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Running your train
Coupling
W
hen coupling your cars, at least one of the mating couplers must be open as shown at the left
in Figure 6. Press down on the lock release to open the coupler, then push the cars toward
each other until they lock together.
note!
Keep in mind that it's easier to couple cars on a straight stretch of track.
Figure 6. Coupler operation
operating your trains with the CW-80 Transformer
Y
ou're clear for departure! Move the throttle control handle forward to increase power to the track.
The farther forward you push the handle, the faster your train will go.
Quickly shutting off or throwing the throttle all the way forward will not result in an
note!
instant change in track voltage.
When operating in the conventional (non-Command) environment, remember that the greater the
load on the engine (adding more cars for the engine to pull, for example), the farther forward the
handle must be pushed before it will operate the locomotive.
lock release
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