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M.T.H. Premier Dreyfuss HudsonSteam Locomotive Operator's Manual

Summary of Premier Dreyfuss HudsonSteam Locomotive

  • Page 1

    Compatibility this engine is available in 2-rail and 3-rail versions and will operate on any traditional track system with the following minimum curvature. With 12 wheel tender 3-rail = o-42 diameter 2-rail = 36" radius with pt tender 3-rail = o-72 diameter 2-rail = 54" radius this engine is also co...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents configuring locomotive for 2-rail or 3-rail operation................................. 3 installing/removing pickup rollers....................................................... 3 configuring for 2-rail or 3-rail power input........................................... 3 ensuring pr...

  • Page 3: Configuring Locomotive For

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive 3 configuring locomotive for 2-rail or 3-rail operation installing/removing 3-rail pickup rollers both 2-rail and 3-rail versions of this locomotive can be configured to opperate on either 2-rail or 3-rail track by removing or adding the center rail pickups. ...

  • Page 4

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive 4 ensuring proper power to track polariy changing track polarity inside the locomotive figure 4: changing the polarity with the locomotive polarity switch for 2-rail dcs operation, it is important that the polarity from the transformer to the engine is proper...

  • Page 5: Tender Couplers

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive 5 figure 6: 3-rail proto-coupler tender couplers figure 5: pre-drilled kadee® coupler mounting holes 2-rail locomotive models do not come with a rear coupler since many 2-rail enthusiasts may utilize different coupler types on their 2- rail locomotives and ca...

  • Page 6

    Caution - keep the speaker away from screws and other small pieces of magnetic material. The speaker has a very strong magnet that can attack small pieces of metal. These small pieces of metal can become lodged in the speaker cone and cause distortion of the speaker sound. - next remove the rear tru...

  • Page 7: Set Up Checklist

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive •lubricate the locomotive •prime the smoke unit •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 set up checklist lubrication you should lubricate the e...

  • Page 8: Checking The Battery

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive place the engine on the track, then insert the reverse unit plug that extends out of the tender into the receptacle at the back of the boiler cab (figure 9. Warning: do not connect this engine to a tender from another engine; it may cause serious damage. Look...

  • Page 9: Activating Features

    The throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine and caboose lights shine bright. Put the engine into motion by pressing the direction button on your transformer once. (hold it for approximately 1 second) if the engine does not begin to mo...

  • Page 10

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive 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-soun...

  • Page 11

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that you can play when you pull into a station. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds, but be sure to allow approximately 30...

  • Page 12: Proto-Coupler® Operation

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive tips on using psa •you can terminate psa at any time 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 we...

  • Page 13: Speed Control

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive 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 w...

  • Page 14: Automatic Sound Effects

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive automatic sound effects certain proto-sound 2.0 sound effects automatically play in programmed conventional mode conditions: •squealing brakes play any time the engine's speed decreases rapidly. •cab chatter plays at random intervals when the engine idles in ...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive the engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. You should regularly lubricate all side rods, linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “l” in f...

  • Page 16

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive figure 12: lubricating the grease points 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. Wheels and tires can be clean...

  • Page 17

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive 5. Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove. Use a razor blade to trim away any excess tire that doesn’t seat itself inside the groove properly. 6. Reinstall the side rods in the same positions as noted. Failure to align rods may cause binding or ...

  • Page 18

    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 bulbs in this locomotive. Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive h...

  • Page 19: Self Charging Battery Backup

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive the special nicad 2.4v self-charging battery recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to five years. The battery is a dry battery that should not leak or cause any damage to your engine. Depending upon when your engine was built, i...

  • Page 20: 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 mineral oil-based fluid that emits a harmless smoke. The smoke is then f...

  • Page 21

    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. To remove the smoke unit you will first have to remove the boiler shell (by removing the body mounting screws shown i...

  • Page 22

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive starting up horn bell remedy remedy remedy when i first turn the power on, the engine will not begin to run. The engine will not start after i press the direction button. My engine sounds are distorted and garbled. I can't get the horn to blow when i press th...

  • Page 23

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive volume remedy the sounds seem distorted, especially when the horn or bell is activated. No sound proto-sound 2.0 volume is set too high. Turn the volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis counter-clockwise to reduce the volume. Volume is set too low, a...

  • Page 24

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive proto-sound 2.0 is designed to work with most standard ac tranj1eormers. The chart below lists the many compatible tranj1eormers. Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your tranj1eormer does no...

  • Page 25

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive 25 transformer model min/max. Voltage power rating transformer type mrc controlmaster 20 ph hobbies ps5 ph hobbies ps10g bridgeworks mag-15 bridgeworks magnum 200 bridgeworks magnum 400 bridgeworks magnum 1000 lgb jumbo 50101 0-20v 0-20v 0-20v 0-24v 0-24v 0-2...

  • Page 26: Remote Control System

    Premier dreyfuss hudson steam locomotive 26 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 functions never before accessible to o gauge railroader...

  • Page 27: Limited One-Year Warranty

    Service & warranty information 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. Additional information may be found on the...