M.T.H. Premier J1e 4-6-4 HudsonSteam Locomotive, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...42 Gauge track system 3 rail or any 40 radius 2 rail track system It is also compatible with most standard AC and DC transformers See page 23 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring...

Page 2: ...0 Conventional Mode Features 9 Passenger Station Announcements PSA 10 Proto Coupler Operation 11 Speed Control 12 Locking Locomotive Into ADirection 12 Reset To Factory Default 13 Automatic Sound Eff...

Page 3: ...The pickups are factory installed on 3 rail versions and packaged seperately in the locomotive box for 2 rail versions Each pickup roller installs with a single phillips screw seen in Figure 1 Once y...

Page 4: ...orientation of the locomotive when sitting on the track follows the illustration in Figure 3 Failing to properly configure the polarity will result in the locomotive starting in reverse instead of fo...

Page 5: ...o run this locomotive on a 3 rail layout may wish to use the M T H Proto Coupler so that may enjoy the remote uncoupling anywhere on the layout A Proto Coupler and the necessary mounting hardware are...

Page 6: ...roove at the end of the T Bar Reattach the truck to the tender chassis by inserting the bolster screw Install the speaker and plug it into the white connector Plug the Proto Coupler to the black conne...

Page 7: ...s and Linkage L Both Sides Drawbar Screw Lubricate Axle Bushings L Figure 7 Lubrication Points on the Locomotive Priming the Smoke Unit When preparing to run this engine add 15 20 drops of smoke fluid...

Page 8: ...raw 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...

Page 9: ...in an engine equipped with a 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 you turn it on unt...

Page 10: ...of each feature before using it To use these buttons 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 pres...

Page 11: ...bled 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 the Horn and Bell buttons until the full PSA sequence...

Page 12: ...f the PSA the engine will depart in the next direction of travel as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral Proto Coupler Operation This locomotive is equipped with one or mo...

Page 13: ...cate that the engine has made the change Repeat the 1 horn 2 bells code to return it to the other condition You will want to do this during the initial neutral upon start up if you ever couple this en...

Page 14: ...ially powered on or is powered off for five seconds or more Reset to Factory Default To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults while in Ne...

Page 15: ...comotive s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should 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...

Page 16: ...rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers While these tires are extremely durable you may need to replace them at some point 1 Remove the side rods from the wheels in order to slip the...

Page 17: ...oove properly 6 Reinstall the side rods in the same positions as noted Failure to align rods may cause binding or damage to the drive system One set of replacement tires is packaged with your model Ad...

Page 18: ...t Replacement Instructions Figure 13 Headlight 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 bu...

Page 19: ...oved at the end of the 15 minute test charge the batteries 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 v...

Page 20: ...eak 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 water h...

Page 21: ...T H Parts Department phone 410 381 2580 e mail parts mth railking commail 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046 1532 Inspect Cover Screws Figure 18 If you experience poor or no smoke output w...

Page 22: ...harging Battery Back Up section of these instructions for how to test recharge and if necessary replace the battery Coupler Remedy When I try to fire the coupler FYS starts The Proto Coupler won t let...

Page 23: ...running The engine won t lock into forward neutral or reverse The engine maybe locked into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section to unlock the engine s directi...

Page 24: ...t 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 H...

Page 25: ...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 locomoti...

Page 26: ...er 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 a...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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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