MTHTrains PREMIER 4-4-2 ATLANTIC E-6 Operating instructions

PREMIER 4-4-2 ATLANTIC E-6

STEAM ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This Premier 4-4-2 Atlantic E-6 Steamer features a die-cast boiler and tender and operates on O-31 track. This Premier Steam 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 21), 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.

Table of Contents

Set Up

Basic Operation

Transformer Controls

Throttle

Volume Control

Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation

Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features

Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)

Tips on Using PSA

Proto-Coupler

®

Operation

Speed Control

Lock into a Direction State

Reset to Factory Defaults

Automatic Sounds

Maintenance

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

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Premier 4-4-2 Atlantic E-6 Steam Engine

Set Up

There are a couple of simple steps you must take before operating this Premier steamer.

1. Although the engine was lubricated at the factory, you should lubricate all side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked

“L” in Fig. 6 on pg. 12. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point

2. Prime the operating smoke unit with smoke fluid before operating. Add

15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack (see Fig. 3), then gently blow into the stack to eliminate any air bubbles in the fluid.

3. If you choose not to prime the unit with fluid, turn the smoke unit switch located under the engine to the OFF position (see Fig. 4). Running the

engine without a primed smoke unit may cause damage. See the

“ProtoSmoke Unit Operation” section of this book for more information on smoke unit maintenance.

4. Place the engine on the track, then insert the reverse unit plug that extends out of the tender into the receptacle at the back of the boiler cab (Figure 1).

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THIS ENGINE TO A TENDER

FROM ANOTHER ENGINE; IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.

Look at the bottom of the engine and tender where each will have a color-coded stamp. If they match you may connect those two pieces; if not, don’t.

5. Connect the draw bar between the engine and tender. The draw bar hole located farthest from the tender is for applications such as display. The second hole is for normal operation on O-31 track.

At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine.

Figure 1. Connect the Tender to the

Engine

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Basic Operation

Throttle

– Throttle up the power to your track. Give about 10-14 volts or enough power so that the engine’s headlight shines brightly. Then put the engine into motion by either firmly pressing the Direction button on your transformer or remote once or dropping and advancing the throttle to put the engine in forward.

Operation Buttons

Use the operation buttons on your transformer or remote as described below.

Horn/Whistle - To sound the whistle, firmly press the Horn/Whistle button.

The horn will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button. It will stop when you release the button. The whistle has four different endings, depending on whether you hold the button for less than three seconds, three seconds, four seconds, or five seconds or longer.

Bell - To sound the bell, firmly press and release the Bell button. To turn the bell off, press and release the Bell button again. The bell will continue to ring from the time you turn it on until you press and release the button again to turn it off.

Direction – Your train is programmed to start in neutral. The first direction after neutral upon start-up is forward. Firmly press and release the Direction button to allow the engine to move forward. Just as you must stop your automobile between forward and reverse, this engine will not go directly from forward to reverse; it goes into neutral between directions. If the train has been moving forward, the first press of the Direction button will put the train from forward into neutral, the second press into reverse, the third press back into neutral, and the fourth back into forward. To prevent accidental high-speed start-ups, this engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more.

Volume Control

– To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the water hatch on the tender clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume (see Fig. 2).

Proto-Sound 2.0

Volume Adjustment Knob

Figure 2. Manually Adjusting the Proto-Sound

2.0 Volume

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Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions

This manual contains the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 in conventional mode only. Instructions for accessing DCS command mode features accompany the DCS Remote Control System equipment.

Because Proto-Sound 2.0 is an all-new system developed by M.T.H.’s own research and development team, it operates differently from original

Proto-Sound. Most Proto-Sound 2.0 features are automatically enabled, and the reset state has been eliminated, so there is no need to program features as with original Proto-Sound. Although the new system is easier to operate than original Proto-Sound, you should read these instructions thoroughly before using Proto-Sound 2.0 features in order to prevent harm to yourself or your equipment.

Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features:

Proto-Sound 2.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Whistle button pushes described below. Please read the full descriptions of each feature before using it. To use these buttons to activate features rather than to blow the whistle or ring the bell, you should press the buttons for a shorter time (1/2 second); you may need to practice your timing to make this work smoothly.

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Passenger Station Announcements (PSA):

Your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that you can play when you pull into a passenger station.

Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds, but be sure to allow approximately 30 seconds between the button pushes described below to allow the PSA sufficient time to run through each sequence.

1. To cue the sound system to play the PSA, quickly but firmly press the Bell button once followed by 2 quick presses of the Whistle button while the engine is moving. As soon as you have keyed in this code, you will hear the announcement for the upcoming stop and the bell will begin to ring.

2. Press the Direction button or drop and advance the throttle once to stop the engine. This will trigger the first sequence of PSA. The reverse unit is temporarily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the Direction button to trigger the sounds, and Proto-Sound 2.0 has disabled operator control over the Whistle and Bell buttons until the full PSA sequence is complete.

3. After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction button again to trigger the second sequence of PSA.

4. After about 30 seconds, press the Direction button again to trigger the third

PSA sequence.

5. Again, after allowing about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the

Direction button one more time to trigger the fourth and final PSA sequence.

You will know it is the final sequence when you hear the “All Aboard!” call.

The bell will begin to chime and within a few seconds, the engine will start and move out on its own at the current throttle setting, in the same direction it was traveling when you began the sequence. Once the bell turns off, the operator regains control of the transformer’s bell and whistle buttons and can ring the bell or blow the whistle as usual.

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Tips on Using PSA

You can terminate PSA at anytime by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds.

You do not have to be in Forward to use PSA. At the conclusion of the full sequence, the train will pull away from the station in whatever direction you were going when you activated the feature.

You can use PSA even if you are double-heading with another engine. If the second engine is not equipped with PSA at all, you must remember not to leave the throttle at a high voltage level once you have stopped the engine to run the PSA. Otherwise, the engine without PSA will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train, since they cannot be automatically disabled during the PSA cycle. If the second engine is an original Proto-Sound engine equipped with PSA, you may choose to disable it when used in double-heading operations, so you will not experience competing PSA sounds. To disable PSA in an original

Proto-Sound engine, see the operating instructions for that engine.

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.

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Proto-Coupler

®

Operation

This locomotive is equipped with a coil-wound Proto-Coupler for remote uncoupling action. Because the Proto-Coupler is controlled through the

Proto-Sound 2.0 microprocessor, it does not require an uncoupling track section or modification to your layout to function. You can fire the coupler from neutral or while in motion. Use the code shown below (and in the chart on pg. 5) to fire the coupler.

Rear Coupler:

To fire the rear coupler, press the Bell button once followed immediately by three pushes of the Whistle button. The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released.

Speed Control:

M.T.H. engines equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 have speed control capabilities that allow the engine to maintain a constant speed up and down grades and around curves, much like an automobile cruise control. You can add or drop cars on the run, and the engine will maintain the speed you set.

While the engine is programmed to start with the speed control feature activated, you can opt to turn it off. This means the engine’s speed will fall as it labors up a hill and increase as it travels downward. It is also affected by the addition or releasing of cars while on the run.

To turn speed control on and off, put the engine in neutral, then press the transformer’s Whistle button one time then immediately press the Bell button two times. Two whistle blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change. Repeat the 1 whistle, 2 bells code to return it to the other state. You

will want to do this during the initial neutral upon start-up if you ever couple this engine to another engine that is not equipped with speed

control to avoid damaging the motors in either engine. Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on.

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.

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Lock into a Directional State:

You can lock your engine into a directional state (forward, neutral, or reverse) so that it will not change directions. To do this, put the engine into the direction you want (or into neutral to lock it into neutral), run it at a very slow crawl (as slowly as it will move without halting), and quickly but firmly press the Horn button once followed immediately by three presses of the Bell button. Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change.

The engine will not change direction (including going into neutral) until you repeat the 1 horn, 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state, even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time.

Reset to Factory Defaults:

To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults, while in Neutral press the Whistle button once, followed immediately by five quick pushes of the Bell button. Two whistle blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change.

Automatic Sounds:

Certain Proto-Sound 2.0 sound effects automatically play in programmed conventional mode conditions:

Squealing Brakes play any time the engine’s speed decreases rapidly.

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.

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Maintenance

ProtoSmoke

®

Unit Operation

This Premier steam locomotive contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the roof of the engine. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral oil-based fluid that emits a harmless smoke. The smoke is then forced out of the stack by a small electric fan. Smoke volume is controlled by the Proto-Sound 2.0 system.

With a few easy maintenance steps, you should enjoy trouble-free smoke unit operation for years.

When preparing to run this engine, add

15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack (see Fig. 3). We recommend

M.T.H. ProtoSmoke, Seuthe, LGB, or

LVTS fluids. Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components.

If you choose not to add the fluid (or have already added the fluid but choose to run smoke-free), turn off the smoke unit switch located under the leading truck (see Fig. 4). Failure either to add

fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and/or wicking material.

Figure 3. Add Smoke through the

Smokestack

Smoke Unit

ON/OFF Switch

When the smoke output while running the engine begins to diminish, add another 10-15 drops of smoke fluid or turn the 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.

Figure 4. Smoke Unit ON/OFF

Switch

After removing the engine from storage, add another 25 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation.

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If you experience poor or no smoke output when the smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it has become hard, blackened, and unabsorbent around the heating element. Remove the smoke unit inspection cover from the locomotive’s body (see Fig. 5). After removing the chassis and inspection cover screws, lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick. If it is darkly discolored and hard, it should be replaced.

Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department phone: 410-381-2580 e-mail: [email protected]

mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532

Smoke Unit

Removal Screw

Smoke Unit

Inspection Screws

Figure 5. Inspecting the Smoke Unit

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Lubrication and Greasing Instructions

The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.

You should regularly lubricate all side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L” in Fig. 6. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.

Figure 6. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive

The locomotive’s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year, whichever comes first. To access the gear box, do the following:

1. Turn the engine upside down.

2. Remove the Phillips screws (marked “GREASE”) located at each set of wheels.

3. Use a grease tube dispenser to put a small amount (approx. 1-2 ml.) of lithium-based grease into the gearbox.

4. Replace the screw.

You should also grease the leading and trailing locomotive truck tongues to enhance their ability to slide on the chassis. Follow the grease points shown on

Fig. 7.

Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction as well as prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires.

Body Mounting Screws

Body Mounting Screws

Lubricate Pivot Point (G)

Grease Screw (G)

Body Mounting Screw

(Through Hole in the Leading Truck)

Figure 7. Location of Body Mount Screws and Greasing Points on the Locomotive

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Traction Tire Replacement Instructions

Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers. While these tires are extremely durable, you may need to replace them at some point.

1. Remove the side rods from the wheels in order to slip the new tire over the grooved drive wheel. Make sure to note the position of all rods before removing.

2. Make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove in the drive wheel, using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains.

3. Slip the new tire onto the wheel. You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel.

4. If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel, you will need to remove and reinstall the tire. Otherwise your engine will wobble while operating.

5. Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove. Use a razor blade to trim away any excess tire that doesn’t seat itself inside the groove properly.

6. Reinstall the side rods in the same positions as noted. Failure to align rods may cause binding or damage to the drive system.

One set of replacement tires is included with your model. Additional sets are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department.

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Light Replacement Instructions

The locomotive’s lights are controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. See the diagrams and directions below for instructions on accessing and replacing the light bulbs in this locomotive.

You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department

(phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: [email protected]; mail: 7020 Columbia

Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532)

Headlight and Marker Lights:

Headlight Bulb:

1. Remove the boiler shell from the chassis as shown in figure 7 on page 12.

2. Open the smoke box door by pulling on the railing of the smoke box door.

3. Remove the two screws attaching the headlight shell and bracket to the boiler.

4. Locate and unplug the headlight wires from the connector.

5. Remove the light bulb from the rear of the headlight shell by gently pulling the bulb through the rear of the shell.

6. Thread the wires of the new bulb along side the smoke unit in the boiler, using the same route as the original wires.

7. Insert bulb into the headlight shell.

8. Reinstall the headlight shell onto the boiler using the same screws.

9. Plug the headlight bulb into the proper connector.

Reinstall the boiler shell onto the chassis. Be sure not to pinch any of the wires while reinstalling the boiler to the chassis.

Boiler Mounted Marker LEDs:


2. Open the smoke box door by pulling on the railing of the smoke box door.

3. Disconnect the marker LED wires from the harness.

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4. Gently pull the LEDs from the marker housing into the inside of the boiler shell.

5. Install the replacement LEDs into the marker light housing.

6. Connect the LEDs to the wiring harness connector.

7. Reinstall the boiler shell onto the chassis. Be sure not to pinch any of the wires while reinstalling the boiler to the chassis.

Pilot Mounted Marker LEDs:


2. Disconnect the LED connector from the wiring harness.

3. Remove the screws securing signal equipment box and the pilot. The screws are accessed from the underside of the pilot.

4. Gently remove the LEDs from the marker light housings on the pilot.

5. Remove the screws securing the cylinder saddle. Do not remove the cylinder saddle. Be careful of the siderods and vale gear coming loose when the cylinder saddle is lifted.

6. Guide the wires for the LEDs under the cylinder saddle and remove the

LEDs to be replaced. Be careful not to disturb the running gear and side rods.

7. Connect the replacement LEDs to the wire harness and reattach the cylinder saddle screws. Make sure the LED wires are routed in the proper channels of the chassis.

8. Install the LEDs in to the marker light housings.

9. Reattach the pilot and signal equipment box to the chassis.

10. Reattach the boiler onto the chassis. Be sure not to pinch any of the wires while reinstalling the boiler to the chassis.

This is a fairly involved procedure. If you do not feel comfortable doing this, please send your engine into the MTH Service Department. A qualified service person will replace the bulbs for you.

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Tender Light:

1. Remove the four (4) screws that hold the chassis to the body and pull the two components apart, being careful to leave the wires attached.

Unscrew light brackets

Unplug wires from connectors

2. Unplug the green wire from the connector.

3. Unscrew the bracket that houses the light bulb from inside the tender.

4. Gently pull the bulb to remove it and push the replacement into place.

Figure 8. Changing the Tender Light.

5. Reassemble in reverse order, being careful not to pinch any wires.

Firebox and Cab Interior Lights:

1. Remove the boiler from the engine (see Fig. 7 on pg. 12). To do this, unscrew the leading truck bracket and move it aside to access the front body mount screw. Remove the one front and two rear body mount screws and carefully lift the boiler from the chassis, being careful to leave the wires attached.

2. Unplug the black wires from their connector. You must change both the firebox light and cab interior light at the same time.

3. Remove the firebox light bulb by pulling it down and out of its bracket.

You may find it easier to unscrew the bracket from the boiler before removing the bulb. Replace the bulb by pushing it up and into the bracket. You may need to use small pliers to do this.

4. Remove the cab interior light by pulling gently on the wire until the bulb comes free of its housing. Push the replacement bulb into position.

5. Reassemble in reverse order, taking care not to pinch any wires.

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Self-Charging Battery Back-Up

The special NiCad 7-cell 8.4v self-charging battery recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to five years. The battery is a dry battery that should not leak or cause any damage to your engine. Depending upon when your engine was built, it may need to be charged right out of the box. If engine sounds seem distorted or garbled at low voltages or become silent when power from the transformer is turned off, test the battery to determine whether it should be recharged or replaced.

Test: Put the engine in neutral and leave the track voltage at 10-12 volts (high enough for the lights to shine brightly and the engine to move steadily) for 15 minutes.

Recharge: If the sounds are improved at the end of the 15-minute test charge, the battery charge has run down and can be recharged. There are a number of ways you can do this:

• Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10-12 volts for 6-7 hours so the battery can fully recharge (if your engine has a smoke unit, be sure it is turned off).

• Use M.T.H.'s battery recharger (sold separately, Item

#50-1019) that plugs into a wall outlet and a special port atop the tender body to recharge the battery overnight without leaving it on the track.

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. A standard 9v alkaline battery can be substituted until your replacement arrives, but since alkaline batteries cannot be recharged, it will eventually wear down.

Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery.

Battery Port

Unhook Wires, Remove and Replace Battery

Figure 9. Replacing the Battery

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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 (telephone: 410-381-2580; fax:

410-423-0009; [email protected], 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive,

Columbia MD 21046-1532).

Starting Up Remedy

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.

Horn

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.

See the "Basic Operation" section for more details.

Remedy

When I press the whistle button, the bell comes on instead.

Reverse the transformer leads.

I can’t get the horn to blow when I press the whistle button.

quickly. Try pressing the whistle button more slowly, taking approximately one full second to fully depress the button.

Bell

When I press the whistle button, the bell sounds.

Remedy

Reverse the transformer leads.

I can’t get the bell to ring when I press the bell button.

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.

The bell won’t work on a separate bell button.

Check the wiring of the separate button.

Coupler

When I try to fire the coupler, PSA starts.

Remedy

You are waiting too long between whistle button presses.

The Proto-Coupler won’t let the engine uncouple on the fly.

Try lubricating the coupler knuckle with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT use oil.

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Cab Chatter

Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds don’t play.

Lock-out

I can’t get the engine to run after I power up the transformer. It sits still with the engine sounds running.

The engine won’t lock into forward, neutral, or reverse.

Remedy

Cab Chatter plays only in neutral.

Remedy

The engine is locked into the neutral position. Follow the procedure in the

“Lock into a Direction” section.

Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph (approx. 10 volts or less in c onventional mode).

Volume Remedy

The sounds seem distorted, especially when the whistle or bell is activated.

Proto-Sound 2.0 volume is set too high. Turn the volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis counterclockwise to reduce the volume.

Battery Remedy

The engine will not leave the initial neutral setting

Check to be sure the battery is installed and fully charged. See the

“Self-Charging Battery Back-Up” s ection.

I get no sounds when the engine shifts between directions.

The battery may be dead or need to be charged. See the “Self-Charging

Battery Back-Up” section.

After I turn off my transformer, my engine continues to make sounds before quitting.

Proto-Sound 2.0 is designed to c ontinue to sound for a few seconds after power to the track has been shut off.

Remedy PSA

The PSA sounds occasionally repeat themselves.

Proto-Sound 2.0 has a built-in random number generator that randomly s elects each sound clip to play.

Because there are a limited number of s ound clips available in each PSA s equence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time.

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PSA

Once in PSA, the engine doesn’t go into reverse.

Remedy

So that PSA effects can be as realistic as possible,

Proto-Sound 2.0 disables the reversing unit whenever PSA is enabled. This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the PSA sequences.

When the PSA enters its last sequence the bell automatically comes on.

PSA is programmed to start ringing the bell at that point. After approximately 12 rings of the bell, it will automatically turn off.

When PSA is enabled, pressing the whistle and bell buttons has no effect.

Because PSA must control various effects in each sequence, Proto-

Sound 2.0 takes control of these sound effects until you exit PSA.

I push the direction button but the next sound clip in the sequence does not

Each PSA clip must play for approx.

30 seconds before PSA will advance play or the engine does not come out of PSA after fourth press of the direction button.

to the next step in the PSA cycle. Wait at least 30 seconds in each PSA sound clip before pressing the direction button.

Compatibility

This engine will operate on any traditional O-31 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 20 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.)

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Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart

Proto-Sound 2.0 is designed to work with most standard AC transformers. The chart below lists the many compatible transformers. Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your transformer does not have its own bell button, you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system. In addition, the chart details how the terminals on these transformers should be attached to your layout.

Transformer

Model

MTH Z-500

MTH Z-750

MTH Z-4000

Lionel 1032

Lionel 1032M

Lionel 1033

Lionel 1043

Lionel 1043M

Lionel 1044

Lionel 1053

Lionel 1063

All-Trol

Dallee Hostler

Lionel LW

Li onel KW

Center Rail Outside Rail

Red Terminal

Red Terminal

Red Terminal

U

U

U

U

U

U

U

U

Left Terminal

Left Terminal

A

A or B

Black Terminal

Black Terminal

Black Terminal

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

Right Terminal

Right Terminal

U

U

Lionel MW

Lionel RS-1

Lionel RW

Li onel SW

Lionel TW

Lionel ZW

Outside Track

Terminal

Red Terminal

U

U

U

A,B,C or D

Lionel Post-War

Celebration

Series ZW

A,B,C or D

* Conventional Mode Only

Inside Track

Terminal

Black Terminal

A

A

A

U

Common

Min/Max.

Voltage

0-18v

0-21v

0-22v

5-16v

5-16v

5-16v

5-16v

5-16v

5-16v

8-17v

8-17v

0-24v

8-18v

6-20v

5-16v

0-18v

9-19v

Unknown

8-18v

8-20v

0-20v

Power

Rating

50-Watt

75-Watt

390-Watt

90-Watt

90-Watt

90-Watt

90-Watt

90-Watt

90-Watt

60-Watt

60-Watt

300-Watt

75-Watt

190-Watt

50V.A.

50V.A.

110-Watt

130-Watt

175-Watt

275-Watt

135/190 Watt

Transformer

Type

Electronic

Electronic

Electronic

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Electronic

Electronic

Standard

Standard

Electronic

Electronic

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Electronic

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Additional Features Accessible with the DCS

Remote Control System:

While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 2.0 engine yields wonderfully realistic sound and several train control features, command mode operation allows the user to access a world of command functions never before accessible to O Gauge railroaders. With the addition of the DCS Remote

Control System (including a DCS remote handheld and Track Interface Unit) users gain many advanced features, including:

• DCS Proto-Speed Control - Establishes desired locomotive speed in scale miles per hour increments via a thumbwheel control and allows operator to set maximum speed and acceleration/deceleration rates

• ProtoSmoke

®

Variable Output Control - Controls how much smoke each engine outputs and matches smoke to locomotive speed

• Locomotive Lighting Control - Controls locomotive headlights, marker and interior lights, beacon lights, ditch lights, and MARS lights

• Emergency Stop-Single button push stops all Proto-Sound 2.0 trains but does not turn off the power

• One Touch Global Mute/UnMute-Single button mutes or unmutes all

DCS-controlled locomotives’ user-defined actions, including sound, lights, and smoke

• Proto-Dispatch Operation-Public Address-like feature allows users to speak through locomotive speaker during operation

• Proto-Cast-Allows users to play audio recordings through locomotive speaker during operation

• Proto-Doppler Sound Effects Set Up-Users can configure locomotive for

Doppler Operation, including setting distance points for Doppler start, repeat, and stop modes

• 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

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• Proto-Effects™ Set Up-User can select individual Proto-Effects™ operations to be active or inactive, including cab chatter, train wreck sounds, coupler sounds, and wheel clickety-clack sounds

• 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

• Query Locomotive Information-User can query locomotive programming to learn locomotive address and engine data information, including scale miles traveled

• User Can Query, Set and Operate Track and Accessory Interface Units for

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.

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CAUTION: Electrically Operated Product:

Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H.

recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 - 16. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock.

WARNING: When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be followed including the following:

- Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.

- M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, such as damage to the primary cord, plug blades, housing, output jacks or other parts. 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.

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AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER

7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046

Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122

www.mth-railking.com

PARTICIPATING N.A.S.C.

CANADA

TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP

CUMBERLAND

613-833-8331

THE TRAIN ROOM

FERGUS

519-787-3280

CALIFORNIA

TIN PLATE JUNCTION

OAKLAND

510-444-4780

COLORADO

MIZELL TRAINS INC

WESTMINSTER

303-429-4811

CONNECTICUT

NEW ENGLAND HOBBY

SUPPLY

MANCHESTER

860-646-0610

FLORIDA

ROUNDHOUSE SOUTH

PORT ORANGE

386-304-7002

RETAILER LIST

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY

& HOBBIES

T HURMONT

301-694-8331

FAIRCHANCE

724-564-7817

MICHIGAN

MICHIGAN MODEL TRAIN

CENTER

PINCKNEY

734-426-1651

TOBY TYLER'S HOBBY

CENTER

PITTSBURGH

412-653-5030

BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS

INC.

SAGINAW

989-793-4753

VIRGINIA

LOCUST GROVE TRAINS

LOCUST GROVE

540-854-8955

DAVIS HOBBY SUPPLIES

PORTSMOUTH

757-397-1983

N EW HAMPSHIRE

TREASURED TOYS

SALEM

603-898-7224

T S G HOBBIES

WARRENTON

540-347-9212

N EW YORK

AURORA RAILS & HOBBIES

E AST AURORA

716-652-5718

OHIO

D AVIS ELECTRONICS

MILFORD

513-831-6425

WISCONSIN

SOMMERFELD'S TRAINS

BUTLER

262-783-7797

GRAMPA'S TRAIN SHOP

RICE LAKE

715-234-2996

MARYLAND

PLAZA HOBBY

CUMBERLAND

301-729-6424

RICK'S TOY TRAINS

TOLEDO

419-478-0171

ENGINE HOUSE HOBBIES

GAITHERSBURG

301-590-0816

PENNSYLVANIA

BUSSINGER TRAINS

AMBLER

215-628-2366

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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.

CANADA

TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP

CUMBERLAND

613-833-8331

RETAILER LIST

DOLLHOUSES TRAINS & MORE

NOVATO

415-883-0388

FRANK'S TRAINS & HOBBIES

OLDSMAR

813-855-1041

THE TRAIN ROOM

ERGUS

519-787-3280

TIN PLATE JUNCTION

OAKLAND

510-444-4780

COLONIAL PHOTO & HOBBY

ORLANDO

407-841-1485

CREDIT VALLEY RAILWAY

COMPANY

STREETSVILLE

905-826-1306

RON'S WORLD

SAN CLEMENTE

949-361-5596

WARRICK CUSTOM HOBBIES

PLANTATION

954-370-0708

TRUCKS & TRAINS HOBBIES

SANTA ROSA

707-537-6586

ROUNDHOUSE SOUTH

PORT ORANGE

386-304-7002

B H TRAINS

TERREBONNE

450-492-0317

ALABAMA

SOUTHERLAND STATION

HUNTSVILLE

256-533-4720

COLORADO

CUSTOM RAILWAY SUPPLY

COLORADO SPRINGS

719-634-4616

ILLINOIS

BIKE & CHOO CHOO

CONNECTION

SCHAUMBURG

847-882-7728

CABOOSE HOBBIES

DENVER

303-777-6766

LIL' BOBBY'S HOBBIES

MONTGOMERY

334-277-1715

MIZELL TRAINS

WESTMINSTER

303-429-4811

INDIANA

Y. O. R. K. TRAINS

MUNSTER

219-838-9999

ARIZONA

ARIZONA TRAIN DEPOT

MESA

480-833-9486

CALIFORNIA

CENTRAL COAST TRAINS

ATASCEDERO

805-466-1391

TRAIN SHACK

BURBANK

818-842-3330

CONNECTICUT

NEW ENGLAND HOBBY

SUPPLY

MANCHESTER

860-646-0610

FLORIDA

HOLLYWOOD STATION

HOLLYWOOD

954-921-2700

SAMUELSON'S TRAIN SHOP

VALPARAISO

219-462-2708

IOWA

CABOOSE STOP HOBBIES

CEDAR FALLS

800-642-7012

KENTUCKY

L&N TRAINS & THINGS

LOUISVILLE

502-897-9005

ROUNDHOUSE

NORTH HOLLYWOOD

818-769-0403

DEPOT HOBBY SHOP

LAKE WORTH

561-585-1982

READY TO ROLL

MIAMI

305-688-8868

LOUISIANA

AMERICA'S TRAIN YARD

BATON ROUGE

225-926-5592

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MAINE

WHEELS, WINGS & THINGS

LUDLOW

207-532-6277

MARYLAND

PLAZA HOBBY

CUMBERLAND

301-729-6424

TREASURED TOYS

SALEM

603-898-7224

NEW JERSEY

COUNTRY AND STUFF

ANDOVER

973-786-7086

HOBBYTOWN U S A

FREDERICK

301-694-7395

COLUMBUS TRAIN STATION

COLUMBUS

609-518-1800

ENGINE HOUSE HOBBIES

GAITHERSBURG

301-590-0816

ATLANTIC RAILS

HAMMONTON

609-567-8490

J & B TRAINS

HAGERSTOWN

240-420-4930

GRAND CENTRAL STATION

KEARNY

201-955-6200

THE TRAIN ROOM

HAGERSTOWN

301-745-6681

J & B TRAINS, INC.

MAPLE SHADE

856-414-0092

PURKEY'S TOY TRAINS

SYKESVILLE

410-549-6061

HOBBY SHOP

MATAWAN

732-583-0505

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS

& HOBBIES

THURMONT

301-694-8331

HOBBYMASTERS, INC

RED BANK

732-842-6020

RIDGEFIELD HOBBY

RIDGEFIELD

201-943-2636

MASSACHUSETTS

NORTHEAST TRAINS

PEABODY

978-532-1615

TOM’S MODEL TRAINS

SCOTCH PLAINS

908-322-6122

EAST BAY HOBBIES

SEEKONK

508-336-5573

TRAINS & THINGS

TRENTON

609-883-8790

MICHIGAN

MICHIGAN MODEL TRAIN

CENTER

PINCKNEY

734-426-1651

COAST TRAINS AND

COLLECTIBLES

WALL

732-556-9005

BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS

INC.

SAGINAW

989-793-4753

HOLLY BEACH TRAIN DEPOT

WILDWOOD

609-522-2379

MISSOURI

SWITCH STAND

SAINT LOUIS

314-781-4458

NEW YORK

AURORA RAILS & HOBBIES

EAST AURORA

716-652-5718

MARK TWAIN HOBBY CENTER

ST. LOUIS

636-946-2816

NASSAU HOBBY CENTER, INC.

FREEPORT

516-378-9594

NEVADA

RENO RAILS

RENO

775-337-6669

HOBBY WORLD

MONTICELLO

845-794-8770

CITY DEPOT, INC.

NEW HAMPTON

845-374-3010

NEW HAMPSHIRE

RAILROAD SPECIALTIES

NASHUA

603-801-0801

SCAG’S ELECTRIC TRAINS

STATEN ISLAND

718-727-7373

AMERICANA STORE

TIVOLI

845-757-4246

KROSS HARDWARE

WEST BABYLON

631-669-3069

NORTH CAROLINA

THE ROUNDHOUSE &

BACKSHOP

CARY

919-465-0810

TRAINS LTD.

CHARLOTTE

704-566-9070

DRY BRIDGE STATION

MOUNT AIRY

336-786-9811

THE FREIGHT YARD

SMITHFIELD

919-934-6229

TRAIN LOFT

WINSTON-SALEM

336-760-9817

OHIO

GLEN'S TRAIN SHOP

AKRON

330-253-6527

E & S TRAINS

AKRON

330-745-0785

T & K HOBBY SHOP

BRIDGEPORT

740-633-6607

PARMA HOBBY

CLEVELAND

216-741-6440

SANDY'S HOBBY'S &

COLLECTIBLES

ELYRIA

440-365-9999

HUDSON TOY, TRAIN &

HOBBY

HUDSON

330-653-2997

CLEARVIEW TRAIN & HOBBY

LORAIN

440-277-4488

DIXIE UNION STATION

MASON

513-459-0460

DAVIS ELECTRONICS

MILFORD

513-831-6425

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TRAINS-N- THINGS

NORTH CANTON

330-499-1666

GRAND PACIFIC JUNCTION

OLMSTEAD FALLS

440-235-4777

RICK'S TOY TRAINS

TOLEDO

419-478-0171

THE STATION

NEW CUMBERLAND

717-774-7096

FRYER'S STORE

ORWIGSBURG

570-366-2258

CHESTNUT TOYBOX

PHILADELPHIA

215-545-0455

ERIE RAILWAY DEPOT

TROY

937-440-9972

TOBY TYLER'S HOBBY

CENTER

PITTSBURGH

412-653-5030

PENNSYLVANIA

AMERICAN HOBBY CENTER

ALIQUIPPA

724-378-3930

ALLENTOWN TOY TRAIN

SERVICE

ALLENTOWN

610-821-0740

ON THE RIGHT TRACK

ALTOONA

814-942-4345

BUSSINGER TRAINS

AMBLER

215-628-2366

WILCOX GREENHOUSE &

NURSERY

TITUSVILLE

814-827-3823

EASTERN DEPOT

TROY

570-297-1975

J&J RAILROAD CROSSING

TURTLE CREEK

412-824-6009

TRAINS R FUN

LEESBURG

703-779-8600

JIM’S HOBBY SERVICE

BERWICK

570-759-2695

SOUTH CAROLINA

EMERALD TRAIN & HOBBY

GREENWOOD

864-223-2247

YE OLDE TRAIN & CHRISTMAS

SHOPPE

BOYERTOWN

610-369-0755

NICHOLAS SMITH

BROOMALL

610-353-8585

TENNESSEE

MODEL RAILROAD & HOBBY

SHOP

MEMPHIS

901-384-6500

CHARLEROI SWEEPER

CENTER

CHARLEROI

724-483-3397

TEXAS

HOBBY TIME

AMARILLO

806.352.9660

CRANBERRY HOBBY DEPOT

CRANBERRY TWP

724-776-3640

RIVERVIEW TRAINS

ANGLETON

979-848-3895

FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY

FAIRCHANCE

724-564-7817

GREAT TRAINS & HOBBIES

LONGVIEW

903-757-2720

TOY TRAIN STATION

FEASTERVILLE TREV

215-322-5182

VIRGINIA

LEESBURG HOBBIES

LEESBURG

703-779-8600

THE CABOOSE

LEHIGHTON

570-386-5352

LOCUST GROVE TRAINS

LOCUST GROVE

540-854-8955

HOBBY CITY

MC MURRAY

724-942-2557

TRAIN DEPOT

MANASSAS

703-335-2216

CHESTERFIELD HOBBIES

MIDLOTHIAN

804-379-9091

DAVIS HOBBY SUPPLIES

PORTSMOUTH

757-397-1983

TOY TRAIN CENTER

RICHMOND

804-288-4475

NUTBUSH EXPRESS

VICTORIA

434-696-1902

T S G HOBBIES

WARRENTON

540-347-9212

NORGE STATION

WILLIAMSBURG

757-564-7623

WASHINGTON

EASTSIDE TRAINS

KIRKLAND

425-828-4098

WEST VIRGINIA

PATRICK'S TRAINS

WHEELING

304-232-0714

WISCONSIN

WOODCRAFTERS SHOP

BURLINGTON

262-763-5239

SOMMERFELD'S TRAINS

BUTLER

262-783-7797

HOBBY OUTLET

FOND DU LAC

920-924-3770

G B T V & TRAINS

GREEN BAY

920-496-9697

GRAMPA'S TRAIN SHOP

RICE LAKE

715-234-2996

THE TRAIN STORE

WAUKESHA

262-650-6675

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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.

First, e-mail, write, call or fax a M.T.H. Authorized Service Center (ASC) in your area to obtain R epair

Authorization. You can find the list of ASCs on the M.T.H. Website, www.mth-railking.com. Authorized Service be done at the store's own discretion. If you did not purchase the item directly from the ASC, you will need to select a National Authorized Service Center (NASC). These centers are compensated by M.T.H. to perform warranty service for any customer whose repair qualifies for warranty service. A list of NASC retailers can be located on the M.T.H. Website or by calling 1-888-640-3700. Should the warranty no longer apply, you may choose either an ASC or NASC retailer to service your M.T.H. Product. A reasonable service fee will be charged.

CAUTION: Make sure the product is packed in its original factory packaging including its foam and plastic wrapping material to prevent damage to the merchandise. There is no need to return the entire set if only one of

prepaid and we recommend that it be insured. A cover letter including your name, address, daytime p hone number, e-mail address (if available), Return Authorization number (if required by the service center, a copy of your sales receipt and a full description of the problem must be included to facilitate the repairs. Please include the description regardless of whether you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the

Service Center for your Return Authorization.

Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service.

Authorized M.T.H. Service Centers are independently owned and operated and are not agents or repres entatives of

M.T.H. Electric Trains. M.T.H. assumes no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for material left in their possession, or work done, by privately owned M.T.H. Authorized Service Centers.

Limited One-Year Warranty

All M.T.H. products purchased from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant are covered by this warranty.

M.T.H. products are warrantied for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship, excluding wear items such as light bulbs, pick-up rollers, batteries, smoke unit wicks, and traction tires. We wi ll repair or replace (at our option)

M.T.H. National Authorized Service Center (NASC) within one year of the original date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damages caused by improper care, handling, or use. Transportation costs incurred by the customer are not covered under this warranty.

Items sent for repair must be accompanied by a return authorization number, a description of the problem, and

a copy of the original sales receipt from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant

, which gives the date of purchase. If you are sending this product to an Authorized Service Center, contact that Center for their retu rn authorization.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state t o state. Specific questions regarding the warranty may be forwarded to M.T.H. directly.

Service Department

M.T.H. Electric Trains

7020 Columbia Gateway Drive

.Columbia MD 21046-1532

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