M.T.H. No. 9 pay as you enter Operator's Manual

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    No. 9 pay as you enter trolley compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional 42 ″ std gauge track system, including traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard ac transformers. (see page 17 for a complete list of compatible transfomers and wiring instructions.) pl...

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    Table of contents set up checklist................................................................................................... 3 lubrication.............................................................................................3 checking the battery.........................................

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    No. 9 trolley 3 set up checklist • lubricate the locomotive • check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects • apply power to run as described in the basic operating section of this manual lubrication you should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking. Use ligh...

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    4 no. 9 trolley basic operation throttle throttle up the power to your track. Advance the throttle until 12 – 16 volts is applied, then put the subway set into forward motion by either firmly pressing the direction button on your transformer or remote once or dropping and advancing the throttle. Bel...

  • Page 5: Proto-Sound 2.0

    No. 9 trolley 5 proto-sound 2.0 operating instructions 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. Activating proto-sound 2.0 conventional mode f...

  • Page 6: Operating Modes

    6 no. 9 trolley operating modes 1. Manual mode upon initial power application, the engine will start up in manual mode. The chart below lists the features available to the operator when in manual mode. Different features are available when operating in learn and auto modes, which are described later...

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    No. 9 trolley 7 2. Learn mode in learn mode, the engine may be programmed with either an "out & back" route or a "loop" route. An "out & back" route begins at the 1st station (as programmed by the operator), stops at intermediate stations, ends at the last station, then reverses its route until it r...

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    8 no. 9 trolley 2. Enter learn mode by pressing horn-bell-bell-bell-bell. The train will then announce that you have entered learn mode. 3. Press and hold the bell button to scroll through the available stations until you hear the one that you would like to be your first stop. Release the button qui...

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    No. 9 trolley 9 auto mode when you have finished programming your stations in learn the car will be in manual mode. Running in forward, stop the car at the location of the first programmed station by pressing the direction button. Press bell-horn-horn to put the train into auto mode. Press the direc...

  • Page 10: Speed Control

    10 no. 9 trolley speed control 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 mainta...

  • Page 11: Reset To Factory Default

    No. 9 trolley 11 locking locomotive into a direction you can lock your engine into a direction (forward, neutral, or reverse) so that it will not change directions. To do this, put the engine into the direction you want (or into neutral to lock it into neutral), run it at a very slow crawl (as slowl...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    12 no. 9 trolley maintenance lubricating and greasing instructions the engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. Regularly lubricate all axles and pickup rollers to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in m.T.H.'s maintenance kit. Do not over oil. Us...

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    No. 9 trolley 13 cleaning the wheels 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 tires. Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt an...

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    14 no. 9 trolley lightbulb replacement instructions headlights unscrew the bulb couner-clockwise to remove the burned out bulb (see figure 4). Replacement bulbs and wire ties are available from the m.T.H. Parts department (order online: www.Mth-railking.Com; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.Com; mail: 702...

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    No. 9 trolley 15 the two special aa size 1.5v nicad self-charging batteries recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to five years. The batteries are dry battery that should not leak or cause any damage to your engine. Depending upon when your engine was built, they may n...

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    16 no. 9 trolley troubleshooting proto-sound® 2.0 problems 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....

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    No. 9 trolley 17 transformer compatibility and wiring chart proto-sound 2.0 is designed to work with most standard ac transformers. The chart below lists the many compatible transformers. Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your tra...

  • Page 18: Remote Control System

    18 no. 9 trolley additional features accessible with the dcs remote control system (additional equipment required) 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 w...

  • Page 19: Limited One-Year Warranty

    No. 9 trolley 19 service & warranty information limited one-year warranty 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....

  • Page 20: Participating N.A.S.C.

    20 no. 9 trolley canada california colorado connecticut florida maryland michigan new hampshire new york ohio pennsylvania virginia wisconsin toy train workshop cumberland 613-833-8331 the train room fergus 519-787-3280 tin plate junction oakland 510-444-4780 mizell trains inc westminster 303-429-48...

  • Page 21: Participating A.S.C.

    No. 9 trolley 21 canada alabama arizona california colorado connecticut florida illinois indiana iowa kentucky louisiana toy train workshop cumberland 613-833-8331 the train room ergus 519-787-3280 credit valley railway company streetsville 905-826-1306 b h trains terrebonne 450-492-0317 southerland...

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    No. 9 trolley 23 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 american hobby center aliquippa 724-378-3930 allentown toy train service allentown 610-821-0740 on the right track...