M.T.H. Premier 2-4-1A Operator's manual - Basic Dcc Operation:

Premier 2-4-1A Mountain Steam Locomotive

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several proprietary versions of  DCC on the market, but DCS is not one of  them. 

M.T.H.'s DCS System is a proven technology in the O Gauge, One Gauge, and HO 

Gauge markets. First the power signal in DCS is not the command signal. Next DCS 

employs a fully functional bi-directional communication scheme opening a vast range of  

advanced features and yet so simple and intuitive that you can enjoy them. No 

programming tracks, bits and bytes, or conversion of  binary to hexadecimal numbers 

here. To add an engine in DCS, press “ADD ENGINE”. After that, if  you want to start 

your engine just press “START UP” or to turn the smoke unit on or off, just press 

“SMOKE”. No combination of  letters or numbers to remember. 

Additional details can be found in the DCS manual that accompanies your DCS system 

or on the MTH Web site, www.mthtrains.com With DCS, you can have a whole fleet of  

MTH PS 3.0 engines on the rails and they will remain shut down until you command 

them to start up.

You are now able to, by selecting two different softkeys on the DCS Remote, change 

how the engine's lights respond. Please refer to your DCS Manual for definitions and 

further explanation on how softkeys are utilized in your PS3.0-equipped engine. Below 

is a lighting diagram.

DCC  - Digital Command Control 

DCC is a popular digital command scheme wherein the track power is also a digital 

control signal. That is, using a DCC controller, you can communicate with multiple 

engines and have all of  them moving at different speeds and in varying directions on the 

same track at the same time. The power/command signal remains constant and engines 

are commanded to perform as desired.  Your MTH PS3.0-equipped engine has the 

ability to decode and respond to these DCC commands. This allows you to mix and 

match MTH PS3—equipped engines as well as operate them with any other 

manufacturer's DCC-decoder equipped engine. The best part about your MTH PS3.0-

equipped engine is that the decoder is built right in. No need to remove the hood and 

install speakers or boards. It's all done for you at the factory. Each PS3.0-equipped 

engine has a full complement of  lights, sounds, smoke (if  equipped). Just set the model 

on the rails, apply DCC power and hit F3 on your DCC handheld controller and you're 

off  and running.

Basic DCC Operation:

Your MTH PS3.0-equipped engine takes full advantage of  DCC's capabilities. Below are 

the basic commands you'll want to know to get started running quickly. Please refer to