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HOLLY BEACH TRAIN DEPOT

LOUISIANA

MINNESOTA

WILDWOOD

AMERICA'S TRAIN YARD

DON'S HOBBY CO.

609-522-2379

BATON ROUGE

MANKATO

225-926-5592

507-387-1330

NEW YORK

L B C MODEL TRAINS

MAINE

MISSOURI

BUFFALO

WHEELS, WINGS & THINGS

SWITCH STAND

716-631-3081

LUDLOW

SAINT LOUIS

207-532-6277

314-781-4458

KURT’S TRAINS & HOBBIES
CALEDONIA

MARK TWAIN HOBBY CENTER

MARYLAND

585-538-2960

ST. CHARLES

HOBBYTOWN U S A

636-946-2816

FREDERICK

AURORA RAILS & HOBBIES

301-694-7395

EAST AURORA

NEVADA

716-652-5718

FREDERICK JUNCTION

RENO RAILS

FREDERICK

RENO

NASSAU HOBBY CENTER, 

301-694-3434

775-337-6669

INC.
FREEPORT

ENGINE HOUSE HOBBIES

NEW HAMPSHIRE

516-378-9594

GAITHERSBURG

TREASURED TOYS

301-590-0816

SALEM

J & R JUNCTION

603-898-7224

LIVERPOOL

J & B TRAINS

315-451-6551

HAGERSTOWN

NEW JERSEY

240-420-4930

HOBBY SHOP

HOBBY WORLD

ABERDEEN

MONTICELLO

THE TRAIN ROOM

732-583-0505

845-794-8770

HAGERSTOWN
301-745-6681

COUNTRY AND STUFF

CITY DEPOT, INC.

ANDOVER

NEW HAMPTON

PURKEY'S TOY TRAINS

973-786-7086

845-374-3010

SYKESVILLE
410-549-6061

GENE’S TRAINS

THIRD STREET DEPOT

BRICK

NIAGARA FALLS

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS 

732-840-9728

716-285-6464

& HOBBIES
THURMONT

COLUMBUS TRAIN STATION

ISLAND TRAINS

301-694-8331

COLUMBUS

STATEN ISLAND

609-518-1800

718-317-0008

E.L. JONES & SONS
WILLIAMSPORT

ATLANTIC RAILS

SCAG'S ELECTRIC TRAIN 

800-810-8138

HAMMONTON

SHOP

609-567-8490

STATEN ISLAND

MASSACHUSETTS

718-727-7373

FLYING YANKEE HOBBY 

C B TRAIN DEPOT

SHOP

HILLSDALE

AMERICANA STORE

BOSTON

201-666-9598

TIVOLI

617-323-9702

845-757-4246

GRAND CENTRAL STATION

NORTHEAST TRAINS

KEARNY

KROSS HARDWARE

PEABODY

201-955-6200

WEST BABYLON

978-532-1615

631-669-3069

J & B TRAINS, INC.

EAST BAY HOBBIES

MAPLE SHADE

WESTCHESTER CENTRAL 

SEEKONK

856-414-0092

TRAINS

508-336-5573

WHITE PLAINS

HOBBYMASTERS, INC

914-421-1262

PIONEER VALLEY HOBBIES

RED BANK

W. SPRINGFIELD

732-842-6020

413-732-5531

NORTH CAROLINA

RIDGEFIELD HOBBY

THE ROUNDHOUSE & 

MICHIGAN

RIDGEFIELD

BACKSHOP

MICHIGAN MODEL TRAIN 

201-943-2636

CARY

CENTER

919-465-0810

PINCKNEY

TOM'S MODEL TRAINS

734-426-1651

SCOTCH PLAINS

DRY BRIDGE STATION

908-322-6122

MOUNT AIRY

BRASSEUR ELECTRIC 

336-786-9811

TRAINS INC.

TRAINS & THINGS

SAGINAW

TRENTON

989-793-4753

609-883-8790

Summary of Contents for Premier Norfolk & Western 4-8-4 J Steam...

Page 1: ...Gauge track system 3 rail or any 40 radius 2 rail track system It is also compatible with most standard AC and DC transformers See page 23 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring in...

Page 2: ...0 Conventional Mode Features 9 Passenger Station Announcements PSA 10 Proto Coupler Operation 11 Speed Control 12 Locking Locomotive Into ADirection 12 Reset To Factory Default 13 Automatic Sound Eff...

Page 3: ...t The pickups are factory installed on 3 rail versions and packaged separately in the locomotive box for 2 rail versions Each pickup roller installs with a single phillips screw seen in Figure 1 Once...

Page 4: ...the track and orientation of the locomotive when sitting on the track follows the illustration in Figure 3 To TIU Black T erminal To TIU Red T erminal The DCS Polarity Switch should be moved toward t...

Page 5: ...Kadee scale coupler as seen in Figure 5 Follow the individual coupler installation instructions when installing another manufacturer s coupler system Owners of 2 rail models who intend to run this lo...

Page 6: ...e Rods and Linkage L Both Sides Drawbar Screw Lubricate Axle Bushings L Figure 7 Lubrication Points on the Locomotive Priming the Smoke Unit When preparing to run this engine add 15 20 drops of smoke...

Page 7: ...the draw bar between the engine and tender The draw bar hole located farthest from the tender is for applications such as display The second hole is for normal operation on the track At this point you...

Page 8: ...bell in an engine equipped with a bell firmly press and release the Bell button To turn the bell off press and release the Bell button again The bell will continue to ring from the time you turn it o...

Page 9: ...before using it To use these buttons to activate features rather than to blow the horn or ring the bell you should tap the buttons very quickly with a second pause between button presses You may need...

Page 10: ...rily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the Direction button to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the Horn and Bell buttons until the full PSA...

Page 11: ...sion of the PSA the engine will depart in the next direction of travel as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral Proto Coupler Operation This locomotive is equipped with one...

Page 12: ...change Repeat the 1 horn 2 bells code to return it to the other condition You will want to do this during the initial neutral upon start up if you ever couple this engine to another engine that is not...

Page 13: ...is initially powered on or is powered off for five seconds or more Reset to Factory Default To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults whil...

Page 14: ...The locomotive s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first To access the gear box and axles...

Page 15: ...eoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers While these tires are extremely durable you may need to replace them at some point 1 Remove the side rods from the wheels in order to s...

Page 16: ...the groove properly 6 Reinstall the side rods in the same positions as noted Failure to align rods may cause binding or damage to the drive system One set of replacement tires is packaged with your mo...

Page 17: ...Instructions Figure 13 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...

Page 18: ...Recharge If the sounds are improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge the batteries charge has run down and can be recharged There are a number of ways you can do this Leave the engine in neutra...

Page 19: ...Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components If you choose not to add the fluid or have already added the fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the...

Page 20: ...the M T H Parts Department phone 410 381 2580 e mail parts mth railking commail 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046 1532 Inspect Cover Screws Figure 18 If you experience poor or no smoke ou...

Page 21: ...lf Charging Battery Back Up section of this operator s manual for how to test recharge and if necessary replace the battery Coupler Remedy When I try to fire the coupler FYS starts The Proto Coupler w...

Page 22: ...unds running The engine won t lock into forward neutral or reverse The engine maybe locked into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section to unlock the engine s di...

Page 23: ...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 Electronic Dall...

Page 24: ...Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined actions including sound lights and smoke Proto Dispatch Operation Public Address like feature allows users to speak through l...

Page 25: ...er 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 before returning a...

Page 26: ...1 475 2020 219 838 9999 ROUNDHOUSE DEPOT HOBBY SHOP SAMUELSON S TRAIN SHOP NORTH HOLLYWOOD lANTANA VALPARAISO 818 769 0403 561 585 1982 219 462 2708 DOLLHOUSES TRAINS HOLLYWOOD STATION MORE MIAMI IOWA...

Page 27: ...SYKESVILLE 410 549 6061 GENE S TRAINS THIRD STREET DEPOT BRICK NIAGARA FALLS CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS 732 840 9728 716 285 6464 HOBBIES THURMONT COLUMBUS TRAIN STATION ISLAND TRAINS 301 694 8331 COLU...

Page 28: ...S LONGVIEW LONDON 903 757 2720 ENGLISH MODEL RR 740 852 0899 MONTOURSVILLE UTAH 800 327 5126 CLEARVIEW TRAIN HOBBY ALMOSTA JUNCTION LORAIN CLEARFIELD STATION M H INDUSTRIES 440 277 4488 801 776 1656 N...

Page 29: ...P CHICAGO RICE LAKE OHIO 773 775 4848 715 234 2996 DAVIS TRAINS MILFORD KENTUCKY 1 800 448 1060 CANADA L N TRAINS THINGS TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP LOUISVILLE CUMBERLAND PENNSYLVANIA 502 897 9005 13 833 8331...

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