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M.T.H. PREMIER E8 ABA DIESEL ENGINE Operating Instructions Manual

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    R e l e c t r i c t r a i n s mth e-8 diesel engine operating instructions thank you for purchasing the mth electric trains e-8 diesel locomotive. This ¼” scale reproduction of the famous e-8 a-b-a locomotive consist measures over 55” in length and weighs over 11 pounds. Despite its scale size, the ...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 e8 operating manual table of contents quick start - basic operation 3 protosounds® operating instructions 4 dcru® reverse unit operation(all 3-rail models) 5 horn operation 5 bell operation 5 protocoupler® operation 6 squeaking brake sounds 7 tips on using squeaking brakes 8 passenger station soun...

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    3 e8 operating manual quick start - basic operation the mth e-8 contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the e-8 is easy to operate with any compatible standard ac transformer (see the compatib...

  • Page 4: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation

    4 e8 operating manual on again. At this point, the engine will now function just like any other electronic or mechanical e-unit. Protosmoke™ unit operation the e-8 contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs a steady stream of smoke through the smoke stack on the roof of the engine. The on/off s...

  • Page 5: Protosounds® Instructions

    5 e8 operating manual protosounds® instructions the mth protosound® digital sound and train control system provides the operator with unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad. In addition to actual diesel engine, cd-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds, you get the following features: 1....

  • Page 6: Horn Operation

    6 e8 operating manual approximately 2.2 seconds during which you will hear the engine’s startup sounds begin. In order for protosounds to properly initiate the system check, do not advance the transformer throttle past 10 volts when you first enter reset, wait for the diesel startup sounds to begin ...

  • Page 7: Proto-Coupler™ Operation

    7 e8 operating manual if you don’t have a separate bell button, the bell can be controlled through your transformer’s whistle button whenever the engine is in neutral. The bell will never ring continuously in reset (remember neutral is the state between forward and reverse). Once the bell is turned ...

  • Page 8: Squeaking Brake Sounds

    8 e8 operating manual apart. It can best be described as a cha-chushhh sound. The coupler doesn’t have to be fired in neutral. Once the coupler is armed it can be fired in forward, neutral or reverse. However, you may find that the coupler doesn’t open when firing the coupler at high speeds. Reduce ...

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    9 e8 operating manual voltage is reduced from high to low. Some practice may be required to synchronize the playing of the brake sounds with the movement of the engine. It is not uncommon for the engine to stop before the brake sound is completed. Operators will find that coordinating the movement o...

  • Page 10: Sound Effects

    10 e8 operating manual operating proto-sound® passenger station sound effects passenger station announcements (pfa) proto-sound® is equipped with operator controlled passenger station sounds, referred to as pfa. The pfa sequence is designed to simulate the arrival, disembarking, embarking and depart...

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    11 e8 operating manual d bell horn whistle direction or to play pfa, stop train direction. This can be done by pressing the direction button or cycling the transformer handle. At this time the train will stop in neutral. In a few seconds, an arrival message plays, followed by a background noise. Sto...

  • Page 12: Option 1:

    12 e8 operating manual activating passenger sounds (pfa)- detailed pfa instructions arming the passenger sounds feature before the passenger station sounds can be heard, the feature must be activated. The feature can be activated in one of two ways. Option 1: if you are using the z-4000™ transformer...

  • Page 13: Triggering Passenger Station

    13 e8 operating manual release is heard, the whistle button can be released. The bell will continue to chime, so if you want to turn off the bell ringing, simply press and release the whistle button. Interrupt the transformer throttle to enter the next directional state (either forward or reverse). ...

  • Page 14: Event 2:

    14 e8 operating manual taxi. Additionally, several conductor highlights will be heard in the foreground. Event 2: interrupt the transformer throttle again to cycle the engine from neutral into reverse. In order to have the engine leave the yard in the same direction it entered proto-sound® disables ...

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    15 e8 operating manual tips on using the pfa features pfa is a unique feature of proto-sound® that is completely controlled by the operator. You decide how, when or if you want to utilize the feature. By reviewing the following tips, you should find solutions or suggestions to the various operating ...

  • Page 16: Special Reverse Unit Options

    16 e8 operating manual special reverse unit options reverse unit lockout operation for operators who wish to lock their engine into a single direction, proto-sound’s® unique design eliminates the need for a lock-out switch on the locomotive. This will allow users to run the engine on layouts equippe...

  • Page 17: Self-Charging Battery Backup

    17 e8 operating manual self-charging battery backup proto-sound® includes a self-charging battery backup system for improved performance at any speed. The battery ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes, while setting reset options or when traveling over spot...

  • Page 18: Volume

    18 e8 operating manual if you need to replace the battery, they are available from mth proto-sound® electronics at 7020 columbia gateway drive, columbia, md 21046-1532. A standard 9v alkaline battery can be substituted as a temporary fix, but, since alkaline batteries can’t take a charge, it will ev...

  • Page 19: Using “Reset" to Program

    19 e8 operating manual using “reset" to program protosounds® protosound® is equipped with several programmable features which are accessed in the reset state by moving the transformer throttle up and down between full voltage and low voltage (8 volts) without shutting the transformer off completely....

  • Page 20: Programming For

    20 e8 operating manual to the next level. The levels available are 100%, 50%, 25%, and 0%. After 0%, pressing the horn/whistle button again will return the motor sounds to 100%. When the desired level is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. Prog...

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    21 e8 operating manual programming for proto-coupler® operation- reset feature 10 (2 clanks) reset feature 10 allows you to turn the operation of the protocoupler on or off. When off, the coupler will not arm or fire from neutral. To use, cycle to reset feature 10 and press the horn/whistle button. ...

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    22 e8 operating manual programming for squeaking brakes and pfa operation- reset feature 28 ( 5 clanks, 3 clinks) reset feature 28 allows you to turn the operation of the pfa sequence on or off. When off, the pfa will not activate. To use, cycle to reset feature 28 and press the horn/whistle button....

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    23 e8 operating manual resetting all proto-sound® options to factory defaults- reset feature 18 (3 clanks, 3 clinks) reset feature 18 is the most powerful of the reset features available. Using reset feature 18 allows you to override all changes in programming and return all resets to the original, ...

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    24 e8 operating manual oil & lubrication instructions in order for the engine to perform correctly and quietly, it is important that the chassis be lubricated before operation. Lubrication should include all truck block bushings and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household ...

  • Page 25: Traction Tire Replacement

    25 e8 operating manual next, remove the truck blocks from the chassis by unscrewing the large phillips motor mount screw on the bottom of each truck block (see fig. 8). Once the motor mount screw has been removed, pull the motor away from the truck block and lightly coat the motor worm gear and bron...

  • Page 26: Headlight Replacement

    26 e8 operating manual we suggest you follow the disassembly instructions found in the lubrication section on the preceding pages to dissemble the chassis and truck blocks from the body. Before the new tire can be installed, you must make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove...

  • Page 27: Problems

    27 e8 operating manual trouble shooting protosound® problems although protosound® has been designed and engineered for ease of use, some questions may arise during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If you find that your problem can’t be resolved with this manual, c...

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    28 e8 operating manual coupler problems remedy the protocoupler won’t let the engine uncouple on the “fly”. The power required to fire the coupler open when the engine is on the “fly” may be greater than the protosound system is capable of providing. As a result, you may experience times when the co...

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    29 e8 operating manual battery problems remedy i get no sounds when the engine shifts between the direction states. The battery may be dead or needs charging. See the battery backup section for more information. After i turn off my transformer, my engine continues to make sounds before quitting with...

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    30 e8 operating manual pfa problems remedy the pfa feature does not begin even after stopping the engine and hearing the brake sounds. The power was not turned back on once the engine enter the neutral state thus disabling pfa.The transformer throttle was interrupted too quickly in neutral thus disa...

  • Page 31: Transformer Wiring Chart

    31 e8 operating manual transformer wiring chart protosounds® is designed to work with any standard ac transformer that uses a “pure sine-wave" format. The chart below lists the many lionel® compatible transformers, such as the lionel kw or zw models. In addition, the chart details how the terminals ...

  • Page 32: O-31 Operation

    32 e8 operating manual o-31 operation while the mth e-8 diesel is more than capable of operating on o-31 curves and switches, you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the mth e-8 through o-31 switches. Should this occur, we suggest adding wei...

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  • Page 36: Limited One Year Warranty

    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 unless it was purchased from mike’s train house in columbia, md. Instead, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty servi...