MTHTrains 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set Instructions d'exploitation Page 1

4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger SetOperation Manual (3V PS3)FYSPSAPLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVEwww.mthtrains.com3

Loading Engine FirmwareYour new MTH PS3.0-equipped O-Gauge engine affords you the ability to load Engine firmware. Loader version 2.30 or later will a

system during direction changes or intermittent drops in track power due to dirty track switches, when operating in conventional mode). When the sup

Horn/Whistle - To sound the whistle, firmly press the Horn/Whistle button. The whistle will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button.

Passenger/Freight Announcements (PFA)Your engine is equipped with a sound package of either passenger station announcements or freight yard sounds th

Tips on Using PFA•You can terminate PFA at any time by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds.•You do not have to be in Forward to use PFA. At

M.T.H. engines equipped with Proto-Sound 3.0 have speed control capabilities that allow the engine to maintain a constant speed up and down grades and

Reset to Factory DefaultTo override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults, while in Neutral tap

NOTE – If you apply more than 9.0VDC to the engine at start-up the engine will not move. This is normal. We refer to this as “Anti-Jackrabbit” and thi

Basic DCC Operation:Your MTH PS3.0-equipped engine takes full advantage of DCC's capabilities. Below are the basic commands you'll want to

PFAF4 – PFA. PFA in MTH lingo stands for Passenger/Freight Announcements. Your engine is pre-programmed for the appropriate type of sounds based upon

Table of ContentsSet Up Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CouplersYour MTH PS3.0-equipped engine comes with remotely controlled Proto-Couplers. They can be fired using your DCC handheld. F7 – Front Coupler.

Additional F FunctionsIdle Sequence - F14-F16. Pressing F14, F15, or F16 twice (toggling on then off) will trigger an Idle Sequence if the engine is

Single Whistle/Horn Blast – F24. To play a Single Horn Blast press the F24 button twice (toggling in on then off). This plays a single, short horn bla

Function ChartF0F1F2F3F4F5F6F7F8F9F10F11F12F13F14F15F16F17F18F19F20F21F22F23F24F25F26F27F28HeadlightBellHorn Start-Up/Shut Down PFALightsMaster Volume

CV29 CV29 is the basic decoder setup CV that is used by all DCC decoder manufactures. So, if you are familiar with CV29 from other manufacturer'

To change your engine's Long Address using PoM:1. Call up the current engine's address on your DCC handheld2. Enter Programming on the Main

unsure of the engine address you can apply the 55-55-55 reset (send a value of 55 to CV55 to engine address 55). In order for this to work correctly

MTH PS3.0 Expanded DCC Functionality Advanced DCC Operation:This section of the manual provides more in-depth detail on how to set up and configure y

Below is the table of Factory Default MTH supported DCC CV's. This table is specific to the engine in the title of this manual:Factory Default V

User-Settable F-Function ListThis feature allows you to take the 28 F-Functions that currently reside in each MTH Proto-Sound 3.0-equipped O-Gauge Eng

RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Proto-Sound® 3.03Set Up Checklist®rAssemble RealTrax rLubricate the engine rPriming the Smoke Unit rP

The above list includes ALL F functions that an MTH PS3 engine could have. You are free to change any of the above listed items to any F function pos

Advanced Consisting Advanced Consisting follows the NMRA standards. Any values assigned to CV's 21-24 are ignored once the consist is removed (CV

Perform the following:1. Build the consist using your DCC system per the DCC system's manufacturer's instructions. In many newer systems you

NOTE – The convenient thing about setting up the consist as described above is that it allows you flexibility in the orientation of an engine in a co

1. Call up your Middle engine (address 2 in the example)2. Since you want to have the Middle engine respond to F3 only then write a value of 4 (CV21,

So, in the above example you simply add up the values in the “Decimal Value” row – 128+64+0+16+8 +0+0+1 = 217. You would write 217 to the CV you were

DO NOTOVER OILDO NOTOVER OILMaintenanceLubrication InstructionsThe engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly.Regularly lubricate all

Cleaning The Wheels, Tires, and TrackPeriodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contac

!Remove the side rods (the rods that connect each drive wheel to the other) from the wheels in order to slip the new tire over the grooved drive wheel

ProtoSmoke™ Unit OperationThe engine contains a Proto-Sound® 3.0 controlled smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the roof of the

Gently push together RealTraxInsert lock-on into knock-out tab(Lock-on is the interface between the track and transformer)Make sure the metal contacts

After removing the engine from storage, add another 25 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation.If you ex

Passenger Car Light Bulb ReplacementIf your Ready To Run Set came equipped with passenger cars use the below instructions to replace the interior lig

Replacement parts are available directly fromthe M.T.H. Parts Department (order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: [email protected]; mail: 7

4) Lower the chassis from the shell, taking care not to pull the wires out.StepPlatformEndFrameshellchassisstep platformRailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/P

5) Replace the bulb by pushing the socket up at an angle from the bulb holder and pulling the bulb from its socket. Replace with a new bulb and rev

DCS Remote Commander The following Guide will help you trouble shoot your DCS Remote Commander handheld remote.Troubleshooting GuideWARNING – DO NOT C

Starting UpHornBellRemedyRemedyRemedyOnly my headlight comes on, nothing else.When I first turn the power on, the engine will not begin to run. The en

Volume RemedyThe sounds seem distorted, especially when the Horn or bell is activated.No Sound®Proto-Sound 3.0 volume is set too high. Turn the volu

Conventional DC Start-up SolutionSound SolutionWhen I apply power to the track my engine doesn't do anything. No lights, no sound, no nothing.I h

One of my lights is out.None of my lights are on.Most likely you had been running the engine in DCC or DCS mode and toggled that light off. Put it bac

Running the engine without primed Smoke unit may cause damageAdd Smoke fluidSmoke Unit Control(on bottom of tender)Priming the Smoke UnitYou should pr

DCCWhen I apply power to the track my engine doesn’t do anything. No lights, no sound.Did you press F3 yet? F3 on your DCC handheld will start your en

One of my lights is out.None of my lights are on.Check your F keys. F0 is the headlight (also controls the Back-up light) and F5 will toggle the Cab l

DCS (Remember, it's NOT DCC) When I press the Whistle Button on my DCS remote or DCS commander the whistle doesn't blowI have no sound on my

One of my lights is out.None of my lights are on.Check that you haven't turned it off with the DCS controller. You have independent control over

TransformerModelCenter Rail Outside RailMin/Max.VoltagePowerRatingTransformerTypeLionel 1032 U A 5-16v 90-Watt StandardLionel 1032M U A 5-16v 90-Watt

DC Power Supply ChartTransformerModelMin/Max.VoltagePowerRatingTransformerTypeMRC Controlmaster 200-20v100-WattElectronicPH HobbiesPS5PH HobbiesPS10G0

RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Proto-Sound® 3.056®While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 3.0 engine yields wonderfully r

Quick-Start DVDThe included Quick-Start DVD demonstrates the start-up and basic operation of this set as well as other information about model railro

Service & Warranty InformationHow to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year WarrantyWhen you suspect an item is defective, please ch

RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Proto-Sound® 3.06Your MTH steam engine is equipped with a tetherless drawbar. There is no unsightly ca

RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Proto-Sound® 3.07Connecting the Transformer & Installing DCS Remote Commander SetYour set comes wi

RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Proto-Sound® 3.08Basic OperationAfter making sure everything is properly assembled, aim the Remote at

PS 3.0 EnhancementsHere are some of the exciting changes incorporated into your new MTH Proto-® Sound 3.0 Locomotives. More advanced features such as