Lionel O72 Wye Remote Switch Fastrack User manual

71-2047-250
8/08
Lionel
O72 Wye Remote Switch
Owner’s Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel FasTrack O72 Wye 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 create a reversing
loop at the end of your mainline.
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Table of contents
Joining the FasTrack track sections 3
Using the track extensions 3
Operating the switch 4
Changing the switch stand location 5
Routing the controller cable 6
Mounting the controllers 7
Numbering your switch controllers 7
Powering the switch through a separate power supply 8
Connecting the controller 9
Operating the switch in the TrainMaster Command Control environment 9-10
Servicing the lamps 11
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 12
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Joining the FasTrack track sections
FasTrack 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.
Figure 1. Joining the track sections
Rail tab
Using the track extensions
Three track extensions are included with your switch. Two of the extensions have beveled roadbed on one side, and the other has no roadbed. The extensions work with the geometry
of the FasTrack roadbed.
To join the switch with a regular section of track, you will need to use an extension with
beveled roadbed. To join the track with another wye, a switch (larger than O36), or a 22.5
degree crossover, you will need to use an extension without roadbed. Refer to Figure 2.
Figure 2. Track extensions
Using two extensions
with roadbed, the
track are spaced
further apart. You
may choose to add
additional straight
sections between
Note!
Using one extension
without roadbed, two
mainlines are joined
by two switches.
The tracks keep 6”
centers.
Note!
Extension with roadbed
Extension with roadbed
Extension with roadbed
Extension without roadbed

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Operating the switch
You may operate the switch using the controller or the illuminated switch lamp on the roadbed. Refer to Figure 3.
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.
Track power must be on to operate the switch using the controller.
To operate the switch using the switch lamp, simply rotate the switch lamp. The new
position of the colored lenses on the lamp designate the change in switch positions.
This switch is equipped with a non-derailing feature. The train’s wheels
automatically throw the blades to the proper position when the train travels toward
the converging track. If you experience difficulties, simply use the controller or
switch lamp to throw the switch into the correct position for the train to travel.
Figure 3. Switch operation
Note!
Note!
Controller
Switch lamp

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Changing the switch stand location
You may choose to position the switch stand either inside or outside the loop of track. Follow these steps and refer to Figure 4 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 opposite position to make removing the switch
stand roadbed section easier. For example, if the switch stand is being removed from the
right side, the blades should be set for the train to travel through the left path.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the switch stand roadbed section to the switch. Please
note that these screws are located towards the inside edge of the switch stand roadbed
section. Lift away the switch stand roadbed section.
4. Install the switch stand roadbed section at its new location. The posts on the switch should
be inserted into the holes on the switch stand roadbed section. The pin on the switch stand
mechanism should be inserted into the slot on the switch control arm. Insert the two
screws to secure the switch stand.
5. Install the small roadbed section, securing it in place with the two screws.
Figure 4. Switch stand installation
Remove these screws
Small roadbed section
Slot
Pin
Switch stand
roadbed section

Routing the controller cable
You may choose to route the controller cable through the notch on either side of the roadbed. As illustrated in Figure 5, simply bend the tabs to free the cable and reroute the
wire. Once the cable is in place, bend down the tabs to hold the wire in the channel. Remove
the notch section of roadbed and route the wire through the notch. Snap the notch section of
roadbed on the other side to hide the notch.
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TRACK
JUMPER
AUX
IN
AUXILIARY POWER
AUX
GND
RSC
LIGHTS
REMOTE SWITCH CONTROLLER
OUT GND THRU
WIRE COLOR CODES
RSC LIGHTS = Yellow
OUT = Red
GND = Black
THRU = Green
Figure 5. Controller cable
Notch section
Notch section
Metal tab
Metal tab
Cable

Mounting the controllers
If 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 6. Drive
screws through the holes in the controller bases to secure the controllers to your layout. We
recommend using No. 4 sheet metal screws.
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Figure 6. Joining the controllers
Hole
Hole
Numbering your switch controllers
You may choose to number your switch controllers to help you identify the switches on your layout. Six numbered lenses are included with your switch.
To number a switch, slide the logo lens out from under the left side of the frame, then
insert the numbered lens. Refer to Figure 7.
Figure 7. Inserting a numbered lens
Frame
Insert the lens under the frame

Powering the switch through a separate power supply
You 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 8 to make the proper connections.
1. Remove the jumper between the TRACK JUMPER and AUX IN terminals on the underside of
the switch. Loosen the terminal screws and slide out the jumper.
We recommend that you save the track jumper in a safe place for reverting to track
power in the future.
2. Connect the Power/A terminal on your power supply to the AUX IN terminal on the switch.
3. Connect the Common/Ground/U terminal on your power supply to the AUX GND terminal
on the switch.
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TRACK
JUMPER
AUX
IN
TRACK
JUMPER
AUX
GND
AUX
IN
AUXILIARY POWER
AUXILIARY POWER
AUX
GND
Figure 8. Power supply connections
Jumper
Note!

Connecting the controller
The 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 environ-
ment
You may choose to operate the switch in the TrainMaster Command Control environment using the Accessory Switch Controller (available separately, 6-14182) or the SC-2 Switch
Controller (available separately, 6-22980). Refer to these manuals for additional information.
You may choose to leave the controller attached to operate the switch without your
CAB-1 Remote Controller.
ASC connections
The Accessory Switch Controller is capable of controlling up to four remote switches at a
time. Wire the switches to the terminals on the back of the ASC unit as illustrated in Figure 9.
1. Attach a wire to the THRU terminal on the switch and connect it to the 1T terminal on the
ASC unit.
2. Attach another wire to the OUT terminal on the switch and connect it to the 1O terminal
on the ASC unit.
3. Attach the final wire to the GND terminal on the first switch and connect it to the COMM
terminal to the right of the 1T and 1O terminals on the ASC unit.
4. Repeat this process for any additional switches, filling the empty switch terminals on the
ASC in the same way.
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RSC
LIGHTS
OUT GND THRU
To Manual
Controller
THRUGNDOUTRSC
LIGHTS
To Manual
Controller
WIRE COLOR CODES
RSC LIGHTS = Yellow
OUT = Red
GND = Black
THRU = Green
Figure 9. ASC connections
Note!
Underside of
the switch
Controller
cable
Controller cable

Operating the switch in the TrainMaster Command Control environ-
ment (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 10.
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. Attach another wire to the OUT terminal on the switch and connect it to the OUT (double
arrow) terminal on the SC-2 unit.
3. Attach the final wire to the GND terminal on the first switch and connect it to the COMM
(center) terminal on the SC-2 unit.
4. Repeat this process for any additional switches, filling the empty switch terminals on the
SC-2 in the same way.
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RSC
LIGHTS
OUT GND THRU
To Manual
Controller
THRUGNDOUTRSC
LIGHTS
To Manual
Controller
ACC2 ACC2
ACC1 ACC1
WIRE COLOR CODES
RSC LIGHTS = Yellow
OUT = Red
GND = Black
THRU = Green
Figure 10. SC-2 connections
Underside of
the switch
Controller
cable
Controller cable
Note!