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Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
O-54 Gauge track system, including
M.T.H.'s RealTrax
traditional tubular track. It is also compatible
with most standard AC transformers. (See
page 23 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
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- Page 1 Premier Gs-2 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-54 Gauge track system, including ® ™ M.T.H.’s RealTrax or ScaleTrax traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 23 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....................3 Lubrication.....................3 Priming The Smoke Unit............... 3 Checking The Battery................4 Placing The Engine On The Track............4 Basic Operation....................5 Activating Features................5 Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions............7 Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....7 Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)..........8 Proto-Coupler®... -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
(see Fig. 2). Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element Figure 2: Smoke Unit Switch Location and/or wicking material. Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 4: Checking The Battery
You may find, if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up, that the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charged before operating. If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 16. Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 5: Basic Operation
Neutral cycle neutral-forward-neutral-reverse with Reverse Forward each press and release of the direction button. The engine is programmed to Neutral restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... - Page 6 (as seen in Fig. 4) clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob (Lift Hatch To Reveal Knob) Figure 4: Manual Volume Adjustment Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive...
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Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Horns Speed Control On/Off 1 Horn, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) Lock into a Direction 1 Horn, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Horn, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 8: Passenger Station Announcements (Psa)
Once the bell turns off, the operator Operator Direction Direction Direction Direction Horn Horn Bell Controls When Bell Turns Off Sound System Cued to Play Passenger Sequence Sequence Sequence Sequence Station Announcements (PSA) Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 9: 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 Horn Horn Horn Rear Bell Coupler Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 10: Speed Control
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Speed Control Two Horn Blasts Place Bell Bell Horn Engine into (indicates change is made) Neutral Repeat to Return to Normal Condition Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 11: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction
• 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 Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 12: Maintenance
4. Replace the screws and reassemble the boiler. 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. 6. Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 13: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires. Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 14: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
One set of replacement tires is packaged with your model. Additional sets are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532). Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 15: Light Bulb Replacement Instructions
1. Remove the boiler from its chassis as shown in Fig. 6 on pg. 13. 2. Unplug the black wires from their connector (located beneath a cover plate inside the boiler). Figure 9: Boiler Connector Cables 3. Remove the firebox Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 16: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
If engine sounds seem distorted or garbled at low voltages or become silent when power from the transformer is turned off, test the battery to determine whether it should be recharged or replaced. Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... - Page 17 Available through M.T.H. Parts. A standard 9v alkaline battery can be substituted until your replacement arrives, but since alkaline batteries cannot be recharged, it will eventually wear down. Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery. Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive...
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Page 18: Protosmoke® Unit Operation
To remove the smoke unit you will first have to remove the boiler shell (by removing the body mounting screws shown in Fig. 6 on pg. 13), board and bracket that block the smoke unit assembly from being accessed. To do this, follow these instructions: Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... - Page 19 Replacement parts and wick replacement Inspection Cover Screws instructions are available directly from the Figure 16 M.T.H. Parts Department phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.commail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532 Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive...
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Page 20: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
When I try to fire the coupler, PSA whistle button presses. starts. Try lubricating the coupler knuckle The Proto-Coupler won’t let the engine with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT uncouple on the fly. use oil. Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... - Page 21 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive...
- Page 22 PSA cycle. Wait of PSA after fourth press of the at least 30 seconds in each PSA direction button. sound clip before pressing the direction button. Premier Gs-2 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 Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 24: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs 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 Gs-2 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 25: Service & Warranty Information
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 26 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 Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive...
- Page 27 E & S TRAINS 724-378-3930 t989@aol.com AKRON american@icubed.com HOLLY BEACH TRAIN 330-745-0785 DEPOT CITY DEPOT, INC. CRANBERRY HOBBY WILDWOOD NEW HAMPTON GRAND PACIFIC DEPOT 609-522-2379 845-374-3010 JUNCTION CRANBERRY TWP larry@pro-usa.net citydepot@frontiernet.n OLMSTEAD FALLS 724-776-3640 440-235-4777 JAdams6113@aol.com www.citydepot.com gpjmrr@juno.co m Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive...
- Page 28 GREENWOOD 864-223-2247 WEST VIRGINIA TENNESSEE PATRICK'S TRAINS MODEL RAILROAD & WHEELING HOBBY SHOP 304-232-0714 MEMPHIS trains@patstrains.com 901-384-6500 www.patstrains.com mrhs99@earthlink.net www.modelrailroadand WISCONSIN hobby.com SOMMERFELD'S TRAINS TEXAS BUTLER HOBBY TIME 262-783-7797 AMARILLO questions@sommerfel 806.352.9660 ds.com don.l.harris.@hobby- www.sommerfelds.com time.com Premier Gs-2 Steam Locomotive...
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