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CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:
Not recommended for children under 10 years of age.  M.T.H. recommends adult supervision with child ren ages 10 - 16.  
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 observed, including the following:

Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.

M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment 

periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, such as damage to the primary 
cord, plug blades, housing, output jacks or other parts.  In the event such conditions exist, the train set should not be used until 
properly repaired.

Do not operate your layout unattended.  Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may 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 fata lity may result.

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Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.

Table of Contents

Set Up Checklis

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Lubrication.............................................................................................3

Basic Operation

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Activating Features................................................................................ 4

Maintenance

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Lubricating and Greasing Instructions...................................................5
Cleaning The Wheels and Track............................................................5
Headlight Replacement Instructions......................................................6
Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart....................................... 7
Service & Warranty Information........................................................... 8
Limited One-Year Warranty..................................................................8

Summary of Contents for Tinplate 385

Page 1: ...y traditional 42 diameter STD Gauge track system including M T H s traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 7 for a complete list of compatible trans...

Page 2: ...hock or injury to persons such as damage to the primary cord plug blades housing output jacks or other parts In the event such conditions exist the train set should not be used until properlyrepaired...

Page 3: ...ght household oil and follow the lubrication points marked in Figures 1 and 2 Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Make sure you lubricate all side rods leading and trailing truc...

Page 4: ...Make sure the locomotive is moving in the desired direction then stop it Now move the E Unit lever located on the top of the boiler to its OFF position or toward the left side of the locomotive If the...

Page 5: ...be necessary to lubricate the idler gears located on the inside of the drive wheels as seen in Figure 6 with grease Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup which can...

Page 6: ...nto a bracket affixed to the inside of the boilet Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M T H Parts Department Gently unscrew the bulbs from the socket on the mounting bracket and replace...

Page 7: ...dard 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 8: ...nclude the description regardless of whether you discu ssed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center or M T H for your Return Authorization M T H products are warrantie...

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