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PREMIER 4-4-2 ATLANTIC E-6

STEAM ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This Premier 4-4-2 Atlantic E-6 Steamer features a die-cast boiler and tender and
operates on O-31 track.   This Premier Steam Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics
with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation.  Despite these
advanced features, the locomotive is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC
transformer that is equipped with whistle and bell buttons (see the compatibility chart on
page 21), and is compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock, and
accessories.

This locomotive is equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 with Digital Command System
(DCS).  This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode
(when used with the DCS Remote Control System, sold separately) or Conventional
mode.  Conventional operating features are described in the following pages, while the

DCS operating features are covered in the set of operating instructions that
accompanies the DCS equipment.

  Conventional Mode operation of this locomotive is

much simpler than operation of original Proto-Sound engines.  For your own safety and
that of your equipment, please read the instructions before you operate this engine.  

Summary of Contents for PREMIER 4-4-2 ATLANTIC E-6

Page 1: ...atible with most other 3 rail locomotives rolling stock and accessories This locomotive is equipped with Proto Sound 2 0 with Digital Command System DCS This new system will allow you to operate your...

Page 2: ...upler Operation 8 Speed Control 8 Lock into a Direction State 9 Reset to Factory Defaults 9 Automatic Sounds 9 Maintenance 10 ProtoSmoke Unit Operation 10 Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 12 Loco...

Page 3: ...gine to the OFF position see Fig 4 Running the engine without a primed smoke unit may cause damage See the ProtoSmoke Unit Operation section of this book for more information on smoke unit maintenance...

Page 4: ...tinue to ring from the time you turn it on until you press and release the button again to turn it off Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral The first direction after neutral upon sta...

Page 5: ...ou 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 So...

Page 6: ...sequence of PSA 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 th...

Page 7: ...ped the engine to run the PSA Otherwise the engine without PSA will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since they cannot be automatically disabled during the PSA cycle...

Page 8: ...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 fa...

Page 9: ...rn 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time Reset to Factory Defaults To override the settings you currently have ass...

Page 10: ...GB 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...

Page 11: ...he locomotive s body see Fig 5 After removing the chassis and inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and hard it should be replaced Repl...

Page 12: ...hillips screws marked GREASE located at each set of wheels 3 Use a grease tube dispenser to put a small amount approx 1 2 ml of lithium based grease into the gearbox 4 Replace the screw You should als...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...s attaching the headlight shell and bracket to the boiler 4 Locate and unplug the headlight wires from the connector 5 Remove the light bulb from the rear of the headlight shell by gently pulling the...

Page 15: ...5 Remove the screws securing the cylinder saddle Do not remove the cylinder saddle Be careful of the siderods and vale gear coming loose when the cylinder saddle is lifted 6 Guide the wires for the LE...

Page 16: ...screw Remove the one front and two rear body mount screws and carefully lift the boiler from the chassis being careful to leave the wires attached 2 Unplug the black wires from their connector You mu...

Page 17: ...rned off test the battery to determine whether it should be recharged or replaced Put the engine in neutral and leave the track voltage at 12 volts for 15 minutes If the garbled or distorted sounds ar...

Page 18: ...ll to ring when I press the bell button The bell won t work on a separate bell button When I try to fire the coupler PSA starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly When I press...

Page 19: ...is locked into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph approx 10 volts or less in conventional mode Proto Sound 2 0 volum...

Page 20: ...perator cycles through the PSA sequences PSA is programmed to start ringing the bell at that point After approximately 12 rings of the bell it will automatically turn off Because PSA must control vari...

Page 21: ...att 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 T...

Page 22: ...ke 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...

Page 23: ...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 lea...

Page 24: ...ecautions 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 peri...

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Page 28: ...tacting M T H for your Return Authorization number 3 Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service Limited One Year Warranty All M T H prod...

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