M.T.H. N6b Instruction Manual Download Page 2

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NSTRUCTIONS

There are two ways to operate this caboose. 

1) Auto allows you to operate the signalman with the bell button on any AC Transformer 
equipped with a bell button or DCS Remote.*

2) Operating Track System (OTS) allows you to activate the signalman using the unloading 
feature on your operating track sections.

AUTO OPERATION

1) Move the switch on the bottom of the car to the Auto position 
and place the caboose on track.

2) Hold down the bell button on your transformer or your DCS* 
remote for 1-2 seconds

3) The caboose will automatically cycle.  The signalman will swing 
out with a lantern, and then will go back to the rear of  the caboose, 
ending the cycle. 

4) Press the bell button again to begin another cycle. 

* DCS operation is only possible on DCS Variable Tracks.  

 Refer to you DCS operating manual for 

instruction.

There are 2 ways to activate the 

caboose in DCS mode.
  
1. The first is using the TIU Variable Channel, make sure the DCS signal is turned ON, 
reduce the voltage to 21 volts and then press and hold the bell button down for 3-5 
seconds to activate the caboose signal man.

2. If  the customer has the Remote Receiver connected to the Z4000 transformer running 
the TIU Fixed Channel, select the Z4K track and press the bell and hold the Bell button for 
3-5 seconds to activate the caboose signal man.

Switch (Auto or OTS)

Summary of Contents for N6b

Page 1: ...been designed for years of operation This unique caboose includes an operating signal man who leans out the side of the rear caboose platform with a lighted lantern to signal the engineer Activation o...

Page 2: ...ill swing out with a lantern and then will go back to the rear of the caboose ending the cycle 4 Press the bell button again to begin another cycle DCS operation is only possible on DCS Variable Track...

Page 3: ...e the signalman caboose make sure the entire car is on the Operating Track Section OTS so that the car s slide shoe pick ups are in contact with the fourth and fifth rails of the OTS The recommended v...

Page 4: ...ectronic equipment periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons such as damage to the primary cord plug blades housing output jacks or other part...

Page 5: ...mounting screws located underneath the trucks the four screws holding the end railings 2 With the screws removed carefully pull the end railings out and lower the chassis from the shell Take care not...

Page 6: ...s out of the lanterns and replace 8 Reassemble in reverse order Be very careful not to pinch any of the wires and make sure the wires are in the wire guides before assembling The LED in the Lantern ha...

Page 7: ...refully before returning any merchandise for service Authorized M T H Service Centers are independently owned and operated and are not agents or representatives of M T H Electric Trains M T H assumes...

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