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No. 390E
Steam Locomotive
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
(3V PS-2)
Contemporary Version
Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
42" STD Gauge track system, including
M.T.H. ' s and Lionel' s traditional tubular
FYS
track. It is also compatible with most
standard AC transformers. (See page 19
for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
PSA
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
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- Page 1 Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional 42” STD Gauge track system, including M.T.H. ’ s and Lionel’ s 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 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklist......................Lubrication...................... Priming The Smoke Unit................Checking The Battery..................Placing The Engine On The Track.............. 5 Coupling the Engine..................Basic Operation......................6 Activating Features..................Manual Volume Control................Proto-Sound® 2.0 Operating Instructions............. Activating Proto-Sound® 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....Freight Yard Sounds(FYS)/Passenger Station Announcements (PSA). -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L) Lubricate Wheel Axles (L) Lubricate Wheel Axles (L) Lubrication Points on the Locomotive Lubricate Tender Wheels & Axles Lubricate Side Rods Lubricating The Side Rods and Linkage and tender wheels and axles No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 4: Priming The Smoke Unit
If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 14. No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 5: Placing The Engine On The Track
ANOTHER TYPE OF ENGINE; IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE. Connect the draw bar between the engine and tender At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine. Arrow will point upwards Be sure that cable when plugged in correctly loops upward No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 6: Basic Operation
The engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. Cycle Phases Neutral Reverse Forward Neutral No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 7: Manual Volume Control
Manual Volume Control To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the manual volume control (shown below) clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Manual Volume Control Manual Volume Control No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 8: Proto-Sound® 2.0 Operating Instructions
FYS/PSA. The reverse unit is temporarily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the Direction button to trigger the sounds, and Proto-Sound® 2.0 has disabled operator control over the Horn and Bell buttons until the full FYS/PSA sequence is complete. No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 9: Freight Yard Sounds(Fys)/Passenger Station Announcements (Psa)
When speed control is off, the volume will drop to allow for better low voltage operation. No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 10: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction
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 No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 11: Maintenance
Lubricate the Drive Gear and Worm Gear with White Lithium Grease. Make sure when replacing Contact Plate that the Plunger Pin makes contact with the Flat Contact plate. Flat Contact Plate Plunger Pin Drive Gear Worm Gear No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 12: Removing The Boiler
Removing the boiler is easily accomplished by removing its mounting screws as indicated in the figures below. Once the screws have been removed, gently lift the boiler up and away from the chassis. Mounting screws Mounting screws Mounting screws No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 13: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
Choose from 12 different scents: Christmas, Coal, Diesel, Wood Burning, Coffee, Eggs & Bacon, Vanilla, Candy Cane, Barbeque, Pipe Smoke, Cinnamon Roll, and Apple Pie No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 14: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
The headlight is easy to remove by unscrewing it from its housing at the front of the boiler. Replacement light bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. (Order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com,Fax: 410-423- 0009, Phone: 410-381-2580, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, ). Headlight No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 15: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
PS 2.0 circuit board and/or the batteries. **Do not use alkaline batteries for testing or checking purposes for the 3-Volt PS2 boards. Using alkaline batteries will damage the 3-Volt battery charging circuit.** Lift Out Battery Tender Body Mounting Screws Battery Location No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 16: Protosmoke Unit Operation
Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (Order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com,Fax: 410-423- 0009, Phone: 410-381-2580, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD Inspecting the Smoke Unit Wick 21046-1532, ). No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound 2.0 Problems
Direction" section to unlock the engine's direction. The engine won't lock into forward, neutral, Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph or reverse. (approx. 10 volts or less in conventional mode). No. 390E Steam Locomotive... - Page 18 FYS/PSA will advance to the next the engine does not come out of FYS/PSA step in the FYS/PSA cycle. Wait at least 30 after fourth press of the direction button. seconds in each FYS/PSA sound clip before pressing the direction button. No. 390E Steam Locomotive...
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Page 19: 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 No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 20: Additional Features Accessible Of Dcs Remote Control System
User Can Query, Set and Operate Track and Accessory Interface Units for 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. No. 390E Steam Locomotive... -
Page 21: 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. Website. Should you still require service, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.
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