Tinplate IVES 3245R Operator's Manual

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RADITIONS
By MTH Electric Trains
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Tinplate IVES 3245R
Electric Locomotive
OPERATOR'S MANUAL (TRADITIONAL)
Compatibility
This engine will operate on any
traditional Standard Gauge tubular track
system, including M.T.H. ' s tubular track.
It is also compatible with most standard
AC transformers.
(See page 7 for a
complete list of compatible transformers
and wiring instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

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  • Page 1 ® INPLATE RADITIONS By MTH Electric Trains ® Tinplate IVES 3245R Electric Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL (TRADITIONAL) Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional Standard Gauge tubular track system, including M.T.H. ’ s tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Set Up Checklist......................Lubrication....................... Couplers......................Basic Operation......................Maintenance........................Lubricating and Greasing Instructions............Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track............Headlight Replacement Instructions............. Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart..........Service & Warranty Information..............CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERA TED PRODUCT: Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 - 16. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Couplers The couplers on your Ives 3245 R Electric Locomotive are faithful reproductions of the couplers that were originally supplied with the Ives 3245R. They are designed to couple with Ives rolling stock. If you wish to use this engine to pull a train of 200 series cars, a set of Latch Style couplers are packed in the styrofoam box for your convenience.
  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    Turn the throttle up a bit higher until the train begins to move. Cycle Phases Neutral Reverse Forward Neutral Tinplate IVES 3245 R Electric Locomotive...
  • Page 5: Maintenance

    However, it will be necessary to lubricate the idler gears located next to the drive wheels with grease every 25 hours of operation. Follow the greasing points illustrated in Figure 3. Grease Idler Gear (G) Figure 3 Tinplate IVES 3245 R Electric Locomotive...
  • Page 6: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    The locomotive’s headlights are controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out. The bulb(s) simply unscrew from their sockets. Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Replaceable Headlight Tinplate IVES 3245 R Electric Locomotive...
  • Page 7: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart

    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 Tinplate IVES 3245 R Electric Locomotive...
  • Page 8: 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.
  • Page 9 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046 Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 www.mth-railking.com PARTICIPATING A.S.C. RETAILER LIST ALABAMA COLORADO ILLINOIS SOUTHERLAND STATION CUSTOM RAILWA Y SUPPLY BERWYN'S TOY TRAINS & HUNTSVILLE COLORADO SPRINGS MODELS 256-533-4720...
  • Page 10 HOLLY BEACH TRAIN DEPOT LOUISIANA MINNESOTA WILDWOOD AMERICA'S TRAIN YARD DON'S HOBBY CO. 609-522-2379 BATON ROUGE MANKATO 225-926-5592 507-387-1330 NEW YORK MAINE MISSOURI L B C MODEL TRAINS BUFFALO WHEELS, WINGS & THINGS SWITCH STAND 716-631-3081 LUDLOW SAINT LOUIS 207-532-6277 314-781-4458 KURT’S TRAINS &...
  • Page 11 THE FREIGHT YARD CHARLEROI SWEEPER RHODE ISLAND SMITHFIELD CENTER GRANDMA'S HOUSE 919-934-6229 CHARLEROI GRANDPA'S TRAIN 724-483-3397 WARWICK LITTLE CHOO CHOO SHOP 401-463-7803 INC. JERRY QUINN TRAINS & TOYS SPENCER COATESVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA 704-637-8717 610-383-1931 EMERALD TRAIN & HOBBY GREENWOOD TRAIN LOFT CRANBERRY HOBBY DEPOT 864-223-2247 WINSTON-SALEM...
  • Page 12 T S G HOBBIES SOMMERFELD'S TRAINS THE TRAIN ROOM WARRENTON BUTLER FERGUS 540-347-9212 262-783-7797 19-787-3280 HOBBY OUTLET NORGE STATION FOND DU LAC CREDIT VALLEY RAILWAY WILLIAMSBURG 920-924-3770 COMPANY 757-564-7623 TREETSVILLE G B T V & TRAINS 905-826-1306 WASHINGTON GREEN BAY 920-496-9697 B&H TRAINS EASTSIDE TRAINS...

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