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MTH F59PH DIESEL ENGINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains F59PH diesel
locomotive. This ¼" scale reproduction of the famous F59PH locomotive
measures over 15" in length and weighs almost 5 pounds. Despite its scale
size, the locomotive is capable of operating on O-31 3-rail track with any
compatible AC transformer (see the chart on page 31 for a complete list of
compatible transformers and wiring instructions) and is completely
compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and
accessories.
The locomotive is equipped with several deluxe features that are simple
and fun to operate. Each feature is described among the following pages
which should be read before the engine is operated. For those of you who
can't wait to get started, the Quick Start Basic Operating Instructions
found on Page 3 should be read so that you understand the basics of the
operating system.
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- Page 1 T R A I N S MTH F59PH DIESEL ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains F59PH diesel locomotive. This ¼” scale reproduction of the famous F59PH locomotive measures over 15” in length and weighs almost 5 pounds. Despite its scale...
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(including proper functioning of the circuit breaker), and that, in an event such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired. F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation
The MTH F59PH contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the F59PH is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 31). All models are equipped with an operating smoke system that should be primed with smoke fluid before operating. -
Page 4: Protosmoke® Unit Operating Instructions
E-unit. PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION The F59PH contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs a steady stream of smoke through the smoke stack on the roof of the engine. The ON/OFF switch located next to the power truck must be in the ON position in order for the smoke unit to function. See Fig. 1b on page 3. -
Page 5: Proto-Sound® Operating Instructions
This takes approximately 2.2 seconds during which you will hear the engine’s startup sounds begin. In order for Proto-Sound to properly initiate the system check, do not F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 6: Horn Operation
HORN OPERATION Your MTH F59PH Proto-Sound®-equipped engine is equipped with a digital recording of a diesel horn. The horn sound can be activated anytime the engine is in forward or reverse by pressing the horn/whistle button on your transformer. -
Page 7: Protocoupler® Operation
PROTO-COUPLER™ OPERATION Your MTH F59PH Proto-Sound®-equipped locomotive has two coil-wound ProtoCouplers™ for remote uncoupling action. The couplers are mounted on the power trucks. Because the ProtoCoupler™ is controlled through a Proto-Sound®... -
Page 8: Squeaking Brake Sounds
Throttle Down From Squeaking Brake Sounds High Voltage To Low sound for the same three second length each time the voltage is reduced from high to low. Some practice may be required to synchronize the playing of the F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 9: Tips On Using Squeaking Brakes Sounds
This effect can be eliminated by simply practicing with the brake feature. In no time, you will quickly learn how to “feather" the throttle to keep the engine moving while the brake sounds play and then turning the throttle off just as the sounds stop. F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 10: Passenger Station Sounds (Pfa)
Press and Hold Bell Button For 3+ Seconds, Listen For a Horn Blast or Air Release, then Remove your Finger from the Button. Press Bell Button Again Quickly to Stop Bell Chime. Your train is now ready for you to play the PFA. F59PH Operating Manual... - Page 11 Change/Press Direction- The Train Will Remain In Horn Whistle Neutral. You Will Hear Closing Doors, Horn Blast, Direction a Few Bell Chimes and Train Departs in the Direction the Train First Stopped. For more detailed PFA instructions, read the following. F59PH Operating Manual...
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Page 12: Quick Overview On Activating And Triggering Pfa
Air Release Sound The Whistle Button After 3 Seconds is heard, the whistle button For 3 Seconds can be released. The bell will continue to chime, so if you want to turn off the bell ringing, simply F59PH Operating Manual... - Page 13 Following this arrival announcement, the sounds of doors opening and the EVENT 1 conductor saying “Watch your step” is heard. At this point, various Passenger Station sounds can be heard, including passenger footsteps, muffled voices, baggage being moved about F59PH Operating Manual...
- Page 14 EVENT 4 engine will begin to move when the motors are activated. However, the throttle should not be too high for the engine to maintain a safe operating speed. F59PH Operating Manual...
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Page 15: Tips On Using The Pfa Features
In Event 4, you cannot interrupt PFA until after the engine begins to move. Interrupting the throttle before the engine begins to move has no effect on the locomotive’s operation. F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 16: Reverse Unit Lockout Control Functions
NEUTRAL position, the horn/whistle button may turn on or off sounds of the bell. Remember, the horn/whistle doesn’t blow in NEUTRAL (unless you programmed it to do so using Reset Feature 25 - see page 20 for details), only the bell rings. F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 17: Self-Charging Battery Backup System
NEUTRAL position and the transformer throttle set at about 12 volts for 6 hours. Note: When charging the battery in neutral, if your trains contains a Smoke Unit, it should be turned OFF to prevent damage to the wick and the heating elements . F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 18: Proto-Sound® Volume Adjustment (Manual)
Cab Chatter, etc. For information on operating the RESET volume adjustment option, see the section entitled “Programming Proto-Sound® RESET Options” on the following pages Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 5: Adjusting The Proto-Sound® Volume F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 19: Using "Reset" To Program Proto-Sound
Each time the 6 Times Horn/Whistle button is pressed, a bell will Interrupt The Throttle sound and the volume Listen For 1 Clank To “Lock-In” And 1 Clink Sounds The Volume Setting setting will cycle down F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 20: Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation
Up & Down From Until You Hear High Voltage To Low 2 Bell Dings into forward. 25 Times Interrupt The Throttle Listen For 5 Clank To “Lock-In” And 0 Clink Sounds The Horn Setting F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 21: Programming For Proto-Coupler® Operation
The settings for Reset Feature 23 are 1 Bell = ON, 2 Bells = OFF. When the desired setting is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 22: Programming For Pfa Operation
2 Bell Dings the desired setting is 40 Times reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle Interrupt The Throttle and cycling the engine into Listen For 8 Clank To “Lock-In” And 0 Clink Sounds The Lock-Out Setting forward. F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 23: Resetting All Proto-Sound® Options To Factory Defaults
The engine will play a distorted bell, followed by a clear bell sound. This indicates that the Proto-Sound® system has restored all settings to factory default settings. Lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 24: Oil & Lubrication Instructions
Dirty track and dirty wheels can cause both poor electrical contact as well as poor traction, especially on elevated track sections. Finally, dirt and oil build up can prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires. F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 25: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
A razor blade can be used to trim away any excess tire that doesn’t seat itself inside the groove properly. Once the new tire(s) are in place, reassemble the truck sides to the truck blocks. Replacement tires are available directly from MTH Electric Trains. F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 26: Lightbulb Replacement
LIGHTBULB REPLACEMENT The F59PH locomotive’s headlights are controlled by constant voltage circuits inside the locomotive body. The headlight(s) can be easily removed from their lampholders should the bulbs expire. To remove the bulb, follow the body removal instructions found in the Lubrication section on the proceeding pages. -
Page 27: Trouble Shooting Proto-Sound® Problems
The bell won’t work with a separate bell button. Program Proto-Sound”) and press the whistle button until the bell sounds two dings. Simply turn the throttle off and then on again to lock in the new setting. F59PH Operating Manual... - Page 28 The sounds seem distorted, especially when the creating the distorted sounds. Try turning the volume whistle or bell is activated. control knob located on the bottom of the chassis counter clockwise to reduce the overall volume level. F59PH Operating Manual...
- Page 29 If you engine in neutral, the engine begins making passenger don’t want to hear the passenger station sounds after station sound effects. entering neutral, turn the power off for three seconds to disable the passenger station sound effects. F59PH Operating Manual...
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Page 30: Proto-Sound® Reset Feature Chart
Whistle In Neutral OFF 5 Clanks/0 Clinks Chuff Rate Full Chuff Range 5 Clanks/2 Clinks Brake/PFA Enabled Brake/PFA ON 5 Clanks/3 Clinks Lockout Enabled Lockout OFF 8 Clanks/0 Clinks Squeaking Brakes Brakes Always ON 9 Clanks/0 Clinks F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 31: Transformer Wiring Chart
A or D 8-20v 275-Watt Standard MTH Z4000 Black 5-22v 390-Watt Electronic *Proto-Sound needs over 14 volts of power to work properly. Overloading or using in-line accessories with this transformer may lower the peak voltage below Proto-Sound’s requirements. F59PH Operating Manual... -
Page 32: O-31 Operation
O-31 OPERATION While the MTH F59PH diesel is more than capable of operating on O-31 curves and switches, you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the MTH F59PH through O-31 switches. - Page 33 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ F59PH Operating Manual...
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Page 36: Service And Warranty Information
SERVICE & WARRANTY INFORMATION HOW TO GET SERVICE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY For warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase. Instead, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the product under the terms of this warranty.
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