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Premier Climax
Steam Engine
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
O-42 Gauge track system. It is also compatible
with most standard AC transformers.
(See page 17 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
Freight Yard Sound
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
July 2005
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- Page 1 Premier Climax Steam Engine OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-42 Gauge track system. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 17 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklist Lubrication and Greasing Priming The Smoke Unit Placing the Engine on the Track Checking The Battery Basic Operation Throttle Operating Buttons Manual Volume Control Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features PSA/FYS Proto-Coupler®... -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
(see Fig. 8). Failure either to add fluid Smoke Switch to the unit or to turn it off may Figure 2: Smoke Unit Switch Location damage the smoke unit heating (Inside Tender Hatches) element and/or wicking material. Premier Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 4: 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 14. Premier Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 5: Basic Operation
Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 4 Premier Climax Steam Locomotive... -
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) Premier Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 7: Psa/Fys
Horn/ 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 Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 8: 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 Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 9: 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 Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 10: Reset To Factory Default
To remove the boiler shell, remove the three screws indicated in figure 11a. Then carefully separate the telescoping drive shaft sections while separating the boiler and the chassis. To remove the tender shell remove the four screws shown in figure 11b. Premier Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 11: Lubricating And Greasing Instructions
Wheel Axles (L) Figure 5: Lubrication Points Body Mount Screws Grease Gears (G) Grease Gears (G) Body Mount Screws Grease Gears (G) Body Mount Screws Figure 6: Greasing points on the engine and location of body mount screws Premier Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 12: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
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 Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 13: Proto-Smoke Unit Operation
See fig 9. Then remove the inspection cove and inspect the wick. If the wick is darkened and hardened it should be replaced. You can obtain replacement wicks from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Premier Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 14: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
10.Reverse the disassembly process while being careful not to pinch the wires during the re-assembly. 11.Make sure the boiler braces are in correct position before reinserting the smoke unit. Figure 11: Replacing the Headlight Figure 10: Replacing the Headlight Premier Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 15: 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 12: Replacing the Battery Figure 13: Battery Port Premier Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
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 Climax Steam Locomotive... - Page 17 PSA will advance to the next the engine does not come out of 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 Climax Steam Locomotive...
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Page 18: Transformer Compatibility Chart
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 *Conventional Mode Only Premier Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 19: Additional Features With 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 Climax Steam Locomotive... -
Page 20: Service And 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 21: 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 TRAINS AND SUCH BLACK KNIGHT TRAINS & DEPOT HOBBY SHOP CALGARY HOBBIES LANTANA 403-277-7226 FAIRFIELD 561-585-1982 707-399-8271... - Page 22 INDIANA MASSACHUSETTS ATLANTIC RAILS HAMMONTON SAMUELSON'S TRAIN SHOP FLYING YANKEE HOBBY 609-567-8490 VALPARAISO SHOP 219-462-2708 BOSTON C B TRAIN DEPOT 617-323-9702 HILLSDALE IOWA 201-666-9598 EAST BAY HOBBIES CABOOSE STOP HOBBIES SEEKONK CEDAR FALLS GRAND CENTRAL STATION 508-336-5573 (800) 642-7012 KEARNY 201-955-6200 PIONEER VALLEY HOBBIES KANSAS...
- Page 23 KROSS HARDWARE BUSSINGER TRAINS RHODE ISLAND WEST BABYLON AMBLER GRANDMA'S HOUSE 631-669-3069 215-628-2366 GRANDPA'S TRAIN WARWICK WESTCHESTER CENTRAL YE OLDE TRAIN & 401-463-7803 TRAINS CHRISTMAS SHOPPE WHITE PLAINS BOYERTOWN 914-421-1262 610-369-0755 SOUTH CAROLINA EMERALD TRAIN & HOBBY NORTH CAROLINA NICHOLAS SMITH TRAINS GREENWOOD BROOMALL THE ROUNDHOUSE &...
- Page 24 T S G HOBBIES WEST VIRGINIA G B T V & TRAINS WARRENTON GREEN BAY PATRICK'S TRAINS 540-347-9212 920-496-9697 WHEELING 304-232-0714 NORGE STATION GRAMPA'S TRAIN SHOP WILLIAMSBURG RICE LAKE WISCONSIN 757-564-7623 715-234-2996 WOODCRAFTERS SHOP BURLINGTON WASHINGTON 262-763-5239 EASTSIDE TRAINS SOMMERFELD'S TRAINS KIRKLAND BUTLER 425-828-4098...
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