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GG-1
Electric Engine
OPERATOR'S MANUAL (3V PS-2)
Compatibility
This locomotive is capable of operating on
AC or DC output power supplies (See page
22 & 23 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.) and
indoors or outdoors. MTH does not
recommend operating the locomotive in
inclement weather and strongly suggests
that it not be left out in the elements. The
locomotive will negotiate an R2 G-Gauge
curve track or switch. Additional features
may be utilized when controlling the engine
with MTH's Digital Command System
Passenger Station Announcement
(DCS).
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE AND SAVE
WWW.MTHTRAINS.COM

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  • Page 1 GG-1 Electric Engine OPERATOR’S MANUAL (3V PS-2) Compatibility This locomotive is capable of operating on AC or DC output power supplies (See page 22 & 23 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) and indoors or outdoors. MTH does not...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Set Up Checklist..........................Lubrication......................... Checking the Battery......................Basic Operation..........................Pantograph Installation....................Basic Operations....................... AC Operations........................Volume Control........................ Automatic Operating Pantograghs................Conventional/ Command Mode.................. Classification/Marker Lights..................Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions................... Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features........Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)/ Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)....Proto-Coupler™...

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 18. Pantographs WARNING: The Automatic Operating Pantographs must be unlatched or the on- off switch must be set to OFF before power is applied to the engine. Pantograph On-Off Switch Figure 1a. Pantograph On-Off Switch GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 4: Pantograph Installation

    This insures that at least one pantograph is in contact with the overhead catenary. This is important if you are operating using catenary power. If both pantog raphs loose contact with the catenary the engine will loose power. GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 5: Basic Operation

    If the DC + or the AC High is wired to the rails on the right side of the engine, the DCS Polarity switch should be in the position towards the rear of the engine. DCS Polarity switch Figure 2 GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 6: Basic Operations

    The engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. Manual Control The Manual controls are located under removable roof hatch GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 7: Volume Control

    To insure good conductivity of the pantograph, the blackening on the top of the contact slide should be removed. This can accomplished by using a track cleaning pad to remove the blackening. Pantograph track Position Switch Figure 4 GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 8: Conventional/ Command Mode

    The Pressure Release sound is timed to run with the smoke unit and will run at a random duration each time this softkey is pressed MAN – This selects Manual mode for operating the pantographs. See the F and R descriptions on the next page. GG-1 Electric Engine...
  • Page 9 If both panto graphs lose contact with the overhead cantenary, the engine will lose power and not operate until one of the pantographs remakes contact with the cantenary or the selector switch is moved back to the track position. GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 10: Classification/Marker Lights

    Smoke Unit Your MTH GG-1 is equipped with a smoke unit to simulate the steam exhaust from the onboard steam generator used for heating the passenger cars. Unlike the MTH Gauge 1 steam and diesel locomotives smoke units, which have a constant smoke output, the GG-1, smoke unit has intermittent smoke output.

  • Page 11: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions

    After about 30 seconds, press the Direction button again to trigger the third FYS/PSA sequence. Again, after allowing about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction button one more time to trigger the fourth and final FYS/PSA sequence. GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 12: Proto-Coupler™ Operation

    Horn/Whistle button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line de pletion will play, and the knuckle will be released. Fire Horn/ Horn/ Horn/ Bell Rear Whistle Whistle Whistle Coupler GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 13: Speed Control

    Direction Lock Place Two Whistle Blasts Engine into whistle Whistle Bell Bell Bell (indicates change is made) Desired Repeat to Return Direction to Normal Condition GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 14: Reset To Factory Default

    If the engine is not going in the desired direction, is in conflict with the direction of other engine on your track, you can reverse the direction of the MTH GG-1 by changing the position of the DCS Polarity switch, located under the removable roof hatch.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassemble the chassis and body, being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the chassis and body, and reinstall the body mount screws. GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 16: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    40-1099) Durably constructed from ABS plastic, the block includes a built-in cleaning pad. For really stuborn track, you can insert sandpaper into the block in just a few quick steps. Track Cleaning Block (40-1099) Maintenance Kit (30-50010) GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 17: Headlight Replacement Instructions

    (Order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com,Fax: 410- 423-0009, Phone: 410-381-2500, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, ). Follow the body removal instructions found in the Lubrication and Greasing Instructions. Remove to Access Headlight Headlight Figure 8. Removing the Headlight GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 18: Self Charging Battery Back-Up

    **Do not use alkaline batteries for testing or checking purposes for the 3-Volt PS2 boards. Using alkaline batteries will damage the 3-Volt battery charging circuit.** Disconnect Battery And Slide Out Of Bracket Figure 10. Battery Location. GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound

    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. GG-1 Electric Engine...
  • Page 20 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS/PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. GG-1 Electric Engine...
  • Page 21 FYS/PSA will advance to the next not come out of FYS/PSA after step in the FYS/PSA cycle. Wait fourth press of the direction at least 30 seconds in each button. FYS/PSA sound clip before pressing the direction button. GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 22: 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 0-20v Electronic Common 135/190 Watt Celebration Series ZW * Conventional Mode Only GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 23: Recommended Dc Power Supplies

    180 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Mag-15 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Magnum 200 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Magnum 400 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Magnum 1000 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic LGB Jumbo 50101 0-24v 240 Watt Electronic GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 24: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs Remote Control 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 GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 25: 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 26 ProtoSmoke ProtoSmoke is the recommended fluid for M.T.H. products and can be used in other manufacturers products as well. Choose from 12 different flavors.

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