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PRR S-2 Turbine Operating Instructions

Table Of Contents

QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION(All 3-Rail Models)

PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION

PROTO-SOUND®

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Proto-Sound® DCRU® Reverse Unit Operation (All 3-Rail Models)

Whistle Operation

Bell Operation

ProtoCoupler™ Operation

Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds

Squeaking Brake Sounds

Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds

Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)

Activating and Triggering Freight Yard Sounds

Tips On Using FYS Features

Self-Charging Battery Backup System

Replacing The Proto-Sound® Battery

Manual Volume Adjustment of Proto-Sound®

USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTO-SOUND

Entering RESET Options

Setting The Engine Volume

Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation

Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation

Programming For ProtoCoupler™ Operation

Adjusting Chuff Rate

Programming For FYS Operation

Activating Remote Lockout Control

ResettingAll Proto-Sound® Options To Factory Default

OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROTO-SOUND®

PROBLEMS

Proto-Sound® RESET Feature Chart

Transformer Wiring Chart

O-31 OPERATION

SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

HOW TO GET SERVICE

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Summary of Contents for S-2 TURBINE STEAM

Page 1: ...tock and accessories The locomotive and tender are equipped with either a electronic whistle or the Proto Sound digital sound and train control system which contains several deluxe features that are s...

Page 2: ...to Sound Battery 17 Manual Volume Adjustment of Proto Sound 18 USING RESET TO PROGRAM PROTO SOUND 18 Entering RESET Options 19 Setting The Engine Volume 29 Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation 20...

Page 3: ...el the reverse unit operates in the same manner that all reverse units function by using forward neutral and reverse states that are entered each time the throttle is turned on and off or by using the...

Page 4: ...coat the interior engine components When the smoke output begins to diminish while running the engine an additional 10 15 drops of smoke fluid should be added or the smoke unit switch should be turned...

Page 5: ...rack the reverse unit begins in RESET or what seems like a neutral state Power must be interrupted again to get the locomotive to enter the forward state It is this first RESET state that gives Proto...

Page 6: ...rupting the power to put the engine in forward After you leave RESET your engine will operate normally in all the direction states of forward neutral and reverse Remember though once power is turned o...

Page 7: ...button again If you want to keep the bell on while running the engine simply interrupt the power with the transformer throttle or the transformer directional switch and enter forward or reverse PROTO...

Page 8: ...y the microprocessor there is no guarantee that you won t hear the same message repeated twice or more times SQUEAKING BRAKE SOUNDS Proto Sound equipped engines feature the ability to play the sound o...

Page 9: ...l find the squeaking brake feature to be a very realistic way to simulate the sound of an engine slowing down for curves crossings or coming to a stop at a station side track or switch yard However yo...

Page 10: ...in the Neutral State No additional wires or modifications are needed to enjoy these amazing sound effects The sounds themselves are randomly shuffled by the Proto Sound computer This gives the system...

Page 11: ...OR Change Press Direction The Train Will Remain In Neutral It Will Continue to Play More Background Noises d Bell Horn Whistle Direction OR Change Press Direction The Train Will Remain In Neutral You...

Page 12: ...eutral after it is armed You cannot interrupt the power twice to enter another direction and still have the FYS active You can now trigger the sounds to begin playing when you next enter Neutral Optio...

Page 13: ...at 14 volts or higher the squeaking brakes sound will play Once the engine is stopped the throttle must be turned on to keep it in the neutral state Note Failure to turn the throttle back on within 3...

Page 14: ...a few chimes of the bell the engine will begin moving in forward with the bell continuing to ring A few seconds later the bell will turn off and the engine will resume normal operation Note When ente...

Page 15: ...equipped with an FYS programmed Proto Sound module If the second engine isn t equipped with FYS the only thing to remember is not to turn up the transformer throttle very high when entering Reverse in...

Page 16: ...n the throttle OFF then release the horn whistle button After 2 seconds you will hear a short whistle blast IMMEDIATELY turn the throttle back on The engine is now locked and will continue in the prev...

Page 17: ...T the 6 cell 7 2v battery found in most convenience stores The battery is continually charged from the track when power is applied above 10 volts and should last for up to five years In addition the N...

Page 18: ...irection will lower the volume of all sounds bell whistle and enhanced neutral sounds For information on operating the RESET volume adjustment option see the section entitled Programming Proto Sound R...

Page 19: ...ly Adjusting The Engine Volume Reset Feature 6 1 Clank 1 Clink Reset Feature 6 allows you to change the volume setting of the chuff sounds without affecting the volume of other sounds such as whistle...

Page 20: ...the Neutral state When ON pressing the Horn Whistle button while in Neutral with 10V AC or less on the track will cause the Horn recording to sound To use cycle to Reset 25 and press the Horn Whistle...

Page 21: ...on the track and the transformer throttles in the OFF position press the PROGRAM button for the track in use The display will read 00 and PG 2 Using the WST HRN button scroll the top display up to 27...

Page 22: ...whistle button again you have now reset the remaining reset feature 27 chuff rate back to the factory setting All the reset features now have been set back to the factory settings Programming FYS Ope...

Page 23: ...ard Resetting All Proto Sound Options To Factory Defaults Reset Feature 18 3 Clanks 3 Clinks Reset Feature 18 is the most powerful of the Reset features available Using Reset Feature 18 allows you to...

Page 24: ...re 10 Once the boiler is removed the gear box can be opened up by unscrewing the two screws on the plate located in front of the motor Grease can then be applied into the gear box using a grease tube...

Page 25: ...the grooved drive wheel Before the new tire can be installed you must make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove in the drive wheel Use a razor blade or small flatblade screwdr...

Page 26: ...the engine to wobble A razor blade can be used to trim away any excess tire that doesn t seat itself inside the groove properly Replacement tires are available directly from MTH Electric Trains HEADLI...

Page 27: ...utton is depressed fully the Proto Sound circuit may not recognize the signal Try pressing the whistle button slower taking approximately 1 second to fully depress the button BELL PROBLEMS REMEDY When...

Page 28: ...ven after the short whistle blast sounds You are waiting too long to turn the throttle back on after the short whistle blast sounds The power must be turned back on immediately after the short whistle...

Page 29: ...working order This system check requires 2 2 seconds to complete during which time the engine will play the steam startup sounds We recommend that you don t interrupt the power in RESET until the stea...

Page 30: ...e So that the freight yard sound effects and operation is as realistic as possible ProtoSounds disables the reverse unit state whenever FYS is enabled This way the engine never goes into reverse as th...

Page 31: ...5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1033 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1043 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1043M U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 1...

Page 32: ...uld be followed including the following Read this and all related manuals transformer power supply locomotive etc thoroughly before using this device This device is not recommended for children under...

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Page 36: ...r sales receipt the Return Authorization number and a full description of the problem must be included to facilitate the repairs Please include the description regardless of whether or not you discuss...

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