Features And Operation; Modes Of Operation; Important Note: Dcs/Dcc Selector Switch - M.T.H. HO 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone Engineer's Manual

FEATURES AND OPERATION

Now, for the fun stuff! Your new MTH HO Steam engine has more features and
operating capabilities than any HO engine ever built by any manufacturer. We're
going to walk you through everything she does in general but, you'll probably find a
few we forgot to mention on your own.

Modes of Operation

There are 3 modes of operation with different levels of features accessible in each.
We refer to them as analog DC, DCC, and DCS. Here's a little more explanation
before we get into the features of each mode.
Analog DC
This is when there is nothing connected to the rails except a conventional DC
power pack. These power packs generally have at least one variable output
controlled by a throttle of some sort and a means of reversing DC polarity on the
track to change the direction of your engine.
Your M.T.H. PS 3.0-equipped engine includes a DCS/DCC selector switch.
The switch along with the manual smoke unit and volume controls are located
under the water hatch on top of the tender as shown below.
Smoke
Unit
Control
IMPORTANT
DCS/DCC Selector Switch
REAR OF TENDER
FRONT OF TENDER
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DCC
DCS
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Volume
Control