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Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement

To replace the headlight and cab interior lights on this locomotive, follow these 
instructions.

Follow the cab removal instructions in the “Lubrication and Greasing 
Instructions” section on pg. 11 of  this manual. Once the body has been removed, 
follow the instructions below and remove the lights as shown in Fig. 8.

Headlight

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 has a 
quick disconnect plug that attaches the bulb harness to a connector terminal.

Gently disconnect the bulb harness from the connector terminal and remove bulbs 
through the rear of  the headlight socket. Insert the new bulb harness and 
reconnect. Replacement bulb harnesses are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts 
Department.

Cab Interior Lights

The cab interior lights are also made with a bulb harness that attaches to a quick 
disconnect plug. Gently disconnect the bulb harness from the connector, and 
remove the bulb. Insert the new bulb harness and reconnect. Replacement bulb 
harnesses are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department.

Premier GP38-2  Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0

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Figure 8. Replacing the Light Bulbs

 Replacing the Light Bulb

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 Replacing the Light Bulb

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Lift Connector terminal
Off  Mount and Unplug Wire Harness

Summary of Contents for Premier GP38-2

Page 1: ...ny traditional O 31 Gauge track system including M T H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 21 for a complete list of...

Page 2: ...6 As with all electric products precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock WARNING When using electrical products basic safety precautions should be ob...

Page 3: ...not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Checking the Battery You may find if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up that the rechargeable battery has run down a...

Page 4: ...add smoke fluid or have already added fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the smoke unit by turning the smoke unit switch to the OFF position Failure either to add fluid to the smoke unit or...

Page 5: ...maintain the speed you set after you release the throttle until you turn it again to change the voltage and speed Bell To sound the bell in an engine equipped with a bell firmly press and release the...

Page 6: ...ine turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume Premier GP38 2 Diesel Engine Proto Sound 2 0 6 Figur...

Page 7: ...und system to play the FYS PSA quickly but firmly tap the Bell button once followed by 2 quick taps of the Horn Whistle button while the engine is moving Tap the buttons quickly but allow approximatel...

Page 8: ...d differently and that engine s motor disable feature will not be active when you run FYS PSA in Proto Sound 2 0 FYS PSA can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the same as if triggered while in...

Page 9: ...ll button two times allowing approximately second to lapse between each quick button press Repeat the 1 horn whistle 2 bells code to return it to the other condition You will want to do this during th...

Page 10: ...ill indicate that the engine has made the change Automatic Sounds Certain Proto Sound 2 0 sound effects automatically play in programmed conventional mode conditions Squealing Brakes play any time the...

Page 11: ...y in order to access the gears 1 To access the gear box remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the body mount screws as seen in Figure 6 and lifting the cab from the chassis 2 Once the cab is r...

Page 12: ...an cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab To cle...

Page 13: ...el using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains 2 Slip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over t...

Page 14: ...onnector terminal Gently disconnect the bulb harness from the connector terminal and remove bulbs through the rear of the headlight socket Insert the new bulb harness and reconnect Replacement bulb ha...

Page 15: ...15 minutes Recharge If the sounds are improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge the battery charge has run down and can be recharged There are a number of ways you can do this Leave the engine...

Page 16: ...ust the amount of smoke produced turn the smoke unit volume control clockwise to increase the amount of smoke or counter clockwise to reduce the amount se Fig 3 If you choose not to add smoke fluid or...

Page 17: ...e Figure 6 remove the smoke unit inspection cover see Fig 12 After removing the inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and hard it shoul...

Page 18: ...n The bell won t work on a separate bell button When I try to fire the coupler FYS starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly The coupler does not fire or stay coupled When I pr...

Page 19: ...ked into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph approx 10 volts or less in conventional mode Proto Sound 2 0 volume is s...

Page 20: ...an be as realistic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS sequences FYS is...

Page 21: ...U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Ele...

Page 22: ...Single button push stops all Proto Sound 2 0 trains but does not turn off the power One Touch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined actions incl...

Page 23: ...less of whether you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center for your Return Authorization Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully befor...

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