Wiring your accessory is the first step in preparing for flight. The WWII Airplane Pylon
will operate best at 12-18 volts (AC), and it can be powered through track power with a
Lionel Lockon (available separately) OR through an accessory power supply. We recommend
that you choose a power supply that will allow you to increase or decrease the voltage to the
accessory. Changing the voltage allows you to control the speed at which the airplanes circle
the pylon. Figure 1 on page 4 illustrates the following procedure.
For the proper connection, you need the insulation at the ends of the wires to be stripped back
1/4” to 3/8”. To strip the wires, use a pair of wire strippers or a sharp knife.
Only an adult should perform this task! Always use care when stripping wires.
1. Attach one wire to the U terminal of the track Lockon OR accessory power
supply. Connect it to one of the terminals on the separate switch (included
with this accessory).
Lockon users! To attach the Lockon (available separately) to the track, slide the metal
lip on the Lockon over the bottom edge of the outside rail. Press the clip at the end of the
Lock-On over the bottom edge of the inside rail.
2. Attach an additional wire to the other terminal on the switch. Connect the
other end of this wire to one of the spring-clip terminals at the bottom of
the pylon.
To make the spring-clip terminal connections, press down on the “springy” top of the
terminal clip so that a metal loop is formed. Slide the bare end of the wire into the exposed
loop. Release pressure on the terminal clip, allowing the crimped metal to pinch the end of
the wire in the metal loop. Give a little tug on the wire to check if the hold is secure. Make
sure that the bare wire is in contact with the terminals.
3. Attach another wire to the A terminal of the track Lockon OR accessory
power supply. Connect it directly to one of the spring-clip terminals at the
bottom of the pylon.
At this point, your accessory is wired for power. The next section explains how to operate this
accessory in a conventional (non-TrainMaster Command Control) environment.
Wiring your WWII Airplane Pylon with a conventional power supply
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Caution!
