Premier dreyfuss steam engine operating instructions this premier dreyfuss features a die-cast boiler and tender and operates on o-42 track. This premier steam engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advance...
2 premier dreyfuss steam engine table of contents set up 3 basic operation 4 transformer controls 4 throttle 4 volume control 4 proto-sound 2.0 operation 5 activating proto-sound 2.0 conventional mode features 5 passenger station announcements (psa) 6 tips on using psa 7 proto-coupler ® operation 8 ...
3 premier dreyfuss steam engine set up there are a couple of simple steps you must take before operating this premier steamer. 1. Although the engine was lubricated at the factory, you should lubricate all side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light ...
4 premier dreyfuss steam engine basic operation throttle – throttle up the power to your track. Give about 10-14 volts or enough power so that the engine’s headlight shines brightly. Then put the engine into motion by either firmly pressing the direction button on your transformer or remote once or ...
5 premier dreyfuss steam engine 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. Because proto-sound 2.0 is an ...
6 premier dreyfuss steam engine passenger station announcements (psa): your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that you can play when you pull into a passenger station. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sound...
7 premier dreyfuss steam engine tips on using psa you can terminate psa at anytime by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. You do not have to be in forward to use psa. At the conclusion of the full sequence, the train will pull away from the station in whatever direction you were going whe...
8 premier dreyfuss steam engine proto-coupler ® operation this locomotive is equipped with a coil-wound proto-coupler for remote uncoupling action. Because the proto-coupler is controlled through the proto-sound 2.0 microprocessor, it does not require an uncoupling track section or modification to y...
9 premier dreyfuss steam engine lock into a directional state: you can lock your engine into a directional state (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 sl...
10 premier dreyfuss steam engine maintenance protosmoke ® unit operation this premier steam locomotive contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the roof of the engine. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a...
11 premier dreyfuss steam engine if you experience poor or no smoke output when the smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it has become hard, blackened, and unabsorbent around the heating element. Remove the smoke unit inspection cover from the locomotive’s body (see fig. 5). Afte...
12 premier dreyfuss steam engine lubrication and greasing instructions the engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. You should regularly lubricate all side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the l...
13 premier dreyfuss steam engine traction tire replacement instructions your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene 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...
14 premier dreyfuss steam engine light replacement instructions the locomotive’s lights are controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. They are easy to remove and replace when they burn out. See the diagrams and directions below for instructions on accessing and replacing the light bulb...
15 premier dreyfuss steam engine tender light: 1. Remove the six (6) screws that hold the chassis to the body and pull the two components apart, being careful to leave the wires attached. 2. Unplug the wire from the connector. 3. Unscrew the bracket that houses the light bulb from inside the tender....
16 premier dreyfuss steam engine unhook wires, remove and replace battery figure 11. Replacing the battery self-charging battery back-up the special nicad 7-cell 8.4v self-charging battery in this engine improves performance at any speed. It ensures that power to the sound system will remain on duri...
17 premier dreyfuss steam engine 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 ...
18 premier dreyfuss steam engine cab chatter lock-out volume battery psa remedy remedy remedy remedy remedy sometimes the cab chatter sounds don’t play. I can’t get the engine to run after i power up the transformer. It sits still with the engine sounds running. The engine won’t lock into forward, n...
19 premier dreyfuss steam engine psa remedy once in psa, the engine doesn’t go into reverse. When the psa enters its last sequence the bell automatically comes on. When psa is enabled, pressing the whistle and bell buttons has no effect. I push the direction button but the next sound clip in the seq...
20 premier dreyfuss steam engine 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...
21 premier dreyfuss steam engine additional features accessible with the dcs remote control system: 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 world of command...
22 premier dreyfuss steam engine • proto-effects™ set up-user can select individual proto-effects™ operations to be active or inactive, including cab chatter, train wreck sounds, coupler sounds, and wheel clickety-clack sounds • direction control set up-user can set initial individual start-up direc...
23 premier dreyfuss steam engine caution: electrically operated 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 during handling and use to reduce the risk of ele...
Service & warranty information how to get service under the terms of the limited one-year warranty for warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase. Instead, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the product ...
