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WHEELS, WINGS & THINGS
LUDLOW
207-532-6277

PLAZA HOBBY
CUMBERLAND
301-729-6424

HOBBYTOWN U S A
FREDERICK
301-694-7395

ENGINE HOUSE HOBBIES
GAITHERSBURG
301-590-0816

J & B TRAINS
HAGERSTOWN
240-420-4930

THE TRAIN ROOM
HAGERSTOWN
301-745-6681

PURKEY'S TOY TRAINS
SYKESVILLE
410-549-6061

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS 
& HOBBIES
THURMONT
301-694-8331

NORTHEAST TRAINS
PEABODY
978-532-1615

EAST BAY HOBBIES
SEEKONK
508-336-5573

MICHIGAN MODEL TRAIN 
CENTER
PINCKNEY
734-426-1651

BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS 
INC.
SAGINAW
989-793-4753

SWITCH STAND
SAINT LOUIS
314-781-4458

MARK TWAIN HOBBY CENTER
ST. LOUIS
636-946-2816

RENO RAILS
RENO
775-337-6669

RAILROAD SPECIALTIES
NASHUA
603-801-0801

TREASURED TOYS
SALEM
603-898-7224

COUNTRY AND STUFF
ANDOVER
973-786-7086

COLUMBUS TRAIN STATION
COLUMBUS
609-518-1800

ATLANTIC RAILS
HAMMONTON
609-567-8490

GRAND CENTRAL STATION
KEARNY
201-955-6200

J & B TRAINS, INC.
MAPLE SHADE
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

TRAINS & THINGS
TRENTON
609-883-8790

COAST TRAINS AND 
COLLECTIBLES
WALL
732-556-9005

HOLLY BEACH TRAIN DEPOT
WILDWOOD
609-522-2379

AURORA RAILS & HOBBIES
EAST AURORA
716-652-5718

NASSAU HOBBY CENTER, INC.
FREEPORT
516-378-9594

HOBBY WORLD
MONTICELLO
845-794-8770

CITY DEPOT, INC.
NEW HAMPTON
845-374-3010

SCAG’S ELECTRIC TRAINS
STATEN ISLAND
718-727-7373

AMERICANA STORE
TIVOLI
845-757-4246

KROSS HARDWARE
WEST BABYLON
631-669-3069

THE ROUNDHOUSE & 
BACKSHOP
CARY
919-465-0810

TRAINS LTD.
CHARLOTTE
704-566-9070

DRY BRIDGE STATION
MOUNT AIRY
336-786-9811

THE FREIGHT YARD
SMITHFIELD
919-934-6229

TRAIN LOFT
WINSTON-SALEM
336-760-9817

GLEN'S TRAIN SHOP
AKRON
330-253-6527

E & S TRAINS
AKRON
330-745-0785

T & K HOBBY SHOP
BRIDGEPORT
740-633-6607

PARMA HOBBY
CLEVELAND
216-741-6440

SANDY'S HOBBY'S & 
COLLECTIBLES
ELYRIA
440-365-9999

HUDSON TOY, TRAIN & 
HOBBY
HUDSON
330-653-2997

CLEARVIEW TRAIN & HOBBY
LORAIN
440-277-4488

DIXIE UNION STATION
MASON
513-459-0460

DAVIS ELECTRONICS
MILFORD
513-831-6425

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...

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