MTH 20-3225-2 Operator`s manual

Premier PRR T1 Duplex

Steam Locomotive

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Compatibility

This engine will operate on any traditional

O-72 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.)

Passenger Station Announcement

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

Table of Contents

Set Up Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

Placing The Engine On The Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Passenger Station Announcements/Freight Yard Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Proto-Coupler™ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Locking Locomotive Into A Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Self Charging Battery Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6

ProtoSmoke™ Unit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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 following:

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.

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

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

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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 Side Rods and Linkage (L) (Both Sides)

Lubricate Axle Bushings (L)

Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)

Figure 1: Lubrication Points on the Locomotive

Lubricate Axle Bushings (L)

Priming the Smoke Unit

When preparing to run this engine, add

15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack. 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

Smoke Switch 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 on top of the tender

(see Fig. 2). 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 2: Smoke Unit Switch Location

(Inside Tender Hatches)

PRR T-1 Duplex Steam Locomotive

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Placing The Engine On The Track

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 3. 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.

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 the track.

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

Plug Tender Plug into

Boiler Socket at back of cab.

Figure 3

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.


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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.

Direction - Your train is programmed to start in neutral. The train will always cycle neutralforward-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.

Cycle Phases

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 under the forward water hatch on the tender deck clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.

Figure 4: Manually Adjusting the Volume

Proto-Sound 2.0

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 or Passenger Station Sounds

Fire the Rear Coupler

Fire the Front Coupler

Speed Control On/Off

Lock into a Direction

Reset to Factory Defaults

Button Code:

1 Bell, 2 Horn/Whistles



1 Horn/Whistle, 2 Bells (from Neutral only)

1 Horn/Whistle, 3 Bells

1 Horn/Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only)


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Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)/

Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)

Your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that you can play when you pull into a 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/FYS sufficient time to run through each sequence.

•To cue the sound system to play the PSA/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 PSA/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 PSA/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 PSA/FYS.

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

PSA/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 PSA/FYS sequence. The PSA/FYS will continue, and within a few seconds, the engine and bell 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/

Whistle

Sound System Cued to Play

Freight Yard or Passenger

Station Sounds (FYS)/(PSA)

+

Direction

1st

Sequence

FYS/PSA

+

Direction

2nd

Sequence

FYS/PSA

+

Direction

3rd

Sequence

FYS/PSA

+

Direction

4th

Sequence

FYS/PSA

=

Operator

Controls

When Bell

Turns Off


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Tips on Using PSA/FYS

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

•You do not have to be in Forward to use PSA/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 PSA/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

PSA/FYS. Otherwise, the engine without PSA/FYS will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train, since they cannot be automatically disabled during the PSA cycle (or if an original Proto-Sound engine, PSA/FYS are triggered differently and that engine's motor-disable feature will not be active when you run

PSA/FYS in Proto-Sound 2.0).

•PSA/FYS can be triggered from Neutral. It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that, at the conclusion of the PSA/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

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


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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

Place

Engine into

Neutral

Horn Bell Bell

=

Speed Control

Two Horn Blasts

(indicates change is made)

Repeat to Return to Normal Condition

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




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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



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.

You should regularly lubricate all side rods, linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them 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.

Body Mount Screw

(Under Truck)

Body Mount Screws

Body Mount Screws

Pivot Screw

Figure 5: Removing the Body

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 and axles, do the following:

1. Turn the engine upside down.

2. Remove the Phillips screws (marked “GREASE”). One is located directly under the front pick up roller. The other is located in the center of the drive wheels.

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

4. Replace the screws.

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. 6.


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Grease Screws (G)

Figure 6: Lubricating The Grease Points

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 as well as prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires.

Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured (not rubbing) alcohol applied with a cotton swab.

Grease Pivot Point (G)

Tire Traction 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.


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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 packaged with your model. Additional sets 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).


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Headlight Replacement Instructions

The locomotive’s lights are controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. They are easy to remove and replace when they burn out. See the diagrams and directions below for instructions on accessing and replacing the light bulbs in this locomotive.

Figure 7

Figure 7b

Headlight:

Figure 7a

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 light circuit. Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department.

1. To replace the headlight in this model you will have to separate the boiler from the

chassis by removing the body mount screws shown in fig 5.

2. Unplug the 10 pin connector, remove the wire nut from the larger blue wire and

separate the joint of the large blue wire.

3. Remove the 6 screws that attach the boiler section to the cab and skirti n ng section.

Be careful not to scratch the cab with the ends of the boiler handrails. (See Fig. 7)

4. Unplug the connector for the headlight bulb.

5. Remove the 3 screws that attach the nose cone to the boiler section. (See Fig. 7b)

6. The bracket holding the light bulb can now be lifted from the nose cone.

7. Gently pull the bulb from the grommet.

8. Insert the new bulb in the grommet and assemble the engine following the above

steps

in reverse order.

- Use caution to avoid scratching the paint.

- Make sure there are no strands of wire sticking out of the wire nut after it is replaced.

- Make sure that no wires are pinched when assembling the boiler and chassis parts.


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Self Charging Battery Backup

The special NiCad 2.4v 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) for 15 minutes.

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

Unhook Wires,

Remove and Replace Battery

- 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.

Figure 8

AC Battery

Recharging Jack

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.


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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 10-15 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack (See figure 9). 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 water hatch on the right side of the tender (See figure 10). Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and/or wick 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 20 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation.

The volume of smoke can be controlled by adjusting the smoke volume control located under the rear tender hatch.

Add Smoke Fluid

Smoke Switch

Figure 9 Figure 10: Smoke Unit On/Off Switch located under the rear hatch. (Now a Volume Pot type control)


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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. To remove the smoke unit you will first have to remove the boiler shell (by removing the body mounting screws shown in Fig. 5 on pg. 12).

Inspection Cover Screws

Figure 11

1. Once the boiler has been removed, remove the inspection cover (See figure 11).

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]:

7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532


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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, PSA/FYS starts.

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 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

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.

PSA/FYS

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

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

When PSA/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 PSA/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

So that PSA/FYS effects can be as realistic as possible, Proto-Sound 2.0 disables the reversing unit whenever PSA/FYS is enabled. This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the

PSA/FYS sequences.

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

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

Each PSA/FYS clip must play for aprox. 30 seconds before PSA/FYS will advance to the next step in the PSA/FYS cycle. Wait at least 30 seconds in each PSA/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-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

A,B,C or D

Inside Track

Terminal

Black Terminal

A

A

A

U

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

*Conventional Mode Only


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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

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 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 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 a t 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 websi te at www.mth-railking.com or call 1-888-640-3700 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 the M.T.H. Authorized Service Center (ASC) where it was purchased or a 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

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