Premier GP-40

Diesel Engine

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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 21 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.)

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

Table of Contents

Set Up Checklis t................................................................................................... 3

Lubrication.............................................................................................3

Priming The Smoke Unit....................................................................... 3

Checking The Battery............................................................................ 4

Basic Operation ....................................................................................................5

Activating Features................................................................................ 5

Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions ........................................................... 7

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

Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)................................................................... 8

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

Speed Control........................................................................................ 10

Locking Locomotive Into A Direction.................................................. 11

Reset To Factory Default....................................................................... 11

Automatic Sound Effects....................................................................... 11

Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 12

Lubricating and Greasing Instructions...................................................12

Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track..................................................13

Traction Tire Replacement Instructions.................................................14

Headlight Replacement Instructions...................................................... 15

Self Charging Battery Back-Up............................................................. 15

ProtoSmoke® Unit Operation................................................................16

Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems....................................... 18

Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart....................................... 21

Additional Features Accessible Of DCS Remote Control System........ 22

Service & Warranty Information........................................................... 23

Limited One-Year Warranty.................................................................. 23

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 followi ng:

Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.

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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.

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

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

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

Set Up Checklist

•

Lubricate the locomotive

• Prime the smoke unit

•

Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects

•

Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operating Section of this manual

Lubrication

You should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L” in

Fig. 1. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.

Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)

Lubricate Wheel Axles (L)

Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive

Priming The Smoke Unit

When preparing to run this engine, add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack (see Fig. 2). 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 engine (see Fig.

3).

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

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Running the engine without a primed smoke unit may cause damage

Add Smoke Fluid

Smoke Unit

ON/OFF Switch

Figure 2: Adding Smoke Fluid

Checking The Battery

Figure 3: Smoke Unit Switch Location

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 15.

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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.

Activating Features

Throttle To increase or decrease track voltage, and therefore train speed, turn the throttle control knob. Turning clockwise will increase voltage and speed, while turning 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.

Bell - To sound the bell, in an engine equipped with a 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.

Horn/Whistle - To sound the whistle, firmly press the Horn/Whistle button. The whistle will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button. It will stop when you release the button.

Cycle Phases

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.

Reverse

Neutral

Neutral

Forward

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Manual Volume Control

To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.

Proto-Sound 2.0

Volume Adjustment Knob

Figure 4: Manual Volume Adjustment Knob

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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.

Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional

Mode Features

Proto-Sound 2.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Horn 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 horn or ring the bell, you should tap the buttons very quickly with a ½-second pause between button presses. You may need to practice your timing to make this work smoothly.

Press

Horn

Short &

Firm

½ Sec.

Pause

Timing Chart

Press

Bell

Short &

Firm

½ Sec.

Pause

Total Time Lapse: 1 ½ Seconds

Press

Bell

Short &

Firm

Feature to Be Activated:

Freight Yard Sounds

Fire the Rear Coupler

Fire the Front Coupler

Speed Control On/Off

Lock into a Direction/Unlock

Reset to Factory Defaults

Button Code:

1 Bell, 2 Whistles

1 Bell, 3 Whistles

1 Bell, 4 Whistles

1 Whistle, 2 Bells (From Neutral Only)

1 Whistle, 3 Bells

1 Whistle, 5 Bells (From Neutral Only)

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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.

•

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

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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.

Proto-Coupler® Operation

This locomotive is equipped with one or more coil-wound Proto-Couplers for remote uncoupling action. Because Proto-Couplers are controlled through the Proto-Sound 2.0

microprocessor, they do not require an uncoupling track section or modification to your layout to function. You can fire a coupler from neutral or while in motion. Use the code shown below (and in the chart on p. 7) to fire the coupler(s).

Rear Coupler:

To fire the rear coupler, quickly tap the Bell button once followed by three quick taps of the Horn button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released.

Bell Horn Horn Horn

=

Fire

Rear

Coupler

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Front Coupler:

To fire the front coupler (if your engine has one), quickly tap the Bell button once followed by four quick taps of the Horn button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. 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

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. Because the engine will run more slowly at a given throttle voltage when speed control is on than when it is off, you should adjust the throttle to a lower power level for operation with speed control off to avoid high-speed derailments. When speed control is off, the volume will drop to allow for better low voltage operation.

To turn speed control on and off , put the engine in neutral, then quickly tap the transformer's Horn button one time then quickly tap the Bell button two times, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change. Repeat the 1 horn, 2 bells code to return it to the other condition. 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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Locking Locomotive Into A Direction

You can lock your engine into a direction (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 tap the Horn button once followed by three quick taps of the Bell button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. 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 condition, 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 Default

To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults, while in Neutral tap the Horn button quickly once, followed by five quick taps of the Bell button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. 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 Sound Effects

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

Lubricating and Greasing Instructions

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

Regularly lubricate all axles and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in M.T.H.'s maintenance kit. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.

Body Mount Screws

Motor Mounting Screw

Figure 5: Body Removal Screw Locations

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.

Follow the greasing instructions below. Note that in some tightly packed engines you may need to move internal components temporarily in order to access the gears.

1. To access the gear box, remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the chassis screws as seen in Figure 5 and lifting the cab from the chassis.

2. Once the cab is removed, remove the trucks by unscrewing the black Phillips motor mount screw located on the underside of the drive trucks (see Fig. 5).

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 any wires between the truck block and motor mount.

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5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassmble the chassis and body, being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the chassis and body and reinstall the chassis screws.

Grease Idler Gears (G) Lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears with grease.

Use the diagram shown in Figure 6 below as a guide and add grease to the points marked with a “G.”

Figure 6: Greasing The Idler Gears

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 RailKing Track

Cleaning Fluid and a clean rag 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. 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 each powered truck block. While these tires are extremely durable, you may need to replace them at some point.

First, remove the trucks from the chassis by unscrewing the body mounting screws as noted in Figure 5. Next, remove the trucks from the chassis by unscrewing the truck mounting screw also noted in Figure 5. Finally, turn the removed truck over and locate and remove the truckside screws to gain access to the drive wheel traction tires behind the trucksides.

Once the truck sides have been removed:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove. Use a razor blade to trim away any excess tire that will not seat inside the groove properly.

5. Reassemble in the reverse order.

One set of replacement tires is packaged with your model. Additional sets are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: [email protected]; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD

21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122).

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Headlight Replacement Instructions

The locomotive’s headlight is controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out. The bulb has a quick disconnect plug that attaches the bulb harness to a connector terminal inside the body shell. Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department.

Follow the body removal instructions found in the Lubrication and Greasing Instructions.

Replaceable Lights

Light Wire Harness Plug

Front

Figure 7: Removing The Replaceable Lights

Interior Lighting Connections

Gently disconnect the bulb harness from the socket on the constant voltage circuit or connector terminal and replace the bulb.

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.

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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).

Battery Charger Port

•

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.

Figure 8: Battery Charger Port

Replace : If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15-minute test charge, it is time to replace the battery.

Remove Smoke Unit, Disconnect Battery,

Unscrew Battery Bracket And Slide Out

Battery and Bracket In Direction Of Arrow

Figure 9: Removing The Battery

ProtoSmoke® Unit Operation

This Premier diesel locomotive contains a Proto-Sound 2.0 controlled 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

Add Smoke Fluid

Figure 10: Adding Smoke Fluid

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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. 10). 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 engine. Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and/or wicking material.

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.

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.

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.

After removing the locomotive body from its chassis (See Figure 5), remove the smoke unit inspection cover (see

Fig. 11). After removing the inspection cover screws, lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick. If it is darkly discolored and hard, it should be replaced.

Inspection Cover

Screws

Figure 11 : Smoke Unit Inspection

Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: [email protected]; mail: 7020 Columbia

Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122).

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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. 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.

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.

Remedy

Reverse the transformer leads.

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

Bell

When I press the whistle button, the bell sounds.

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.

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, FYS 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.

The coupler does not fire or stay coupled.

The coupler needs to be cleaned.

Wipe with denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) and let dry.

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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 at random intervals.

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 conventional 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

The engine will not leave the initial neutral setting.

Remedy

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

“Self-Charging Battery Back-Up” section.

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 continue to sound for a few seconds after power to the track has been shut off.

FYS

The FYS sounds occasionally repeat themselves.

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.

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FYS

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

Remedy

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Each FYS clip must play for approx.

30 seconds before FYS will advance to the next step in the FYS cycle.

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

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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

Li onel LW

Lionel 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

Lionel 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

(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 make-ups, allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together

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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 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 the components is in need of repair . 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.

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 will 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 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

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

RETAILER LIST

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS

& HOBBIES

THURMONT

301-694-8331

FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY

FAIRCHANCE

724-564-7817

MICHIGAN

MICHIGAN MODEL TRAIN

CENTER

PINCKNEY

734-426-1651

THE STATION

NEW CUMBERLAND

717-774-7096

TOBY TYLER'S HOBBY

CENTER

PITTSBURGH

412-653-5030 BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS

INC.

SAGINAW

989-793-4753

TOBY TYLER

PITTSBURGH

412-653-5030

NEW HAMPSHIRE

TREASURED TOYS

SALEM

603-898-7224

VIRGINIA

LOCUST GROVE TRAINS

LOCUST GROVE

540-854-8955

NEW YORK

AURORA RAILS & HOBBIES

EAST AURORA

716-652-5718

DAVIS HOBBY SUPPLIES

PORTSMOUTH

757-397-1983

FLORIDA

ROUNDHOUSE SOUTH

PORT ORANGE

386-304-7002

OHIO

DAVIS ELECTRONICS

MILFORD

513-831-6425

T S G HOBBIES

WARRENTON

540-347-9212

MARYLAND

PLAZA HOBBY

CUMBERLAND

301-729-6424

RICK'S TOY TRAINS

TOLEDO

419-478-0171

WISCONSIN

SOMMERFELD'S TRAINS

BUTLER

262-783-7797

ENGINE HOUSE HOBBIES

GAITHERSBURG

301-590-0816

PENNSYLVANIA

BUSSINGER TRAINS

AMBLER

215-628-2366

GRAMPA'S TRAIN SHOP

RICE LAKE

715-234-2996

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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

THE TRAIN ROOM

ERGUS

519-787-3280

CREDIT VALLEY RAILWAY

COMPANY

STREETSVILLE

905-826-1306

B H TRAINS

TERREBONNE

450-492-0317

ALABAMA

SOUTHERLAND STATION

HUNTSVILLE

256-533-4720

RETAILER LIST

DOLLHOUSES, TRAINS &

MORE

NOVATO

415-883-0388

FRANK'S TRAINS & HOBBIES

OLDSMAR

813-855-1041

TIN PLATE JUNCTION

OAKLAND

510-444-4780

COLONIAL PHOTO & HOBBY

ORLANDO

407-841-1485

RON'S WORLD

SAN CLEMENTE

949-361-5596

WARRICK CUSTOM HOBBIES

PLANTATION

954-370-0708

T RUCKS & TRAINS HOBBIES

SANTA ROSA

707-537-6586

ROUNDHOUSE SOUTH

PORT ORANGE

386-304-7002

COLORADO

CUSTOM RAILWAY SUPPLY

COLORADO SPRINGS

719-634-4616

ILLINOIS

BIKE & CHOO CHOO

CONNECTION

SCHAUMBURG

847-882-7728

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

CONNECTICUT

NEW ENGLAND HOBBY

SUPPLY

MANCHESTER

860-646-0610

SAMUELSON'S TRAIN SHOP

VALPARAISO

219-462-2708

CALIFORNIA

CENTRAL COAST TRAINS

ATASCEDERO

805-466-1391

FLORIDA

HOLLYWOOD STATION

HOLLYWOOD

954-921-2700

IOWA

CABOOSE STOP HOBBIES

CEDAR FALLS

800-642-7012

TRAIN SHACK

BURBANK

818-842-3330

DEPOT HOBBY SHOP

LAKE WORTH

561-585-1982

KENTUCKY

L&N TRAINS & THINGS

LOUISVILLE

502-897-9005

ROUNDHOUSE

NORTH HOLLYWOOD

818-769-0403

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

NEVADA

RENO RAILS

RENO

775-337-6669

NASSAU HOBBY CENTER, INC.

FREEPORT

516-378-9594

HOBBY WORLD

MONTICELLO

845-794-8770

NEW HAMPSHIRE

RAILROAD SPECIALTIES

NASHUA

603-801-0801

CITY DEPOT, INC.

NEW HAMPTON

845-374-3010

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

CHESTNUT TOYBOX

PHILADELPHIA

215-545-0455

GRAND PACIFIC JUNCTION

OLMSTEAD FALLS

440-235-4777

TOBY TYLER'S HOBBY

CENTER

PITTSBURGH

412-653-5030

RICK'S TOY TRAINS

TOLEDO

419-478-0171

WILCOX GREENHOUSE &

NURSERY

TITUSVILLE

814-827-3823 ERIE RAILWAY DEPOT

TROY

937-440-9972

PENNSYLVANIA

AMERICAN HOBBY CENTER

ALIQUIPPA

724-378-3930

ALLENTOWN TOY TRAIN

SERVICE

ALLENTOWN

610-821-0740

SOUTH CAROLINA

EMERALD TRAIN & HOBBY

GREENWOOD

864-223-2247

TENNESSEE

MODEL RAILROAD & HOBBY

SHOP

MEMPHIS

901-384-6500

ON THE RIGHT TRACK

ALTOONA

814-942-4345

TEXAS

HOBBY TIME

AMARILLO

806.352.9660

BUSSINGER TRAINS

AMBLER

215-628-2366

YE OLDE TRAIN & CHRISTMAS

SHOPPE

BOYERTOWN

610-369-0755

RIVERVIEW TRAINS

ANGLETON

979-848-3895

GREAT TRAINS & HOBBIES

LONGVIEW

903-757-2720

CHARLEROI SWEEPER

CENTER

CHARLEROI

724-483-3397

VIRGINIA

LOCUST GROVE TRAINS

LOCUST GROVE

540-854-8955

CRANBERRY HOBBY DEPOT

CRANBERRY TWP

724-776-3640

TRAIN DEPOT

MANASSAS

703-335-2216

FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY

FAIRCHANCE

724-564-7817

TOY TRAIN STATION

FEASTERVILLE TREV

215-322-5182

CHESTERFIELD HOBBIES

MIDLOTHIAN

804-379-9091

DAVIS HOBBY SUPPLIES

PORTSMOUTH

757-397-1983

THE CABOOSE

LEHIGHTON

570-386-5352

TOY TRAIN CENTER

RICHMOND

804-288-4475

HOBBY CITY

MC MURRAY

724-942-2557

NUTBUSH EXPRESS

VICTORIA

434-696-1902

THE STATION

NEW CUMBERLAND

717-774-7096

T S G HOBBIES

WARRENTON

540-347-9212

FRYER'S STORE

ORWIGSBURG

570-366-2258

NORGE STATION

WILLIAMSBURG

757-564-7623

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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