71-2045-250 8/08 Lionel 036 Remote Switch Owner’s Manual
C ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel FasTrack O36 Remote Switch! This switch features a non-derailing function, a lighted switch lamp, and a lighted controller. The switch connects easily to other FasTrack track sections. Use the switch to join two track loops, create a switching yard, or add a siding. The switch can replace a straight ten-inch track section or an O36 curve section.
Joining the FasTrack track sections F asTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed sections and large rail tabs, the track fits together securely so you always get good electrical contact. Refer to Figure 1 to see how to join the track sections. 1. Line up your two sections of track. 2. Insert the rail tabs into the openings at the ends of the corresponding rails. 3. Press the sections together until the interlocking roadbed snaps into place. Rail tab Figure 1.
Operating the switch Y ou may operate the switch using the controller or the illuminated switch lamp on the roadbed. Refer to Figure 2. To operate the switch using the controller, power up the track, then pull the lever to the opposite position. Gently press the lever past the end of its path. The lights inside the controller will change colors to designate the change in switch positions. The red lights designate the curved path. The green lights designate the straight path.
Changing the switch stand location Y ou may choose to position the switch stand either inside or outside the loop of track. Follow these steps and refer to Figure 3 to change the location of the switch stand. 1. Remove the two screws that secure the small roadbed section to the switch and lift away the roadbed section. 2. Place the “blades,” or moving rails, in the proper position to make removing the switch stand roadbed section easier.
Routing the controller cable T he controller cable has been routed through the notch on the curved side of the roadbed at the factory. You may choose to route the controller cable through the notch on the straight side of the roadbed. As illustrated in Figure 4, remove the notch section from the straight side of the roadbed and bend the metal tabs to free the controller cable. Reroute the cable through the notch on the straight side of the roadbed.
Mounting the controllers I f you have multiple switches and controllers, you may choose to snap the interlocking controller bases together and mount them to your control panel using screws. To join the controller bases, snap the bases together on a flat surface as illustrated in Figure 5. Drive screws through the holes in the controller bases to secure the controllers to your layout. We recommend using No. 4 sheet metal screws. Hole Hole Figure 5.
Powering the switch through a separate power supply Y ou may choose to connect the switch to a separate power supply to operate the switch when track power is off or set to a low voltage. This is most beneficial to those operating in the conventional environment. The switch operates best at 5-18 volts (AC). Follow these steps and refer to Figure 7 to make the proper connections. 1. Remove the jumper between the TRACK JUMPER and AUX IN terminals on the underside of the switch.
Connecting the controller T he four controller wires are attached to the terminals on the underside of the switch. The controller wires were attached at the factory. The connections are as follows: green wire to THRU, black wire to GND, red wire to OUT, and yellow wire to RSC LIGHTS.
Operating the switch in the TrainMaster Command Control environment (continued) SC-2 connections The SC-2 is capable of controlling up to five remote switches at a time. Wire the switches to the terminals on the back of the SC-2 unit as illustrated in Figure 9. Note! Do not connect your FasTrack switch to the #1 terminal on the SC-2. 1. Attach a wire to the THRU terminal on the switch and connect it to the THROUGH (single arrow) terminal on the SC-2 unit. 2.
Servicing the lamps Y our switch lamp and switch controller are illuminated by several light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs are expected to last for the life of the switch and are not user serviceable. See your authorized Lionel Service Center if your LEDs require service.
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service T his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with the exception of LIGHT BULBS & LED’s are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of one year from the original date of purchase against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel Authorized Retailer*.
