Premier h10 2-8-0 consolidation steam engine operator’s manual compatibility this premier 2-8-0 consolidation steam engine 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 incre...
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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, linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubric...
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 dropping and advancing the throt...
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-sound 2.0 conventional mode features proto-so...
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 seconds between the button pushes descri...
11 proto-coupler® operation this locomotive is equipped with one or more coil-wound proto-couplers for remote uncoupling action. Because proto-couplers are controlled through the proto-sound 2.0 microprocessor, they do not require an uncoupling track section or modification to your layout to functio...
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 will maintain the speed you set. While the...
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 neutral. •engine start-up and shut-down s...
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 mineral oil-based fluid that emit...
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...
Lubrication and greasing instructions 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 fig....
Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction as well as prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires. Traction tire replacement instructions your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the r...
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 bulbs in this locomotive. You can obt...
Tender light: 1. Remove the body from the chassis by removing the 6 screws shown in fig. 9. 2. Unplug the wire from the connector. 3. Unscrew the bracket that houses the light bulb from inside the tender. 4. Gently pull the bulb to remove it and push the replacement bulb into place. 5. Reassemble in...
Self-charging battery back-up the special nicad 7-cell 8.4v 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, it ma...
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 the horn button. I can't get the bell to ri...
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, adjust volume control knob on the bottom o...
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, so if your transformer does not have its own bell button, you should consi...
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 railroaders. With the addition of the dcs remote contr...
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...
