Installing The 153C Contactor For Train Activation - Lionel Automatic Gateman Owner's Manual

Installing the 153C Contactor for train activation

T
he 153C Contactor is activated by the weight of a passing train. If you would like your
trains to activate the accessory, place the Contactor under your traditional O or O-27
gauge track, as shown in Figure 1.
One of the track ties should rest firmly upon the top of the pressure plate. If your layout is
fastened to a board, loosen several sections on either side of the Contactor so that the track is
able to bend under the weight of the train.
Note! The 153C Contactor was designed for use with traditional O and O-27 gauge track
only.
Track tie
153C Contactor pressure plate
Figure 1. 153C Contactor
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Adjustment nut
(See Page 5.)