M.T.H. Tinplate 1385 Operator's Manual

Summary of Tinplate 1385

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    By m.T.H. Electric trains ® ® tinplate 385/1835 steam locomotive compatibility this set will operate on any traditional 42” diameter std. Gauge track system, including m.T.H.’s traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard ac transformers. (see page 7 for a complete list of com...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Caution: electrically operated product: not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. Recommends adult supervision with child ren ages 10 - 16. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock. Warning: when using...

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Tinplate 1835/385 locomotive 3 set up checklist • lubricate the locomotive • apply power to run as described in the basic operating section of this manual lubrication you should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked in fig...

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    4 tinplate 1835/385 locomotive basic operation the throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. The locomotive is stopped, started and reversed by means of the reversing ‘e-unit’ located inside the locomotive. The e-unit is a three position sequence relay which cycles whenever current to ...

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    Tinplate 1835/385 locomotive 5 maintenance the engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. Regularly lubricate all axles and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in m.T.H.'s maintenance kit. Do not over oil. Use...

  • Page 6

    6 tinplate 1835/385 locomotive the locomotive’s headlight is controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine. The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out. The bulb screws into a bracket affixed to the inside of the boilet. Replacement bulbs are available directly from the m....

  • Page 7

    Tinplate 1835/385 locomotive 7 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 ow...

  • Page 8: Limited One-Year Warranty

    How to get service under the terms of the limited one-year warranty for warranty repair, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service. 1. First, e-mail, write, call or fax an authorized m.T.H. Service center in your area or m.T.H. Electric trains to obtain repair authorization. You can f...

  • Page 9: Participating Retailer List

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