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Premier D-16 4-4-0
Steam Locomotive
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Compatibility
This engine is available in 2-rail and 3-rail
versions an will operate on any traditional
O-31 Gauge track system (3-rail) or any 31"
radius 2-rail track system. It is also
compatible with most standard AC and DC
Passenger Station Announcement
transformers. (See page 23 for a complete list
of compatible transformers and wiring
Freight Yard Sound
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
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- Page 1 Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine is available in 2-rail and 3-rail versions an will operate on any traditional O-31 Gauge track system (3-rail) or any 31” radius 2-rail track system. It is also compatible with most standard AC and DC Passenger Station Announcement transformers.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Configuring Locomotive for 2-Rail or 3-Rail Operation ..3 Installing/Removing Pickup Rollers ......3 Configuring for 2-Rail or 3-Rail Power Input. -
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 in the first tender top hatch for 2-rail operation as seen in Figure 2. Figure 2: Selecting 2-rail or 3-rail power input setting Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 4: Ensuring Proper Power To Track Polarity
Instead, simply slide the polarity switch located in the second top hatch on the tender as seen in Figure 4. Figure 4: Changing the polarity with the locomotive polarity switch Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 5: Locomotive Coupler Options
Simply remove the Kadee® Coupler Bracket. Attach the Proto- coupler and bracket to the rear truck with the supplied screws and connect the Proto-coupler wire inside the tender. Figure 6: 3-Rail Proto-Coupler Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 6: Set Up Checklist
(see Fig. 8). Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating Figure 8: Smoke Unit Switch Location element and/or wicking material. (Inside Tender Hatches) Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 7: Checking The Battery
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 D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 8: Basic Operation
Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment volume control knob located under the Knob left water hatch on the tender deck clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Figure 10: Manually Adjusting the Volume Premier D-16 4-4-0 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 D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 10: Psa/Fys
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 D-16 4-4-0 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 D-16 4-4-0 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 D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 13: Reset To Factory Default
•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 D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 14: Maintenance
4. Replace the screws. You should also grease the leading and trailing locomotive truck tongues to enhance their ability to slide on the chassis. Follow the grease points shown on Fig. 12. Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 15: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
4. If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel, you will need to remove and reinstall the tire. Otherwise your engine will wobble while operating. Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 16: 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. Unscrew Front of Boiler Unplug Connector Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... - Page 17 Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. 1. Remove boiler from chassis 2. Pull wires from inside boiler 3. Unplug connector 4. Remove bulb from headlight shell 5. Install new bulb in reverse order Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive...
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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 14 Figure 15 Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 19: Protosmoke® Unit Operation
After removing the engine from storage, add another 20 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation. Smoke Switch Add 15 - 20 Drops of Smoke Fluid Figure 17 Figure 16 Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... - Page 20 Inspect the wick; 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 phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.commail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532 Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive...
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Page 21: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
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 D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... - Page 22 PSA/FYS next step in the PSA/FYS cycle. Wait at after fourth press of the direction button. least 30 seconds in each PSA/FYS sound clip before pressing the direction button. Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive...
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Page 23: 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 Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 24: Dc Power Supply Chart
0-24v * Magnum 1000 LGB Jumbo 0-24v * 240-Watt Electronic Not recommended for #70-3001-1 J3a #50101 * Use 22 volts maximum track voltage when operating a MTH locomotive equipped with Proto-Sound, Loco-Sound, or Proto-Sound 2.0 Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 25: 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 Premier D-16 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 26: 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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