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MTHTrains 381 Operating Instructions Manual

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No. 381 ELECTRIC ENGINE
CONTEMPORARY VERSION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains No. 381 electric
locomotive. This reproduction of the famous No. 381 locomotive measures
over 15" in length and weighs over 19 pounds. The locomotive is capable
of operating on standard guage 3-rail track with any compatible AC
transformer, (see page 34 for a complete list of compatible transformers and
wiring instructions) and is completely compatible with most other standard
gauge 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.
The locomotive is equipped with several deluxe features that are simple
and fun to operate. Each feature is described among the following pages
which should be read before the engine is operated. For those of you who
can't wait to get started, the Quick Start Operating Instructions, found on
page 3, should be read so that you understand the basics of the operating
system.
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  • Page 1 No. 381 ELECTRIC ENGINE CONTEMPORARY VERSION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains No. 381 electric locomotive. This reproduction of the famous No. 381 locomotive measures over 15” in length and weighs over 19 pounds. The locomotive is capable...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Locking The Engine Into Neutral OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTOSOUND® PROBLEMS ProtoSound® RESET Feature Chart Transformer Wiring Chart SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION How To Get Service Limited One Year Warranty MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation(All 3-Rail Models)

    The MTH No. 381 contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the No. 381 is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 34).

  • Page 4: Protosounds® Operating Instructions

    2.2 seconds during which you will hear the engine’s startup sounds begin. In order for ProtoSounds® to properly initiate the system check, do not advance the transformer throttle past 10 volts when you first MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 5: Horn Operation

    RESET. HORN OPERATION Your No. 381 ProtoSound-equipped engine is equipped with a digital recording of an electric horn. The horn sound can be activated anytime the engine is in forward or reverse by pressing the whistle button on your transformer.

  • Page 6: Enhanced Neutral Electric Sounds

    (14 volts to 8 volts or less). The second setting requires that a bell button be used to “arm” the brake feature and is explained in more detail in the MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 7: Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds

    Note: Consistent activation of the wheel flange squealing is determined by the condition of your transformer’s whistle button rectifier disc. Older rectifier discs may need to be replaced in order to play squealing sounds. MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 8: Passenger Station Sounds (Pfa)

    Forward or Reverse by pressing and holding the bell button for three seconds or longer (it Listen For The Press & Hold Air Release Sound The Railsounds® Bell Button After 3 Seconds For 3 Seconds MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...
  • Page 9 You cannot interrupt the power twice to enter another direction state and still have the feature MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...
  • Page 10 Put Engine In Neutral operator must immediately turns the At Low Power throttle back on as the engine sits in neutral. If the bell was not turned off after activating PFA, it now turns off automatically. MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...
  • Page 11 These sounds and the conductor highlight are randomly repeated as long as the system remains in the “reverse” state. MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...
  • Page 12 PFA automatically activates the motors. Otherwise, the engine will just sit still until you increase the throttle setting on the transformer. MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 13: Tips On Using Pfa Features

    PFA until after the PA arrival message has played and the doors have opened. In Event 5, you cannot interrupt PFA until after the engine begins to move. Interrupting the throttle before the engine begins to move has no affect on the locomotive. MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 14: Self-Recharging Battery Backup System

    OFF position to prevent harm to the smoke unit wicking). If you need to replace the battery, replacement ProtoSound® batteries are available from MTH ProtoSound Electronics at 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046. A standard 9v alkaline battery can be MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 15: Protosound® Volume Adjustment

    Cab Chatter, etc. For information on operating the RESET volume adjustment option, see the section entitled “Programming ProtoSound RESET Options” on the following pages. ProtoSound® Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 1: Adjusting The ProtoSound® Volume MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 16: Using "Reset" To Program Protosounds

    = 2 clinks)). “Clank + “Clink" + “Clink" = Feature 7. You can advance the throttle as quickly as you like (though you may not hear the air-release sounds) and the computer will still remember the number of MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 17: Setting The Engine Volume

    Cab Chatter sounds will function normally. In fact because only the engine volume is affected by selections in Feature 6, when you select 0 volume, you can still hear the horn, bell and Cab Chatter sounds when the engine is running or in neutral. MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 18: Programming For A Separate Bell Button Controller

    (3)they can be programmed to be turned off. The default setting is (1) Squeaking brakes are activated by bell button control as described on page 8. To change the default setting, enter RESET and go to MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 19: Programming For Horn In Neutral Operation

    “Lock-In" your selection. Interrupt The Throttle Listen For 5 Clank To “Lock-In” Now, whenever you are in And 0 Clink Sounds The Whistle Setting neutral, you can blow the horn with the transformer MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 20: Programming For Squeaking Brakes And Pfa Operation

    The lockout feature comes from the factory in the OFF position, meaning it is not active when you first take the engine out of the box. This is done to prevent novice operators from accidentally locking their engine into MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 21: Resettingall Protosound® Options To Factory Default

    High Voltage To Low A Warbled Bell Ding 18 Times wait for ProtoSounds to sound a garbled bell sound. Interrupt The Throttle Listen For 3 Clank To “Lock-In” And 3 Clink Sounds The Default Settings MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 22: Reverse Unit Lock-Out Operation

    NEUTRAL AND WITH THE THROTTLE STILL ON, PRESS THE WHISTLE BUTTON. WHILE THE WHISTLE BUTTON IS BEING PRESSED, TURN OFF THE THROTTLE AND LET GO OF THE WHISTLE BUTTON. After about one second, you will hear a short blast MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...
  • Page 23 While it doesn’t make any difference on how the lockout function operates, you may hear one of the three different NEUTRAL-activated sounds. To unlock the engine from the NEUTRAL position, follow the process to unlock the engine in the Forward or Reverse directions above. MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 24: Oil & Lubrication Instructions

    On the other end of the shafts place a single drop of oil where the shafts extend through the insulating plate between the brass brush holders. Do not put oil on the brush holders. Wipe away any excess oil with a cotton swab. MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...
  • Page 25 Lubricating the Pickup Rollers (Figure 3, #6) Apply a small drop of oil at the axles of the pickup rollers. Wipe away excess oil with a cotton swab. The rolling surface should be free from oil. MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 26: Light Bulb Removal & Replacement

    The headlight can be easily removed from its lampholder should the bulb expire. To remove the bulb, simply unscrew the headlight from its socket. Replacement bulbs are available directly from MTH Electric Trains. MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 27: Trouble Shooting Protosound® Problems

    The following table should answer most questions. If you find that your problem can’t be resolved with this manual, contact MTH ProtoSound Electronics (7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580) for additional assistance. HORN PROBLEMS...
  • Page 28 LOCKOUT PROBLEMS REMEDY VOLUME PROBLEMS REMEDY BATTERY PROBLEMS REMEDY MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...
  • Page 29 RESET PROBLEMS REMEDY BRAKE SOUND PROBLEMS REMEDY MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 30: Protosound Reset Feature Chart

    You can reset all features to their original factory settings by accessing Feature 18 in RESET and then pressing and holding the transformer whistle button until you hear a soft, warbled bell sound. RESET # OPERATION DEFAULT CLANKS/CLINKS MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 31: Transformer Wiring Chart

    ProtoSounds senses that the Trainmaster system is being used, it automatically disables ProtoSound’s sound effects. The operator retains control over the engine, but no sound effects will play. Transformer Min/Max. Power Transformer Center Rail Outside Rail Model Voltage Rating Type MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...
  • Page 32 (including proper functioning of the circuit breaker), and that, in an event such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired. MTH No. 381 Operating Manual...

  • Page 33: Service And Warranty Information

    1. First, write, call or FAX MTH Electric Trains, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580 (FAX No. 410-381-6122), stating when it was purchased and what seems to be the problem. You will be given a return authorization number to assure that your merchandise will be properly handled upon its receipt.

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