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MTHTrains TINPLATE TRADITIONS 390E Operator's Manual

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Tinplate No. 390E & Ives 1770E
Steam Locomotives
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 traditional tubular track. It is also
compatible with most standard AC
Freight Yard Sound
transformers. (See page 19 for a complete
list of compatible transformers and wiring
instructions.)
Passenger Station Announcement
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

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  • Page 1 www.mth-railking.com Tinplate No. 390E & Ives 1770E Steam Locomotives 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 traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC Freight Yard Sound transformers.

  • 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

    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 You should lubricate the engine and tender to prevent it from DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT...

  • Page 4: Priming The Smoke Unit

    Priming the Smoke Unit When preparing to run this engine, add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack (see below). We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke, Seuthe, LGB, or LVTS fluids. Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components.

  • Page 5: Placing The Engine On The Track

    Placing The Engine On The Track Place the engine on the track, then connect the draw bar between the engine and tender. (shown below) The draw bar hole located farthest from the tender is for applications such as display. The second hole is for normal operation on the track. At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine.

  • Page 6: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine headlight shines 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 7: Manual Volume Control

    Manual Volume Control To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the tender clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Proto-Sound Manual Volume Adjustment No.

  • Page 8: 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. SOLD SEPARATELY Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features Proto-Sound 2.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Hor n button pushes described below.

  • Page 9: Freight Yard Sounds(Fys)/Passenger Station Announcements (Psa)

    After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction button again to trigger the second sequence of FYS/PSA. After about 30 seconds, press the Direction button again to trigger the third FYS/PSA sequence. Again, after allowing about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction button one more time to trigger the fourth and final FYS/PSA sequence.

  • Page 10: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction

    To turn speed control on and off, put the engine in neutral, then quickly tap the transformer's Horn button one time then quickly tap the Bell button two times, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Maintenance DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT Lubricating and Greasing Instructions OVER OIL OVER OIL OVER OIL The engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly. Regularly lubricate all engine and tender axles and linkage components, including pickup roller axles, to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in M.T.H.'s maintenance kit.

  • Page 12: Removing The Boiler

    Removing the Boiler From time to time it may be necessary to remove the boiler of the locomotive in order to service the smoke unit. 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.

  • Page 13: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions

    Traction Tire Replacement Instructions Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers. While these tires are extremely durable, they may occasionally need to be replaced. STEP ! Remove the side rods (the rods that connect each drive wheel to the other) from the wheels in order to slip the new tire over the grooved drive wheel.

  • Page 14: Headlight Replacement Instructions

    Headlight Replacement Instructions The headlight is easy to remove by unscrewing it from its housing at the front of the boiler. (Order Replacement light bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com, Fax: 410-423-0009, Phone: 410-381-2500, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046- 1532, ).
  • Page 15 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. DO NOT substitute alkaline batteries for these NiCad batteries. Using alkaline batteries in this system can result in damamge to the PS 2.0 circuit board and/or the batteries.

  • Page 16: Protosmoke® Unit Operation

    Add Smoke Fluid ProtoSmoke® Unit Operation This Tinplate locomotive contains a Proto-Sound 2.0 controlled smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the roof of the engine. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral oil-based fluid that emits a harmless smoke.

  • Page 17: 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 (e-mail: service@mth-railking.com;...
  • Page 18 Volume Remedy The sounds seem distorted, especially when Proto-Sound 2.0 volume is set too high. Turn the the whistle or bell is activated. volume control knob on the bottom of the tender counter-clockwise to reduce the volume. No Sound Volume is set too low, adjust volume control knob on the bottom of the tender clockwise to increase the volume or check connector to speaker.

  • 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 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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