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PREMIER P5-a
ELECTRIC ENGINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This Premier P5-a Electric engine has a Die Cast body and operates on any O-42 track
system. This Premier Diesel Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many
built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced
features, the locomotive is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer
that is equipped with whistle and bell buttons (see the compatibility chart on page 18),
and is compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories.
This locomotive is equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 with Digital Command System
(DCS). This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode
(when used with the DCS Remote Control System, sold separately) or Conventional
mode. Conventional operating features are described in the following pages, while the
DCS operating features are covered in the set of operating instructions that
accompanies the DCS equipment. Conventional Mode operation of this locomotive is
much simpler than operation of original Proto-Sound engines. For your own safety and
that of your equipment, please read the instructions before you operate this engine.
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- Page 1 ELECTRIC ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This Premier P5-a Electric engine has a Die Cast body and operates on any O-42 track system. This Premier Diesel Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Automatic Sounds Maintenance Lubrication and Greasing Instructions Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement Self-Charging Battery Back-Up Troubleshooting Compatibility Transformer Compatibility Chart Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System Safety Precautions Service and Warranty Information Premier P5-a Electric Engine... -
Page 3: Set Up
Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L” in Fig. 5 on pg. 10. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point. At this point, you are ready to put your engine on the track and begin running Premier P5-a Electric Engine... -
Page 4: Basic Operation
(see Fig. 1). Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 1. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Premier P5-a Electric Engine... -
Page 5: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation
Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Whistles Speed Control On/Off 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) Premier P5-a Electric Engine... -
Page 6: Passenger Station Announcements (Psa)
Once the bell turns off, the operator regains control of the transformer’s bell and whistle buttons and can ring the bell or blow the whistle as usual. Premier P5-a Electric Engine... -
Page 7: Tips On Using Psa
• 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. Premier P5-a Electric Engine... -
Page 8: Proto-Coupler Operation
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Premier P5-a Electric Engine... -
Page 9: Lock Into A Direction State
Squealing Brakes play any time the engine’s speed decreases rapidly. 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. Premier P5-a Electric Engine... -
Page 10: Maintenance
5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassmble the chassis and body, being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the chassis and body and reinstall the chassis screws. Premier P5-a Electric Engine... - Page 11 Grease Gear (G) Figure 6. Location of Body Mount Screws and Greasing Points on the Locomotive Screws to remove to access gear boxes Grease Motors (G) Top view of engine Motors Figure 7. Greasing the Motor’s Worm Gears Premier P5-a Electric Engine...
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Page 12: Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement
2. Slip the new tire onto the wheel. You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel. Screws for Truckside Removal Figure 8. Locations of Truckside Mounting Screws Premier P5-a Electric Engine... -
Page 13: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Follow the body removal instructions found in the Lubrication and Greasing Instructions. Gently disconnect the bulb harness from the socket on the constant voltage circuit and replace the bulb. Replaceable Lights constant voltage board Front/rear Figure 8. Locations of Replacable Lights Premier P5-a Electric Engine... -
Page 14: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up
Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery like those found in most convenience stores. Unhook Wires, Remove and Replace Battery Figure 9. Replacing the Battery Premier P5-a Electric Engine... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
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. Premier P5-a Electric Engine... - Page 16 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. Premier P5-a Electric Engine...
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Page 17: Compatibility
This engine will operate on O-42 Gauge track system, including M.T.H.’s ® ™ RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 18 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) Premier P5-a Electric Engine... -
Page 18: Transformer Compatibility 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 Premier P5-a Electric Engine... -
Page 19: Additional Features With Dcs Remote Control System
Doppler Operation, including setting distance points for Doppler start, repeat, and stop modes • Independent Volume Control of Engine Sounds, Bell, Horn & Whistle for each Locomotive • Control up to 50 different DCS-Equipped Locomotives at one time with multiple TIUs Premier P5-a Electric Engine... - Page 20 Programming Digital Command Operations for up to 250 Accessories and 250 Individual Switches • User Can Script, Record and Playback Train Routes Operating instructions for all DCS Command features will accompany the DCS remote control equipment. Premier P5-a Electric Engine...
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Page 21: Safety Precautions
In the event such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired. - As with all electrical appliances, this product should not be left in operation when unattended. Premier P5-a Electric Engine... - Page 22 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _____________________ ______________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Premier P5-a Electric Engine...
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Page 24: Service And Warranty Information
Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty For warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase. Instead, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the product under the terms of this warranty.
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