General:

T-Gauge is a finely designed system using the minimal number of components to achieve the designed results. However as in any system, some precautions are necessary. Notes and observations below hopefully will assist the enthusiast to enhance their enjoyment. Contributions are invited.

• Please make sure that the power is "off" when placing the cars on the track.


• Please use the rerailer as far as possible. The wheels should be placed carefully on the rails. If the car is pushed by hand to check, the car may sound as if it is on track, but it may not be. Sometimes, only one axle may not be accurately placed on the rail and the train may move, but it may create derailment or strain the motor and cause other problems.


• Please do not assume that the couplers have coupled smoothly. A visual check is a good step. If the cars do not couple with contact, you may have to pick up the end of the car and let the couplers catch and then place the car on the track, checking the wheel alignment again.


• An improperly coupled car would raise the wheels just a little to allow them to spin without any traction on the rails and cause strain on the motor.


• T-Gauge recommends using the "T-gauge Stabilizer Pen" to improve the traction and conductivity. If you notice jerky or irregular operation, use the pen on just the metallic wheels carefully.

Car arrangement (Consist):

These EMU's are designed to be operated at their best as a train comprizing of 4 cars. The arrangement being as follows:
1st car Unmotorized.
2nd & 3rd car, Motorized.
4th car Unmotorized.
In case of "unmotorized" cars at either end, the destination display face should be outwards.