Lionel pre-100 2 7/8-2 hdr

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OUR PLUNGE BATTERY (Catalogue No. 302.)
  • In selecting a suitable battery for continuous work to operate our outfits a number of difficulties had to be contended with, namely, weight, bulk, cost and cleanliness.
  • Our plunge battery, which we describe herewith, is the best one adapted to the purpose. It consist of four glass jars, each containing a carbon cylinder and pencil-shaped zinc, similar to those commonly used for bell work. They are put up in a wooden box, which measures 9X12X8 inches over all. The jars are charged with electric sand, which may be purchased of any electric supply house. Three pounds of sand added to three quarts of water make a full charge for the four cells. The cells are connected in series-that is, the carbon of one to the zinc of the other, as per cut on page 7.
  • When battery is not in use the zincs should be lifted from the solution and the deposit on them wiped off with a wet cloth. If they are allowed to remain in the solution they will be consumed.
  • The jars must not touch; they should be kept apart.
  • Price of complete battery, with full charge (Catalogue No. 302) $2.50
  • Price of carbon cylinders, each (Catalogue No. 303) .25
  • Price of composite zincs, each(Catalogue No. 304) .07
  • Price of electric sand, 3 pound can (Catalogue No. 305) .50
  • Price of glass jars, each (Catalogue No.306 .12 1/2. CAUTION
  • When battery is connected to the track no metal whatsoever should be placed across the rails. ILLUSTRATION OF THE TRACK IN THE CATALOG (Catalogue no. 310.)
  • The rails are cut in two lengths. To form a straight track they should be used in pairs. To form a curve one of the shorter rails is used on the inside and the longer one on the outside, as per sketch above. A complete circle may also be formed, but it is not prudent to do so, as the continual friction on the wheels rounding the curve consumes a great deal more battery current than when car is run straight or slightly curved.
  • The ties with the brass plates should be used where the rails meet. Three ties without the plate should be spaced equally between them. ILLUSTRATION OF SWITCH AND SIGNAL IN CATALOG (Catalogue No. 320.) (Actual size, 17 1/2X8X4 1/2 inches)
  • This auxiliary to the road is very desirable. Its mechanical construction is perfect. All parts work on spring bearings. The lever which shifts the track changes the signal at the same time. The signal discs are red and white enameled. The switch is 17 1/2 inches long, 8 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches high. It is put in connection with the track the same as any of the sections. All electrical contacts are permanent. The signal is cast iron and neatly finished.
  • Price boxed.......$1.50 ILLUSTRATION OF CROSSING IN CATALOG (Catalogue No. 330.) (Actual size, 6 inches square.)
  • Constructed as neatly and substantially as the other parts of the outfit. Connects with the track the same way as any of the other sections. The cross-rails are mounted on a base 6 inches square. The electrical connections are permanent.
  • With this arrangement the track may be made into a number of different forms, and if a well-equipped road is desired this part is indispensable.
  • Price, complete......$0.50 ILLUSTRATION OF SUSPENSION BRIDGE IN CATALOG (Catalogue No. 340) (Actual size, 2 feet long, 10 inches high
  • This bridge is an exact reproduction of the suspension railroad bridges to be found all over the country. It is 2 feet in length and 11 inches high. The braces which form this bridge are all apart, so that the user may have the advantage of setting it up. Each brace is numbered, so that no error can be made.
  • This accessory adds to the attractiveness of the road. It may be elevated to any height by placing some of the ties underneath it.
  • Price complete, boxed......$1.50 ILLUSTRATION OF BUMPER IN CATALOG (Catalogued No. 350.) (Actual size, 4X4X3 inches)
  • This arrangement is essential at any terminal of the road, as it prevents the car leaving the track. It is solidly constructed, and modeled after the large ones commonly used.
  • The tie supplied with the bumper should be inserted between the joints of the last two sections of the track instead of a tie with a brass plate. This cuts off the current before the car strikes the bumper, and lessens the impact.
  • Price,packed......$0.50
  • Diagram showing the proper way to operate our cars when utilizing direct electric current. (Catalogue No. 370.)
  • The outfit supplied by us consists of two glass jars 2X1 1/4X3 1/2 inches, and plates of lead 1 inch wide and 1-16 inch thick.
  • The cells are filled with water to the first line from the bottom, and a sufficient amount of sulphuric acid is added to bring it up to the second mark.
  • NEVER ADD WATER TO THE ACID IN ANY EVENT, BUT POUR THE ACID ON TOP OF THE WATER.
  • The glass jars are placed together, and the U-shaped lead plate and the shorter ones with the posts on them are inserted as shown above.The plates must not touch each other. They should be placed apart as far as possible. The length of the long plate is 7 inches and the other two 4 inches.
  • Only one of the wires leading to the incandescent bulb should be connected with the cells and track, as shown above.
  • On a 110-volt current a 32-candle-power bulb should be used, or,if a higher speed is desired, a lamp of greater candle-power should be employed.
  • Price of jars and plates......50 cents
  • This apparatus may be constructed by anyone, using material as near as possible to that described, and mixing the solution in the proportion of ten parts of water to one part of sulphuric acid by volume.
  • When the car ceases to operate, the solution in the jars should be

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