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Tinplate 1835
Steam Locomotive
Contemporary Version
Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
42" STD Gauge track system, including
M.T.H.'s standard gauge traditional tubular
track. It is also compatible with most
standard AC transformers. (See page 22 for
a complete list of compatible transformers
and wiring instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
By M.T.H. Electric Trains
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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- Page 1 ® By M.T.H. Electric Trains ® Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL Contemporary Version Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional 42” STD Gauge track system, including M.T.H.’s standard gauge traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklist....................3 Lubrication.....................3 Priming The Smoke Unit............... 4 Checking The Battery................4 Basic Operation....................6 Activating Features................6 Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions............8 Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....8 Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)..............9 Speed Control..................11 Locking Locomotive Into A Direction.......... -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
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) Lubricate Wheel Axles (L) Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive Lubricate Side Rods Figure 2: Lubricating Side Rods Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 4: Priming The Smoke Unit
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 page16. Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 5: Placing The Engine On The Track
The second hole is for normal operation on the track. At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine. Plug Tender Harness In As Shown Figure 5: Plugging In The Tender Harness Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 6: 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. Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... - Page 7 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 Figure 6: Manually Adjusting The Volume Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive...
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Page 8: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Whistles 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (From Neutral Only) Speed Control On/Off Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (From Neutral Only) Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 9: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)
Bell and Horn buttons and can ring the bell or blow the horn as usual. Operator Direction Direction Direction Direction Bell Horn Horn Controls When Bell Turns Off Sound System Cued to Play Passenger Sequence Sequence Sequence Sequence Station Announcements (FYS) Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... - Page 10 FYS can be triggered from Neutral. It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that, at the conclusion of the FYS, the engine will depart in the next direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral. Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive...
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Page 11: 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 Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 12: 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. Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 13: Maintenance
Figure 7. Once loosened, remove the (2) steam chest screws located under the leading truck and gently lift the drive train out of the boiler. Figure 8: Removing The Linkage Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... - Page 14 3. Reassemble the drive train into the boiler in reverse order, being careful not to pinch any wires between the components and the boiler. Figure 9: Greasing the gears Grease Idler Gears (G) Figure 10: Lubricating The Idler Gears Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive...
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Page 15: 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. Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 16: Headlight Replacement Instructions
15 minutes. Recharge: If the sounds are improved at the end of the 15-minute test charge, the battery charge has run down and can be recharged. There are a number of ways you can do this: Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 17: Protosmoke® Unit Operation
The smoke is then forced out of the stack by a small electric fan. Smoke volume is controlled by the Figure 14: Filling The Smoke Unit Proto-Sound 2.0 system. Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... - Page 18 Fig. 16), lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick. If it is darkly discolored and hard, it should be replaced. 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; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122). Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
Do NOT use oil. The coupler does not fire or stay The coupler needs to be cleaned. coupled. Wipe with denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) and let dry. Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... - Page 20 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive...
- Page 21 FYS cycle. of FYS after fourth press of the Wait at least 30 seconds in each FYS direction button. sound clip before pressing the direction button. Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive...
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Page 22: 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 1835 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 23: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs Remote Control 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 Tinplate 1835 Steam Locomotive... -
Page 24: 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. 1. 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 25: Authorized Service Center
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