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M.T.H. Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex Operator's Manual

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Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
O-72 Gauge track system, including
M.T.H.'s RealTrax
traditional tubular track. It is also compatible
with most standard AC transformers. (See
page 23 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
Premier
2-8-8-8-2
Triplex
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
®
™
or ScaleTrax
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  • Page 1 Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-72 Gauge track system, including ® ™ M.T.H.’s RealTrax or ScaleTrax traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 23 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Set Up Checklist....................3 Lubrication.....................3 Priming The Smoke Unit............... 3 Checking The Battery................4 Basic Operation....................5 Activating Features................5 Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions............7 Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....7 Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)..........8 Proto-Coupler® Operation..............9 Speed Control..................

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke, Seuthe, LGB, or LVTS fluids. Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components. Smoke Unit ON/OFF Switch Rear Front Figure 2: Smoke Unit Switch Location Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 4: Checking The Battery

    You may find, if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up, that the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charged before operating. If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page16. Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 5: Basic Operation

    The train will always Neutral cycle neutral-forward-neutral-reverse with Reverse Forward each press and release of the direction button. The engine is programmed to Neutral restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 6 To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 4: Manually Adjusting The Volume Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 7: Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features

    Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Whistles 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (From Neutral Only) Speed Control On/Off Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (From Neutral Only) Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 8 Bell and Horn buttons and can ring the bell or blow the horn as usual. Operator Direction Direction Direction Direction Bell Horn Horn Controls When Bell Turns Off Sound System Cued to Play Passenger Sequence Sequence Sequence Sequence Station Announcements (FYS) Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 9: Proto-Coupler® Operation

    Horn button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released. Fire Horn Horn Horn Rear Bell Coupler Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 10: Speed Control

    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 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 11: 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 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    5. Replace the screws and reassemble the boiler. You should also grease the leading and trailing locomotive truck tongues to enhance their ability to slide on the chassis. Follow the grease points shown on Fig. 6. Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 13: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    (not rubbing) alcohol applied with a cotton swab. Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers. While these tires are extremely durable, you may need to replace them at some point. Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 14: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions

    The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out. The bulb has a quick disconnect plug that attaches the bulb harness to a light circuit. Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 15: Headlight Replacement Instructions

    4. Remove the cab interior light by pulling gently on the wire until the bulb comes free of its housing. Push the replacement bulb into position. 5. Reassemble in reverse order, being careful not to pinch any wires. Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 16: Self Charging Battery Back-Up

    There are a number of ways you can do this: • Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10-12 volts for 6-7 hours so the battery can fully recharge (if your engine has a smoke unit, be sure it is turned off). Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 17 Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery. Unhook Wires, Remove and Replace Battery AC Battery Recharging Jack Figure 11 Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 18: Protosmoke® Unit Operation

    To remove the smoke unit you will first have to remove the boiler shell (by removing the body mounting screws shown in Fig. 5 on pg. 12), board and bracket that block the smoke unit assembly from being accessed. To do this, follow these instructions: Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 19 Then slide smoke unit out the back replacement instructions are of the boiler available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.commail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532 Figure 15 Inspection Cover Screws Figure 16 Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems

    Do NOT use oil. The coupler does not fire or stay The coupler needs to be cleaned. coupled. Wipe with denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) and let dry. Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 21 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 22 FYS cycle. of FYS after fourth press of the Wait at least 30 seconds in each FYS direction button. sound clip before pressing the direction button. Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 23: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart

    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 * Conventional Mode Only Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 24 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 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 25: Service & Warranty Information

    Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty For warranty repair, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service. First, e-mail, write, call or fax an Authorized M.T.H. Service Center in your area or M.T.H. Electric Trains to obtain Repair Authorization.
  • Page 26 Y. O. R. K. TRAINS 978-532-1615 860-646-0610 MUNSTER www.netrains.com bobbell@nehobby.com 219-838-9999 yorktrains@aol.com MICHIGAN DELAWARE BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS INC. K R R B MODEL TRAINS INC. SAMUELSON'S TRAIN SHOP SAGINAW NEWARK VALPARAISO 517-793-4753 302-292-2779 219-462-2708 bob@traindoctor.com info@krrb.com www.traindoctor.com www.krrb.com Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 27 440-277-4488 www.trainsltd.com klogar@erienet.net HOBBY SHOP www.clearviewtrainandhobby.com MATAWAN THE ROUNDHOUSE & BACKSHOP 732-583-0505 CARY PENNSYLVANIA hobbyshopnj.com 919-465-0810 FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY FAIRCHANCE ATLANTIC RAILS OHIO 724-564-7817 mthdealer@aol.com HAMMONTON DIXIE UNION STATION 609-567-8490 MASON www.hhs.net/fairchance bobcap@pics.com 513-459-0460 www.atlanticrails.com rockylane@core.net www.dixieunionstation.com Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 28 PHILADELPHIA 215-698-7266 LOCUST GROVE TRAINS LOCUST GROVE CHESTNUT TOYBOX 540-854-8955 PHILADELPHIA lgtrains@aol.com 215-545-0455 www.locustgrovetrains.com chestnuttoy@earthlink.net WEST VIRGINIA THE CABOOSE PATRICK'S TRAINS LEHIGHTON WHEELING 570-386-5352 304-232-0714 www.thecaboosehobbies.com trains@patstrains.com victen@ptd.net www.patstrains.com SOUTH CAROLINA EMERALD TRAIN & HOBBY GREENWOOD 864-223-2247 Premier 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

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