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M.T.H. Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive Operator's Manual

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Compatibility
This engine is available in 2-rail and 3-rail
versions and will operate on any traditional
O-42 Gauge track system(3-rail) or any 48"
radius 2-rail track system. It is also
compatible with most standard AC and DC
transformers. (See page 23 for a complete list
of compatible transformers and wiring
instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
Premier
T-1 Reading
Steam Locomotive
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Passenger Station Announcement
Freight Yard Sound

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  • Page 1 Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine is available in 2-rail and 3-rail versions and will operate on any traditional O-42 Gauge track system(3-rail) or any 48” radius 2-rail track system. It is also compatible with most standard AC and DC transformers.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Configuring Locomotive for 2-Rail or 3-Rail Operation......Installing/Removing Pickup Rollers..........Configuring for 2-rail or 3-rail power input........Ensuring Proper Power to Track Polarity.......... Changing Track Polarity Inside Locomotive........Locomotive Coupler Options............Set Up Checklist..................... Lubrication..................Priming The Smoke Unit..............Placing the Engine on the Track ............

  • Page 3: Configuring Locomotive For 2-Rail Or 3-Rail Operation

    2-rail or 3-rail operation, you must manually select the power input switch located under the tender to 2-rail or 3-rail operation as sen in figure 2. Figure 2: Selecting 2-rail or 3-rail power input setting Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 4: Ensuring Proper Power To Track Polarity

    Instead, simply slide the polarity switch on the bottom of the Tender as seen in Figure 4. Figure 4: Changing the polarity with the locomotive polarity switch Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 5: Locomotive Coupler Options

    Simply remove the Kadee® Coupler Bracket. Attach the Proto-coupler and bracket to the rear truck with the supplied screws and connect the Proto-coupler wire inside the tender. Connecter Coupler Figure 6: 3-Rail Proto-Coupler and Connection Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 6: Set Up Checklist

    (see Fig. 8). Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit Figure 8: Smoke Unit Switch Location heating element and/or wicking material. (Inside Tender Hatches) Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 7: Placing The Engine On The Track

    If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self- Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 18. Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    Proto-Sound 2.0 counter-clockwise to decrease the Volume Adjustment Knob volume. Figure 10: Manually Adjusting the Volume Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 9: 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) Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 10: Psa/Fys

    Horn/ Horn/ Direction Direction Direction Direction Bell Controls Whistle Whistle Whistle When Bell Turns Off Sound System Cued to Play Freight Yard or Passenger Sequence Sequence Sequence Sequence Station Sounds (FYS)/(PSA) FYS/PSA FYS/PSA FYS/PSA FYS/PSA Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 11: 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 Bell Horn Horn Horn Horn Front Coupler Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 12: Speed Control

    Direction Lock Place Two Horn Blasts Engine into Horn Bell Bell Bell Horn (indicates change is made) Desired Repeat to Return Direction to Normal Condition Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 13: Reset To Factory Default

    •Squealing Brakes play any time the engine's speed decreases rapidly. •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 T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    4. Replace the screws. 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. 12. Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 15: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    4. If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel, you will need to remove and reinstall the tire. Otherwise your engine will wobble while operating. Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 16 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 T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 17: Headlight Replacement Instructions

    Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. 1. Open smokebox door 2. Pull wires from inside boiler 3. Unplug connector 4. Remove bulb from headlight shell 5. Install new bulb in reverse order Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 18: Self Charging Battery Backup

    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. Battery Port Figure 15 Figure 14 Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 19: Protosmoke® Unit Operation

    After removing the engine from storage, add another 25 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation. Add 15 - 20 Drops of Smoke Fluid Smoke Switch Figure 17 Figure 16 Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 20 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 phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.commail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532 Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems

    Control Switch. Switch Should be in the “OFF” position for the rear coupler to fire. Cab Chatter Remedy Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds don't Cab Chatter plays only in neutral at random play. intervals. Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 22 PSA after step in the PSA cycle. Wait at least 30 fourth press of the direction button. seconds in each PSA sound clip before pressing the direction button. Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • 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 T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 24: Additional Features Accessible Of 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 Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 25: 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.
  • Page 26 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 27 LOUISIANA MINNESOTA HOLLY BEACH TRAIN DEPOT WILDWOOD AMERICA'S TRAIN YARD DON'S HOBBY CO. 609-522-2379 BATON ROUGE MANKATO 225-926-5592 507-387-1330 NEW YORK MAINE MISSOURI L B C MODEL TRAINS BUFFALO WHEELS, WINGS & THINGS SWITCH STAND 716-631-3081 LUDLOW SAINT LOUIS 207-532-6277 314-781-4458 KURT’S TRAINS &...
  • Page 28 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 29 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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