®
Tinplate 385/1835
Steam Locomotive
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Traditional Version
Compatibility
By M.T.H. Electric Trains
®
This set will operate on any traditional 42”
diameter STD. Gauge track system,
including M.T.H.’s traditional tubular track.
It is also compatible with most standard AC
transformers. (See page 7 for a complete list
of compatible transformers and wiring
instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
Table of Contents
Set Up Checklist................................................................................................... 3
Lubrication.............................................................................................3
Basic Operation....................................................................................................4
Activating Features................................................................................4
Maintenance..........................................................................................................5
Lubricating and Greasing Instructions...................................................5
Cleaning The Wheels and Track............................................................5
Headlight Replacement Instructions......................................................6
Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart.......................................7
Service & Warranty Information...........................................................8
Limited One-Year Warranty..................................................................8
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.
M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment
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periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to perso ns, 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.
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This train set is intended for indoor use. Do not use if water is present. Serious injury or fatality may result.
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l Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.
Set Up Checklist
Lubricate Side Rods
• Lubricate the locomotive
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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 in Figures
1 and 2. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.
Make sure you lubricate all side rods, leading and trailing trucks and drive wheel axles.
Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)
Lubricate Wheel Axles (L)
Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive
Lubricate Wheel Axles (L)
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Figure 2: Lubricating The Side Rods and Linkage
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Basic Operation
The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel.
The locomotive is stopped, started and reversed by means of the reversing ‘E-Unit’
located inside the locomotive. The E-Unit is a three position sequence relay which cycles
whenever current to the locomotive is interrupted. This can be done by operating the
‘direction’ control on the transformer, or by moving the transformer voltage control to
the OFF position. The sequence of its operation is Forward, Neutral, Reverse, Neutral,
etc. In other words, if the locomotive is in forward motion, operate the ‘Direction’
control once to stop it, and twice to reverse it.
If you want to operate the train in one direction only, which is necessary If you have
automatic stations or Insulated blocks in your layout, you must ‘lock-out’ the E-Unit.
Make sure the locomotive is moving in the desired direction then stop it. Now, move the
E-Unit lever (located on the top of the boiler) to its OFF position or toward the left side
of the locomotive. If the E-Unit is ‘locked out’ while it is in the Neutral position, the
locomotive will not run at all. Also, because the E-Unit works partially by gravity, it will
not operate properly if the locomotive is held on its side or upside down.
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.
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
Neutral
ForwardReverse
Neutral
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Maintenance
Grease Idler Gears (G)
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.
Figure 3: Ilder Gear Grease Points
The locomotive utilizes a direct drive motor that should not need direct lubrication.
However, it will be necessary to lubricate the idler gears located on the inside of the drive
wheels as seen in Figure 6 with grease.
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can
cause poor electrical contact and
traction. Wheels 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.
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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 screws into a bracket
affixed to the inside of the boilet. Replacement bulbs are available directly from the
M.T.H. Parts Department.
Gently unscrew the bulbs from the socket on the mounting bracket and replace the bulb.
Lift Clasp On Boiler Front
To Release Boiler Front From
Locomotive Body. Fold Down
To Reveal Headlight Bulb
Figure 4: Accessing The Locomotive Headlight
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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 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-18v 50-Watt Electronic
MTH Z-750 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-21v 75-Watt Electronic
MTH Z-4000 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-22v 390-Watt Electronic
Lionel 1032 U A 5-16v 90-Watt Standard
Lionel 1032M U A 5-16v 90-Watt Standard
Lionel 1033 U A 5-16v 90-Watt Standard
Lionel 1043 U A 5-16v 90-Watt Standard
Lionel 1043M U A 5-16v 90-Watt Standard
Lionel 1044 U A 5-16v 90-Watt Standard
Lionel 1053 U A 8-17v 60-Watt Standard
Lionel 1063 U A 8-17v 60-Watt Standard
All-Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0-24v 300-Watt Electronic
Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic
Lionel LW A U 8-18v 75-Watt Standard
Lionel KW A or B U 6-20v 190-Watt Standard
Lionel MW
Lionel RS-1 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-18v 50V.A. Electronic
Lionel RW U A 9-19v 110-Watt Standard
Lionel SW U A Unknown 130-Watt Standard
Lionel TW
Lionel ZW
Lionel Post-War
Celebration
Series ZW
* Conventional Mode Only
Center Rail Outside Rail
Outside Track
Terminal
U A 8-18v 175-Watt Standard
A,B,C or D
A,B,C or D
Inside Track
Terminal
U
Common
Min/Max.
Voltage
5-16v 50V.A. Electronic
8-20v
0-20v
Power
Rating
275-Watt
135/190 Watt
Transformer
Standard
Electronic
Type
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Service & Warranty Information
How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty
For warranty repair, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.
1. First, e-mail, write, call or fax an Authorized M.T.H. Service Center in your area or M.T.H. Electric Trains to
obtain Repair Authorization. You can find the list of Authorized Service Centers on the M.T.H. web site,
www.mth-railking.com. Authorized Service Centers are required only to make warranty repairs on items sold from
that store; all other repairs may or may not be done at the store's own discretion. Otherwise, con tact M.T.H. (fill
out the Service Contact form in the Service Section of www.mth-railking.com; send US mail to the ad dress listed
below; tel: 410-381-2580; fax: 410-423-0009), stating when the item was purchased and describing t he problem.
If you contact M.T.H., you will be given a return authorization number to assure that your merchandise will be
properly handled upon its receipt.
2. CAUTION: Make sure the product is packed in its original factory packaging including its foam a nd plastic
wrapping material so as to prevent damage to the merchandise. 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, 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 or M.T.H. for your Return Authorization.
Limited One-Year 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) the defective part without charge for the parts or labor, if the item is returned to an
Authorized M.T.H. Service Center or M.T.H. Electric Trains 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 pr oblem, 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 the item to M.T.H., fill out the Service Contact form in the Service Section of
www.mth-railking.com; send US mail to the address listed below; call 410-381-2580, or fax 410-423-0009 to
obtain a return authorization number. 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.
Service Department
M.T.H. Electric Trains
7020 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, Maryland 21046-1532
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER
7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046
Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122
PARTICIPATING RETAILER LIST
ALABAMA
SOUTHERLAND STATION
HUNTSVILLE
256-533-4720
railway@bellsouth.net
ARIZONA
ARIZONA TRAIN DEPOT
MESA
480-833-9486
sales@arizonatraindepot.com
www.arizonatraindepot.com/
CALIFORNIA
DOLLHOUSES, TRAINS & MORE
NOVATO
415-883-0388
kbecker@cmc.net
TIN PLATE JUNCTION
OAKLAND
510-444-4780
TOYTRAINS@email.msn.com
COLORADO
MIZELL TRAINS Inc
WESTMINSTER
303-429-4811
mizelltrains@cs.com
www.mizelltrains.com
CONNECTICUT
SHELTON RAILROAD SYSTEMS
SHELTON
203-924-8761
adriani@clearlight.com
NEW ENGLAND HOBBY SUPPLY
MANCHESTER
860-646-0610
bobbell@nehobby.com
DELAWARE
K R R B MODEL TRAINS INC.
NEWARK
302-292-2779
info@krrb.com
www.krrb.com
www.mth-railking.com
FLORIDA
DEPOT HOBBY SHOP
LAKE WORTH
561-585-1982
jimmyt1982@aol.com
www.depothobbies.com
COLONIAL PHOTO & HOBBY
ORLANDO
407-841-1485
trains@colonialphotoandhobby.com
WARRICK CUSTOM HOBBIES
PLANTATION
954-370-0708
info@warrickcustomhobbies.com
www.warrickcustomhobbies.com
FRANK'S TRAINS & HOBBIES INC.
OLDSMAR
813-855-1041
FTH@allhobbies.com
www.allhobbies.com
READY TO ROLL
MIAMI
305-688-8868
rtrtrains@aol.com
www.readytorolltrains.com
ILLINOIS
BIKE & CHOO CHOO CONNECTION
SCHAUMBURG
847-882-7728
trainconnection@aol.com
INDIANA
Y. O. R. K. TRAINS
MUNSTER
219-838-9999
yorktrains@aol.com
SAMUELSON'S TRAIN SHOP
VALPARAISO
219-462-2708
LOUISIANA
AMERICA'S TRAIN YARD
BATON ROUGE
225-926-5592
MAINE
WHEELS, WINGS & THINGS
LUDLOW
207-532-6277
irc44@javanet.com
MARYLAND
ENGINE HOUSE HOBBIES
GAITHERSBURG
301-590-0816
luciecerise@aol.com
J & B TRAINS
HAGERSTOWN
240-420-4930
HOBBYTOWN U S A
FREDERICK
301-694-7395
PURKEY'S TOY TRAINS
SYKESVILLE
410-549-6061
wiley@oldmainline.com
THE TRAIN ROOM
HAGERSTOWN
301-745-6681
MASSACHUSETTS
NORTHEAST TRAINS
PEABODY
978-532-1615
www.netrains.com
MICHIGAN
BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS INC.
SAGINAW
517-793-4753
bob@traindoctor.com
www.traindoctor.com
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MISSOURI
SWITCH STAND
COUNTRY AND STUFF
RICK'S TOY TRAINS
SAINT LOUIS
314-781-4458
r41877@earthlink.com
MARK TWAIN HOBBY CENTER
ST. CHARLES
636-946-2816
webmaster@hobby1.com
www.hobby1.com
NEW HAMPSHIRE
TREASURED TOYS
SALEM
603-898-7224
ttoys@treasured-toys.com
www.treasured-toys.com
RAILROAD SPECIALTIES
HUDSON
603-882-5566
crew@electric-trains.com
www.electric-trains.com
NEW JERSEY
TRAINS & THINGS
TRENTON
609-883-8790
trainsanthings@aol.com
GRAND CENTRAL STATION
KEARNY
201-955-6200
228gene@gateway.com
HOBBYMASTERS, INC
RED BANK
732-842-6020
hobbymasters@hobbymasters.com
HOLLY BEACH TRAIN DEPOT
WILDWOOD
609-522-2379
larry@pro-usa.net
COAST TRAINS AND COLLECTIBLES
WALL
732-556-9005
coasttrain@aol.com
www.coasttrains.com
J & B TRAINS, INC.
MAPLE SHADE
856-414-0092
BASE1130@aol.com
HOBBY SHOP
MATAWAN
732-583-0505
hobbyshopnj.com
ATLANTIC RAILS
HAMMONTON
609-567-8490
bobcap@pics.com
www.atlanticrails.com
ANDOVER
973-786-7086
stuff@crystal.palace.net
RIDGEFIELD HOBBY
RIDGEFIELD
201-943-2636
COLUMBUS TRAIN STATION
COLUMBUS
609-518-1800
NEW YORK
AURORA RAILS & HOBBIES
EAST AURORA
716-652-5718
rk82141@aol.com
AMERICANA STORE
TIVOLI
845-757-4246
mthdepot@valstar.net
NASSAU HOBBY CENTER, INC.
FREEPORT
516-378-9594
Charlienassau@aol.com
KROSS HARDWARE
WEST BABYLON
631-669-3069
t989@aol.com
CITY DEPOT, INC.
NEW HAMPTON
845-374-3010
citydepot@frontiernet.net
www.citydepot.com
NORTH CAROLINA
DRY BRIDGE STATION
MOUNT AIRY
336-786-9811
mikek@drybridgestation.com
www.drybridgestation.com
THE FREIGHT YARD
SMITHFIELD
919-934-6229
disbissette@aol.com
TRAINS LTD.
CHARLOTTE
704-566-9070
modelrrs@bellsouth.net
www.trainsltd.com
THE ROUNDHOUSE & BACKSHOP
CARY
919-465-0810
OHIO
DIXIE UNION STATION
MASON
513-459-0460
rockylane@core.net
www.dixieunionstation.com
TOLEDO
419-478-0171
T & K HOBBY SHOP
BRIDGEPORT
740-633-6607
salea@tkhobbies.com
www.tkhobbies.com
TRAINS-N- THINGS
CANTON
330-499-1666
trains@sssnet.com
PARMA HOBBY
CLEVELAND
216-741-6440
info@parmahobby.com
GLEN'S TRAIN SHOP
AKRON
330-253-6527
E & S TRAINS
AKRON
330-745-0785
GRAND PACIFIC JUNCTION
OLMSTEAD FALLS
440-235-4777
gpjmrr@juno.com
HUDSON TOY, TRAIN & HOBBY
HUDSON
330-653-2997
ejpickens@aol.com
DAVIS ELECTRONICS
MILFORD
513-831-6425
davistrains@fuse.net
www.davistrains.com
SANDY'S HOBBY'S & COLLECTIBLES
ELYRIA
440-365-9999
sandyshobb@aol.com
ERIE RAILWAY DEPOT
TROY
937-440-9972
orvile@gte.net
CLEARVIEW TRAIN & HOBBY
LORAIN
440-277-4488
klogar@erienet.net
www.clearviewtrainandhobby.com
PENNSYLVANIA
FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY
FAIRCHANCE
724-564-7817
mthdealer@aol.com
www.hhs.net/fairchance
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THE STATION
NEW CUMBERLAND
TENNESSEE
WISCONSIN
717-774-7096
station@paonline.com
BUSSINGER TRAINS
AMBLER
215-628-2366
choochoos@icdc.com
www.icdc.com/~btrains
CHARLEROI SWEEPER CENTER
CHARLEROI
724-483-3397
AMERICAN HOBBY CENTER
ALIQUIPPA
724-378-3930
american@icubed.com
CRANBERRY HOBBY DEPOT
CRANBERRY TWP
724-776-3640
JAdams6113@aol.com
ALLENTOWN TOY TRAIN SERVICE
ALLENTOWN
610-821-0740
ON THE RIGHT TRACK
ALTOONA
814-942-4345
JIM'S TRAIN SHOP
HOMER CITY
724-479-2026
sudsy@stargate.net
YE OLDE TRAIN & CHRISTMAS
SHOPPE
BOYERTOWN
610-369-0755
www.yeoldetrain.com
TOBY TYLER'S HOBBY CENTER
PITTSBURGH
412-653-5030
tobytyler111@cs.com
BUSTLETON TRAIN SHOP
PHILADELPHIA
215-698-7266
CHESTNUT TOYBOX
PHILADELPHIA
215-545-0455
chestnuttoy@earthlink.net
THE CABOOSE
LEHIGHTON
570-386-5352
www.thecaboosehobbies.com
victen@ptd.net
SOUTH CAROLINA
EMERALD TRAIN & HOBBY
GREENWOOD
864-223-2247
MODEL RAILROAD & HOBBY SHOP
MEMPHIS
901-384-6500
mrhs99@earthlink.net
www.modelrailroadandhobby.com
TEXAS
HOBBY TIME
AMARILLO
806.352.9660
don.l.harris.@hobby-time.com
VIRGINIA
TRAIN DEPOT
MANASSAS
703-335-2216
NORGE STATION
WILLIAMSBURG
757-564-7623
norgetrains@cs.com
NUTBUSH EXPRESS
VICTORIA
804-696-1902
thenutbushexp@meckcom.net
TOY TRAIN CENTER
RICHMOND
804-288-4475
T S G HOBBIES
WARRENTON
540-347-9212
tripi@mnsinc.com
www.mnsinc.com/tripi/tsg.htm
CHESTERFIELD HOBBIES
MIDLOTHIAN
804-379-9091
chsthobb@erols.com
www.chesterfieldhobbies.com
DAVIS HOBBY SUPPLIES
PORTSMOUTH
757-397-1983
ralph@davishobby.com
www.davishobby.com
LOCUST GROVE TRAINS
LOCUST GROVE
540-854-8955
lgtrains@aol.com
www.locustgrovetrains.com
WEST VIRGINIA
PATRICK'S TRAINS
WHEELING
304-232-0714
trains@patstrains.com
www.patstrains.com
SOMMERFELD'S TRAINS
BUTLER
262-783-7797
questions@sommerfelds.com
www.sommerfelds.com
G B T V & TRAINS
GREEN BAY
920-496-9697
rrtycoon@netnet.net
GRAMPA'S TRAIN SHOP
RICE LAKE
715-234-2996
grampastrainshop@yahoo.com
THE TRAIN STORE
WAUKESHA
262-650-6675
HOBBY OUTLET
FOND DU LAC
920-924-3770
hobby_outlet@hotmail.com
CANADA
ONTARIO
CREDIT VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY
STREETSVILLE
905-826-1306
CVRCO@globalserve.net
www.cvrco.com
TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP
CUMBERLAND
613-833-3125
info@toytrainworkshop.com
www.toyt rainworkshop.com
THE TRAIN ROOM
FERGUS
519-787-3280
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