Coupler Systems - M.T.H. Premier Bavarian Class 3/6 Express Operator's Manual

Coupler Systems

Your MTH European type steamer is
packaged with 4 different coupling systems.
- European Fine Scale Coupler System
- MTH Remote-Controlled Proto Coupler
- Ace Trains compatible coupler
- Kadee type mounting bracket (Scale
Wheel versions only)(Couplers not
provided)
All versions have the European Fine Scale
Coupler mounted on the front pilot beam.
Two tender pilot beams are provided. One is for use with the European Fine Scale
Coupler. The other pilot is used for the MTH Proto-Coupler, The ACE Trains type
coupler and the Kadee type coupler
All versions have an ACE Trains type coupler in the packaging that can mounted on the
tender truck.
The Scale Wheeled Tender has the European Fine Scale Coupler mounted on the rear
pilot beam. An M.T.H. Remote-Control Proto Coupler is provided in the packaging
along with the an 2 Pilot Beam that is required to install the coil coupler.
In addition a mounting bracket is supplied for mounting a Kadee style coupler on the
tender.
The Hi-rail Wheeled Tender has an MTH Remote Controlled Proto Coupler mounted
on the rear tender truck. A European Fine Scale Coupler is provided in the packaging
along with correct pilot beam need to mount the European Fine Scale Coupler.
To remove or install the MTH Remote-Controlled Proto Coupler the tender shell must
Figure 6: European Fine Scale Coupler
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be removed to unplug or connect the coupler control
wires to the Proto Coupler.
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Figure 5: Coupling Systems