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Premier 4-6-0 Camelback
Compatibility
This engine is available in 2-rail and
3-rail Versions and will operate on
any O-31 Gauge track system (3-rail),
42" radius (2-rail) including M.T.H.'s
RealTrax® and ScaleTrax™ or
traditional tubular track. It is also
compatible with most AC and DC
transformers. See pages 25&26 for
lists of compatible transformers and
wiring instructions.
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Summary of Contents for M.T.H. Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive
- Page 1 Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL (3V PS-2) Compatibility This engine is available in 2-rail and 3-rail Versions and will operate on any O-31 Gauge track system (3-rail), 42” radius (2-rail) including M.T.H.'s RealTrax® and ScaleTrax™ or traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most AC and DC transformers.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Configuring Locomotive for 2-Rail or 3-Rail Operation........Installing/Removing 3-Rail Pickup Rollers........... Ensuring Proper Power to Track Polarity............Changing Track Polarity Inside the Locomotive.......... Coupler Installation................... Set Up Checklist......................Lubrication......................Priming the Smoke Unit................... Placing the Engine on the Track..............Checking the Battery.................. -
Page 3: Configuring Locomotive For 2-Rail Or 3-Rail Operation
TIU to the track and orientation of the locomotive when sitting on the track follows the illustration shown below. To TIU Black Terminal (For Reference Only) To TIU Red Terminal Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 4: Changing Track Polarity Inside The Locomotive
(The DCS Polarity Switch should be moved forward when the Red Terminal of the TIU is connected to the right hand rail and to the rear when the Red Terminal is connected to the left hand rail.) Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 5: Coupler Installation
Next re-connect the wire harness between the tender shell and the chassis. Then re-join the tender shell to the chassis being careful that no wires get pinched in the process. Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 6: Set Up Checklist
The smoke unit control is located (Shown Right). Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and/or wicking material. Smoke Unit Control Location Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 7: Placing The Engine On The Track
If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 19. Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 8: Basic Operation
The engine Cycle Phases is programmed to restart in neutral before Neutral forward each time the track voltage is turned off Reverse Forward for 25 seconds or more. Neutral Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... - Page 9 To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the manual volume control (shown below) clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Manual Volume Control Manual Volume Control Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive...
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Page 10: Manual Volume Control
Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Horn/Whistles Speed Control On/Off 1 Horn/Whistle, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) Lock into a Direction 1 Horn/Whistle, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Horn/Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 11: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)/Passenger Station Announcements (Psa)
Horn/ Horn/ Direction Direction Direction Direction Bell Controls Whistle Whistle Whistle When Bell Turns Off Sound System Cued to Play Freight Yard or Passenger Sequence Sequence Sequence Sequence Station Sounds (FYS)/(PSA) FYS/PSA FYS/PSA FYS/PSA FYS/PSA Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... - Page 12 Horn button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line de pletion will play, and the knuckle will be released. Fire Bell Horn Horn Horn Rear Coupler Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive...
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Page 13: Proto-Coupler Operation
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Speed Control Two Horn Blasts Place Bell Bell Horn Engine into (indicates change is made) Neutral Repeat to Return to Normal Condition Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 14: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction
•Squealing Brakes play any time the engine's speed decreases rapidly. •Cab Chatter plays at random intervals when the engine idles in neutral. •Engine Start-up and Shut-down sounds play when the engine is initially powered on or is powered off for five seconds or more. Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 15: Maintenance
3. Use a grease tube dispenser to put a small amount (approx. 1-2 ml.) of lithium- based grease into the screw holes. 4. Replace the screws. Body Mount Screws Body Mount Screws Grease (G) Removing the Body and Lubricating the Grease Points Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 16: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
ABS plastic, the block includes a built-in cleaning pad. For really stuborn track, you can insert sandpaper into the block in just a few quick steps. Track Cleaning Block (40-1099) Maintenance Kit (30-50010) Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 17: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
One set of replacement tires is packaged with your model. Additional sets are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (Order online: www.mth- railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com,Fax: 410-423-0009, Phone: 410-381- 2500, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, ). Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 18: Headlight Replacement Instructions
5. Install the new bulb by reversing the order of the steps above. 6. Place the boiler back on the chassis. Make sure that no wires are pinched. Then replace the body mount screws. Remove Screw to access headlight headlight Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 19: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
PS 2.0 circuit board and/or the batteries. **Do not use alkaline batteries for testing or checking purposes for the 3-Volt PS2 boards. Using alkaline batteries will damage the 3-Volt battery charging circuit.** Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 20: Protosmoke Unit Operation
After removing the engine from storage, add another 25 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation. Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... - Page 21 Choose from 12 different scents: Christmas, Coal, Diesel, Wood Burning, Coffee, Eggs & Bacon, Vanilla, Candy Cane, Barbeque, Pipe Smoke, Cinnamon Roll, and Apple Pie Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound 2.0 Problems
The Proto-Coupler won’t let the Try lubricating the coupler knuckle engine uncouple on the fly. with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT use oil. The coupler does not fire or stay coupled. Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... - Page 23 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS/PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive...
- Page 24 FYS/PSA will advance to the next not come out of FYS/PSA after step in the FYS/PSA cycle. Wait fourth press of the direction at least 30 seconds in each button. FYS/PSA sound clip before pressing the direction button. Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive...
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Page 25: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart
Lionel RW 9-19v 110-Watt Standard Lionel SW Unknown 130-Watt Standard Lionel TW 8-18v 175-Watt Standard Lionel ZW A,B,C or D 8-20v 275-Watt Standard Lionel Post-War A,B,C or D Common 0-20v 135/190 Watt Electronic Celebration Series ZW Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 26: Dc Power Pack Chart
Electronic BridgeWorks Mag-15 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Magnum 200 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Magnum 400 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Magnum 1000 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic LGB Jumbo 50101 0-24v 240 Watt Electronic Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 27: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs Remote Control System
Direction Control Set Up-User can set initial individual start-up direction (start in forward or reverse) for double- heading operations •Locomotive Consist Set-up-User can determine locomotive values for consist make-ups, allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive... -
Page 28: Service & Warranty Information
Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty When you suspect an item is defective, please check the operator's manual for standard operation and trouble- shooting techniques that may correct the problem. Additional information may be found on the M.T.H. Website. Should you still require service, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.
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