Lionel No. 32910 Rotary Coal Tipple
This item was purchased in 2002 and installed in February of 2008.
Installation and Operation
The
Tipple is installed on a siding that rises to the desired track
height.
The top of the center rail is 7 3/8". This allows clearance for the track to the left.
A couple of changes were made to Tipple to adapt to my layout.
Tipple track is wired to 18 volt track voltage. (Required for DCS & TMCC)
On/Off switch and Momentary Switch added. Car sensing pressure
switches were bypassed (one switch bad out of box).
Photos below show some of the inner workings of the Tipple.
Tipping Position showing added wire out of back for 18 volt track power
Tipple with walkways removed.
Electrical Controls and Motor behind back cover
Left sensor switch was bad.
The alligator clip acts as heat sink when soldering bypass wire.
Car sensing pressure switches were bypassed with the grey wires between contacts.
Detail Photos