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INPLATE
RADITIONS
By MTH Electric Trains
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Tinplate IVES 3243R
Electric Locomotive
And Passenger Set
OPERATOR'S MANUAL (CONTEMPORARY)
Compatibility
This engine will operate on any
traditional Standard Gauge tubular track
system, including M.T.H. ' s tubular track.
It is also compatible with most standard
AC transformers. (See page 18 for a
complete list of compatible transformers
and wiring instructions.)
Passenger Station Announcement
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
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Summary of Contents for M.T.H. Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive
- Page 1 ® INPLATE RADITIONS By MTH Electric Trains ® Tinplate IVES 3243R Electric Locomotive And Passenger Set OPERATOR’S MANUAL (CONTEMPORARY) Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional Standard Gauge tubular track system, including M.T.H. ’ s 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......................Lubrication....................... Checking the Battery..................Coupler......................Basic Operation......................Activating Features................... Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions..............Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features......Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)................Speed Control....................Locking Locomotive Into A Direction............Reset To Factory Default................. Automatic Sound Effects................. -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 13. Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive... -
Page 4: Coupler
Horn/Whistle - To sound the whistle, firmly press the Horn/Whistle button. The whistle will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button. It will stop when you release the button. Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive... - Page 5 Proto-Sound® 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 2. Manual Proto-Sound® 2.0 Volume Adjustment Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive...
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Page 6: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Horn/Whistles Speed Control On/Off 1 Horn/Whistle, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) Lock into a Direction 1 Horn/Whistle, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Horn/Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive... -
Page 7: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)
! FYS/PSA can be triggered from Neutral. It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that, at the conclusion of the FYS/PSA, the engine will depart in the next direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral. Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive... -
Page 8: Speed Control
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Speed Control Two Whistle Blasts Place Horn/ Bell Bell Engine into (indicates change is made) Whistle Neutral Repeat to Return to Normal Condition Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive... -
Page 9: 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 IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive... -
Page 10: Maintenance
(see Figure 5, below). Wipe away excess oil with a cotton swab. Lubricate Wheel Axles Lubricate Pick Up Rollers Figure 5 Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive... -
Page 11: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out (see Figure 6, below). The bulb(s) simply unscrew from their sockets. Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Replaceable Headlight Figure 6 Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive... -
Page 12: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
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. Disconnect Battery And Slide Out Of Bracket Figure 8. Battery Location. Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive... -
Page 13: Light Bulb Replacement
After the car interior is exposed, simply unscrew the light bulb from its socket mounted under the off center light bracket and replace it with a new one (see Figure 10). Replacement 18 Volt, screw-based bulbs can be purchased directly from MTH Electric Trains, Inc. Figure 10 Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive... -
Page 14: 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 IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive... - Page 15 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 IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive...
- Page 16 FYS after fourth FYS cycle. Wait at least 30 press of the direction button. seconds in each FYS sound clip before pressing the direction button. Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive...
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Page 17: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart
9-19v 110-Watt 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 Tinplate IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive... -
Page 18: 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 IVES 3243 R Electric Locomotive... -
Page 19: 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. Website. Should you still require service, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service. -
Page 20: Authorized Service Centers
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046 Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 www.mth-railking.com PARTICIPATING A.S.C. RETAILER LIST ALABAMA COLORADO ILLINOIS SOUTHERLAND STATION CUSTOM RAILWA Y SUPPLY BERWYN'S TOY TRAINS & HUNTSVILLE COLORADO SPRINGS MODELS 256-533-4720... - Page 21 HOLLY BEACH TRAIN DEPOT LOUISIANA MINNESOTA WILDWOOD AMERICA'S TRAIN YARD DON'S HOBBY CO. 609-522-2379 BATON ROUGE MANKATO 225-926-5592 507-387-1330 NEW YORK L B C MODEL TRAINS MAINE MISSOURI BUFFALO WHEELS, WINGS & THINGS SWITCH STAND 716-631-3081 LUDLOW SAINT LOUIS 207-532-6277 314-781-4458 KURT’S TRAINS &...
- Page 22 THE FREIGHT YARD CHARLEROI SWEEPER RHODE ISLAND SMITHFIELD CENTER GRANDMA'S HOUSE 919-934-6229 CHARLEROI GRANDPA'S TRAIN 724-483-3397 WARWICK LITTLE CHOO CHOO SHOP 401-463-7803 INC. JERRY QUINN TRAINS & TOYS SPENCER COATESVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA 704-637-8717 610-383-1931 EMERALD TRAIN & HOBBY GREENWOOD TRAIN LOFT CRANBERRY HOBBY DEPOT 864-223-2247 WINSTON-SALEM...
- Page 23 T S G HOBBIES SOMMERFELD'S TRAINS THE TRAIN ROOM WARRENTON BUTLER FERGUS 540-347-9212 262-783-7797 19-787-3280 HOBBY OUTLET NORGE STATION FOND DU LAC CREDIT VALLEY RAILWAY WILLIAMSBURG 920-924-3770 COMPANY 757-564-7623 TREETSVILLE G B T V & TRAINS 905-826-1306 WASHINGTON GREEN BAY 920-496-9697 B&H TRAINS EASTSIDE TRAINS...
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