M.T.H. Tinplate Traditions 408E Electric Engine Operating Instructions Manual

By MTH Electric Trains

Tinplate Traditions®

Contemporary 408E Electric

Engine Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the M.T.H. Tinplate Traditions 408E Locomotive.  This

locomotive runs on Standard Gauge three-rail track and can handle a 72” curve. It runs

on 14-20 volts AC (Alternating Current). This Standard Gauge Tinplate Traditions

®

Electric Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in automatic features 

for exciting operation.  Despite these advanced features, the locomotive is easy to operate 

with any compatible standard AC transformer that is equipped with whistle and bell

buttons (see the compatibility chart on page

17), and is compatible with most other 3-rail

Standard Gauge locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories.

This locomotive is equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 with Digital Command System

(DCS).  This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode

(when used with the DCS Remote Control System, sold separately) or Conventional

mode.  Conventional operating features are described in the following pages, while the

DCS operating features are covered in the set of operating instructions that

accompanies the DCS equipment.  Conventional Mode operation of this locomotive is

much simpler than operation of original Proto-Sound engines.  For your own safety and

that of your equipment, please read the instructions before you operate this engine.  

WARNING: DO NOT LIFT THIS ENGINE BY ITS HANDRAILS. 

THEY CANNOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE ENGINE.