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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains die-cast E-4 steam
locomotive. This ¼" scale reproduction of the famous E-4 locomotive
measures over 27" in length and weighs over 11 pounds. Despite its scale
size, the locomotive is capable of operating on O-42 3-rail track with any
compatible AC transformer, (see page 31 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions) and is completely compatible with
most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.
The locomotive and tender are 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. Those features marked for 2 and 3-rail
engines are available in both types of engines. Features not marked as such
are only available in the 3-rail version.
E L E C T R I C
MTH E-4 HUDSON
STEAM ENGINE
T R A I N S
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
E L E C T R I C T R A I N S MTH E-4 HUDSON STEAM ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains die-cast E-4 steam locomotive. This ¼” scale reproduction of the famous E-4 locomotive measures over 27”... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION(All 3-Rail Models) PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION PROTOSOUNDS® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ProtoSound® DCRU® Reverse Unit Operation (All 3-Rail Models) Whistle Operation Bell Operation ProtoCoupler™ Operation Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds Squeaking Brake Sounds Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds Passenger Station Sounds (PFA) Activating and Triggering Passenger Sounds Tips On Using PFA Features... -
Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation(All 3-Rail Models)
QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION The MTH E-4 contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the E-4 is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 30). All models are equipped with an operating smoke system that should be primed with smoke fluid before operating. -
Page 4: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation
PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION (2 and 3-Rail) The E-4 contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs a steady stream of smoke through the smoke stack on the roof of the engine. The ON/OFF switch located next to the trailing truck must be in the ON position in order for the smoke unit to function. -
Page 5: Protosounds® Operating Instructions
PROTOSOUNDS® INSTRUCTIONS The MTH ProtoSound® digital sound and train control system provides the operator with unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad. In addition to actual E-4 engine, CD-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds, you get the following features: ∗ Built-In ProtoSound® DCRU® Reverse Unit * Authentic Steam Whistle Sound* Authentic Steam Bell Sound* Squeaking Brake Sound* Passenger Station Sounds* Operating Remote Controlled ProtoCoupler™* Self-Recharging Battery Back-Up System With Automatic Battery Shut-Off* Remotely Controlled... -
Page 6: Whistle Operation
transformer throttle to the off position and then back on again to enter the forward phase. Interrupting the power too quickly may cause the system to re-enter RESET (signaled by two dings of the bell). Should this happen, wait longer before interrupting the power to enter the Forward phase. ProtoSounds®... -
Page 7: Protocoupler™ Operation
Reverse). Once the bell is turned on, it will continue to ring when the engine is cycled into forward or reverse until you press the bell button or re-enter NEUTRAL and turn the bell off with the whistle button. In fact, because of ProtoSounds® state-of-the-art design, the microprocessor remembers its last command. -
Page 8: Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds
transformer if this occurs and run your engine at a slower speed before firing the coupler. If the coupler continues to open erratically, try lubricating the knuckle with light oil as indicated Lubricate in Fig. 5. Proto-Coupler® Knuckle Figure 5: Lubricating The ProtoCoupler ENHANCED NEUTRAL STEAM SOUNDS The enhanced Neutral Sounds can be automatically heard whenever the... -
Page 9: Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds
while the brake sounds play. Note: The brake sounds will not be heard if the transformer throttle is not set above 14 volts and/or not reduced below 8 volts. TIPS ON USING THE SQUEAKING BRAKE FEATURE Because the squeaking brake feature always plays for approximately 3 seconds, it is possible that the brake sounds will play longer or shorter than what visually seems prototypical. -
Page 10: Passenger Station Sounds (Pfa)
Operating Proto-Sound® Passenger Station Sound Effects Passenger Station Announcements (PFA) Proto-Sound® is equipped with operator controlled Passenger Station Sounds, referred to as PFA. The PFA sequence is designed to simulate the arrival, disembarking, embarking and departure of a passenger train in a Passenger Station. - Page 11 To Play PFA, Stop Train Direction. This Can Be Done by Pressing the Bell DIRECTION Button or Cycling the Horn Whistle Transformer Handle. Direction At This Time the Train Will Stop in Neutral. In a Few Seconds, An Arrival Message Plays, Followed by a Background Noise.
- Page 12 Activating Passenger Sounds (PFA)- Detailed PFA Instructions Arming The Passenger Sounds Feature Before the Passenger Station sounds can be heard, the feature must be activated. The feature can be activated in one of two ways. ARMING THE PASSENGER SOUNDS FEATURE Before the passenger station sounds can be heard, ProtoSounds must activate the feature so that the next time the engine enters the neutral position, the sounds can play, The feature can be activated one of two ways.
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Page 13: Activating And Triggering Passenger Sounds
volts or less and press and hold the whistle button for at least three seconds. You will hear the bell turn on and, after three seconds, you should hear a short horn blast or air release. Once the horn blast or air release is heard, the whistle button can be released. - Page 14 an air release sound, followed approximately 2 seconds later by an Arrival Announcement. Following this arrival announcement, the sounds of doors opening and the conductor saying “Watch your step” is heard. At this point, various Passenger Station sounds can be heard, including passenger footsteps, muffled voices, baggage being moved about and whistling for a taxi.
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Page 15: Tips On Using The Pfa Features
TIPS ON USING THE PFA FEATURES PFA is a unique feature of Proto-Sound® that is completely controlled by the operator. You decide how, when or if you want to utilize the feature. By reviewing the following tips, you should find solutions or suggestions to the various operating scenarios you might encounter when using PFA. -
Page 16: Special Reverse Unit Options
Special Reverse Unit Options Reverse Unit Lockout Operation For operators who wish to lock their engine into a single direction, Proto-Sound’s® unique design eliminates the need for a lock-out switch on the locomotive. This will allow users to run the engine on layouts equipped with block signals or stop stations that would normally cycle the engine back into neutral. -
Page 17: Self-Charging Battery Backup System
SELF-CHARGING BATTERY BACKUP Proto-Sound® state-of-the-art design includes a self-charging battery backup system for improved performance at any speed. The battery ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes, while setting RESET options or when travelling over spots of dirty track and switches. -
Page 18: Protosound® Volume Adjustment
MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE PROTO-SOUND® VOLUME Your ProtoSound® system has two types of volume adjustment. A manual turn knob on the bottom of the chassis (See Fig. 6 below) allows you to control all the sounds in the system and a remote control “RESET" option (Option # 6), allows you to control the volume level of the engine sounds remotely from the transformer. -
Page 19: Using "Reset" To Program Protosounds
USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTOSOUNDS® Proto-Sound® is equipped In RESET Mode with Advance The Throttle Move The Throttle Up & Down From Up & Down From High Voltage To Low several programmable High Voltage To Low 4 More Times 2 Times features which are accessed in the RESET state by moving the... -
Page 20: Setting The Engine Volume
Remotely Adjusting The Engine Volume - Reset Feature 6 – (1 Clank, 1 Clink) Reset Feature 6 allows you to change the volume setting of the chuff sounds without affecting the volume of other sounds, such as whistle, bell, enhanced neutral sounds, etc. To use, cycle to Reset 6 and press the Horn/Whistle button. -
Page 21: Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation
Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation- Reset Feature 25 -(5 Clanks) Reset Feature 25 allows you In RESET Mode Move The Throttle Push The Horn/Whistle Button to operate the Whistle while Up & Down From Until You Hear High Voltage To Low 2 Bell Dings the engine is in the Neutral 25 Times... -
Page 22: Adjusting Chuff Rate
Adjusting Chuff Rate - Reset Feature 27 - (5 Clanks, 3 Clinks) Reset Feature 27 allows the operator to “fine tune” the rate of chuff relative to the speed of the engine by setting the minimum and maximum chuff points. To do this with the MTH Z-4000, follow the steps below: 1. -
Page 23: Activating Remote Lockout Control
and provide the appropriate bell indicator. The settings for Reset 28 are 1 Bell = ON, 2 Bells = OFF. When the desired setting is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. Activating Remote Lock-Out Control - Reset Feature 40-(8 Clanks, 0 Clinks) Reset Feature 40 allows you to enable the Reverse Unit Lockout feature of... -
Page 24: Oil & Lubrication Instructions
NOTE: Special note for steam engines only. Once you have reached reset 18 you have two options. Option 1 resets all the reset features except for reset feature 27 (Chuff Rate) back to the default setting. Option 2 resets all reset features back to the default setting. -
Page 25: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
unscrewing the four screws on the plate located in front of the motor. Grease can then be applied into the gear box using a grease tube dispenser. In addition to the internal gearing, it is a good idea to lubricate the leading and trailing locomotive truck “tongues”... -
Page 26: Light Bulb Removal & Replacement
tire over the wheel. Be careful to avoid twisting the tire when stretching it over the wheel. If a twist occurs, the tire will have to be removed and reinstalled or a noticeable wobble in your engine will occur when operating the locomotive. -
Page 27: Trouble Shooting Protosound® Problems
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTOSOUND® PROBLEMS Although ProtoSound™ has been designed and engineered for ease of use, some questions may arise during initial operation. 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. - Page 28 COUPLER PROBLEMS REMEDY The power required to fire the coupler open when the engine is on the “Fly” may be greater than the ProtoSound system is capable of providing. As a result, you may experience times when the coupler The ProtoCoupler won’t let the engine uncouple on the won’t fire open.
- Page 29 BATTERY PROBLEMS REMEDY I get no sounds when the engine shifts between the The battery may be dead or needs charging. See the direction states. Battery Backup section for more information. After I turn off my transformer, my engine continues to ProtoSounds continues to sound for approximately 10 make sounds before quitting with a ding of its bell.
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Page 30: Protosound Reset Feature Chart
PFA PROBLEMS REMEDY The power was not turned back on once the engine enter the neutral state thus disabling PFA.The The PFA feature does not begin even after stopping transformer throttle was interrupted too quickly in the engine and hearing the brake sounds. neutral thus disabling PFA. -
Page 31: Transformer Wiring Chart
TRANSFORMER COMPATIBILITY AND WIRING CHART ProtoSounds™ is designed to work with any standard AC transformer that uses a “Pure Sine-Wave" format. The chart below lists the many Lionel® compatible transformers, such as the Lionel KW or ZW models. In addition, the chart details how the terminals on these compatible transformers should be attached to your layout. - Page 32 O-42 OPERATION While the E-4 engine is more than capable of operating on O-42 curves and switches, you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the E-4 through O-42 switches. Should this occur, we suggest adding weight to the cars making them heavier and less likely to derail.
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Page 36: Service And Warranty Information
Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580 (FAX No. 410-423-0009), or on the internet at service@mth-railking.com or our web site, www.mthtrains.com, stating which product you have, 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 at MTH.
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