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Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
O-31 Gauge track system, including
M.T.H.'s RealTrax
traditional tubular track. It is also compatible
with most standard AC transformers. (See
page 19 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
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- Page 1 Premier DD-1 Electric Engine OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-31 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 19 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 Checklist....................3 Lubrication.....................3 Checking The Battery................3 Basic Operation....................4 Activating Features................4 Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions............6 Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....6 Passenger Sounds (PSA)..............Proto-Coupler® Operation..............8 Speed Control..................9 Locking Locomotive Into A Direction..........10 Reset To Factory Default...............10 Automatic Sound Effects............... -
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: 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 5 Manual Volume Control To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 2: Manual Volume Adjustment Knob Premier DD-1 Locomotive...
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Page 6: 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 7: Passenger Sounds (Psa)
Passenger Station Announcements (PSA) Your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that you can play when you pull into a station. 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 PSA sufficient time to run through each sequence. -
Page 8: Proto-Coupler® Operation
Tips on Using PSA • You can terminate PSA at any time by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. • You do not have to be in Forward to use PSA. 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: Maintenance
Maintenance Lubricating and Greasing Instructions The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. Regularly lubricate all axles and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in M.T.H.'s maintenance kit. -
Page 12: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
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 and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires. Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured (not rubbing) alcohol applied with a cotton swab. -
Page 13: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
Traction Tire Replacement Instructions Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on each powered truck block. While these tires are extremely durable, you may need to replace them at some point. First, remove the truck sides from the truck block by unscrewing the mounting screws as noted in Figure 3. -
Page 14: Headlight Replacement Instructions
Headlight Replacement Instructions The locomotive’s headlight is controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out. The bulb has a quick disconnect plug that attaches the bulb harness to a connector terminal inside the body shell. - Page 15 • Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10-12 volts for 6-7 hours so the battery can fully recharge (if your engine has a smoke unit, be sure it is turned off). • Use M.T.H.'s battery recharger (sold separately) that plugs into a wall outlet and a special port under the engine to recharge the battery overnight without leaving it on the track.
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Page 16: 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 17 C ab Chatter Remedy Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds Cab Chatter plays only in neutral. don’t play. 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 18 Remedy Once in PSA, the engine doesn’t go So that PSA effects can be as realistic into reverse. as possible, Proto-Sound 2.0 disables the reversing unit whenever PSA is enabled. This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the PSA sequences.
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Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: Service & Warranty Information
Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty For warranty repair, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service. First, e-mail, write, call or fax an Authorized M.T.H. Service Center in your area or M.T.H. Electric Trains to obtain Repair Authorization. - Page 22 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046 Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 www.mth-railking.com PARTICIPATING RETAILER LIST ALABAMA FLORIDA LOUISIANA SOUTHERLAND STATION DEPOT HOBBY SHOP AMERICA'S TRAIN YARD HUNTSVILLE LAKE WORTH BATON ROUGE 256-533-4720 561-585-1982 225-926-5592 railway@bellsouth.net jimmyt1982@aol.com www.depothobbies.com MAINE ARIZONA...
- Page 23 MISSOURI COUNTRY AND STUFF RICK'S TOY TRAINS ANDOVER TOLEDO SWITCH STAND SAINT LOUIS 973-786-7086 419-478-0171 314-781-4458 stuff@crystal.palace.net r41877@earthlink.com T & K HOBBY SHOP RIDGEFIELD HOBBY BRIDGEPORT RIDGEFIELD 740-633-6607 MARK TWAIN HOBBY CENTER ST. CHARLES 201-943-2636 salea@tkhobbies.com 636-946-2816 www.tkhobbies.com webmaster@hobby1.com COLUMBUS TRAIN STATION www.hobby1.com COLUMBUS TRAINS-N- THINGS...
- Page 24 THE STATION TENNESSEE WISCONSIN NEW CUMBERLAND MODEL RAILROAD & HOBBY SHOP SOMMERFELD'S TRAINS 717-774-7096 MEMPHIS BUTLER station@paonline.com 901-384-6500 262-783-7797 BUSSINGER TRAINS mrhs99@earthlink.net questions@sommerfelds.com AMBLER www.modelrailroadandhobby.com www.sommerfelds.com 215-628-2366 choochoos@icdc.com TEXAS G B T V & TRAINS www.icdc.com/~btrains HOBBY TIME GREEN BAY AMARILLO 920-496-9697 CHARLEROI SWEEPER CENTER...
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