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Tinplate Traditions 408E, Operating Instructions Manual

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By MTH Electric Trains

Tinplate Traditions®

Traditional 408E Electric Engine

Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the M.T.H. Tinplate Traditions 408E Locomotive.  This
locomotive runs on Standard Gauge three-rail track and can handle a 72” curve. It runs
on 14-20 volts AC (Alternating Current).

Warning: 

Do not lift this engine by its handrails.  They cannot support the weight of the

engine.

CAUTION:

THIS LOCOMOTIVE WEIGHTS 20LBS. USE CARE WHEN
LIFTING OR MOVING THIS LOCOMOTIVE.

Summary of Contents for 408E

Page 1: ...late Traditions 408E Locomotive This locomotive runs on Standard Gauge three rail track and can handle a 72 curve It runs on 14 20 volts AC Alternating Current Warning Do not lift this engine by its handrails They cannot support the weight of the engine CAUTION THIS LOCOMOTIVE WEIGHTS 20LBS USE CARE WHEN LIFTING OR MOVING THIS LOCOMOTIVE ...

Page 2: ... train has been moving forward the first press of the Direction button will put the train from forward into neutral the second press into reverse the third press back into neutral and the fourth back into forward If you want to operate the train in one direction only which is necessary if you have automatic stations or insulated blocks in your layout you must lock out the E Unit 1 Make sure the lo...

Page 3: ...eeth should be oiled Wipe away excess oil with a cotton swab Lubricating the Ends of the Armature Shafts Fig 2 3 On the geared end of the armature shafts place a single drop of oil at the point where the shafts just protrude through the bearings On the other end of the armature shafts place a single drop of oil where the shafts extend through the insulating plate between the brass brush holders Do...

Page 4: ... then screw in the replacement bulb Replace the clear headlamps with M T H MS 0000016 clear lamps Replace the red marker lamps with M T H MS 0000017 red lamps Replace the green marker lamps with M T H MS 0000006 green lamps Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M T H Parts Department phone 410 381 2580 e mail parts mth railking com mail 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046 153...

Page 5: ...recautions should be followed 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 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 co...

Page 6: ...ntacting M T H for your Return Authorization number 3 Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service Limited One Year Warranty All M T H products purchased from an Authorized M T H Train Merchant are covered by this warranty See our website at www mth railking com or call 1 888 640 3700 to identify an Authorized M T H Train Merchant near ...

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