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by M.T.H. Electric Trains
Super 381
Electric Locomotive
OPERATOR'S MANUAL (CONTEMPORARY)
Compatibility
This engine will operate on any
traditional Standard Gauge tubular
track system, with a minium curvature
of 72" diameter, including M.T.H.'s
tubular track. It is also compatible with
most standard AC transformers. (See
page 17 for a complete list of
compatible transformers and wiring
Passenger Station Announcement
instructions.)
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- Page 1 ® by M.T.H. Electric Trains Super 381 Electric Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL (CONTEMPORARY) Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional Standard Gauge tubular track system, with a minium curvature of 72” diameter, including M.T.H.’s tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklist......................Lubrication....................... Checking the Battery..................Coupler......................Basic Operation......................Activating Features................... Proto-Sound® 2.0 Operating Instructions............. Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features......Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)................Speed Control....................Locking Locomotive Into A Direction............Reset To Factory Default................. Automatic Sound Effects................. -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 12. Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine... -
Page 4: Coupler
Horn/Whistle - To sound the whistle, firmly press the Horn/Whistle button. The whistle will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button. It will stop when you release the button. Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine... - Page 5 Manual Volume Control - To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the manaul volume control(shown below) clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Manual Volume Control Manual Volume Control Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine...
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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) Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine... -
Page 7: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)
FYS/PSA can be triggered from Neutral. It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that, at the conclusion of the FYS/PSA, the engine will depart in the next direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral. Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine... -
Page 8: Speed Control
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Speed Control Place Two Whistle Blasts Horn/ Bell Bell Engine into (indicates change is made) Whistle Neutral Repeat to Return to Normal Condition Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine... -
Page 9: 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. Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine... -
Page 10: 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 (shown below). Grease Idler Gear (G) Grease Idler Gears Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine... -
Page 11: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
The bulb(s) simply unscrew from their sockets. Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. (Order online: www.mth- railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com,Fax: 410-423-0009, Phone: 410-381- 2500, Mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, ). Replaceable Headlight Headlight Replacement Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine... -
Page 12: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
PS 2.0 circuit board and/or the batteries. **Do not use alkaline batteries for testing or checking purposes for the 3- Volt PS2 boards. Using alkaline batteries will damage the 3-Volt battery charging circuit.** Battery Location Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine... -
Page 13: Gaining Access To Battery
When replacing the screws under the end doors, make sure that the screws are supporting the brackets for the swinging pilot. Remove the 4 screws that attach the cab shell to chassis 4 Screws Remove Screws At Bottom of End Doors Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
Try lubricating the coupler knuckle with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT use oil. The coupler does not fire or stay The coupler needs to be cleaned. Wipe with denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) and let dry. Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine... - Page 15 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS/PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine...
- Page 16 FYS/PSA after fourth press of FYS/PSA cycle. Wait at least 30 the direction button. seconds in each FYS/PSA sound clip before pressing the direction button. Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine...
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Page 17: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring 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 Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine... -
Page 18: Additional Features Accessible With The 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 Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine... -
Page 19: 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. Website. Should you still require service, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.
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