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Your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that 
you can play when you pull into a station.  Each sequence described below will play as 
long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds, but be sure to allow approximately 30 
seconds between the button pushes described below to allow the PSA/FYS sufficient 
time to run through each sequence.

•To cue the sound system to play the PSA/FYS, quickly but firmly tap the Bell 
button once followed by 2 quick taps of the Horn button while the engine is 
moving.  Tap the  buttons quickly but allow approximately ½ second between 
each press. 

• Press the Direction button once to stop the engine.  This will trigger the first 
sequence of PSA/FYS. The reverse unit is temporarily 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/FYS. sequence is complete.

•After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction 
button again to trigger the second sequence of PSA/FYS.

•After about 30 seconds, press the Direction button again to trigger the third 
PSA/FYS sequence.  

•Again, after allowing about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the 
Direction button one more time to trigger the fourth and final PSA/FYS 
sequence.  The PSA/FYS will continue, and within a few seconds, the engine 
and bell will start and move out on its own at the current throttle setting, in the 
same direction it  was traveling when you began the sequence.  Once the bell 
turns off, the operator regains control of the transformer's bell and Horn 
buttons and can ring the bell or blow the Horn as usual.

Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)/ 
Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)

+

Sound System Cued to Play 

Freight Yard or Passenger 

Station Sounds (FYS)/(PSA)

Horn/
Whistle

Bell

Direction

1st

Sequence 

FYS/PSA

+

Direction

2nd

Sequence 

FYS/PSA

+

Direction

3rd

Sequence 

FYS/PSA

+

Direction

4th

Sequence 

FYS/PSA

=

Operator

Controls 

When Bell 

Turns Off

Horn/
Whistle

Horn/
Whistle

Premier Shay Steam Locomotive

Summary of Contents for premier shay

Page 1: ...ack system 3 rail or any 44 radius track system 2 rail It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers and DC Power Packs See page 21 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring...

Page 2: ...eatures with DCS Remote Control System 23 Service and Warranty Information 24 Authorized Service Centers 25 CAUTION ELECTRICALLY OPERA TED PRODUCT Not recommended for children under 10 years of age M...

Page 3: ...When the pickup rollers are removed replace the black spacer plates Once you have configured the engine for 2 rail or 3 rail operation you must manually select the power input switch located under th...

Page 4: ...TIU to 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 DCS Polarity Switch Failing to properly co...

Page 5: ...upler 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 locomotive on a 3...

Page 6: ...nts on the Locomotive Priming the Smoke Unit When preparing to run this engine add 15 20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack We recommend M T H ProtoSmoke Seuthe LGB or LVTS fluids Do not over...

Page 7: ...IS ENGINE TOTENDER FROM ANOTHER ENGINE IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE At this point you are ready to begin running your engine Placing The Engine On The Track Figure 9 Insert reverse unit into the front...

Page 8: ...until you press the release the button again to turn it off Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral To put the engine into forward and then to change the direction of the train or to pu...

Page 9: ...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 to practice your timing to make this work smoothly Timing Chart T...

Page 10: ...ll PSA FYS sequence is complete After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run press the Direction button again to trigger the second sequence of PSA FYS After about 30 seconds press the Dire...

Page 11: ...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 or more coil wo...

Page 12: ...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 equipped with speed control to avoid...

Page 13: ...it to its factory defaults while in Neutral tap the Horn button quickly once followed by five quick taps of the Bell button allowing approximately second to lapse between each quick button press Two...

Page 14: ...oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot Lubricating and Greasing Instructions Figure 11 Removing the Body The locomotive s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional...

Page 15: ...om the groove in the drive wheel using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains 3 Slip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdriv...

Page 16: ...nt and or wicking material When the smoke output while running begins to diminish add another 10 15 drops of smoke fluid or turn the smoke unit off When storing the unit for extended periods of time y...

Page 17: ...nector as shown in figure 9 Carefully pull the bulb through the grommet in the bottom of the headlight shell The headlight shell can be removed from the boiler to make the removal and replacement of t...

Page 18: ...brightly for 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 Leav...

Page 19: ...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 won t let the engine uncouple on the...

Page 20: ...nto 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 direction Engine speed must be below 1...

Page 21: ...att Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic Lionel LW A U 8 18v 75 Watt S...

Page 22: ...ower Supplies Proto Sound 2 0 is designed to work with most standard DC power supplies and AC transformers The following charts lists the recommended DC and AC transformers Note that many of the AC op...

Page 23: ...ontrolled locomotives user defined actions including sound lights and smoke Proto Dispatch Operation Public Address like feature allows users to speak through locomotive speaker during operation Proto...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...LORADO MODELS 514 793 9696 CUSTOM RAILWA Y SUPPLY BERWYN COLORADO SPRINGS 708 484 4384 ALABAMA 719 634 4616 SOUTHERLAND STATION CHICAGOLAND HOBBY HUNTSVILLE CABOOSE HOBBIES INC CHICAGO 256 533 4720 DE...

Page 26: ...MANKATO SOUTH CHINA NEW YORK 507 387 1330 207 445 3695 KURT S TRAINS HOBBIES CALEDONIA MISSOURI MARYLAND 585 538 2960 SWITCH STAND HOBBYTOWN USA SAINT LOUIS FREDERICK AURORA RAILS HOBBIES 314 781 4458...

Page 27: ...REAT TRAINS HOBBIES FRAZER LONGVIEW 610 644 4585 T K HOBBY SHOP 903 757 2720 BRIDGEPORT SCHUYLKILL FLYER HOBBIES 740 633 6607 UTAH LEESPORT ALMOSTA JUNCTION 484 248 2100 PARMA HOBBY CLEARFIELD CLEVELA...

Page 28: ...HOBBIES CONNECTICUT CALEDONIA T S G HOBBIES TIME MACHINE HOBBY LL C 585 538 2960 WARRENTON MANCHESTER 540 347 9212 860 646 0610 AURORA RAILS HOBBIES EAST AURORA WISCONSIN 716 652 5718 FLORIDA SOMMERFE...

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