Summary of Contents for M.T.H. Premier J1e 4-6-4 HudsonSteam Locomotive
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Premier J1e 4-6-4 Hudson Steam Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine is available in 2-rail and 3-rail versions an will operate on any traditional O- 42 Gauge track system(3-rail) or any 40” radius 2-rail track system. It is also compatible with most standard AC and DC transformers.
Table of Contents Configuring Locomotive for 2-Rail or 3-Rail Operation......... 3 Installing/Removing Pickup Rollers............3 Configuring for 2-rail or 3-rail power input........... 3 Ensuring Proper Power to Track Polarity..........4 Changing Track Polarity Inside Locomotive......... 4 Locomotive Coupler Options..............5 Set Up Checklist....................
Configuring Locomotive for 2-Rail or 3-Rail Operation Installing/Removing 3-Rail Pickup Rollers Both 2-Rail and 3-Rail versions of this locomotive can be configured to opperate on either 2-rail or 3-rail track by removing or adding the center rail pickups. 3-rail rack operation requires the pickups, 2- ral track operation does not.
Ensuring Proper Power to Track Polariy For 2-rail DCS operation, it is important that the polarity from the transformer to the engine is properly configured. Correct polarity can be accomplished by ensuring that the wiring from the TIU to the track and orientation of the locomotive when sitting on the track follows the illustration in Figure 3.
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Tender Couplers All 2-rail locomotive models do not come with a rear coupler since many 2-rail enthusiasts may utilize different coupler types on their 2- rail locomotives and cars. Each tender does not have pre-drilled holes for use when installing a Kadee®...
CAUTION - Keep the speaker away from screws and other small pieces of magnetic material. The speaker has a very strong magnet that can attack small pieces of metal. These small pieces of metal can become lodged in the speaker cone and cause distortion of the speaker sound. - Next remove the rear truck by removing the bolster screw in the chassis.
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 to prevent it from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L”...
Placing The Engine On The Track Place the engine on the track, then insert the reverse unit plug that extends out of the tender into the receptacle at the back of the boiler cab (Figure 9. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THIS ENGINE TO A TENDER FROM ANOTHER ENGINE; IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.
Basic Operation The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine and caboose lights shine 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.
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. Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features Proto-Sound 2.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Horn button pushes described below.
Passenger Station Announcements (FYS/PSA) Your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that you can play when you pull into a station. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds, but be sure to allow approximately 30 seconds between the button pushes described below to allow the PSA sufficient time to run through each sequence.
Tips on Using PSA •You can terminate PSA at any time by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. •You do not have to be in Forward to use PSA. At the conclusion of the full sequence, the train will pull away from the station in whatever direction you were going when you activated the feature.
Speed Control M.T.H. engines equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 have speed control capabilities that allow the engine to maintain a constant speed up and down grades and around curves, much like an automobile cruise control. You can add or drop cars on the run, and the engine will maintain the speed you set.
Reset to Factory Default To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults, while in Neutral tap the Horn button quickly once, followed by five quick taps of the Bell button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press.
Maintenance Lubricating and Greasing Instructions The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. You should regularly lubricate all side rods, linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L” in Fig. 7. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.
Grease Pivot Point (G) Body Mounting Screw (Under Leading Truck) Body Mounting Screws Grease Screw (G) Grease Pivot Point (G) Figure 12: Lubricating The Grease Points Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction as well as prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires.
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5. Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove. Use a razor blade to trim away any excess tire that doesn’t seat itself inside the groove properly. 6. Reinstall the side rods in the same positions as noted. Failure to align rods may cause binding or damage to the drive system.
Headlight Replacement Instructions The locomotive’s lights are controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. They are easy to remove and replace when they burn out. See the diagrams and directions below for instructions on accessing and replacing the light bulbs in this locomotive. Figure 13 Headlight: The locomotive’s headlight is controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine.
Self Charging Battery Backup The special NiCad 2.4v self-charging battery recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to five years. The battery is a dry battery that should not leak or cause any damage to your engine. Depending upon when your engine was built, it may need to be charged right out of the box.
ProtoSmoke® Unit Operation This Premier steam locomotive contains a self-powered 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.
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If you experience poor or no smoke output when the smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it has become hard, blackened, and unabsorbent around the heating element. To remove the smoke unit you will first have to remove the boiler shell (by removing the body mounting screws shown in Fig.
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 (telephone: 410-381-2580;...
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Lock-out Remedy I can't get the engine to run after I power up The engine maybe locked into the neutral the tranJ1eormer. It sits still with the diesel position. Follow the procedure in the "Lock into a and compressor sounds running. Direction"...
Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart Proto-Sound 2.0 is designed to work with most standard AC tranJ1eormers. The chart below lists the many compatible tranJ1eormers. Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your tranJ1eormer does not have its own bell button, you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the 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.
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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