Lionel 497 (Postwar) Coal Loader and Operating Track Question RSE

Hello all,

Hoped I could get some help on this. In the picture you can see my coal loader and the O gauge Operating Track section that I have.

Question 1

For the Life of me I can't figure out how this track fits into the loader with all of the upward bent tabs in the base along with the power blade casing etc...

Can some one advise how I should fit this in? I am running fast track for the most part but convert this siding down to traditional lionel O gauge to accommodate my older accessories

Question 2. On the controller is marked up/down and then load/dump. the first 3 are proven out by my tinkering but what is the dump function? is the Operating track, when fitted properly controllable from the 497 control?

(FYI if you really paying attention in the picture I do see the Terminal B wire that has come undone... and will redo the connection in the morning!)

Thanks
Dan

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