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TRADITIONAL MODEL
Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
Standard Gauge tubular track system,
including M.T.H.'s tubular track. It is also
compatible with most standard AC
transformers. (See page 18 for a complete
list of compatible transformers and wiring
instructions.)
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Tinplate
3245 Electric
Locomotive
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL TRADITIONAL MODEL Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional Standard Gauge tubular track system, including M.T.H.’s tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Table of Contents Set Up Checklist....................3 Lubrication.....................3 Basic Operation....................4 Maintenance ......................11 Lubricating and Greasing Instructions...........12 Cleaning The Wheels and Track..........Headlight Replacement Instructions............12 Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart........18 Service & Warranty Information............20 Limited One-Year Warranty..............20 CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT: Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
“L” in Fig. 1. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point. Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L) Lubricate Wheel Axles (L) Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... -
Page 4: Basic Operation
Direction button, you may not have sent enough Forward voltage to the track to make the train move. Neutral Neutral Turn the throttle up a bit higher until the Reverse train begins to move. Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... -
Page 5: Maintenance
However, it will be necessary to lubricate the idler gears located next to the drive wheels with grease every 25 hours of operation. Follow the greasing points illustrated in Figure 4. Grease Idler Gear (G) Figure 4 Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... -
Page 6: Cleaning The Wheels And Track
The locomotive’s headlights are controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out. The bulb(s) simply unscrew from their sockets. Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... -
Page 7: 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 Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... -
Page 8: Service & Warranty Information
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 9 HAGERSTOWN MIZELL TRAINS Inc PLANTATION 219-462-2708 301-745-6681 WESTMINSTER 954-370-0708 303-429-4811 info@warrickcustomho LOUISIANA MASSACHUSETTS mizelltrains@cs.com bbies.com AMERICA'S TRAIN NORTHEAST TRAINS www.mizelltrains.com www.warrickcustomho YARD PEABODY bbies.com BATON ROUGE 978-532-1615 CONNECTICUT 225-926-5592 www.netrains.com SHELTON RAILROAD SYSTEMS SHELTON 203-924-8761 adriani@clearlight.com Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive...
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