The
S-54 Remote Control Switch (27" radius, 54" centerline) comes ready
to run out of the box. Includes
remote control box with push buttons and
green/red LED's for switch
position with five feet of four color rainbow wire
connected between control box and switch machine.
NOTE: The 27" radius
switch has a 1/3 curved removable track section at
the end of the curve that can be removed making it suitable for use
with the
19" radius curves, closer crossover track centers, sidings and yards.
Checking Wheel Gauge:
Wheel Gauge needs to be checked
on running locomotives and cars as well
for
best operating results. This is necessary since wheel gauge changes
on older
equipment with use and some were never set correctly to begin
with. An easy test
is to place a dime between the wheel sets, spreading
them carefully as necessary.
Be careful not to spread much further than the dime
spacing since that can be a
problem as well. This makes for a quick gauge
and once done will yield a better
running train. Some wheels will
drift on their axle's very easily. If you have any of
them, clean the
axle and wheel of any grease, then apply a small amount of glue
on the
axle and slide the wheel over the glue when gauging. That way the wheel
set will stay in gauge and not cause a problem in later use.
Switch
Motor Information:
American "S" Gauge
switches are equipped with a "twin coil" switch motor
(also known as
a "snap switch"). This consists of two electric coil motors that
draw
between 3-5 amps to snap
the switch into a straight or turn position upon
activation so an
adequate amount
of current from a proper supply voltage is required.
The recommended
operating
voltage is 16 to 18 volts AC with a minimum of 40va.
Failure to provide for
this amount of power can destroy the switch machine's motor
by requiring you to
activate for a longer time than normal. This type of switch motor,
with
adequate power, will operate the switch in a split second. Otherwise,
more time
is required which may possibly overheat the switch motor. This is why
activation has
to be momentary. Momentary activation is accomplished by
depressing the momentary
control box switch button for not more than a second. The
switches
throw very rapidly
when powered with the proper size power transformer.
Excessively
long activations will overheat the switch motor and cause total
destruction
which is not covered under any warranty. Failure to
use
adequate wiring and sufficient
power to operate the switch is not a reflection
to the quality of the switch.
These
switches are "Non-Power Routing" which allows for constant current to
be
supplied
to both tracks.
Control Box
Information:
The
remote switch control
box can be connected to any AC power
transformer
providing 16 to 18 volts AC with a minimum of 40va with the two
feet of black-
yellow power input wire supplied. For older transformers, connect
the black wire
to the base or "U" transformer post and the yellow wire to the 15 or 18
volt fixed
voltage post. Newer Transformers may be labeled
differently. With this hook-up
the remote switch
control box and switch target stand are illuminated at all times
indicating the
proper switch
position. When
stacking multiple remote switch control
boxes use the metal
jumpers (included) for a continous power input.
One control box per switch motor is
the design. If more than one switch operation is desired,
you will have to purchase and mount separate momentary push buttons
capable of handling
the current necessary for the switch coils.
Parallel switches cannot be operated with one control box
as it will overload the control box making it stick and burn up the
switch motor voiding warranty.
Switch for
controlling power on-off Blocks
To isolate a Block, (a track
section that can be independently operated
for on/off operation)
use item
#2601, brown plastic insulating rail joiner with item
#2701 power feed rail joiner
and any SPST (Single Pole Single Throw) Switch.
Crossover with 3.25" track
centers. 1/3 track section removed.
Crossover with 7.25" track centers. 1/3 track
section attached.
Siding with 3.25" track centers. Two 1/3 track
sections attached.
Switch yard with 3.50" track centers. 1/3 track
section removed.
We have had inquiries
asking about the apperance of the switch
ties when the switch
motor is removed. Removal of switch motor leaves all
ties intact.
Switch
Motor Mounted
Switch
Motor Removed with all ties intact
November
19, 2006. Temporary
6' x 18' layout with Articulated
Steam Engine running
smoothly through S-54 switches at the Cal-Stewart, TTOS, Toy Train
Operating Society
meet in Pasadena,
CA.
"Realistic 2-Rail
Track" for Tinplate, Hi-Rail, and Scale
10" Straight, 19", 27"
Curve, and
60"
Flex in Stock
"Realistic 2-Rail Track" designed to look like US Prototype.
Both the Flex and Sectional Track come weathered with
weathered N/S
Rail Joiners installed.
American "S"
Gauge™ Track Features:
- Operates all S-Gauge Tinplate, Hi-Rail,
and Scale
- Compatible with Original Flyer track
- Can attach Flyer Accessory Trips and Uncoupler
- Solid code .172 Nickel/Silver rail weathered
- Rail is 65% Brass with 12% Nickel/Silver
- Excellent electrical pickup, with no oxidation or rust
- Flex track bends easily without kinking
- No templates, bend fixtures or special tools required
- Ties molded from high quality ABS, UV resistant plastic
- Realistic wood grain tie pattern
- Six bolt-head N/S rail joiner, weathered
- Track snap-locks together
19" & 27" Starter Kits in Stock!
- 19” Radius Track Starter Kit –
Order Form
Same radius as original American Flyer® track.
- 27” Radius Track Starter Kit – Order Form
Ask for American "S" Gauge from your local Dealer
Email: nmescher@classictrains.com
View Track Samples at: http://www.trainweb.org/crocon/strack.html
Promoting "S" The ideal size to operate, handle, and enjoy.
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