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Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
Although Proto-Sound® 2.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of use,
you may have some questions during initial operation. The following table
should answer most questions. If your problem cannot be resolved with this
table, contact M.T.H. for assistance ( 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, ).
Starting Up
When I first turn the power on, the
engine will not begin to run. I have to
turn the throttle off and then on again
to get the engine to operate.
Whistle/Horn
When I press the whistle/horn button,
the bell comes on instead.
I can't get the horn to blow when I
press the whistle button.
Bell
When I press the whistle button, the
bell sounds.
I can't get the bell to ring when I press
The bell won't work on a separate bell
Coupler
When I try to fire the coupler, FYS
The Proto-Coupler won't let the engine
The coupler does not fire or stay
Lionel Corporation Super 381 Electric Engine
Remedy
This is normal behavior. To prevent
accidental high-speed start-ups, Proto-
Sound 2.0 is programmed to start up
in neutral anytime track power has
been turned off for several seconds.
Remedy
Reverse the transformer leads.
You may be pressing the button too
Remedy
quickly. Try pressing the whistle/horn
button more slowly, taking
approximately one full second to fully
depress the button.
Remedy
Reverse the transformer leads.
You may be pressing the button too
quickly. Try pressing the bell button
more slowly, taking approximately one
full second to fully depress the button.
Check the wiring of the separate
button.
Remedy
You are waiting too long between
whistle button presses.
Try lubricating the coupler knuckle
with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT
use oil.
The coupler needs to be cleaned. Wipe
with denatured alcohol (not rubbing
alcohol) and let dry.
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