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Bachmann Trains · Budget
Bachmann's 44510 is one 9-inch straight section of HO-scale E-Z Track, nickel silver rail on gray roadbed, that takes the wire from a power pack and is also designed to correct derailments.
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Every powered model railroad needs a place where electricity enters the rails. Bachmann describes the terminal rerailer as connected through terminal wires to a power pack, which provides the current that powers the layout. The same piece is designed to correct derailments that sometimes occur during normal operation, and the page adds that it can help properly align wheels on the track when a train is first assembled for operation. The listing gives one piece per card, scale HO 1:87, nickel silver rail and gray roadbed. For a railfan who has moved from watching trains to building a layout, this is the part that links the track to the power pack. It belongs to the same E-Z Track system as the 18-inch radius curve (44501) and the plain 9-inch straight (44511), both already covered in this catalog.
The sheet says to plug the power pack into a wall outlet with its power button in the OFF position, then connect the other end of the terminal wire to the terminal/rerailer track by simply plugging it in. It then says to place the locomotive on the track by running its wheels back and forth over the terminal/rerailer track, and to add cars the same way, coupling them by gently pushing them together. Placement follows the listing: if you want to use the rerailer to help place cars on the track, install it where it is easily accessible; otherwise install it after a difficult section of track such as a turnout, crossing or S curve, where derailments may occur. Bachmann's assembly sheet for an E-Z Track train set calls proper track assembly the most important step: snap the sections together tightly while making sure the rail and rail joiners are seated properly, because the joiners form a continuous connection for the electric current. After assembly it says to run fingers lightly over the top of the rails to check that the track is flush and level, with no bumps or distortions, and to correct trouble by checking joiner fit or with small pliers. The same sheet covers short circuits: if the train stops or fails to start, unplug the power pack at once, check that all wheels are on the track, and make sure no metal is across the rails, including metal-coated tinsel or holiday ornament hooks. The system is protected by a circuit breaker that resets automatically after the short is corrected, and the sheet says to allow up to five minutes. It also says to wipe the rails after every eight hours of use with a soft, lint-free cloth or cotton swab, never to use steel wool, and not to leave the train running unattended.
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| UPC | 022899445106 |
| Rail | Nickel silver |
| Model | 44510 |
| Scale | HO 1:87 |
| Roadbed | Gray |
| Pieces per card | 1 |
| Recommended age | 14 and up |
| Shipping weight | 0.25 lbs |
| Length per piece | 9 inches |
An adult assembling a layout from separate E-Z Track sections who needs a place to connect a power pack, or a gift buyer matching a Bachmann track system for a hobbyist aged 14 or older.
The 9-inch Straight Rerailer is the version for when you need a rerailer but do not need to make power connections, according to Bachmann's page. The 18-inch Terminal Rerailer with Wire is listed in the same category as another terminal piece, and the published 9-inch straight (44511) is the plain section for the rest of a run.
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