Hand 0perated Points

All Hornby Points are " Self-isolating "

which means that the Electric Current in

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the Track is switched on onlY in the
direction for which the Point is set. This
feature. permits two or more locomotives
to be in use on a layout although there
is only one Power Controller.

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Diagram I illustrates Points set in alternative
positicns. ln each case the solid black rails indicate
ihe " live " sections and the arrows A poiflt to the
" dead " track rails.
When points are used on a layout it is important
that the Power Connecting Clip is correctly
positioned-in front of the Points, as shown at
'B' in Diagrams 2 and 3. lt must not be con-
nected to a lcop or siding because the current
would then only be fed to the remainder of the
layout when the Points were set for that particular
section.

Diagram 2 illustrates an oval incorporating loop

lines. A train may be held on one of the loops
whilst a second train travels around the main line
oval.

Diagram 3 illustrates a layout with two sidings on

which a second locomotive may be used. This
locomotive is initially placed on one of the sidings
with the Points set for the oval. The first train
can now be run into the vacant siding. Change
both points and run the second locomotive o{t
on to the Main Line oval.
Alternatively, stop the first train at position "C",
change both Points and run the second locomotive
out from one siding and into the other siding.

It is advisable to avoid layouts incorporanng a

return loop, Diagram 4, because a permanent short
circuit will be created unless isolating rails, R.616,
and R.046 or R.047 switches are incorporated. An
additional i,ndependent Power Controller may also
be required. (A leaflet may be obteined from the
Service Department on receipt of a stampcd
addressed envelope).

REMOTE COT{TROL
The Hornby R.663 Remote Control Packs (see
overleaf) may be used to aonvert any Hornby
Straight or Curved Poi.nt for operation froma
'-Lever Switch positioned at your Control Centre
(Diagram 5).

lhere are minor variations in the construction of tnck

wtions due to alternative methods of manufacture.
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R.663
POINTS BEMOTE CONTROL PACK

Point Motors normally operate from a l5 volt A.C.

Supply (Terminals 5 and 6 of the Hornby Control
Centre units) but if a l5 volt A.C. Supply is not
available a l2 volt D.C. uncontrolled supply may be
used.
The assembly diagrams illustrate " straight " Points,
the same procedure applies to " Curved " Po,ints.
Refer to diagrams 6 and 7 and hook the Armaturc
link "D" into hole "E" on the Point control
lever, then clip the Point Motor firmly into position
on the point base, diagram I illt'strates the under-
si'de of the assembly.
The Poirnt Motor is controlled by the special black
lever Switch, R.044, supplied with the pack.
Diagram 9 shows the wiring plan for one point.
Diagram l0 illustrates the wiring plan for two
Points, note that only one connection is required
from the lever switches to the Power supply, the
switches plug into each other and the Power is
automatically supplied to any number of switches,
diagram ll. WIRING FOR
Hornby Lever Switches are designed to clip onto C'NE POINT
the top of the Hornby Control Centre units o.r may
be screwed to a baseboard.

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vvIRING FOR
T}vO POINTS

IMPORTANT
The lever must never be held or left in any position
other than at either end of the slot otherwise domoge
tt
moy be coused to the Point Motor through overheating.
Always move the Lever by hand, it must never be
flicked across or allowed to return by spring
Pressure only.

R613-9400 04h41 1076 ; As-Printcd in England