M.T.H. Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive Operator's Manual - Checking The Battery
Placing The Engine on the Track
Checking the Battery
You may find, if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up, that
the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charged before operating.
If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in
the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 19.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THIS ENGINE TO A TENDER
FROM ANOTHER TYPE OF ENGINE; IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
DAMAGE.
Your MTH Premier Steamer is equipped with a tetherless drawbar. There is no
unsightly cable or box showing between the engine and tender to detract from the
appearance of the model. The electrical connections pass through conductors
within the drawbar, so it is important that the connector be properly inserted. The
connector is fixed to the rear end of the drawbar. The mating connector is attached
to a swivel connection on the front of the tender frame. The drawbar is connected
to the engine chassis with a screw and should not need any attention.
In order to mate the connectors of the drawbar and the tender, place the engine
and tender on the track. Then position the tender over the drawbar and insert the
drawbar pin into the hole in the drawbar. Now grasp the tender with both hands as
shown on top picture and place a finger on each side of the drawbar near the
connector. With your fingers on the drawbar, push the drawbar connector up into
place. The connector will make a slight click when the connector is properly seated.
To disconnect the engine and tender apply downward until the connector separates.
The drawbar is able to withstand a 90 twist, such as might be experienced in a
derailment and turnover of the engine or the tender.
If the drawbar connector is not properly seated when power is applied to the
engine, you may some of the fo llowing malfunctions.
- The lights do not light or only some lights light.
- The smoke unit does not function
- The engine will not move when the reverse unit is cycled.
If this happens, turn off the track power and make sure that the drawbar connector
is properly connected. Then reapply the track power.
Premier 4-6-0 Camelback Steam Locomotive
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Plug Tender Plug into
Boiler Socket at Front of Tender