Hi Neil,

I could draw up a diagram but that might end up being more confusing...!

The wiring for the 800-series locos is basically all the same. Is there a certain area you need help with?

Here are the basics:

1) The lamp, pickup-shoe, overhead pantographs (via a tab), the two sockets for car lights, and the reverse unit electromagnet are all wired into the motor brush terminal on the left
2) All other components get their "other half" (either the + or the -) by being hooked up to the frame which gets its + or - through the wheels that touch the rails, etc... The only wire coming from the right side is a wire which goes to the motor field magnet which changes the direction of the motor via two wires which go to the reverse unit (only one wire is "powered" at a time). Make sure the small cotter pin in the reverse unit also has the a wire that goes to the reverse unit for the magnetic coil (the other (second) wire comes from the left side terminal).

Remember there is also a switch to go between pick-up shoe or overhead current -- this operate just like any ordinary switch...all wired for the "left" side terminal.

Photo to illustrate of an RS (very similar):



Paul

Hi Neil,

Yes I have a replacement. I'm not sure exactly the best way to attach it to the frame with rivets, but it shouldn't be too hard.

Paul

Those are good references, Gus. Also starting on page 35 "Miniatur-Eisenbahn Spur 00" there is some wiring information (but it's all in German).

Paul