M.T.H. Tinplate Traditions 408E Electric Engine Operating Instructions Manual

Tinplate Traditions®
Contemporary 408E Electric
By MTH Electric Trains
Engine Operating Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the M.T.H. Tinplate Traditions 408E Locomotive. This
locomotive runs on Standard Gauge three-rail track and can handle a 72" curve. It runs
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on 14-20 volts AC (Alternating Current) . This Standard Gauge Tinplate Traditions
Electric Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in automatic features
for exciting operation. Despite these advanced features, the locomotive is easy to operate
with any compatible standard AC transformer that is equipped with whistle and bell
buttons (see the compatibility chart on page 17), and is compatible with most other 3-rail
Standard Gauge locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories.
This locomotive is equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 with Digital Command System
(DCS). This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode
(when used with the DCS Remote Control System, sold separately) or Conventional
mode. Conventional operating features are described in the following pages, while the
DCS operating features are covered in the set of operating instructions that
accompanies the DCS equipment. Conventional Mode operation of this locomotive is
much simpler than operation of original Proto-Sound engines. For your own safety and
that of your equipment, please read the instructions before you operate this engine.
WARNING: DO NOT LIFT THIS ENGINE BY ITS HANDRAILS.
THEY CANNOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE ENGINE.