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Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
O-54 Gauge track system, including
®
M.T.H.'s RealTrax
or ScaleTrax
traditional tubular track. It is also compatible
with most standard AC transformers. (See
page 23 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
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- Page 1 Premier 4-8-2 M-1b Steam Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-54 Gauge track system, including ® ™ M.T.H.’s RealTrax or ScaleTrax traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 23 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklis t....................3 Lubrication.....................3 Priming The Smoke Unit............... 3 Checking The Battery................4 Basic Operation ....................5 Activating Features................5 Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions............7 Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....7 Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)..............8 Proto-Coupler®... -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
Set Up Checklist • Lubricate the locomotive • Prime the smoke unit • Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects • Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operating Section of this manual Lubrication DO NOT OVER OIL... -
Page 4: Checking The Battery
Placing The Engine On The Track Place the engine on the track, then insert the reverse unit plug that extends out of the tender into the receptacle at the back of the boiler cab (Figure 3. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THIS ENGINE TO A TENDER FROM ANOTHER ENGINE; IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE. -
Page 5: Basic Operation
Basic Operation The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine and caboose lights shine bright. Put the engine into motion by pressing the Direction button on your transformer once. (hold it for approximately 1 second) If the engine does not begin to move as soon as you firmly press the Direction button, you may not have sent enough voltage to the track to make the train move. - Page 6 Manual Volume Control To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the left water hatch on the tender deck clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 4: Manually Adjusting The Volume...
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Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions This manual contains the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 in conventional mode only. Instructions for accessing DCS command mode features accompany the DCS Remote Control System equipment. Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features Proto-Sound 2.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Horn button pushes described below. -
Page 8: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)
Freight Yard Sounds (FYS) Your engine is equipped with a sound package of freight yard sounds that you can play when you pull into a yard. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds, but be sure to allow approximately 30 seconds between the button pushes described below to allow the FYS sufficient time to run through each sequence. -
Page 9: Proto-Coupler® Operation
Tips on Using FYS • You can terminate FYS at any time by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. • You do not have to be in Forward to use FYS. At the conclusion of the full sequence, the train will pull away from the station in whatever direction you were going when you activated the feature. -
Page 10: Speed Control
Front Coupler: To fire the front coupler (if your engine has one), quickly tap the Bell button once followed by four quick taps of the Horn button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released. -
Page 11: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction
Locking Locomotive Into A Direction You can lock your engine into a direction (forward, neutral, or reverse) so that it will not change directions. To do this, put the engine into the direction you want (or into neutral to lock it into neutral), run it at a very slow crawl (as slowly as it will move without halting), and quickly but firmly tap the Horn button once followed by three quick taps of the Bell button, allowing approximately ½... -
Page 12: Maintenance
Maintenance Lubricating and Greasing Instructions The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. DO NOT You should regularly lubricate all side rods, linkage components and OVER OIL pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L”... -
Page 13: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
Body Mounting Screw (Under Leading Truck) Body Mounting Screws Grease Screw (G) Grease Pivot Point (G) Grease Pivot Point (G) Figure 6: Lubricating The Grease Points Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction as well as prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires. - Page 14 5. Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove. Use a razor blade to trim away any excess tire that doesn’t seat itself inside the groove properly. 6. Reinstall the side rods in the same positions as noted. Failure to align rods may cause binding or damage to the drive system.
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Page 15: Headlight Replacement Instructions
Headlight Replacement Instructions The locomotive’s lights are controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. They are easy to remove and replace when they burn out. See the diagrams and directions below for instructions on accessing and replacing the light bulbs in this locomotive. Headlight Remove Boiler Mount Screw... -
Page 16: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
Self Charging Battery Back-Up The special NiCad 7-cell 8.4v self-charging battery recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to five years. The battery is a dry battery that should not leak or cause any damage to your engine. Depending upon when your engine was built, it may need to be charged right out of the box. -
Page 17: Protosmoke® Unit Operation
ProtoSmoke® Unit Operation This Premier steam locomotive contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the roof of the engine. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral oil-based fluid that emits a harmless smoke. - Page 18 If you experience poor or no smoke output when the smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it has become hard, blackened, and unabsorbent around the heating element. To remove the smoke unit you will first have to remove the boiler shell (by removing the body mounting screws shown in Fig.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems Although Proto-Sound 2.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of use, you may have some questions during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If your problem cannot be resolved with this table, contact M.T.H. for assistance (telephone: 410-381-2580;... - Page 20 Cab Chatter Remedy Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds Cab Chatter plays only in neutral at don’t play. random intervals. Lock-out Remedy I can’t get the engine to run after I The engine is locked into the neutral power up the transformer. It sits still position.
- Page 21 Remedy Once in FYS, the engine doesn’t go So that FYS effects can be as realistic into reverse. as possible, Proto-Sound 2.0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS is enabled. This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS sequences.
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Page 22: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart
Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart Proto-Sound 2.0 is designed to work with most standard AC transformers. The chart below lists the many compatible transformers. Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your transformer does not have its own bell button, you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system. -
Page 23: Additional Features Accessible Of Dcs Remote Control System
Additional Features Accessible With The DCS Remote Control System (Additional equipment required) While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 2.0 engine yields wonderfully realistic sound and several train control features, command mode operation allows the user to access a world of command functions never before accessible to O Gauge railroaders. -
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. - Page 25 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046 Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 www.mth-railking.com PARTICIPATING N.A.S.C. RETAILER LIST CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY CANADA THURMONT FAIRCHANCE TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP 301-694-8331 724-564-7817 CUMBERLAND 613-833-3125 MICHIGAN THE STATION NEW CUMBERLAND THE TRAIN ROOM MICHIGAN MODEL TRAIN 717-774-7096...
- Page 26 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046 Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 www.mth-railking.com PARTICIPATING A.S.C. RETAILER LIST CANADA ROUNDHOUSE DEPOT HOBBY SHOP NORTH HOLLYWOOD LAKE WORTH TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP 818-769-0403 561-585-1982 CUMBERLAND READY TO ROLL 613-833-3125 DOLLHOUSES, TRAINS & MIAMI MORE 305-688-8868...
- Page 27 KENTUCKY MISSOURI NEW YORK L& N TRAINS & THINGS SWITCH STAND AURORA RAILS & HOBBIES LOUISVILLE SAINT LOUIS EAST AURORA 502-897-9005 314-781-4458 716-652-5718 MARK TWAIN HOBBY CENTER NASSAU HOBBY CENTER, INC. LOUISIANA AMERICA'S TRAIN YARD ST. CHARLES FREEPORT 636-946-2816 516-378-9594 BATON ROUGE 225-926-5592 NEVADA...
- Page 28 PARMA HOBBY FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY TRAIN DEPOT CLEVELAND FAIRCHANCE MANASSAS 216-741-6440 724-564-7817 703-335-2216 SANDY'S HOBBY'S & TOY TRAIN STATION CHESTERFIELD HOBBIES FEASTERVILLE TREV MIDLOTHIAN COLLECTIBLES 215-322-5182 804-379-9091 ELYRIA 440-365-9999 THE CABOOSE DAVIS HOBBY SUPPLIES LEHIGHTON PORTSMOUTH HUDSON TOY, TRAIN & 757-397-1983 HOBBY 570-386-5352 HUDSON...
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