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M.T.H. Premier 4-6-6-4 Challenger, Operator'S Manual

The M.T.H. Premier 4-6-6-4 Challenger is a high-quality model train with incredible detail. For proper operation and maintenance, be sure to download the free Operator's Manual from 88.208.23.73:8080. This comprehensive manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to operate and care for your Challenger.

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THE FREIGHT YARD

CHARLEROI SWEEPER 

RHODE ISLAND

SMITHFIELD

CENTER

GRANDMA'S HOUSE 

919-934-6229

CHARLEROI

GRANDPA'S TRAIN

724-483-3397

WARWICK

LITTLE CHOO CHOO SHOP 

401-463-7803

INC.

JERRY QUINN TRAINS & TOYS

SPENCER

COATESVILLE

SOUTH CAROLINA

704-637-8717

610-383-1931

EMERALD TRAIN & HOBBY
GREENWOOD

TRAIN LOFT

CRANBERRY HOBBY DEPOT

864-223-2247

WINSTON-SALEM

CRANBERRY TWP

336-760-9817

724-776-3640

TENNESSEE

MODEL RAILROAD & HOBBY 

FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY

OHIO

SHOP

FAIRCHANCE

E & S TRAINS

MEMPHIS

724-564-7817

AKRON

901-384-6500

330-745-0785

TRAINS R FUN

TRAINS-N-THINGS

FRAZER

T & K HOBBY SHOP

PARIS

610-644-4585

BRIDGEPORT

731-641-8880

740-633-6607

THE CABOOSE

TEXAS

LEHIGHTON

PARMA HOBBY

HOBBY TIME

570-386-5352

CLEVELAND

AMARILLO

216-741-6440

806.352.9660

SCHUYLKILL FLYER HOBBIES
LEESPORT

SANDY'S HOBBY'S & 

RIVERVIEW TRAINS

484-248-2100

COLLECTIBLES

ANGLETON

ELYRIA

979-848-3895

HOBBY CITY

440-365-9999

McMURRAY

GREAT TRAINS & HOBBIES

724-942-2557

DUNHAM’S TOY TRAINS

LONGVIEW

LONDON

903-757-2720

ENGLISH MODEL RR

740-852-0899

MONTOURSVILLE

UTAH

800-327-5126

CLEARVIEW TRAIN & HOBBY

ALMOSTA JUNCTION

LORAIN

CLEARFIELD

STATION/M H INDUSTRIES

440-277-4488

801-776-1656

NEW CUMBERLAND
717-774-7096

DIXIE UNION STATION

VIRGINIA

MASON

LEESBURG HOBBIES & 

FRYER'S STORE

513-459-0460

COLLECTIBLES

ORWIGSBURG

LEESBURG

570-366-2258

DAVIS TRAINS

703-779-8600

MILFORD

TOBY TYLER’S HOBBY 

1-800-448-1060

LOCUST GROVE TRAINS

CENTER

LOCUST GROVE

PITTSBURGH

ERIE RAILWAY DEPOT

540-854-8955

412-653-5030

TROY
937-440-9922

TRAINS, ETC.

WILCOX GREENHOUSE & 

LORTON

NURSERY

PENNSYLVANIA

703-550-1779

TITUSVILLE

AMERICAN HOBBY CENTER

814-827-3823

ALIQUIPPA

TRAIN DEPOT

724-378-3930

MANASSAS

BUSSINGER TRAINS

703-335-2216

EASTERN DEPOT

AMBLER

TROY

215-628-2366

570-297-1975

CHESTERFIELD HOBBIES

JIM'S HOBBY SERVICE

MIDLOTHIAN

J & J RAILROAD CROSSING 

BERWICK

804-379-9091

INC

570-759-2695

TURTLE CREEK

DAVIS HOBBY SUPPLIES

412-824-6009

YE OLDE TRAIN & 

PORTSMOUTH

CHRISTMAS SHOPPE

757-397-1983

THE TRAIN SHOPPE & HOBBY 

BOYERTOWN

CENTER LD

610-369-0755

TOY TRAIN CENTER

WILKES BARRE

RICHMOND

570-824-7688

NICHOLAS SMITH TRAINS

804-288-4475

BROOMALL
610-353-8585

Summary of Contents for Premier 4-6-6-4 Challenger

Page 1: ...stem including M T H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 23 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring...

Page 2: ...ECTRICALLY OPERA TED 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...

Page 3: ...w Once you have configured the engine for 2 rail or 3 rail operation you must manually select the power input switch located on the bottom of the tender for 2 rail operation as seen in Figure 1 Config...

Page 4: ...wires from the transformer to the track or reverse the locomotive s orientation on the track itself Instead simply slide the polarity switch located on the tender as seen in Figure 3 DCS Polarity Swit...

Page 5: ...the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components Premier Challenger Steam Locomotive 5 DO NOT OVER OIL DO NOT OVER OIL DO NOT OVER OIL Figure 4 Lubrication Points on the Loco...

Page 6: ...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 rea...

Page 7: ...board Then unhook the supports from the handrail Install one side then the other Remove one side then the other Do not attempt to install or remove both sides at the same time Refer to figure 7 Classi...

Page 8: ...tage 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 bel...

Page 9: ...t the volume of all sounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume Figure 9...

Page 10: ...ons to activate features rather than to blow the horn or ring the bell you should tap the buttons very quickly with a second pause between button presses You may need to practice your timing to make t...

Page 11: ...utton to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the Horn Whistle and Bell buttons until the full FYS PSA sequence is complete After waiting about 30 seconds for that...

Page 12: ...un FYS PSA in Proto Sound 2 0 FYS PSA can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that at the conclusion of the FYS PSA the engine will depart in the...

Page 13: ...ine 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 hi...

Page 14: ...ult 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 bu...

Page 15: ...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 scr...

Page 16: ...els 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...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...ce Headlight 1 Remove the screw in order to remove platform on pilot Fig 12 2 Remove platform on pilot to gain access to the headlight bulb Fig 13 3 Remove wires from front power truck Fig 14 Figure 1...

Page 19: ...ack 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 15 minute test charge the battery charge has run down and c...

Page 20: ...oSmoke 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 choos...

Page 21: ...rd mounted to the inside of the boiler and behind the smoke unit 2 Remove the two screws securing the smoke unit inside the shell as seen in Fig 19 3 With the board free of the mounting screws slide t...

Page 22: ...bell won t work on a separate bell button 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 When I press t...

Page 23: ...nto 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 volume is set to...

Page 24: ...e as realistic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS sequences FYS is pro...

Page 25: ...l 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 Lionel Post War Celebration Series ZW A B C or D A B C or D U Common 8 20v 0 20...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...less 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 befor...

Page 28: ...1 475 2020 219 838 9999 ROUNDHOUSE DEPOT HOBBY SHOP SAMUELSON S TRAIN SHOP NORTH HOLLYWOOD lANTANA VALPARAISO 818 769 0403 561 585 1982 219 462 2708 DOLLHOUSES TRAINS HOLLYWOOD STATION MORE MIAMI IOWA...

Page 29: ...0 SYKESVILLE 410 549 6061 GENE S TRAINS THIRD STREET DEPOT BRICK NIAGARA FALLS CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS 732 840 9728 716 285 6464 HOBBIES THURMONT COLUMBUS TRAIN STATION ISLAND TRAINS 301 694 8331 COL...

Page 30: ...S LONGVIEW LONDON 903 757 2720 ENGLISH MODEL RR 740 852 0899 MONTOURSVILLE UTAH 800 327 5126 CLEARVIEW TRAIN HOBBY ALMOSTA JUNCTION LORAIN CLEARFIELD STATION M H INDUSTRIES 440 277 4488 801 776 1656 N...

Page 31: ...P CHICAGO RICE LAKE OHIO 773 775 4848 715 234 2996 DAVIS TRAINS MILFORD KENTUCKY 1 800 448 1060 CANADA L N TRAINS THINGS TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP LOUISVILLE CUMBERLAND PENNSYLVANIA 502 897 9005 13 833 8331...

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