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Premier Shay
Steam Engine
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Compatibility
This engine is available in 2-rail and
3-rail versions and will operate on any
traditional O-72 Gauge track system (3-rail)
or any 44" radius track system (2-rail).
It is also compatible with most standard
AC transformers and DC Power Packs.
(See page 21 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
Freight Yard Sound
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
July 2005
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- Page 1 Premier Shay Steam Engine OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine is available in 2-rail and 3-rail versions and will operate on any traditional O-72 Gauge track system (3-rail) or any 44” radius track system (2-rail). It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers and DC Power Packs.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Configuring Locomotive for 2-Rail or 3-Rail Operation Installing/Removing Pickup Rollers Configuring for 2-rail or 3-rail power input Ensuring Proper Power to Track Polarity Changing Track Polarity Inside Locomotive Locomotive Coupler Options Set Up Checklist Lubrication and Greasing Priming The Smoke Unit Placing the Engine on the Track Checking The Battery... -
Page 3: Configuring Locomotive For 2-Rail Or 3-Rail Operation
2-rail or 3-rail operation, you must manually select the power input switch located under the tender to 2-rail or 3-rail operation as seen in figure 2. 2-Rail/3-Rail Switch Figure 2: Selecting 2-rail or 3-rail power input setting Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 4: Ensuring Proper Power To Track Polarity
Instead, simply slide DCS Polarity Switch the polarity switch on the bottom of the Tender as seen in Figure 4. Figure 4: Changing the polarity with the locomotive polarity switch Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 5: Locomotive Coupler Options
Simply remove the Kadee® Coupler Brackets. Attach the Proto-couplers to the trucks with the supplied connectors and connect the Proto-coupler wire inside the tender and the boiler. Connecter Coupler Figure 6: 3-Rail Proto-Coupler and Connection Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 6: Set Up Checklist
(see Fig. 8). Failure either to add fluid Smoke Switch to the unit or to turn it off may Figure 8: Smoke Unit Switch Location damage the smoke unit heating (Inside Tender Hatches) element and/or wicking material. Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 7: Placing The Engine On The Track
If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self- Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 18. Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 8: Basic Operation
To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the 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 Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 9: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Horn/Whistles Speed Control On/Off 1 Horn/Whistle, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) Lock into a Direction 1 Horn/Whistle, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Horn/Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 10: Psa/Fys
Horn/ Horn/ Horn/ Direction Direction Direction Direction Bell Controls Whistle Whistle Whistle When Bell Turns Off Sound System Cued to Play Freight Yard or Passenger Sequence Sequence Sequence Sequence Station Sounds (FYS)/(PSA) FYS/PSA FYS/PSA FYS/PSA FYS/PSA Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 11: Proto-Coupler® Operation
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. Fire Bell Horn Horn Horn Horn Front Coupler Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 12: Speed Control
Direction Lock Place Two Horn Blasts Engine into Horn Bell Bell Bell Horn (indicates change is made) Desired Repeat to Return Direction to Normal Condition Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 13: Reset To Factory Default
To remove the boiler shell, remove the three screws indicated in figure 11a. Then carefully separate the telescoping drive shaft sections while separating the boiler and the chassis. To remove the tender shell remove the four screws shown in figure 11b. Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 14: Lubrication And Greasing Instructions
Grease Side Gears (G) Grease Side Gears (G) Grease Side Gears (G) Body Mount Screws Grease Screw (G) Figure 12: Greasing points on the engine and location of body mount screws Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 15: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
One set of replacement tires is packaged with your model. Additional sets are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532). Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 16: Proto-Smoke Unit Operation
) After removing the chassis and inspection cover screws, lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick. If it is darkly discolored and hard, it should be replaced. You can obtain replacement wicks and instructions from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 17: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Last, install the new bulb using the reverse procedure. You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Light Bulb Figure 16: Replacing the Headlight Figure 17: Replacing the Headlight Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 18: Self Charging Battery Backup
Replace: If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15-minute test charge, it is time to replace the battery. Available through M.T.H. Parts. Battery Port Figure 19: Replacing the Battery Figure 20: Battery Port Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Control Switch. Switch Should be in the “OFF” position for the rear coupler to fire. Cab Chatter Remedy Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds don't Cab Chatter plays only in neutral at random play. intervals. Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... - Page 20 PSA will advance to the next the engine does not come out of PSA after step in the PSA cycle. Wait at least 30 fourth press of the direction button. seconds in each PSA sound clip before pressing the direction button. Premier Shay Steam Locomotive...
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Page 21: Transformer Compatibility Chart
110-Watt 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 Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 22: Recommended Dc Power Supplies System
180 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Mag-15 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Magnum 200 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Magnum 400 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Magnum 1000 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic LGB Jumbo 50101 0-24v 240 Watt Electronic Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 23: Additional Features With 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 Premier Shay Steam Locomotive... -
Page 24: Service And 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 Centers
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 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 TRAINS AND SUCH BLACK KNIGHT TRAINS & DEPOT HOBBY SHOP CALGARY HOBBIES LANTANA 403-277-7226 FAIRFIELD 561-585-1982 707-399-8271... - Page 26 INDIANA MASSACHUSETTS ATLANTIC RAILS HAMMONTON SAMUELSON'S TRAIN SHOP FLYING YANKEE HOBBY 609-567-8490 VALPARAISO SHOP 219-462-2708 BOSTON C B TRAIN DEPOT 617-323-9702 HILLSDALE IOWA 201-666-9598 EAST BAY HOBBIES CABOOSE STOP HOBBIES SEEKONK CEDAR FALLS GRAND CENTRAL STATION 508-336-5573 (800) 642-7012 KEARNY 201-955-6200 PIONEER VALLEY HOBBIES KANSAS...
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