Compatibilty
This diesel 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 17 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.)
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Set Up ................................................................................................................3
Basic Operation ............................................................................................4
Throttle ....................................................................................................4
Operation Buttons ..................................................................................4
Manual Volume Control............................................................................4
Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation......................................................................5
Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features ......................5
Freight Yard Sounds ................................................................................5
Tips on Using FYS ....................................................................................6
Proto-Coupler®Operation ......................................................................7
Speed Control ........................................................................................7
Lock into a Direction State ......................................................................7
Reset to Factory Defaults ........................................................................8
Automatic Sounds....................................................................................8
Maintenance....................................................................................................8
Lubrication and Greasing ........................................................................8
Cleaning the Wheels, and Track ..............................................................10
Traction Tire Replacement......................................................................10
Proto-Smoke Unit Operation ................................................................11
Light Bulb Replacement ........................................................................12
Self-Charging Battery Back-Up................................................................13
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................14
Campatibility................................................................................................16
Transformer Compatibility Chart ........................................................17
Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System..............18
Safety Precautions......................................................................................19
Service and Warranty Information......................................................20
Authorized Service Centers....................................................................21
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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There are a few simple steps you must take before operating this RailKing steamer.
1. You should prime the operating smoke unit with smoke fluid before
operating. Add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack, then gently
blow into the stack to eliminate any air bubbles in the fluid.
(See Fig. 5 on page 11)
2. If you choose not to prime the unit with fluid, turn the smoke unit switch
located under the engine to the OFF position. (See Fig. 6 on page 11) Running
the enging without a primed smoke unit may cause damage. See the “ProtoSmoke
Unit Operation” section of this book for more informantion on smoke unit
maintenance.
3. You should lubricate the wheel axles and pickup rollers to prevent them from
squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lunrication points marked “L” in
Fig. 2 on page 8. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.
4. You may find, if your engine was built several months before you set it
up, that the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charged before
operation. If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine
as described in the “Self Charging Battery Back-Up” section on page 13.
At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine.
SET UP
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Throttle up the power to your track. Give enough power so that the engine’s headlight
shines brightly. Then put the engine into motion by either firmly pressing the Direction
button on your transformer or remote once or dropping and advancing to throttle to put
the engine in forward.
BASIC OPERATION
Use the operation buttons on your transformer as described below.
Horn/Whistle - To sound the horn/whistle, firmly press the Horn/Whistle button. The
horn/whistle will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button. It will stop when
you release the button. The horn/whistle has four different endings, depending on whether
you hold the button for less than three sconds, three seconds, four seconds, five seconds
or longer.
Bell - To sound the bell, firmly press and release the Bell button. To turn the bell off, press
and release the Bell button again. The bell will continue to ring from the time your turn it
on until you press and release the button again to turn it off.
Direction - Your engine is programmed to start in neutral. To put the engine into forward
and then to change the direction of the engine or to put it into neutral, firmly press and
release the Direction button on your transformer. Just as you must stop your car between
forward and reverse, this engine will not go directly from forward to reverse; it goes into
neutral between directions. If the engine has been moving forward, the first press of the
Direction button will put the engine from forward into neutral, the second press into
reverse, the third press back into neutral, and the fourth back into forward. To prevent
accidental high-speed start-ups, this engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time
the track voltage is turned off for 10 seconds or more.
OPERATION BUTTONS
MANUAL VOLUME CONTROL
To adjust the volume of all sounds made
by this engine, turn the master volume
control knob, located on the underside
of the engine, clockwise to increase the
volume and counter-clockwise to
decrease the volume. (see Figure 1)
Figure 1 - Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob
THROTTLE
Volume Adjustment Knob
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This manual contains the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 in conventional mode
only. Instructions for accessing DCS command mode features accompany the DCS Remote
Control System equipment.
Because Proto-Sound 2.0 is an all-new system developed by M.T.H.’s own reseach
and development team, it operates differently from the origanal Proto-Sound. Most
Proto-Sound 2.0 features are automatically enabled, and the reset state has been eliminated, so there is no need to program features as with origanl Proto-Sound. Although the
new system is easier to operate than origanl Proto-SOund, you should read these instructions thoroughly before using Proto-Sound 2.0 features in order to prevent harm to yourself or your equipment.
Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features: Proto-Sound 2.0
features are activated by sequences of Bell and Whistle button pushes described below.
Please read the full descriptions of each feature before using it. To use these buttons to
activate features rather than to blow the whistle or ring the bell, you should press the buttons for a shorter time (1/2 second); you may need to practice your timing to make this
work smoothly.
PROTO-SOUND 2.0
OPERATION
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 in the
following 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.
1. To cue the sound system to play the FYS, quickly, but firmly press the Bell button once
followed by 2 quick presses of the Whistle button while the engine is moving.
Feature to be Activated Button Code
Freight Yard Sounds 1 Bell, 2 Whistles
Fire the Rear Coupler 1 Bell, 3 Whistles
Speed Control On/Off 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (from neutral only)
Lock into a Directional State/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells
Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Whistle, 5 Bells ( from neutral only)
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2. 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 the Direction button to trigger
the sounds, and Proto-Sound 2.0 has disabled operator control over the Whistle and Bell
buttons until the full FYS sequence is complete.
3. After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction button
again to trigger the second sequence of FYS.
4. After waiting about 30 seconds, press the Direction button again to trigger the third
FYS sequence.
5. Again, after allowing about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction
button one more time to trigger the fourth and final 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 whistle buttons
and can ring the bell or blow the whistle as usual.
Tips on Using FYS
You can terminate FYS at anytime 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
is not eqiupped with FYS at all, 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 start vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train, since
they cannot be automatically disabled during the FSY cycle. If the second engine is an
original Proto-Sound engine equipped with FYS, you may choose to disable it when
used in double-heading operations, so you will not experience competing FYS sounds.
To disable FYS in an original Proto-Sound engine, see the operating instructions for
that engine.
FYS can be triggered from Neutral. It will operate the same as if triggered while in
motion except that, at the conclusion of the FYS, the engine will depart in the next
direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral.
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This engine is equipped with a coil-wound Proto-Coupler for remote uncoupling action.
Because the Proto-Coupler is controlled through the Proto-Sound 2.0 microprocessor, it
does not require an uncoupling track section or modification to your layout to function.
Use the codes listed below.
Rear Coupler: To fire the rear coupler, press the Bell button once followed immediately
by three pushes of the Horn/Whistle button. The sound of the lift bar and air line
depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released.
Front Coupler: To fire the front coupler, press the Bell button once followed
immediately by four pushes of the Horn/Whistle button. The sound of the lift bar and air
line depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released.
PROTO-COUPLER ®OPERATION
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 release of cars while on the
run. To maintain a constant speed when speed control is turned off, you need to adjust the
track voltage yourself. When speed control is off, the volume will drop to allow for better
low voltage operation. Full volume is restored upon reactivation of speed control.
To turn speed control on and off: First, put the engine in neutral, then press the
transformer’s Horn/Whistle button one time then immediately press the Bell button two
times. Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change. Repeat the
1 Horn/Whistle, 2 bells code to return it to the other state. You will want to do this during
the initial neutral start-up if you ever couple this engine with another engine that is not
eqipped with speed control to avoid damaging the motors in either engine. Each time
you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed contol on.
SPEED CONTROL
You can lock your engine into a directional state (forward, neutral, reverse) to prevent
it from changing directions. To do this, put the engine into the direction you want or in
neutral, run it at a very low speed (<10 scale mph), and quickly but firmly press your
remote’s Horn/Whistle button once followed immediately by three presses of the Bell
LOCK INTO A DIRECTIONAL STATE
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To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory
defaults, while in neutral press the Horn/Whistle button once, followed immediated by five
quick presses of the Bell button. Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the
change
RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
Certain Proto-Sound 2.0 sound effects automatically play in programmed conventional
mode conditions:
Squealing Brakes: This sound plays anytime the engine’s speed decreases rapidly.
Cab Chatter: This sound play when the engine idles in neutral.
Engine Start-up and Shut-down: This sound plays when the engine is initially
powered on or is powered off for five seconds or more.
AUTOMATIC SOUNDS
MAINTENANCE
This engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly.
You should regularly lubricate the engine to prevent them from squeaking. Use light
household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L” in Figure 2. Do not over oil.
Use only a drop or two on each pivot.
LUBRICATION AND GREASING
Figure 2 - Lubrication Points on the Engine
Pick up Rollers (L)
Wheel Axles (L)
button. Two Horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the
change. The engine will not change direction (including going into
neutral) until you repeat the 1 Horn/Whistle, 3 bells code to return
the engine to its normal state, even if the engine has been kept without power for extended periods of time.
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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, which ever comes first. To access the gear box, do the following:
1. Unscrew the body mount screws as shown in Figure 3 and remove the body shell from
the chassis.
Figure 3 - Location of body mount screws
Body Mount Screws
2. Once the body is removed, remove the trucks by unscrewing
the motor mount screw located on the underside of the drive trucks. See Figure 4.
3. Pull the motor away from the truck block and lightly
coat the motor worm gear and bronze drive gear with grease.
4. Reassemble the truck and motor being careful not to
pinch any wires bewtween the truck block and motor mount.
5. Repeat steps on the other motor.
6. Reassemble the engine in reverse order.
7. Grease Idler Gears. Located on the outside of the truck block.
Figure 4 - Motor Mount Screw
Motor Mount Screw
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CLEANING THE WHEELS & TRACK
Periodically check the engine wheels and pick-up rollers 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 alcohol (not rubbling
alcohol), which can be found in home improvement stores, applied with a cotton swab.
Occaisional cleaning of the track will also help to ensure good electrical contact and
prolong the life of your engine’s tires. To clean the track, use a clean rag and denatured
alcohol (not rubbling alcohol). Unplug the transformer and rub the rails of the track,
turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the rails.
TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT
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.
1. Remove the body shell by unscrewing the body mount screws.
2. Remove the motor mount screw from the bottom of the truck block. Detaching the
truck block from the motor.
3. Remove the truckside frames giving you access to the traction tires.
4. Make sure the old tires have been completely removed from the groove in the drive
wheel, using a razor blade or flat head screwdriver to pry away any remains.
5. Slip the new tire onto the wheel. You may find it useful to use two small flathead screw-
drivers to stretch the tire over the wheel.
6. 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.
7. Make sure the tires are fully seated inside the groove. Use a razor blade to trim away
any excess tire that doesn’t seat itself inside the groove properly.
One set of replacement tires is included with your model.
Additional tires are availible directly from M.T.H. Parts Department (Phone: 410.381.2580).
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This engine contains a smoke unit that outputs smoke through the
smokestack on 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.
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 figure 5) We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke,
Seuth, LGB, or LVTS fluids (a small pipette of
ProtoSmoke fluid is included). Do not over fill 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 body. (see figure 6) Failure to either 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 begins to
diminish, add another 10-15 drops of smoke fluid
or turn the smoke unit off.
When storing the unit for extended 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
unabsorbant around the heating element. Remove
the smoke unit inspection cover from the smoke
unit’s body. (see figure 7) 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.
You can obtain replacement wicks and instructions from the M.T.H. Parts Department.
PROTO-SMOKE®UNIT OPERATION
Figure 7 - Smoke Unit Inspection Cover
Add Smoke Fluid
Figure 5 - Add Smoke Fluid
Figure 6 - Smoke Unit On/OffSwitch
On/Off Smoke Switch
Smoke Inspection Cover Screws
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To replace the light bulb in the engine, follow these instruction and
see the diagrams below:
Remove shell by removing body mount screw shown in figure 3 on page 9. Once the body
shell has been removed, disconnect the bulb harness from the socket on the constant
voltage circuit and replace the bulb.
You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
Figure 8 - Replacing the Headlights
Replaceable Lights
Figure 9 - Light Bulb
Light Bulb
To replace the lights mounted on the
inside of the shell, remove the shell, and
slide the spring contact bracket (see
figure 10) off its post. Remove the light
bulb and wires taking care to notice
the path that the wires take on the
inside of the shell. Replace bulb, Spring
Contact Bracket and reassemble engine.
Figure 10- Spring Contact Bracket
Spring Contact Bracket
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The special NiCad 7-cell 8.4v self-charging battery recharges
continuously during train operartion 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 determined whether it should be recharged.
Test: Put the engine in neutral and leave the track voltage
at 10-12 volts (high enough or the lights to shine brightly
and the engine to move steadily) for 15 minutes.
Recharge: If the sounds are improved at the end of the
15-minute test charge, the battery charge has run down
and can be recharged. There are a number of ways you
can do this:
• Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at
10-12 volts for 6-7 hours so the battery can fully recharge. If your unit has a smoke unit, be
sure that it is turned off.
• Use M.T.H.’s battery recharger (sold separately) that plugs into the wall outlet and a
special port under the engine to recharge the battery overnight without leaving it on the
track.
Replace: If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge, the
battery must be replaced (as shown in figure 12, below). Contact the M.T.H. Parts
Department (phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia
Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532) for a replacement battery. A standard
9v alkaline battery can be substituted until your replacement arrives, but since alkaline
batteries cannot be recharged, it will eventually wear down. Do NOT use a 6-cell
7.2v battery like those found in most convenience stores.
SELF CHARGING BATTERY BACK-UP
Figure 11- Replacing the Battery
Replaceable Battery
Pull Battery
Figure 11- Battery Port
Battery Port
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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; service@mth-railking.com,
7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532).
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROTO-SOUND® 2.0
Starting Up Remedy
When I first turn the power on, the engine
will not begin to run. I have to turn the
throttle off and on again to get the engine
to operate.
This is normal behavior. To prevent
accidental high-speed start-ups, ProtoSound
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.
Horn/Whistle Remedy
When I press the horn/whistle button, the
bell comes on instead.
I can’t get the horn to blow when I press
the whistle button.
Reverse the transformer leads.
You may be pressing the button too
quickly. Try pressing the horn/whistle button
more slowly, taking approximately one full
second to fully depress the button.
Bell Remedy
When I press the bell button, horn/whistle
comes on instead.
I can’t get the horn to blow when I press
the whistle button.
The bell won’t work on a separate bell
button.
Reverse the transformer leads.
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.
Check the wiring of the separate button.
Bell Remedy
When I try to fire the coupler, FYS starts.
The Proto-Coupler won’t let the engine
uncouple on the fly.
The coupler does not fire or stay coupled.
You are waiting too long between whistle
button presses.
Try lubricating the coupler knuckle with
a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT use oil.
The coupler needs to be cleaned. Wipe
with denatured alcohol (not rubbing
alcohol) and let dry.
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Cab Chatter Remedy
Sometimes the cab chatter sounds don’t
play.
Cab chatter plays only in neutral at random
intervals
Lock-out Remedy
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.
The engine is locked into the neutral
position. Follow the directions in to the
“Lock into Direction State” 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 Remedy
The engine will not leave the initial neutral
state.
I get no sounds when the engine shifts
between direction states.
After I turn off my transformer, my engine
continues to make sounds before quitting.
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 the power to
the track has been shut off.
FYS Remedy
The FYS sounds occasionally repeat
themselves.
Once in FYS, the engine doesn’t go into
reverse.
When the FYS enters its last sequence the
bell automatically comes on.
Proto-Sound 2.0 has a built in random number generator that randomly selects each
sound clip to play. Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each
FYS sequence, it is probable that some of
these sound clips will be repeated from
time to time.
So that FYS effects can be as realistic as
possible, Proto-Sound 2.0 disables the
reversing unit whenever it is enabled. This
way the engine remains still at its stop as the
operator cycles through the FYS sequences.
It is programmed to start ringing the bell at
that point. After approximately 12 rings of
the bell, it will automatically turn off.
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This engine will operate on any traditional O-31 or larger O 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 18 for a complete list of compatible transformers
and wiring instructions.)
COMPATIBILITY
FYS (continued) Remedy
When FYS is enabled, pressing the whistle
and bell automatically comes on.
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 direction button.
Because FYS must control various effects
in each sequence, Proto-Sound 2.0 takes
control of these sound effects until you
exit FYS.
Each FYS clip must play for approximately
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 sound button.
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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.
TRANSFORMER
COMPATIBILITY CHART
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 5-16v 90 watt Standard
Lionel 1063 U A 5-16v 90 watt Standard
All-Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0-24v 300 watt Electronic
Cab-1 A U 0-18v 135V.A. Electronic
Powermaster*
Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic
Lionel MW Outside Track Inside Track 5-16v 50V.A. Electronic
Terminal Terminal
R.O.W. Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-24v 384 watt Standard
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 U A 8-18v 175 watt Standard
Lionel ZW A,B,C or D U 8-20v 275 watt Standard
Lionel Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-18v 135 watt Electronic
Trainmaster*
Transformer Center Rail Outside Rail Min/Max Power Transformer
Rail Voltage Rating Type
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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.
Locomotive Lighting Control-Independently controls locomotive headlights, marker
and interior lights, and ditch lights.
Emergency Stop-Single button push stops your trains (but does not turn off
track 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.
Query Locomotive Information-User can query locomotive programming to learn
locomotive address and engine data information, including scale miles traveled.
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
ACCESSIBLE WITH DCS REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
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User Can Query, Set and Operate Track and Accessory Interface
Units for Programming Digital Command Operations for up to 250
Accessories and 250 Individual Switches.
User Can Script, Record and Playback Train Routes.
Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. recommends adult
supervision with children ages 10 - 16. As with all electric products, precautions should
be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock.
WARNING: When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be followed
including the following:
Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.
M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby
transformer periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons, such as damage to the primary cord, plug blades, housing, output
jacks or other parts. In the event such conditions exist, the transformer should not be
used until properly repaired.
As with all electrical appliances, this product should not be left in operation when
unattended.
CAUTION:
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:
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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 at any time email MTH Service at service@mth-railking.com,
or call 410 381-2580.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
All M.T.H. products purchased from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant are covered by this warranty.
See our website at www.mth-railking.com or call 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 an M.T.H.
Authorized Service Center (ASC) or M.T.H. National Authorized Service Center (NASC) within one year of the original
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damages caused by improper care, handling, or use. Transportation
costs incurred by the customer are not covered under this warranty.
Items sent for repair must be accompanied by a return authorization number, a description of the problem, and a
copy of the original sales receipt from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant, which gives the date of purchase. If you
are sending this product to an Authorized Service Center, contact that Center for their return authorization.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. Specific
questions regarding the warranty may be forwarded to M.T.H. directly.
Service Department • M.T.H. Electric Trains
7020 Columbia Gateway Drive • Columbia MD 21046-1532
SERVICE & WARRANTY INFORMATION
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PARTICIPATING N.A.S.C.
RETAILER LIST
CANADA
Toy Train Workshop
Cumberland
613-833-9331
The Train Room
Fergus
519-787-3280
CALIFORNIA
Tin Plate Junction
Oakland
510-444-4780
COLORADO
Mizell Trains Inc.
Westminster
303-429-4811
CONNECTICUT
New England Hobby Supply
Manchester
860-646-0610
FLORIDA
Roundhouse South
Port Orange
386-304-7002
MARYLAND
Plaza Hobby
Cumberland
301-729-6424
Engine House Hobbies
Gaithersburg
301-590-0816
Catoctin Mountain Trains
& Hobbies
Thurmont
301-694-8331
MICHIGAN
Michigan Model Train Center
Pinckney
734-426-1651
Brasseur Electric Trains Inc.
Saginaw
989-793-4753
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Treasured Toys
Salem
603-898-7224
NEW YORK
Aurora Rails & Hobbies
East Aurora
716-652-5718
OHIO
Davis Electronics
Milford
513-831-6425
Rick’s Toy Trains
Toledo
419-478-0171
PENNSYLVANIA
Bussinger Trains
Ambler
215-628-2366
Fairchance Pharmacy
Fairchance
724-564-7817
Toby Tyler
Pittsburgh
412-653-5030
VIRGINIA
Locust Grove Trains
Locust Grove
540-854-8955
Davis Hobby Supplies
Portsmouth
757-397-1983
TSG Hobbies
Warrenton
540-347-9212
WISCONSIN
Sommerfeld’s Trains
Butler
262-783-7797
Grampa’s Train Shop
Rice Lake
715-234-2996
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PARTICIPATING A.S.C. RETAILER LIST
CANADA
Toy Train Workshop
Cumberland
613-833-9331
The Train Room
Fergus
519-787-3280
Credit Valley Railway Company
Streetsville
905-826-1306
BH Trains
Terrebonne
450-492-0317
ALABAMA
Southerland Station
Huntsville
256-533-4720
Lil’ Bobby’s Hobbies
Montgomery
334-277-1715
ARIZONA
Arizona Train Depot
Mesa
480-833-9486
CALIFORNIA
Central Coast Trains
Atascedero
805-466-1391
Train Shack
Burbank
818-842-3330
Roundhouse
North Hollywood
818-769-0403
Dollhouses, Trains & More
Novato
415-883-0388
Tin Plate Junction
Oakland
510-444-4780
Ron’s World
San Clemente
949-361-5596
Trucks & Trains Hobbies
Santa Rosa
707-537-6586
COLORADO
Custom Railway Supply
Colorado Springs
719-634-4616
Mizell Trains Inc.
Westminster
303-429-4811
CONNECTICUT
New England Hobby Supply
Manschester
860-646-0610
FLORIDA
Hollywood Station
Hollywood
954-921-2700
Depot Hobby Shop
Lake Worth
561-585-1982
Ready To Roll
Miami
305-688-8868
Frank’s Trains & Hobbies Inc.
Oldsmar
813-855-1041
Colonial Photo & Hobby
Orlando
407-841-1485
Warrick Custom Hobbies
Plantation
954-370-0808
Roundhouse South
Port Orange
386-304-7002
ILLINOIS
Bike & Choo Choo Connection
Schaumburg
847-882-7728
INDIANA
Y.O.R.K. Trains
Munster
219-838-9999
Samuelson’s Train Shop
Valparaiso
219-462-2708
IOWA
Caboose Stop Hobbies
Cedar Falls
800-642-7012
KENTUCKY
L&N Trains & Things
Louisville
502-897-9005
LOUISIANA
America’s Train Yard
Baton Rouge
225-926-5592
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MAINE
Wheels, Wing & Things
Ludlow
207-532-6277
MARYLAND
Plaza Hobby
Cumberland
301-729-6424
Hobbytown USA
Frederick
301-694-7395
Engine House Hobbies
Gaithersburg
301-590-0816
J&B Trains
Hagerstown
240-420-4930
The Train Room
Hagerstown
301-745-6681
Purkey’s Toy Trains
Sykesville
410-549-6061
Catoctin Mountain Trains
& Hobbies
Thurmont
301-694-8331
MASSACHUSETTS
Northeast Trains
Peabody
978-532-1615
East Bay Hobbies
Seekonk
508-336-5573
MICHIGAN
Michigan Model Train Center
Pinckney
734-426-1651
Brasseur Electric Trains
Saginaw
989-793-4753
MISSOURI
Switch Stand
Saint Louis
314-781-4458
Mark Twain Hobby Center
St. Charles
636-946-2816
NEVADA
Reno Rails
Reno
775-337-6669
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Railroad Specialties
Nashua
603-801-0801
Treasured Toys
Salem
603-898-7224
NEW JERSEY
Country and Stuff
Andover
973-786-7086
Columbus Train Station
Columbus
609-518-1800
Atlantic Rails
Hammonton
609-567-8490
Grand Central Station
Kearny
201-955-6200
J&B Trains
Maple Shade
856-414-0092
Hobby Shop
Matawan
732-583-0505
Hobbymasters, Inc.
Red Bank
732-842-6020
Ridgefield Hobby
Ridgefield
201-943-2636
Tom’s Model Trains
Scotch Plains
908-322-6122
Trains & Things
Trenton
609-883-8790
Coast Trains and Collectibles
Wall
732-556-9005
Holly Beach Train Depot
Wildwood
609-522-2379
NEW YORK
Aurora Rails & Hobbies
East Aurora
716-652-5718
Nassau Hobby Center, Inc.
Freeport
516-378-9594
Hobby World
Monticello
845-794-8770
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
Day 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
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Sandy’s Hobbies & 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
Trains-n-Things
North Canton
330-499-1666
Grand Pacific Junction
Olmstead Falls
440-235-4777
Rick’s Toy Trains
Toledo
419-478-0171
Erie Railway Depot
Troy
937-440-9972
PENNSYLVANIA
American Hobby Center
Aliquippa
724-378-3930
Allentown Toy Train Service
Allentown
610-821-0740
On The Right Track
Altoona
814-942-4345
Bussinger Trains
Ambler
215-628-2366
Ye Old Train & Christmas
Shoppe
Boyertown
610-369-0755
Charleroi Sweeper Center
Charleroi
724-483-3397
Cranberry Hobby Depot
Cranberry Township
724-776-3640
Fairchance Pharmacy
Fairchance
724-564-7817
Toy Train Station
Feasterville Trev
215-322-5182
The Caboose
Lehighton
570-386-5352
Hobby City
McMurray
724-942-2557
The Station
New Cumberland
717-774-7096
Fryer’s Store
Orwigsburg
570-366-2258
Chestnut Toybox
Philadelphia
215-545-0455
Toby Tyler
Pittsburgh
412-653-5030
Wilcox Greenhouse & Nursery
Titusville
814-827-3823
SOUTH CAROLINA
Emerald Train & Hobby
Greenwood
864-223-2247
TENNESSEE
Model Railroad & Hobby Shop
Memphis
901-384-6500
TEXAS
Hobby Time
Amarillo
806-352-9660
Riverview Trains
Angleton
979-848-3895
Great Trains & Hobbies
Longview
903-757-2720
VIRGINIA
Locust Grove Trains
Locust Grove
540-854-8955
Train Depot
Manassas
703-335-2216
Chesterfield Hobbies
Midlothian
804-379-9091
Davis Hobby Supplies
Portsmouth
757-397-1983
Toy Train Center
Richmond
804-288-4475
Nutbush Express
Victoria
434-696-1902
TSG Hobbies
Warrenton
540-347-9212
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
Bulter
262-783-7797
Hobby Outlet
Fond Du Lac
920-924-3770
GB TV & Tains
Greenbay
920-496-9697
Grampa’s Train Shop
Rice Lake
715-234-2996
The Train Store
Waukesha
262-650-6675
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