MTHTrains Premier European Freight Cars User Manual

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Freight Cars

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Set Up - European Fine Scale Coupler

To apply the European fine scale couplers follow the instructions
below.

1) To apply the European fine scale coupler you will first need to
remove the coupler that is currently installed on your car. The 3-Rail
versions come equipped with knuckle couplers and 2-rail versions
come equipped with NEM 365/362 coupler assemblies.

a) To remove the knuckle coupler simply unscrew the 2 screws and
remove the coupler.

b) To remove the NEM 365/362 coupler assemblies you will first
need to remove the truck mounting screw and remove the trucks.
Then remove the 4 screws and remove the NEM coupler assembly.

If your car has a fixed truck you will need to remove the wheel and
axle set before removing the coupler assembly. To remove the wheel
set gently pull outward on the truck sides and lift the wheel set out.

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2) Using a screw driver,
push out the small detail
that plugs the hole
where the fine scale
coupler will be applied.

3) Apply the European fine scale coupler by pushing the tap on the
hook into the hole.

Coupler Set Up

Connecting Couplers

To connect the fine scale couplers together use a pair of needle nose pliers and pull
the coupler out by the loop. Then connect the loop to the hook on the other car’s
coupler.

After you connect the couplers together you may want to tighten or
loosen the turnbuckle to adjust the space in-between the cars.

Turnbuckle

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Set Up - Truck

Depending on which freight car that you purchased, your car may
come with additional parts that may be added to the trucks for a
more prototypical look. Please be aware that these parts can only be
added when operating the cars with the European fine scale couplers.

To install the additional truck parts please follow the instructions
below.

1) First unscrew one of the screws on
top of the truck bolster and remove
the truck side and wheel sets.

2) Next add the two cross beams to the ends of the truck sides and
reassemble the truck. Please note that the bend in the cross beam
should face downward.

Cross Beams

3) Now insert the 4 brake shoe rods into the small holes on the truck
sides. You will need to bend them slightly and let them slip into the
holes on the other truck side.

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4) Reattach the trucks to the car with the truck mounting screw.

To add the parts to a fixed truck please refer to the instructions
below. Please be aware that these parts can also only be added when
operating the cars with the European fine scale couplers.

1) First assemble the truck bracket as shown below.

2) Next insert the boss at the bottom of the bracket into the small
hole in the base and insert the brake rods into the small holes in the
brake shoes..

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3) Then insert the undercarriage rod into the small hole on the
bracket and reassemble the wheel set.

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Set Up - Additional Parts

Depending on which freight car that you purchased, your car may
come with additional parts that may be added for a more prototypical
look. Please be aware that these parts can only be added when
operating the cars with the European fine scale couplers.

To apply the details add a drop of glue to the boss and insert it into
the small hole on the car’s frame.

Brake Hose Detail

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Hook Detail

Brake Hose
Detail

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 trouble­shooting 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.mthtrains.com. Authorized Service
Centers are required to make warranty repairs on items sold only from that store; all other repairs may-- or may not
be done at the store's own discretion. If you did not purchase the item directly from the ASC, you will need to
select a National Authorized Service Center (NASC). These centers are compensated by M.T.H. to perform
warranty service for any customer whose repair qualifies for warranty service. A list of NASC retailers can be
located on the M.T.H. Website or by calling 410-381-2580. Should the warranty no longer apply, you may choose
either an ASC or NASC retailer to service your M.T.H. Product. A reasonable service fee will be charged.

CAUTION: Make sure the product is packed in its original factory packaging including its foam and plastic
wrapping material to prevent damage to the merchandise. There is no need to return the entire set if only one of
the components is in need of repair unless otherwise instructed by the Service Center. The shipment must be
prepaid and we recommend that it be insured. A cover letter including your name, address, daytime phone number,
e-mail address (if available), Return Authorization number (if required by the service center, a copy of your sales
receipt and a full description of the problem must be included to facilitate the repairs. Please include the
description regardless of whether you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service
Center for your Return Authorization.

Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service.
Authorized M.T.H. Service Centers are independently owned and operated and are not agents or representatives of
M.T.H. Electric Trains. M.T.H. assumes no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for material left in their
possession, or work done, by privately owned M.T.H. Authorized Service Centers.

If you need assistance at any time email MTH Service at [e-mail], or call 410 381-2580.

Limited One-Year Warranty

All M.T.H. products purchased from an M.T.H. Authorized Retailer are covered by this warranty provided the
product was manufactured within five years of the date of purchase. This warranty is for the original purchaser
and is non-transferable.

See our website www.mthtrains.com to identify an M.T.H. Authorized Retailer near you.

M.T.H. products may be registered online in advance of warranty work at www.mthtrains.com/warranty. The
original sales receipt and the conditions below must be met regardless of whether the product is registered on the
M.T.H. website in order to obtain warranty service.

M.T.H. products manufactured within five years from the date of purchase are warrantied for one year 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, replace, or credit (at our option) the defective part without charge for the
parts or labor if the following conditions are met: (1) the item is returned to an M.T.H. Authorized Service
Center* (ASC) or M.T.H. National Authorized Service Center (NASC) or M.T.H. Electric Trains Service
Department, (2) was manufactured within the previous five years and (3) was purchased within one year of the
original date of purchase from an M.T.H. Authorized Retailer. Products manufactured after the five year cutoff
from the date of purchase are not covered under any warranty by M.T.H. Electric Trains. The manufacture date of
an item can be verified on the item's detail page “shipping date field” on the M.T.H. website (www.mthtrains.com).
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 M.T.H. Authorized Retailer, 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.

* Authorized Service Centers (ASC) are only obligated to provide warranty service for any consumer who has
purchased the specific M.T.H. item from them that requires service work.

Service Department:
M.T.H. Electric Trains
7020 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia MD 21046-1532

Rev: 2/23/2012