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FasTrack Track System
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Offering innovation, variety, ease-of-use, and a fantastic prototypical look, the FasTrack track system brings your Lionel layout to life like never before. Its flawless performance and endless flexibility make it appealing to first-timers and seasoned pros alike.
Consider the advantages:
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Easy, snap-together locking mechanism for sure connections. |
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Patented center half-pin allows for track orientation in either direction without the need for moving pins from one end to the next. |
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Two terminals under each piece of straight track and one terminal under each piece of curved track for transformer and/or accessory power connections – no Lockons required! |
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Curves are O-36 to give locomotives a more realistic appearance around corners. The larger diameter also allows for the operation of larger locomotives than is possible on O-27 or O-31 curves. |
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Switches feature 100% non-derailing capability, regardless of which direction they are thrown. | From larger diameter curves and operating switches, to trestle sets and integrated track accessories, FasTrack will give you greater flexibility than ever before.
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| Accessory Hook-ups and Operation — with FasTrack it's Simple! |
Hook-ups
Under the roadbed of all straight and curved sections are electrical terminals. You can hook up to these terminals in different ways.
- If you already have wire for your accessories, or you have pre-wired accessories, purchase 18-gauge quick connectors from your local electronics supply store. Strip wires back approximately 1/4", insert wire into the quick connector, and crimp it into place.
- If you have an accessory and no wires, purchase a ready-made Accessory Power Wire (6-12053) from your dealer. This wire is shown on page 193.
Operation
- Use a 153IR controller. The 153IR works the same way it does for O-27 and O gauge operation, with the power Lockon connector removed. Follow the instructions to hook up the accessory, and power your accessory as outlined left.
- Or use the FasTrack Accessory Activator Pack, which includes one insulated 10" straight track section and two 5" isolated track sections. Hook up your accessory to the insulated section as outlined left. The isolated sections have a break in the center of one track rail. As a train passes over this break, its wheels complete the circuit and power is supplied to the entire length of track in between the breaks of the isolated sections – including the insulated section placed between them. To increase the length of time over which the accessory operates, simply add more insulated track sections between the two isolated sections. This technique is the equivalent of using Lionel insulated track sections in O/O-27, and is used only with accessories that perform one function in an on/off manner (e.g., Crossing Gate, Auto Gateman, etc.).
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