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Maintaining and servicing your set
Installing the pantographs on your EP-5
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lthough your engine is wired to operate on a three-rail track, it is equipped with operating
pantographs which can be wired into the power circuit by any model railroader whose
layout works with a catenary, or overhead power line.
The pantographs are held in place with a spring catch and can be removed simply by pulling
the base frame upward. This is a very important feature as it prevents damage to the pantograph
in the event of a derailment or catching on a catenary. To replace the pantograph, open the
pantograph and snap into place by pushing in the center portion.
One of the pantographs acts as the antenna. Your EP-5 may not respond to command
Note!
control without the pantographs installed
If you do wire power to the pantograph, you absolutely must fold down and secure
Note!
the other pantograph with wire or string so that it does not accidentally pop up and
touch the power line.
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