M.T.H. Premier T-1 Reading Steam Locomotive Operator's Manual

Premier 2-4-1A MountainSteam LocomotiveOPERATOR’S MANUALPLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVEPassenger Station Announcement3CompatibilityThis engine is avai

Loading Tender and/or Boiler FirmwareYour new MTH PS3.0-equipped O-Gauge engine affords you the ability to load DSP firmware. Additionally, in steam e

When power is first applied to the track, the locomotive will be silent for a few seconds until the super capacitors are charged (The super capacitors

Just change the polarity switch on your DC power pack and the engine will gradually come to a stop and then automatically begin traveling in the oppos

Your MTH PS3.0-equipped engine's default short address is 3. So all you have to do is power up your DCC system and call up Locomotive 3 to begin.

3. Press the F4 button twice (toggle F4 on then off) again to advance the sequence. You'll hear “Now boarding…”4. Press the F4 button twice (togg

Smoke (if equipped)You can control PS3.0-equipped engines that have smoke by toggling F10 on or off. You can also adjust the smoke output using F11. S

Long and Short AddressingLike most DCC Decoders, your MTH PS3.0-equipped engine can be programmed with both Long and Short Address. Short addresses ar

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

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

To force the Labor Chuff sound in a steam engine, press the F16 button once (enable F16). As long as F16 is enabled the engine will play its Labor Chu

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Cab Chatter – F28. Cab Chatter occurs when the engine is sitting at idle. There are various times when the crew will talk to each other when the engin

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:User-Settable F-Fu

In order to move the F-Functions around you will need to refer to the below table. Note – The Function Identification number IS NOT the F Function num

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 posi

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

Normal Forward Direction of Travel Engine 1 - Front Engine 2 - Middle Engine 3 - Rear F R F R F RTo set this consists up so that:? The Headlight is ON

a. So, if your consist address is 4 you would add 128+4=132. You would write 132 to CV19. This tells the Rear engine that it's reversed in the co

Bit (Decimal Value) 7 (128) Not Used 6 (64) Not Used 5 (32) 4 (16) 3 (8) 2 (4) 1 (2) 0 (1) F Function Not Used Not Used F12 F11 F10 F9 F0 (Eng

NOTE - CV21 is ONLY used when you have some value other than 0 written to CV19. If CV19 = 0 then the values of CV21, CV22, CV23, and CV24 are not used

DCC Bit Value DecoderExample Value (bit 7 -> bit 0) 11011001 Bit (Decimal Value) 7(128) 6(64) 5(32) 4(16) 3(8) 2(4) 1(2) 0(1) Binary Example

Configuring Locomotive for 2-Rail or 3-Rail OperationInstalling/Removing 3-Rail Pickup RollersBoth 2-Rail and 3-Rail versions of this locomotive can b

®Proto-Sound 3.0 Conventional AC Operating Instructions®Activating Proto-Sound 3.0 Conventional AC Mode FeaturesThrottle - To increase or decrease

®Proto-Sound 3.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Horn button pushes described below. Please read the full descriptions of each featu

Your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that you can play when you pull into a station. Each sequence describ

®Proto-Coupler OperationThis locomotive is equipped with one or more coil-wound Proto-Couplers for remote ®uncoupling action. Because Proto-Couplers

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

Automatic Sound Effects®Certain Proto-Sound 3.0 sound effects automatically play in programmed conventional mode conditions:•Squealing Brakes play an

The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.You should regularly lubricate all side rods, linkage components and pickup rolle

Body Mount ScrewsFigure 12: Lubricating The Grease PointsCleaning the Wheels, Tires and TrackGrease Pivot Screw (G)Grease ScrewsApply Oil to the Contr

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

1. Once the boiler has been removed, remove the inspection cover (See figure 18). Inspect the wick; if it is darkly discolored and hard, it should be

DCS or DCCIf you are operating with command control you must set the selector switch to DCC for DCC operation and DCS for DCS operation. Refer to page

Starting UpHornBellRemedyRemedyRemedyWhen I first turn the power on, the engine will not begin to run. The engine will not start after I press the Dir

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

®Proto-Sound 3.0 is designed to work with most standard AC transformers. The chart below lists the many compatible transformers. Note that many of

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

®While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 3.0 engine yields wonderfully realistic sound and several train control features, command mode op

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

Coupler SystemsThe Chapelon Pacific is packaged with 4 different coupling systems.- European Fine Scale Coupler System - MTH Remote-Controlled Proto C

Proto-Coupler InstallationOwners of 2-rail models who intend to run this locomotive on a 3-rail layout may wish to use the M.T.H. Proto-Coupler so th

- Attach the proto-coupler to rear tender truck as shown.- Plug the Proto-Coupler to the black connector provided.- Reconnect the wire harness between

Your MTH steam engine is equipped with a tetherless drawbar. There is no unsightly cable or box showing between the engine and the tender to detract f

PS 3.0 Enhancements® Here are some of the exciting changes incorporated into your new MTH Proto-Sound3.0 Locomotives. More advanced features such as C