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MTHTrains Tinplate 1134 Operator's Manual

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Tinplate 1134
Steam Locomotive
Contemporary Version
Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
42" STD Gauge track system, including
M.T.H.'s traditional tubular track. It is also
compatible with most standard AC
transformers. (See page 22 for a complete
list of compatible transformers and wiring
instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
By M.T.H. Electric Trains
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 ® By M.T.H. Electric Trains ® Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL Contemporary Version Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional 42” STD Gauge track system, including M.T.H.’s traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Set Up Checklis t....................3 Lubrication.....................3 Priming The Smoke Unit............... 4 Checking The Battery................4 Assembling The Passenger Cars............5 Placing The Engine On The Track............5 Basic Operation ....................6 Activating Features................6 Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions............8 Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....8 Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)..........

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Fig. 1. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point. Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L) Lubricate Wheel Axles (L) Lubricate Wheel Axles (L) Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive Lubricate Side Rods Figure 2: Lubricating Side Rods Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 4: Priming The Smoke Unit

    You may find, if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up, that the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charged before operating. If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 16. Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 5: Assembling The Passenger Cars

    (Figure 5) The draw bar hole located farthest from the tender is for applications such as display. The second hole is for normal operation on the track. At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine. Connect draw bar as shown. Figure 5: Connecting the draw bar Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 6: Basic Operation

    Neutral cycle neutral-forward-neutral-reverse with each press and release of the direction Reverse Forward button. The engine is programmed to Neutral restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 7 To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the tender clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 6: Proto-Sound Manual Volume Adjustment Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 8: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions

    Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 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) Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 9: Passenger Station Announcements (Psa)

    Once the bell turns off, the operator Operator Bell Horn Horn Direction Direction Direction Direction Controls When Bell Turns Off Sound System Cued to Play Passenger Sequence Sequence Sequence Sequence Station Announcements (PSA) Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 10 PSA can be triggered from Neutral. It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that, at the conclusion of the PSA, the engine will depart in the next direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral. Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 11: 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 Engine into (indicates change is made) Repeat to Return Neutral to Normal Condition Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 12: 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. Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Figure 7. Once loosened, remove the (2) steam chest screws located under the leading truck and gently lift the drive train out of the boiler. Figure 8: Disconnecting Drive Rods Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 14 Use the diagram shown in Figure 10 below as a guide and add grease to the points marked with a “G.” Figure 9 : Greasing the gears Grease Idler Gears (G) Figure 10: Greasing the Idler Gears Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 15: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires. Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 16: Headlight Replacement Instructions

    15 minutes. Recharge: If the sounds are improved at the end of the 15-minute test charge, the batteries charge has run down and can be recharged. There are a number of ways you can do this: Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 17: Protosmoke® Unit Operation

    The smoke is then forced out of the Figure 14: Filling The Smoke Unit stack by a small electric fan. Smoke volume is controlled by the Proto-Sound 2.0 system. Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 18 If it is darkly discolored and hard, it should be replaced. Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions 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). Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems

    When I try to fire the coupler, PSA whistle button presses. starts. The Proto-Coupler won’t let the engine Try lubricating the coupler knuckle uncouple on the fly. with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT use oil. Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 20 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 21 PSA cycle. Wait of PSA after fourth press of the at least 30 seconds in each PSA direction button. sound clip before pressing the direction button. Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 22: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart

    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 Common 0-20v 135/190 Watt Electronic Celebration Series ZW * Conventional Mode Only Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 23: Additional Features Accessible Of 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 Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 24: 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.
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  • Page 26 HOLLYWOOD STATION KENTUCKY HOLLYWOOD TRAIN SHACK L&N TRAINS & THINGS 954-921-2700 BURBANK LOUISVILLE 818-842-3330 502-897-9005 DEPOT HOBBY SHOP LAKE WORTH ROUNDHOUSE LOUISIANA 561-585-1982 NORTH HOLLYWOOD AMERICA'S TRAIN YARD 818-769-0403 BATON ROUGE READY TO ROLL 225-926-5592 MIAMI 305-688-8868 Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 27 DIXIE UNION STATION 636-946-2816 HOBBY WORLD MASON MONTICELLO 513-459-0460 NEVADA 845-794-8770 RENO RAILS DAVIS ELECTRONICS RENO CITY DEPOT, INC. MILFORD 775-337-6669 NEW HAMPTON 513-831-6425 845-374-3010 NEW HAMPSHIRE RAILROAD SPECIALTIES SCAG’S ELECTRIC TRAINS NASHUA STATEN ISLAND 603-801-0801 718-727-7373 Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 28 FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY 903-757-2720 WAUKESHA FAIRCHANCE 262-650-6675 724-564-7817 VIRGINIA LEESBURG HOBBIES TOY TRAIN STATION LEESBURG FEASTERVILLE TREV 703-779-8600 215-322-5182 LOCUST GROVE TRAINS THE CABOOSE LOCUST GROVE LEHIGHTON 540-854-8955 570-386-5352 TRAIN DEPOT HOBBY CITY MANASSAS MC MURRAY 703-335-2216 724-942-2557 Tinplate 1134 Steam Locomotive...

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