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4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam
Locomotive
Compatibility
This locomotive is capable of operating on
AC or DC output power supplies (See page
25 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
(DCS).
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This locomotive is capable of operating on AC or DC output power supplies (See page 25 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Set Up Checklist....................3 Tender Coupler Installation..............3 Lubrication.....................4 Priming The Smoke Unit............... 4 Checking The Battery................5 Placing The Engine On The Track............6 Basic Operation....................7 Activating Features................8 Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions ............10 Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....10 Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)..............

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Both the standard knuckle and the hook and loop coupler designs attach to the tender trailing truck in the same manner as seen in Figures 2 and 3. Knuckle Coupler Hook & Loop Coupler In Standard Factory Position “A” Figure 3 Figure 2: Knuckle Coupler Position “A” 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 4 Figure 5a. Once the coupler base is installed, attach the Kadee Coupler onto the mount (See Fig. 5b) by following the Kadee Coupler’s installation guide. Install Kadee Coupler Install Kadee Coupler Mount into mounting Onto Coupler Mount holes on tender chassis Using Kadee supplied screws Figure 5a Figure 5b 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 5: Lubrication

    “cap” inside your locomotive packaging. This cap should be inserted on the smoke stack to prevent moisture from entering the smoke unit chamber. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 6: 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 19. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    RailKing One-Gauge locomotive with the wireless remote control. Digital signalling and an easy-to-use interface make using DCS a snap. More information on DCS can be found on page 26 or by visiting www.protosound2.com. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 8: Activating Features Using Ac Power

    Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral. The train will always cycle neutral-forward-neutral-reverse with each press and release of the direction button. The engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 9 Manual Volume Adjustment - To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located inside the boiler front clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Figure 4: Manual Volume Adjustment (lower knob) 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 10: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions

    Freight Yard Announcements 1 Bell, 2 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) 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 11: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)

    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 (FYS) 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 12 FYS can be triggered from Neutral. It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that, at the conclusion of the FYS, the engine will depart in the next direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 13: Speed Control

    Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Speed Control Two Horn Blasts Place Horn Bell Bell (indicates change is made) Engine into Repeat to Return Neutral to Normal Condition 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 14: 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. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    1. Turn the engine upside down and remove the leading truck mounting screws (you will have to remove the leading truck plate as well) to gain access to the front boiler mounting screw. Remove that screw and the two rear boiler mounting screws as seen in Figure 11. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 16 Fig. 16. Remove Chassis Weight Screws Remove Gearbox Inspection Screws (4) Figure 14: Removing The Gear Box Bottom Access Cover Figure 15: Chassis Weight Mounting Screws 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 17: 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). 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 18: Light Bulb Replacement Instructions

    Harness And Pull Wires Interior Harnesses Through Boiler Figure 19 Figure 20 To Replace: Gently pull the wires until the bulb comes free of the housing. Push the new bulb into place and reconnect the wires. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 19: Self Charging Battery Back-Up

    Replace : If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15-minute test charge, it is time to replace the batteries. Replacement batteries can be ordered through MTH. The batteries are located inside the locomotive boiler. See page 16 for instructions on removing the boiler from the chassis. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 20: 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. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 21 Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the Inspection Cover M.T.H. Parts Department (order online: Screws www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122). Figure 24 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems

    Try pressing the bell button the bell button. more slowly, taking approximately one full second to fully depress the button. The bell won’t work on a separate bell Check the wiring of the separate button. button. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 23 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 24 FYS cycle. of FYS after fourth press of the Wait at least 30 seconds in each FYS direction button. sound clip before pressing the direction button. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 25: 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 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 26: 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 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 27: Service & Warranty Information

    Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty For warranty repair, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service. First, e-mail, write, call or fax an Authorized M.T.H. Service Center in your area or M.T.H. Electric Trains to obtain Repair Authorization.

  • Page 28: Participating Retailer List

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  • Page 29 HOBBY SHOP www.clearviewtrainandhobby.com MATAWAN THE ROUNDHOUSE & BACKSHOP 732-583-0505 CARY PENNSYLVANIA hobbyshopnj.com 919-465-0810 FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY FAIRCHANCE ATLANTIC RAILS OHIO 724-564-7817 mthdealer@aol.com HAMMONTON DIXIE UNION STATION 609-567-8490 MASON www.hhs.net/fairchance bobcap@pics.com 513-459-0460 www.atlanticrails.com rockylane@core.net www.dixieunionstation.com 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 30 LOCUST GROVE TRAINS LOCUST GROVE CHESTNUT TOYBOX 540-854-8955 PHILADELPHIA lgtrains@aol.com 215-545-0455 www.locustgrovetrains.com chestnuttoy@earthlink.net WEST VIRGINIA THE CABOOSE PATRICK'S TRAINS LEHIGHTON WHEELING 570-386-5352 304-232-0714 www.thecaboosehobbies.com trains@patstrains.com victen@ptd.net www.patstrains.com SOUTH CAROLINA EMERALD TRAIN & HOBBY GREENWOOD 864-223-2247 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

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