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Table of Contents

Set Up

Set up Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Assembling RealTrax® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting the Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lubricating the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Checking the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Coupling the Engine and Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Basic Operation

Operation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation

Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Feature . . . . . 7

Freight Yard Sounds (FYS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Tips on Using FYS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Proto-Coupler® Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Lock into a Direction State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0

Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Automatic Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Maintenance

Lubrication and Greasing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Caboose Car Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Self-Charging Battery Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7

Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9

Transformer Compatibility Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

RailWare Interactive DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System . . . . . . 21

Service and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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 observed, including the following:

Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.

l M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment 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 train set should not be used until properly repaired.

l Do not operate your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.

l This train set is intended for indoor use. Do not use if water is present. Serious injury or fatality may result.

l Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.

l The transformer was designed to operate on regular US household current (120 volt, 50-60 Hertz). Do not connect to any other source of power.

l To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the transformer unit. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If the unit is damaged contact M.T.H. Service for instructions.

l The transformer is equipped with an internal circuit protector. If the circuit protector trips, unplug the power cord from the electrical wall outlet, check your layout for any short circuits. The circuit breaker will reset automatically when the short is removed from the circuit.

l Unplug the transformer from the electrical wall outlet when not in use. l Do not use this transformer for other than its intended purpose.

Transformer Ratings:

Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Only, Outpu t: 14 VAC, 80W or 18 VAC 100W

This product may be protected by one or more of the following patents: 6,019,289; 6,280,278; 6,281,606; 6,291,263; 6,457,681; 6,491,263; 6,604,641; 6,619,594;

6,624,537; 6,655,640.

©2007, M.T.H. Electric Trains, Columbia, MD 21046

Set Up Checklist

• Assemble RealTrax®

• Connect the transformer

• Lubricate the engine

• Checking the battery

• Place the engine and cars on the track and couple them together

• Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operation section of these instructions.

Set Includes

• Diesel Locomotive

• Three Cars

8-Pieces

O-31 Curve RealTrax

4-Pieces

Straight RealTrax

Transformer and Controller with wire harness

Tools Needed

Lighted Lock-On DVD/CD-Rom

Battery Charger (Optional)

Pliers Scissors

Philips Screwdriver Cotton Swab or Rag

RailKing Maintenance Kit or

Light Household Oil and Bearing Grease

You can obtain replacement parts and replacement instructions from the

M.T.H. Parts Department e-mail: [email protected], phone: 410-381-2580, mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532

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Assembling RealTrax™

Unlike other O Gauge track systems, each RealTrax section features a realistic built-in roadbed base, solid nickel-silver track rails, and realistic railroad ties, all designed to give you an authentic looking track system. The quick connectors and built-in roadbed allow you to set up RealTrax anywhere, including most carpeted surfaces, without the need for track nails or the worry of carpet stains.

Each RealTrax segment has at least one knock-out tab in the roadbed (on either end of the segment) that can be removed with a pair of pliers to reveal an opening for the lock-on that is used to connect the transformer to the track. To assemble RealTrax, follow the instructions below.

STEP

1

Knock-out must be removed before remote lock-on can be installed

STEP

2

Remove knock-out from outer edge of track by holding and twisting up with a pair of pliers

STEP

3

Insert lock-on into knock-out tab

(Lock-on is the interface between the track and transformer)

STEP

4

REMOVE TAB

FROM OUTER EDGE

Make sure the metal contacts line up.

STEP

5 Align Quick

Connect Plugs

STEP

6

Gently push together RealTrax

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Connecting the Transformer

The transformer included with this set provides an easy-to-use, safe power source for AC-powered trains and accessories.

To complete the connection between the track and the transformer, simply plug in the color-coded wire harness that was included in your set and plug the transformer into your wall outlet.

!

Plug the wire from the transformer into the Z-Controller’s center port.

!

Connect the Wires from the Z-Controller to the Lighted Lock-On, being sure that the wires are connected from red-to-red and black-to-black.

!

Unplug when not in use

Also functions as a binding post.

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Red Harness

Wire/Plug

Red Harness

Wire/Plug

Black Harness

Wire/Plug

Black Harness

Wire/Plug

Lubricating the Engine

You must lubricate the engine before operating it. Use a light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L” in Fig. 3 on Page 11. Do not over oil.

Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.

Checking the Battery

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 16.

Coupling the Engine and Cars

Our couplers are designed for realistic operation. Place the engine and cars on the track and couple them together. If the coupler is already closed, press down on the small finger that extends from under the right side of the coupler to open the coupler knuckle and allow the couplers to interlock as shown in Figure 1.

STEP

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Basic Operation

The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel.

!

Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine and caboose lights shine bright.

!

Put the engine into motion by pressing the Direction button on your transformer once. (hold it for approximately 1 second)

If the engine does not begin to move as soon as you firmly press the Direction button, you may not have sent enough voltage to the track to make the train move. Turn the throttle up a bit higher until the train begins to move.

Operation Buttons

Throttle To increase or decrease track voltage, and therefore train speed, turn the throttle control knob.

Turning it clockwise will increase voltage and speed, while turning it counterclockwise will decrease voltage and speed. The engine will maintain the speed you set after you release the throttle until you turn it again to change the voltage and speed.

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.

Bell To sound the bell, firmly press the bell button. The bell sound will continue until the bell button is firmly pressed a second time.

Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral. The train will always cycle neutral-forward-neutral-reverse with each press and release of the direction button. The 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 engine clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume (see Fig. 2).

Cycle Phases

Neutral

Reverse

Neutral

Forward

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Proto-Sound 2.0

Volume Adjustment

Control

Figure 2: Volume Adjustment

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 (sold seperately).

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 (½ second); you may need to practice your timing to make this work smoothly.

Timing Chart

Press

Horn

Short &

Firm

½ Sec.

Pause

Press

Bell

Short &

Firm

Total Time Lapse: 1 ½

½ Sec.

Pause

Seconds

Press

Bell

Short &

Firm

Freight Yard Sounds (FYS):

Your engine is equipped with a sound package of freight yard sounds that you can play when you pull into a yard. 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 FYS sufficient time to run through each sequence.

!

To cue the sound system to play the FYS, quickly but firmly tap the Bell button once followed by 2 quick taps of the Horn button while the engine is moving. Tap the buttons quickly but allow approximately ½ second between each press.

!

Press the Direction button once to stop the engine. This will trigger the first sequence of FYS. 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 Horn and Bell buttons until the full FYS sequence is complete.

!

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

!

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

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Again, after allowing about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction button one more time to trigger the fourth and final FYS sequence. The FYS will continue, 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 Horn buttons and can ring the bell or blow the horn as usual.

Bell Horn Horn

Sound System Cued to Play Passenger

Station Announcements (FYS)

+ Direction

1st

Sequence

FYS

+ Direction

2nd

Sequence

FYS

+ Direction

3rd

Sequence

FYS

+ Direction

4th

Sequence

FYS

=

Operator

Controls

When Bell

Turns Off

Tips on Using FYS

!

You can terminate FYS at any time by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds.

!

You do not have to be in Forward to use FYS. 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 FYS even if you are double-heading with another engine. If the second engine is not equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0, you must remember not to leave the throttle at a high voltage level once you have stopped the engine to run the FYS. Otherwise, the engine without FYS will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train, since they cannot be automatically disabled during the FYS cycle (or if an original Proto-Sound engine, FYS are triggered differently and that engine's motor-disable feature will not be active when you run FYS in Proto-Sound 2.0).

!

FYS can be triggered from Neutral. It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that, at the conclusion of the FYS, 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 two coil-wound Proto-Couplers 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. Use the codes listed below 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.

Bell Horn Horn Horn

=

Fire

Rear

Coupler

Front Coupler:

To fire the front coupler (if your engine is equipped with one), press the Bell button once followed immediately by four pushes of the Whistle button. The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released.

Bell Horn Horn Horn Horn

=

Fire

Front

Coupler

Note: There is a coupler switch on this engine for use with a Dummy Unit. The switch chooses between rear coupler of power unit and the Dummy Unit.

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 horn 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.

Place

Engine into

Neutral

Horn Bell Bell

=

Speed Control

Two Horn Blasts

(indicates change is made)

Repeat to Return to Normal Condition

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Lock into a Directional State:

You can lock your engine into a directional state (forward, neutral, or reverse) to prevent it from changing 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 speed (< 10 scale mph), and quickly but firmly press your remote’s Whistle 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 whistle, 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state, even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time.

Place

Direction

Horn Bell Bell Bell =

Direction Lock

Two Horn Blasts

(indicates change is made)

Repeat to Return to Normal Condition

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 horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change.

Place

Engine in

Neutral

Horn Bell Bell Bell Bell Bell

=

Reset

Two Horn Blasts

(indicates change is made)

Repeat to Return to Normal Condition

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 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:

Lubrication and Greasing Instructions

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

You should regularly oil the engine and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked

“L” in Fig. 3. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.

Lubricate Axles Grease Gears Lubricate Pick-Up Rollers

(Do Not Lube the Flat Part of Pick-Up Rollers)

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. Use a lithium based grease and follow the greasing instructions below.

1.

Remove the Body Mounting Screws from the chassis, as seen in Figure 4, then lift the body away from the chassis.

2 . Remove the truck blocks from the chassis by unscrewing the large Phillips motor mount screw on the bottom of each truck block, as shown in Figure 4.

3.

Once the motor mount screw has been removed, pull the motor away from the truck block and lightly coat the motor worm gear and bronze drive gear

(in the truck block) with grease.

4.

Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch the pickup and ground wires between the truck block and motor mount.

Lubricate Pick-Up

Roller (L)

Lubricate Pick-Up

Roller (L)

Lubricate Axle

Brushings (L)

Figure 3: Lubrication Points

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5.

Repeat the procedure for the other motor and truck

6.

Reassemble the chassis and body, being careful that the wires are not caught between the body and chassis, as this can lead to a short that may damage the electronics beyond repair.

It is also a good idea to lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears with grease occasionally. Add grease to the points marked with “G” in Figure

Body Mount Screw

Body Mount Screws

Body Mount Screws

Motor Mount Screw

Figure 4: Mounting Screws

Motor Mount Screw

Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track

Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires. Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured (not rubbing) alcohol applied with a cotton swab.

To clean the track, use a clean rag and

RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid or denatured (not rubbing) alcohol.. Unplug the transformer and wipe the rails of the track, turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the rails. Because the manufacturing process leaves a coat on RealTrax, you should clean the rails after the first 30 minutes of use (you may smell something burning during initial use as the coat burns off; this is normal). Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires.

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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 truck sides from the truck block in order to slip the new tire over the grooved drive wheel. To do this, remove the screws as shown in Fig. 5.

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.

Truckside screws

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.

Figure 5: Tire Replacement

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.

Reassemble the truck sides to the truck blocks.

Replacement Tires are available directly from the M.T.H.

Parts Department.

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Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement

To replace the burned out light bulbs on this locomotive, follow these instructions.

Follow the cab removal instructions in the “Lubrication and Greasing

Instructions” section on pg.11 of this manual. Once the body has been removed, locate burned out light bulb(s). Carefully remove bulb(s) from mounting.

Disconnect light bulb harness from main harness wire.

Replacement bulb harnesses are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts department.

Connect replacement bulb harness and reassemble in reverse..

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).

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C aboose Light Bulb Replacement

To replace the interior light bulbs follow these instructions and see the diagrams below.

STEP

1

STEP

2

Lower the chassis from the shell, taking care not to pull the wires out.

STEP

3

Step

Platform

Remove the four (4) screws located under the caboose's trucks.

End

Frame

Carefully loosen the end frames on both ends from the step platform.

Then grasp the end frame by the bottom and pivot outward 5 degrees. Remove the step platforms from both ends.

STEP

4

STEP

5 Replace the bulb by pushing the socket up at an angle from the bulb holder and pulling the bulb from its socket.

Replace with a new bulb and reverse the steps to reassemble the caboose.

Lower the chassis from the shell, taking care not to pull the wires out.

Light Bulb

(Part #CG-0000017)

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Self-Charging Battery Back-Up

The special NiCad 2.4v self-charging battery pack 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) 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) that plugs into a wall outlet and a special port under the engine 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.

DO NOT substitute alkaline batteries for these NiCad batteries. Using alkaline batteries in this system can result in damamge to the 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.**

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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

When I first turn the power on, the engine will not begin to run.

The engine will not start after I press the

Direction button.

My engine sounds are distorted and garbled.

Horn

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. See the "Basic Operation" section for more details.

You may not be sending enough power to the track to power the engine. Rotate throttle clockwise to increase track power.

The battery may have run down, especially if the engine has been in storage for some time. See the

"Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" section of these instructions for how to test, recharge, and (if necessary) replace the battery.

Remedy

I can't get the horn to blow when I press the

Horn button.

Bell

You may be pressing the button too quickly. Try pressing the Horn button more slowly, taking approximately one full second to fully depress the button.

Remedy

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

Coupler

When I try to fire the coupler, FYS starts.

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.

Remedy

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

The coupler does not fire or stay coupled.

The rear coupler does not fire, but coupler sounds play.

You are waiting too long between Horn button presses. See the timing instructions located at the beginning of the "Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating

Instructions" section.

Try lubricating the coupler knuckle and rivet with a dry graphite lubricant.

The coupler needs to be cleaned. Wipe with denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) and let dry.

Check position of Auxiliary Proto-Coupler

Control Switch. Switch Should be in the “OFF” position for the rear coupler to fire.

Cab Chatter

Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds don't play.

Remedy

Cab Chatter plays only in neutral at random intervals.

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Lock-out Remedy

I can't get the engine to run after I power up the transformer. It sits still with the diesel and compressor sounds running.

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

The engine maybe locked into the neutral position. Follow the procedure in the "Lock into a

Direction" section to unlock the engine's direction.

Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph

(approx. 10 volts or less in conventional mode).

Volume

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

No Sound

Battery

The engine will not leave the initial neutral setting.

I get no sounds when the engine shifts between directions.

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

FYS

The FYS sounds occasionally repeat themselves.

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

When the FYS enters its last sequence the bell automatically comes on

When FYS is enabled, pressing the whistle and bell has no effect

I push the direction button but the next sound clip in the sequence does not play or the engine does not come out of FYS after fourth press of the direction button.

Remedy

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

Volume is set too low, adjust volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis clockwise to increase the volume or check connector to speaker.

Remedy

Check to be sure the battery is installed and fully charged. See the "Self-Charging Battery Back-

Up" section.

The battery may be dead or need to be charged.

See the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" section.

Proto-Sound 2.0 is designed to continue to sound for a few seconds after power to the track has been shut off to allow for a more realistic shutdown.

Remedy

Proto-Sound 2.0 has a built-in random number generator that randomly selects each sound clip to play. Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time.

So that FYS effects can be as realistic as possible,

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

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

Because FYS must control various effects in each sequence, Proto-Sound 2.0 takes control of these sound effects until you exit FYS

Each FYS clip must play for aprox. 30 seconds before FYSwill advance to the next step in the FY

Scycle. Wait at least 30 seconds in each FYS sound clip before pressing the direction button.

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Compatibility

While this Ready-To-Run set is equipped with everything you need to operate it, the design allows flexibility. The train will operate on any traditional O-31 or larger O Gauge track system, including the RealTrax® included with this set or traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers, including the hobby transformer packaged with your set. (See below for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.)

Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart

Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if you are using a transformer other than the one included in this set and your transformer does not have its own bell button, you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system.

Transformer

Model

MTH Z-500

MTH Z-750

MTH Z-1000

Center Rail Outside Rail

Red Terminal

Red Terminal

Red Terminal

Black Terminal

Black Terminal

Black Terminal

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

Lionel KW

Red Terminal

U

U

U

U

U

U

U

U

Left Terminal

Left Terminal

A

Black Terminal

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

Right Terminal

Right Terminal

U

A or B U

Lionel MW

Lionel RS-1

Lionel RW

Lionel SW

Lionel TW

Lionel ZW

Lionel Post-War

Celebration

Series ZW

Outside Track

Terminal

Red Terminal

U

U

U

A,B,C or D

Inside Track

Terminal

Black Terminal

A

A

A

U

A,B,C or D Common

Min/Max.

Voltage

0-18v

0-21v

0-14v

0-18v

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

80-Watt

100-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

Electronic

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Electronic

Electronic

Standard

Standard

Electronic

Electronic

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Electronic

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Quick-Start DVD

The included Quick-Start DVD demonstrates the start-up and basic operation of this set as well as other information about model railroading. You may find it helpful to view the

DVD before operating this set.

RailWare Interactive DVD

M.T.H. provides a free RailWare DVD in each Ready-To-Run set. It is full of helpful information on M.T.H. product history, track planning software, a dealer finder, and information and video clips on Loco-Sound and Proto-Sound 2.0. Follow the directions below to use the DVD.

Minimum System Requirements: Pentium 100, 16MB RAM, Windows 95 or later, DVD drive, Sound Card, display properties set to greater than 256 colors. The DVD will not

® work on a Mac OS unless you run VirtualPC .

Running RR-Track Software

You may run the RR-Track software directly off of the DVD or you may install the software to your hard drive.

1.

On the Desktop, click on the icon that says My Computer.

2.

Find your DVD drive.

3.

With the M.T.H. DVD in the drive, double click on the icon for the DVD drive.

4.

Find the folder on the DVD entitled INSTALLATION.

5.

Choose the folder inside entitled RRTRAXSETUP.

6.

Run the file in that folder called SETUP.EXE and follow the directions it provides.

The program may ask you for a registration code. If it does type in "M.T.H." and it will run.

Additional track libraries can be obtained directly from RR-Track. See their website for more information www.rrtrack.com.

Installing Adobe Acrobat Software

To read some of the electronic documents included on the DVD, you will need to install

® the Adobe Acrobat Reader if it is not already on your computer. To install the software:

1.

On the Desktop, click on the icon that says My Computer.

2.

Find your DVD drive.

3.

With the MTH DVD in the drive, double click on the icon for the DVD drive.

4.

Find the folder on the DVD entitled INSTALLATION.

5.

Choose the folder inside entitled ACROBAT READER.

*If you are running Windows 95, 98 or NT choose the folder 32 BIT. Run the file

AR32E301.EXE and follow the directions it provides.

If you have problems you cannot resolve by using these directions, contact [email protected] or call 410-381-2580 for further help

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Additional Features Accessible with the

DCS Remote Control System:

(additional equipment required)

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

!

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 makeups, 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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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

Repair Authorization. You can find the list of ASCs on the M.T.H. Website, www.mth-railking.com.

Authorized Service Centers are required to make warranty repairs on items sold only from that store; all other repairs may-- or may not 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 410-381-2580. 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 the components is in need of repair unless otherwise instructed by the Service

Center . The shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured. A cover letter including your name, address, daytime phone 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 representatives 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.

If you need assistance at any time email MTH Service at [email protected], or call 410 381-

2580.

Limited One-Year Warranty

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

See our website at www.mth-railking.com

or call 410-381-2580 to identify an

Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant near you.

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 will repair or replace (at our option) the defective part without charge for the parts or labor, if the item is returned to an M.T.H. Authorized Service Center (ASC) or 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 return authorization.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to 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