Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track; Headlight Replacement Instructions - Lionel 390E Operator's Manual

Steam locomotive

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Cleaning The Wheels, Tires, and Track

Periodically check the locomotive wheels and

pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor

electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear

out the neoprene traction tires. Wheels and tires

can be cleaned using denatured (not rubbing)

alcohol applied with a cotton swab.

To clean the track, use RailKing Track Cleaning

Fluid found in Maintenance Kit (30-50010) or

denatured (not rubbing) alcohol and a clean rag.

Unplug the transformer and wipe the rails of the track, turning

the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on

the rails. Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when

it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen

the life of the tires.

Clean any type of track with this heavy-duty track cleaning

block (

40-1099)

. Durably constructed from ABS plastic, the

block includes a built-in cleaning pad. For really stuborn track,

you can insert sandpaper into the block in just a few quick

steps.

The headlight is easy to remove by unscrewing it from its housing at the front of the

boiler.

Replacement light bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department.

(Order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com,Fax: 410-423-

0009, Phone: 410-381-2580, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD

21046-1532, ).

No. 390E Steam Locomotive

Maintenance Kit (30-50010)

Track Cleaning Block (40-1099)

Headlight

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