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Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
O-31 Gauge track system, including
M.T.H.'s RealTrax
traditional tubular track. It is also compatible
with most standard AC transformers. (See
page 21 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
Premier
Genesis Diesel
Locomotive
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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- Page 1 Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-31 Gauge track system, including ® ™ M.T.H.’s RealTrax or ScaleTrax traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 21 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklis t....................3 Lubrication.....................3 Priming The Smoke Unit............... 4 Checking The Battery................4 Basic Operation ....................5 Activating Features................5 Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions............7 Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....7 Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)..........8 Proto-Coupler®... -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
“L” in Fig. 1. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point. Lubricate Wheel Axles (L) Lubricate Pick-Up Rollers (L) Lubricate Pick-Up Rollers (L) Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive Premier Genesis Diesel 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 page 15. Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive... -
Page 5: 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. Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive... - Page 6 To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located in the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Volume Control Figure 4: Proto-Sound Manual Volume Adjustment Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive...
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Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Horns Speed Control On/Off 1 Horn, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) Lock into a Direction 1 Horn, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Horn, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive... -
Page 8: Passenger Station Announcements (Psa)
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 (PSA) Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive... -
Page 9: 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 Rear Coupler Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive... -
Page 10: Speed Control
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Speed Control Place Two Horn Blasts Horn Bell Bell Engine into ( i n dicates change is made) Neutral Repeat to Return to Normal Condition Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive... -
Page 11: 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. Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive... -
Page 12: Maintenance
(in the truck block) with grease. 4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires between the truck block and motor mount. Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive... -
Page 13: 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. Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive... -
Page 14: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
5. Reassemble in the reverse order. 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 Genesis Diesel Locomotive... -
Page 15: 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: Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive... -
Page 16: Protosmoke® Unit Operation
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 Figure 11: Filling The Smoke Unit Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive... - Page 17 Figure 12: Inspecting The Smoke Unit Wick 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 Genesis Diesel Locomotive...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
When I try to fire the coupler, PSA You are waiting too long between starts. whistle button presses. The Proto-Coupler won’t let the engine Try lubricating the coupler knuckle uncouple on the fly. with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT use oil. Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive... - Page 19 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive...
- Page 20 PSA cycle. Wait of PSA after fourth press of the at least 30 seconds in each PSA direction button. sound clip before pressing the direction button. Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive...
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Page 21: 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 Genesis Diesel Locomotive... -
Page 22: 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 Genesis Diesel Locomotive... -
Page 23: Service & Warranty Information
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. Specific questions regarding the warranty may be forwarded to M.T.H. directly. Service Department M.T.H. Electric Trains 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive .Columbia MD 21046-1532 Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive... - Page 24 COLONIAL PHOTO & HOBBY LOUISVILLE RON'S WORLD ORLANDO 502-897-9005 SAN CLEMENTE 407-841-1485 949-361-5596 KANSAS WARRICK CUSTOM HOBBIES HOBBY HAVEN BLACK NIGHT TRAINS & PLANTATION OVERLAND PARK HOBBIES 954-370-0708 913-381-3111 SANTA ROSA 707-523-3522 ROUNDHOUSE SOUTH PORT ORANGE 386-304-7002 Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive...
- Page 25 WEST BABYLON RIDGEFIELD HOBBY 631-669-3069 MICHIGAN RIDGEFIELD MICHIGAN MODEL TRAIN 201-943-2636 WESTCHESTER CENTRAL CENTER TRAINS PINCKNEY TOM'S MODEL TRAINS WHITE PLAINS 734-426-1651 SCOTCH PLAINS 914-421-1262 908-322-6122 BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS INC. TRAINS & THINGS SAGINAW TRENTON 989-793-4753 609-883-8790 Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive...
- Page 26 TOBY TYLER’S HOBBY TOLEDO 703-779-8600 CENTER 419-478-0171 PITTSBURGH LOCUST GROVE TRAINS 412-653-5030 ERIE RAILWAY DEPOT LOCUST GROVE TROY 540-854-8955 WILCOX GREENHOUSE & 937-440-9922 NURSERY TRAINS, ETC. TITUSVILLE PENNSYLVANIA LORTON 814-827-3823 AMERICAN HOBBY CENTER 703-550-1779 ALIQUIPPA 724-378-3930 Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive...
- Page 27 TOLEDO CANADA 419-478-0171 MARYLAND TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP ENGINE HOUSE HOBBIES CUMBERLAND PENNSYLVANIA GAITHERSBURG 13-833-8331 BUSSINGER TRAINS 301-590-0816 AMBLER THE TRAIN ROOM 215-628-2366 CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS FERGUS & HOBBIES 519-787-3280 JIM'S HOBBY SERVICE THURMONT BERWICK 301-694-8331 570-759-2695 Premier Genesis Diesel Locomotive...