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M.T.H. N6b Instruction Manual

M.T.H. N6b Instruction Manual

Operating caboose

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N6b Operating
Caboose
The Premier N6b Operating Caboose offers a new level of excitement and
realism for your O Gauge model railroad. Constructed from sturdy ABS
plastic, the N6b Operating Caboose was created from quality components
and has been designed for years of operation.
This unique caboose includes an operating signal man who leans out the
side of the rear caboose platform with a lighted lantern to signal the
engineer. Activation occurs whenever the transformer bell button is pressed
or when the car is resting on an operating track section. Read further for
full instructions.
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Summary of Contents for M.T.H. N6b

  • Page 1 N6b Operating Caboose The Premier N6b Operating Caboose offers a new level of excitement and realism for your O Gauge model railroad. Constructed from sturdy ABS plastic, the N6b Operating Caboose was created from quality components and has been designed for years of operation.
  • Page 2: Auto Operation

    NSTRUCTIONS There are two ways to operate this caboose. 1) Auto allows you to operate the signalman with the bell button on any AC Transformer equipped with a bell button or DCS Remote.* 2) Operating Track System (OTS) allows you to activate the signalman using the unloading feature on your operating track sections.
  • Page 3 OTS OPERATION First move the switch on the bottom of the car to the OTS Position. When you are ready to operate the signalman caboose, make sure the entire car is on the Operating Track Section (OTS*), so that the car's slide shoe pick-ups are in contact with the fourth and fifth rails of the OTS.
  • Page 4 OTS OPERATION (CONT.) Hold the OTS switch in the "Unload" position for 2 seconds (Refer to your OTS instruction sheet for complete directions in its use.) The caboose will automatically cycle. A signalman will come out with a lantern, then will go back to the rear of the caboose, ending the cycle. Press unloading switch again to begin another cycle.
  • Page 5: Light Bulb Replacement

    LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT To replace the interior light bulbs, follow these steps: 1) To remove the shell from the chassis, remove the four mounting screws located underneath the trucks & the four screws holding the end railings. Mounting Screws Mounting Mounting Screws Screws...
  • Page 6 4) Reassemble in reverse order. Be very careful not to pinch any of the wires and make sure the wires are in the wire guides before assembling. To replace the Marker Lights, follow steps 1 through 2 and then follow the steps below. 5) Remove the two screws that hold the window glass on the end w/ the marker lights.
  • Page 7: Service And 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.