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PREMIER DC-3 RAIL
INSPECTION CAR
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This Union Pacific DC-3 Track Inspection Car features a detailed ABS body, die-cast
trucks and runs on O-72 curves. This Premier Diesel Engine contains state-of-the-art
electronics with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation.
Despite these advanced features, the locomotive is easy to operate with any compatible
standard AC transformer that is equipped with whistle and bell buttons (see the
compatibility chart on page 19), and is compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives,
rolling stock, and accessories.
This locomotive is equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 with Digital Command System
(DCS). This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode
(when used with the DCS Remote Control System, sold separately) or Conventional
mode. Conventional operating features are described in the following pages, while the
DCS operating features are covered in the set of operating instructions that
accompanies the DCS equipment. Conventional Mode operation of this locomotive is
much simpler than operation of original Proto-Sound engines. For your own safety and
that of your equipment, please read the instructions before you operate this engine.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
PREMIER DC-3 RAIL INSPECTION CAR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This Union Pacific DC-3 Track Inspection Car features a detailed ABS body, die-cast trucks and runs on O-72 curves. This Premier Diesel Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
ProtoSmoke Unit Operation Lubrication and Greasing Instructions Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement Self-Charging Battery Back-Up Troubleshooting Compatibility Transformer Compatibility Chart Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System Safety Precautions Service and Warranty Information Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 3: Set Up
See the “ProtoSmoke Unit Operation” section of this book for more information on smoke unit maintenance. At this point, you are ready to put your engine on the track and begin running Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 4: Basic Operation
(see Fig. 1). Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 1. Adjusting the Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 5: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation
Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Whistles Speed Control On/Off 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (From Neutral Only) Lock into a Directional State/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (From Neutral Only) Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 6: Track Inspection Sounds (Tis)
Note: You will press the Direction button only three times to cycle through the TIS sequence. Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 7: Tips On Using Tis
TIS. • Because the DC-3 car would not prototypically operate with another engine, the TIS sequence operates differently from the PFAs of other M.T.H. engines. Do not attempt to double-head the DC-3 with another engine. Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 8: Proto-Coupler® Operation
Note: When speed control is turned off, the Proto-Sound 2.0 system will limit the volume in order to operate more smoothly at lower voltages. Full volume is restored upon reactivating speed control. Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 9: Lock Into A Direction State
Squealing Brakes play when the engine’s speed is decreased rapidly. Cab Chatter plays 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 DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 10: Maintenance
10-15 drops of smoke fluid or turn the Switch smoke unit off. When storing the unit for long periods of time, you may want to add about 15 drops of fluid to prevent the wick from drying out. Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... - Page 11 If it is darkly discolored Figure 4. Inspecting the Smoke Unit and hard, it should be replaced. Replacement wicks are available from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car...
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Page 12: Lubrication And Greasing Instructions
Fig. 7). 3. Once the motor mount screw has been removed, pull the motor away from the truck block and lightly coat the motor worm gear and bronze drive gear (in the truck block) with grease. Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 13: Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement
B. Remove the trucks from the chassis and the truck sides from the trucks in order to slip the new tire over the grooved drive wheel. See Fig. 8 for which screws you must remove to do this. Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 14: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Gently disconnect the bulb harness from the socket on the constant voltage circuit and replace the bulb. Pull bulb and replace by pushing a new one in (Like Christmas Tree Lights) Replaceable Constant Voltage Board Lights Figure 9. Replacing the Lights in your Engine Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 15: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up
Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery like those found in most convenience stores. Unhook Wires, Remove and Replace Battery Figure 10. Replacing the Battery Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
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. Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... - Page 17 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each TIS sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car...
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Page 18: Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional O Gauge track system, including ® ™ M.T.H.’s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 19 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 19: Transformer Compatibility Chart
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 DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... -
Page 20: Additional Features With Dcs Remote Control System
• Independent Volume Control of Engine Sounds, Bell, Horn & Whistle for each Locomotive • Control up to 50 different DCS-Equipped Locomotives at one time with multiple TIUs• Proto-Effects™ Set Up-User can select individual Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... - Page 21 Programming Digital Command Operations for up to 250 Accessories and 250 Individual Switches • User Can Script, Record and Playback Train Routes Operating instructions for all DCS Command features will accompany the DCS remote control equipment. Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car...
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Page 22: Safety Precautions
In the event such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired. - As with all electrical appliances, this product should not be left in operation when unattended. Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car... - Page 23 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _______________________________ ____________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Premier DC-3 Rail Inspection Car...
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Page 24: Service And Warranty Information
Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty For warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase. Instead, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the product under the terms of this warranty.
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