Table of Contents
Set Up Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembling Std. 42” Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting the Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Lubricating the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Coupling the Engine and Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Checking the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Z-1000 Transformer & Z-Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Manual Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features . . . . . . . . . 7
Passenger station announcements (PSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tips on Using PSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lock into a Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Automatic Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lubrication and Greasing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transformer Compatibility Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Service and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Passenger Car Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Self-Charging Battery Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:
Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. recommends adult supervision with children 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.
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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.
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Do not operate your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your layout.
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This train set is intended for indoor use. Do not use if water is present. Serious injury or fatality may result.
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Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.
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The transformer was designed to operate on regular US household current (120 volt, 50-60 Hertz). Do not connect to any other
source of power.
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To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the transformer unit. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If the unit
is damaged contact M.T.H. Service for instructions.
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The transformer is equipped with an internal circuit protector. If the circuit protector trips, unplug the power cord from the
electrical wall outlet, check your layout for any short circuits. The circuit breaker will reset automatically when the short is
removed from the circuit.
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Unplug the transformer from the electrical wall outlet when not in use.
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Do not use this transformer for other than its intended purpose.
Transformer Ratings:
Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Only, Outpu
t: 14VAC 80W or 18VAC 100W
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Tinplate No. 9 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0
