background image

CANADA

ALABAMA

ARIZONA

CALIFORNIA

COLORADO

CONNECTICUT

FLORIDA

ILLINOIS

INDIANA

IOWA

KENTUCKY

LOUISIANA

TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP
CUMBERLAND
613-833-8331

THE TRAIN ROOM
ERGUS
519-787-3280

CREDIT VALLEY RAILWAY 
COMPANY
STREETSVILLE
905-826-1306

B H TRAINS
TERREBONNE
450-492-0317

SOUTHERLAND STATION
HUNTSVILLE
256-533-4720

LIL' BOBBY'S HOBBIES
MONTGOMERY
334-277-1715

ARIZONA TRAIN DEPOT
MESA
480-833-9486

CENTRAL COAST TRAINS
ATASCEDERO
805-466-1391

TRAIN SHACK
BURBANK
818-842-3330

ROUNDHOUSE
NORTH HOLLYWOOD
818-769-0403

DOLLHOUSES TRAINS & MORE
NOVATO
415-883-0388

TIN PLATE JUNCTION
OAKLAND
510-444-4780

RON'S WORLD
SAN CLEMENTE
949-361-5596

TRUCKS & TRAINS HOBBIES
SANTA ROSA
707-537-6586

CUSTOM RAILWAY SUPPLY
COLORADO SPRINGS
719-634-4616

CABOOSE HOBBIES
DENVER
303-777-6766

MIZELL TRAINS
WESTMINSTER
303-429-4811

NEW ENGLAND HOBBY 
SUPPLY
MANCHESTER
860-646-0610

HOLLYWOOD STATION
HOLLYWOOD
954-921-2700

DEPOT HOBBY SHOP
LAKE WORTH
561-585-1982

READY TO ROLL
MIAMI
305-688-8868

FRANK'S TRAINS & HOBBIES 
OLDSMAR
813-855-1041

COLONIAL PHOTO & HOBBY
ORLANDO
407-841-1485

WARRICK CUSTOM HOBBIES
PLANTATION
954-370-0708

ROUNDHOUSE SOUTH
PORT ORANGE
386-304-7002

BIKE & CHOO CHOO 
CONNECTION
SCHAUMBURG
847-882-7728

Y. O. R. K. TRAINS
MUNSTER
219-838-9999

SAMUELSON'S TRAIN SHOP
VALPARAISO
219-462-2708

CABOOSE STOP HOBBIES
CEDAR FALLS
800-642-7012

L&N TRAINS & THINGS
LOUISVILLE
502-897-9005

AMERICA'S TRAIN YARD
BATON ROUGE
225-926-5592

PARTICIPATING A.S.C.

RETAILER LIST

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER

www.mth-railking.com

7020 Columbia Gateway Dr.  -  Columbia, MD  21046

Information:  410-381-2580  Fax:  410-381-6122

Summary of Contents for Premier SD40-2

Page 1: ...on any 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 lis...

Page 2: ...overheat resulting in damage to your layout This train set is intended for indoor use Do not use if water is present Serious injury or fatality may result l l l l Do not operate the hobby transformer...

Page 3: ...ate Pick Up Rollers L Lubricate Wheel Axles L Figure 1 Lubrication Points on the Locomotive Priming The Smoke Unit When preparing to run this engine add 15 20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokesta...

Page 4: ...You may find if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up that the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charged before operating If you notice that the sounds are gar...

Page 5: ...eed The engine will 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 pr...

Page 6: ...e volume of all sounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume Proto Sound 2...

Page 7: ...should tap the buttons very quickly with a second pause between button presses You may need to practice your timing to make this work smoothly Proto Sound 2 0 Operating Instructions Timing Chart Tota...

Page 8: ...0 has disabled operator control over the Horn and Bell buttons until the full FYS sequence is complete After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run press the Direction button again to trig...

Page 9: ...not be active when you run FYS in Proto Sound 2 0 FYS can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that at the conclusion of the FYS the engine will d...

Page 10: ...on the run Because the engine will run more slowly at a given throttle voltage when speed control is on than when it is off you should adjust the throttle to a lower power level for operation with sp...

Page 11: ...Direction Lock Two Horn Blasts Repeat to Return to Normal Condition indicates change is made To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults wh...

Page 12: ...first Follow the greasing instructions below Note that in some tightly packed engines you may need to move internal components temporarily in order to access the gears 1 To access the gear box remove...

Page 13: ...hich can 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...

Page 14: ...ve in the drive wheel 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 stre...

Page 15: ...cial NiCad 7 cell 8 4v self charging battery recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to five years The battery is a dry battery that should not leak or cause any damage to...

Page 16: ...gine to recharge the battery overnight without leaving it on the track Replace If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge it is time to replace the battery Disconnect Batte...

Page 17: ...10 15 drops of smoke fluid or turn the smoke unit off When storing the unit for long periods of time you may want to add about 15 drops of fluid to prevent the wick from drying out After removing the...

Page 18: ...oupler FYS starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly The coupler does not fire or stay coupled When I press the whistle button the bell sounds Reverse the transformer leads You...

Page 19: ...ine is locked 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 v...

Page 20: ...istic 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 programmed t...

Page 21: ...ard 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 Dallee Hostler...

Page 22: ...uch Global Mute UnMute 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 u...

Page 23: ...sistance at any time email MTH Service at or call 410 381 2580 only unless otherwise instructed by the Service Center The shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured A cover letter in...

Page 24: ...R PINCKNEY 734 426 1651 BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS INC SAGINAW 989 793 4753 TREASURED TOYS SALEM 603 898 7224 AURORA RAILS HOBBIES EAST AURORA 716 652 5718 DAVIS ELECTRONICS MILFORD 513 831 6425 RICK S...

Page 25: ...AILWAY SUPPLY COLORADO SPRINGS 719 634 4616 CABOOSE HOBBIES DENVER 303 777 6766 MIZELL TRAINS WESTMINSTER 303 429 4811 NEW ENGLAND HOBBY SUPPLY MANCHESTER 860 646 0610 HOLLYWOOD STATION HOLLYWOOD 954...

Page 26: ...J B TRAINS INC MAPLESHADE 856 414 0092 HOBBY SHOP MATAWAN 732 583 0505 HOBBYMASTERS INC RED BANK 732 842 6020 RIDGEFIELD HOBBY RIDGEFIELD 201 943 2636 TOM S MODEL TRAINS SCOTCH PLAINS 908 322 6122 TRA...

Page 27: ...NURSERY TITUSVILLE 814 827 3823 EASTERN DEPOT TROY 570 297 1975 J J RAILROAD CROSSING TURTLE CREEK 412 824 6009 TRAINS R FUN FRAZER 610 644 4585 EMERALD TRAIN HOBBY GREENWOOD 864 223 2247 MODEL RAILR...

Reviews: