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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.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
Tinplate
3245 Electric
Locomotive
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CONTEMPORARY MODEL
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- Page 1 Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL CONTEMPORARY MODEL 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.) PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklist....................3 Lubrication.....................3 Checking The Battery................3 Basic Operation....................4 Activating Features................4 Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions............6 Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....6 Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)..........7 Speed Control..................9 Locking Locomotive Into A Direction..........10 Reset To Factory Default...............10 Automatic Sound Effects............... -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
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 13. Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... -
Page 4: 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. Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... - Page 5 To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 2: Manual Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive...
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Page 6: 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) Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... -
Page 7: Passenger Station Announcements (Psa)
Once the bell turns off, the operator Operator Direction Direction Direction Direction Horn Horn Bell Controls When Bell Turns Off Sound System Cued to Play Passenger Sequence Sequence Sequence Sequence Station Announcements (PSA) Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... - Page 8 PSA can be triggered from Neutral. It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that, at the conclusion of the PSA, the engine will depart in the next direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral. Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive...
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Page 9: Speed Control
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Speed Control Two Horn Blasts Place Horn Bell Bell (indicates change is made) Engine into Repeat to Return Neutral to Normal Condition Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... -
Page 10: 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 3245 Electric Locomotive... -
Page 11: Maintenance
However, it will be necessary to lubricate the idler gears located next to the drive wheels with grease every 25 hours of operation. Follow the greasing points illustrated in Figure 4. Grease Idler Gear (G) Figure 4 Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... -
Page 12: Cleaning The Wheel And Track
The locomotive’s headlights are controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out. The bulb(s) simply unscrew from their sockets. Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... -
Page 13: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery. To replace the battery, the body shell must be removed from the chassis. Remove the Body Mount Screws Body Mount Screws Figure 5 Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... - Page 14 Unhook Wires, Remove and Replace Battery Figure 6 Once the body has been removed from the chassis, unplug the battery harness from the Proto-Sound 2.0 Battery Recharging Port Figure 7: Battery Recharging Port Locaton Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
When I try to fire the coupler, PSA whistle button presses. starts. Try lubricating the coupler knuckle The Proto-Coupler won’t let the engine with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT uncouple on the fly. use oil. Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... - Page 16 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. Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive...
- Page 17 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. Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive...
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Page 18: 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 Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... -
Page 19: 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 Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive... -
Page 20: Service & Warranty Information
Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty For warranty repair, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service. First, e-mail, write, call or fax an Authorized M.T.H. Service Center in your area or M.T.H. Electric Trains to obtain Repair Authorization. - Page 21 HAGERSTOWN MIZELL TRAINS Inc PLANTATION 219-462-2708 301-745-6681 WESTMINSTER 954-370-0708 303-429-4811 info@warrickcustomho LOUISIANA MASSACHUSETTS mizelltrains@cs.com bbies.com AMERICA'S TRAIN NORTHEAST TRAINS www.mizelltrains.com www.warrickcustomho YARD PEABODY bbies.com BATON ROUGE 978-532-1615 CONNECTICUT 225-926-5592 www.netrains.com SHELTON RAILROAD SYSTEMS SHELTON 203-924-8761 adriani@clearlight.com Tinplate 3245 Electric Locomotive...
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