straight out. If the cover is
tight, gently use a small straight
screwdriver to pry it out. (Do not pull
out the rectangular outer housing.)
Power Supply
Attention!
For safety and reliability,
operate this model with LGB power
supplies (transformers, power packs
and controls) only. The use of non-
LGB power supplies will void your
warranty.
Use this model with LGB power sup-
plies
with an output of more than 1
amp
. For more information on LGB
power supplies for indoor, outdoor
and multi-train operation, see the
LGB catalog.
Attention!
After extended operation,
this model may leave carbon dust or
other debris around the track. This
dust and debris can stain carpet and
other materials. Consider this when
setting up your layout. Ernst Paul
Lehmann Patentwerk and LGB of
America are not liable for any dam-
ages.
SERVICE
Do-It-Yourself Service Levels
Level
- Beginner
Level
- Intermediate
Level
- Advanced
Attention!
Improper service will void
your warranty. For quality service,
contact your authorized retailer or an
LGB factory service station (see
Authorized Service
).
Hint:
Additional expert instructions
for many LGB products are available
at www.lgb.com.
Lubrication
The axle bearings should be lubricat-
ed occasionally with a small amount
of LGB Maintenance Oil (50019).
Cleaning
This model can be cleaned externally
using a mild detergent and gentle
stream of water. Do not immerse this
model.
Replacing the light bulbs
Lanterns
: Carefully pry the lens away
from the lantern. Using tweezers,
remove and replace the bulb.
Reassemble.
Cab light:
Using tweezers, remove
and replace the bulb.
Replacing the traction tire
- Use a small, straight-blade screw-
driver to replace the traction tire:
- Pry the old traction tire out of the
wheel groove.
- Gently insert the new traction tire
into the wheel groove.
- Make sure that the traction tire is
seated properly in the wheel
groove.
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Position 3: Power to motors, lights,
cab lights and pan-
tographs (factory pre-
set)
Catenary Power Operation
This locomotive can be operated with
a powered catenary system (see
Operating Mode
s). The bottom of
this model is marked with a red dot.
Place the model on the track with the
red dot pointing to the rail that is not
connected to the catenary power
supply.
Hint:
To operate multiple trains on
the same track, we recommend the
LGB Multi-Train System (see
Multi-
Train System
). With the Multi-Train
System, you can use an unpowered
catenary system for prototypical
appearance.
Pantographs
The model is equipped with electron-
ically controlled pantographs. The
rear pantograph raises, and the front
pantograph lowers automatically,
depending on the direction of travel.
The pantographs can be fixed in the
"down" position by snapping them
into their holders.
When operating with the Multi-Train
System, you can change the panto-
graph setting to run the loco with
both pantographs raised (see
Multi-
Train System
). Press the F7 button
to change the pantograph setting.
The selected setting remains active
even after the power is turned off.
Multi-Train System
The model is equipped a factory-
installed onboard decoder for the
LGB Multi-Train System. It can be
used without modifications on ana-
log or digital layouts. For operation
with the Multi-Train System, the
model is programmed to loco
address 03. For information on pro-
gramming the loco address, see the
instructions for various MTS compo-
nents.
When operating with the Multi-Train
System, you can remotely control the
loco’s functions. Press the lighting
button (“9” with remotes) to turn the
loco lights on or off. Press the func-
tion buttons to control the following
functions
3: Pantographs up/down
7: Change pantograph settings: rear
pantograph up/both pantographs up
(The new setting will be saved even if
power is turned off)
With a Loco Remote or Universal
Remote, press the numbered loco
function buttons. With an MTS Train
Mouse, press the loco function but-
ton the matching number of times.
For example, to lower the pan-
tographs, press button “3” on the
Loco Remote or Universal Remote. If
you are using a Train Mouse, press
the function button three times.
When operating with the Multi-Train
System, the loco features a “Back-
EMF” function. This keeps the motor
speed constant (and under normal
conditions the loco speed), even
when the load of the loco changes,
for example, in curves or on grades.
This feature does not work at top
speed, because additional voltage
must be available to overcome any
added load.
If desired, numerous functions of the
onboard decoder, such as accelera-
tion, braking, direction of travel and
many others, can be programmed
using a PC and the 55045 MTS PC
Decoder Programming Module (see
Instructions for advanced users
).
These functions also can be pro-
grammed with the 55015 Universal
Remote.
