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Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
O-31 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 4-6-4
Empire State
Express Steam
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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- Page 1 Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express Steam OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-31 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklist....................3 Lubrication.....................3 Priming The Smoke Unit............... 3 Checking The Battery................4 Placing The Engine On The Track............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®... -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
(see Fig. 2). Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element Figure 2: Smoke Unit Switch Location and/or wicking material. Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
Page 4: Checking The Battery
If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 16. Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
Page 5: Basic Operation
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 4-6-4 Empire State Express... - Page 6 To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the tender (as seen in Fig. 4) clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 4: Manual Volume Adjustment Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express...
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Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Horns Speed Control On/Off 1 Horn, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) Lock into a Direction 1 Horn, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Horn, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
Page 8: Passenger Station Announcements (Psa)
Horn buttons and can ring the bell or blow the Horn as usual. Operator Direction Direction Direction Direction Horn Horn Bell Controls When Bell Turns Off Sound System Cued to Play Passenger Sequence Sequence Sequence Sequence Station Announcements (PSA) Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
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 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
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 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
Page 11: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction
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 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
Page 12: Maintenance
4. 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 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
Page 13: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires. Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
Page 14: 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; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122). Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
Page 15: Light Bulb Replacement Instructions
Gently pull the bulb(s) to be replaced from the backside of the bulb holder. To install the new bulb (s), reverse the procedure. Driving Lights Removed Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
Page 16: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery. Unhook Wires, Remove AC Battery Recharging Jack and Replace Battery Figure 9: Replacing The Battery And Locating The Battery Recharging Jack Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
Page 17: Protosmoke® Unit Operation
15 drops of fluid to prevent the wick from drying out. 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 4-6-4 Empire State Express... - Page 18 Figure 12 should be replaced. Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122). Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
When I try to fire the coupler, PSA whistle button presses. starts. Try lubricating the coupler knuckle The Proto-Coupler won’t let the engine with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT uncouple on the fly. use oil. Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express... - Page 20 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express...
- Page 21 PSA cycle. Wait of PSA after fourth press of the at least 30 seconds in each PSA direction button. sound clip before pressing the direction button. Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express...
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Page 22: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart
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 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
Page 23: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs 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 4-6-4 Empire State Express... -
Page 24: 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. -
Page 25: Participating Retailer List
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- Page 27 DIXIE UNION STATION 636-946-2816 HOBBY WORLD MASON MONTICELLO 513-459-0460 NEVADA 845-794-8770 RENO RAILS DAVIS ELECTRONICS RENO CITY DEPOT, INC. MILFORD 775-337-6669 NEW HAMPTON 513-831-6425 845-374-3010 NEW HAMPSHIRE RAILROAD SPECIALTIES SCAG’S ELECTRIC TRAINS NASHUA STATEN ISLAND 603-801-0801 718-727-7373 Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express...
- Page 28 903-757-2720 WAUKESHA FAIRCHANCE 262-650-6675 724-564-7817 VIRGINIA LEESBURG HOBBIES TOY TRAIN STATION LEESBURG FEASTERVILLE TREV 703-779-8600 215-322-5182 LOCUST GROVE TRAINS THE CABOOSE LOCUST GROVE LEHIGHTON 540-854-8955 570-386-5352 TRAIN DEPOT HOBBY CITY MANASSAS MC MURRAY 703-335-2216 724-942-2557 Premier 4-6-4 Empire State Express...
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