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OPERATION

Hint: These instructions provide

basic information about LGB switch-

es. For more advanced information,

see "Explore the World of LGB"

(00559).

Attention! The wheels of LGB rolling

stock are specifically designed for

use with LGB switches. Rolling stock

with third-party wheels may derail

when crossing LGB switches.

Manual Switches

LGB manual switches include one

manual switch drive (Fig. 1). The

drive can be attached on either side

of the switch (b) with two screws.

To move the switch points, push the

spring-loaded lever (a) on the side of

the drive.

Hints:

- A manual switch can be converted

to an electric switch by replacing

the manual drive with a 12010 EPL

Switch Drive.

- Manual drives are spring loaded. If

a train passes through the branch-

es of a manual switch in the

"wrong" direction, the train will

"open" the points. Then the spring

should return the points to their

original position.

However, the spring tension is a

compromise. Light cars may need

additional weight to open the points,

and dirt may prevent the points from

closing. For greater reliability, set the

switch to the correct direction even

when a train is approaching from the

branches.

18050 and 18150 "R5" Manual

Switches

In some track configurations, the ties

of track sections attached an R5

switch will interfere with each other.

If this occurs, use the 150 mm

straight track section included with

each R5 manual switch. To fit the

section, you can cut the ties as need-

ed along the line molded on the

underside of the ties. 150 mm

straight track sections are also avail-

able separately (10150).

Electric Switches

LGB electric switches include one or

more electric switch drives (Fig. 2).

The drive can be moved to either side

of the switch (b) with two screws.

Electric switch drives can be con-

trolled in four ways:

- by hand. Just push the points into

the correct position.

- with a 51750 EPL Control Box (Fig.

3). To move the switch points,

press the control button on the

51750.

- with 17100 Track Contacts (see

EPL Circuits).

- with the Multi-Train System and the

55025 MTS Switch Decoder (see

Multi-Train System).

Hint: Electric drives are not spring

loaded. If a train passes through the

branches of an electric switch in the

"wrong" direction, the train will

"open" the points. The points will

remain in the new position.

However, light cars may need addi-

tional weight to open the points. For

greater reliability, set the switch to

the correct direction even when a train

is approaching from the branches.

EPL Circuits

The 12010 EPL Switch Drive is part

of the LGB "EPL" system of automat-

ic train controls. The EPL system

also includes the 17100 EPL Track

Contact,

the

12070

EPL

Supplementary Switch and other

train control devices.

The 12070 EPL Supplementary

Switch is double-pole, double-throw

switch that attaches to the end of an

EPL switch drive (Fig. 4). Together,

the drive and supplementary switch

make a relay that can be used in a

wide variety of train control circuits.

For more information on useful EPL

circuits, read "Explore the World of

LGB" (00559) or see the expert

instructions available in the "product

information library" of the LGB web

site www.lgb.com.

12360 Three-Way Switch

The

12360

Three-Way

Switch

includes two 12010 Switch Drives.

To prevent the drives from interfering

with each other, the included diode

must be installed on the 51750

between the orange terminals for the

drives (Fig. 5).

12260 Double-Slip Switch

To install the 12260 Double-Slip

Switch, you need at least two short

track sections 10050, 10090 or

11040. The tie ends of these track

sections can be snapped off to allow

installation

with

the

12260.

Alternatively, you can cut the tie ends

of standard LGB track sections with a

razor saw or a sharp knife.

Hint: If a train passes through a dou-

ble-slip switch despite some of the

points being set in the "wrong" direc-

tion, the train will "open" the points.

However, some of the points may

remain between the two positions.

This can cause a derailment of the

next train.

Multi-Train System

The EPL drives of LGB electric

switches can be operated with the

55025 MTS Switch Decoder (Fig. 5).

However, you can also operate your

switches conventionally with the EPL

system while controlling your trains

with the Multi-Train System. For

more information on the Multi-Train

System, see your local LGB retailer

or go to www.lgb.com

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.

For more information on LGB power

supplies for indoor, outdoor and multi-

train operation, see the LGB catalog.

Hint: On analog layouts (i.e., switch-

es controlled by 51750 or directly by

17100), we strongly recommend a

dedicated AC power source, like the

51080/51081 or 50110/50111 AC

Transformers.

SERVICE

Attention! Improper service will void

your warranty. For quality service,

contact your authorized retailer or an

LGB factory service station (see