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Suggested Track Layouts - Lionel HOBO EXPRESS Owner's Manual

Ready-to-run 0-27 set

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Track layout

Suggested track layouts

Here are some examples of layouts you can build with 8 straight and 8 curved sections of track.
Remember—the more track you own, the more variations you can create in your train layout.
And that means more action and more fun!
We recommend that you do not set-up your track layout on carpeted surfaces.
Note!
Carpet fibers may collect on your engine's wheels and drive gears, and prevent your
engine from operating properly. For best results, place track on a hard surface.
Attaching the lockon to the track
T
he lockon connects power from your
controller to the track. Attaching the
lockon to the track is quick and easy.
First, place the lockon under any
straight section of track. Fit the
center lip of the lockon onto the
edge of an outside rail. Press the
Once the lockon is securely attached to the
track, it's time to insert the wires from the
controller into the two spring clips on the
lockon. See
page 5 for easy-
to-follow steps.
lockon upward so that the spring
contact snaps onto the center
rail. The lockon should face out-
ward when setting up your track
and make sure it is firmly connected.
Use the illustrations below as a step-by-
step guide.
2
Snap spring
contact to the
middle rail
4
1
Hook lip to the
outside of the rail

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