LGB Tramway Instructions De Service page 4

USA GB
Streetcar
THE PROTOTYPE
Starting in the mid-19th century,
streetcars provided rapid and com-
fortable transit in large cities all over the
world. In the beginning, the cars
were pulled by horses, but starting in
1900, most cities converted their
streetcars to electric power. Electric
streetcars were part of the life in most
cities, until many of them were repla-
ced by buses starting in the 1950s.
But even today, streetcars continue
to operate in many European cities,
and new "light rail" lines contribute to
solving traffic and environmental
problems. Many streetcar operations
have museum streetcars that are run
on special occasions. The LGB model
is a replica of a prototype built by
AEG/ Siemens starting around 1900.
THE MODEL
This detailed model features:
- weather-resistant construction
- "direct decoder'" interface for
installation of an LGB 55021 MTS
Loco Decoder II
- power control switch
- track or catenary power operation
- protected gearbox with seven-pole
Bühler motor
- four powered wheels
- six power pickups
- voltage stabilization circuit
- automatic directional lighting
- two multi-purpose sockets with
circuit breakers
- length: 350 mm (13.8 in)
- weight: 1460 g (3.2 lb)
THE PROGRAM
This LGB model is part of the com-
prehensive LGB program of more
than 600 quality G-scale trains, track
sections and accessories.
OPERATION
Preparation
Safety gates: Safety gates are included
and can be installed on either side of
the streetcar. The gates slide into the
panels surrounding the steps (Fig. 1).
Indicator lights: Nonfunctional indi-
cator lights are included and can be
installed with the included adhesive
on the sides of the cars. The posi-
tions for the lights are indicated by
ridges on each corner of the passen-
ger compartment (Fig. 2).
Operating Modes
This model can be operated with
track power or with power from an
LGB catenary system. There is a
power control switch located inside the
streetcar (Fig. 3). To access the
switch, reach through the open side
window. The switch controls the fol-
lowing functions (Fig. 4):
Position 0: All power off
Position 1: Track power to motors
and front lights only
Position 2: Track power to motors
and front and rear lights
(including red taillight)
Position 3: Catenary power to
motors and front and
rear lights (including red
taillight)
Attention: Do not connect this model
to other loco models with different
starting characteristics. This can
damage the internal gearing.
Catenary Power Operation
This streetcar can be operated with a
powered catenary system (see
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