Maintaining Your Locomotive's Handrail Antenna - Lionel Heisler Owner's Manual

Maintaining and servicing your locomotive

Maintaining your locomotive's handrail antenna

Y our locomotive handrails are more than
just model grab irons—they're the
Command reverse unit's antenna for
receiving Command Base digital
communications. Please handle the
locomotive carefully to avoid handrail
damage. To ensure optimum reception, both
handrails are insulated from the die-cast
metal shell. If your locomotive experiences
difficulty receiving Command Base
communications, check the handrail ends in
the cab and pilot for the presence of
insulating material. Ensure that each
insulator is present and enjoys a proper fit.
Finally, prevent the handrails from touching
any part of the die-cast metal locomotive
cab.
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