Fuchs Audio Technology TRAIN-45 Operation Manual
Text of the manual
For the TRAIN FORTY-FIVE
(head/combo) Amplifier
Fuchs Audio Technology
407 Getty Ave, Clifton, NJ 07015
(973) 772-4420 (fax) 973-772-4460
Website: www.fuchsaudiotechnology.com
Email: [email protected]
2000-2008 Fuchs Audio Technology. All rights reserved.
T45m 5/2005
A Note From Andy,
First of all, Thank You for purchasing a Fuchs Audio Train Forty-Five amplifier!
We created the Train 45amp to fill the need for an “affordable” amplifier for those seeking the
performance & “attitude” of the venerable Trainwreck™ style amps. Based on the basic “Trainwreck
Express” circuit topology (with our own u
Table of Contents (by section)
1) Introduction to Fuchs the Audio Train 45 amplifier
2) Please Read before powering up your Train 45
3) Diagrams- FRONT/REAR panels, Tube bias diagram
4) Front panel Controls, inputs & their functions
5) Rear Panel controls, inputs/outputs
6) Biasing Train 45 power tubes & other technical info.
7)
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1 Introduction to the Fuchs Audio Train 45™ Amplifier
The Train-45™ ... your new tone just pulled into the station!
Perhaps some of the most famous amps from New Jersey (besides ours!) were the Linden Ampegs and
the legendary Trainwreck amps made by Ken Fischer in Colonia, New Jersey. Ken Fischer was actually
laughed at when he suggested a channel swit
Cabinet: 10.5 deep, 8” tall, 18” wide.
Weight: 35 lbs
Cabinet Material: Pine
Covering: Tolex
Power tubes: 2 X EL-34/6CA7. (6V6’s may be used for reduced power)
Preamp tubes: 3 X 12AX7
Controls: 3-position brite switch brite/flat/dark. Gain, high, mid, low, presence.
Rear panel: IEC Detachable power cord, fuse holder, AC and Standby swi