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ALABAMA

COLORADO

ILLINOIS

SOUTHERLAND STATION

CUSTOM RAILWAY SUPPLY

BERWYN'S TOY TRAINS & 

HUNTSVILLE

COLORADO SPRINGS

MODELS

256-533-4720

719-634-4616

BERWYN
708-484-4384

CABOOSE HOBBIES, INC.

ARIZONA

DENVER

CHICAGOLAND HOBBY

ARIZONA TRAIN DEPOT

303-777-6766

CHICAGO

MESA

773-775-4848

480-833-9486

MIZELL TRAINS
WESTMINSTER

BILL’S ENGLEWOOD STATION

CALIFORNIA

303-429-4811

ORLAND PARK

CENTRAL COAST TRAINS

708-460-4906

ATASCEDERO

CONNECTICUT

805-466-1391

BIKE & CHOO CHOO 

TIME MACHINE HOBBY, L L C

CONNECTION

MANCHESTER

TRAIN SHACK

SCHAUMBURG

860-646-0610

BURBANK

847-882-7728

818-842-3330

FLORIDA

INDIANA

REED’S HOBBY SHOP

AMHERST DEPOT

Y. O. R. K. TRAINS

LA MESA

ENGLEWOOD

MUNSTER

619-464-1672

941-475-2020

219-838-9999

ROUNDHOUSE

DEPOT HOBBY SHOP

SAMUELSON'S TRAIN SHOP

NORTH HOLLYWOOD

lANTANA

VALPARAISO

818-769-0403

561-585-1982

219-462-2708

DOLLHOUSES, TRAINS & 

HOLLYWOOD STATION

MORE

MIAMI

IOWA

NOVATO

954-921-2700

CABOOSE STOP HOBBIES

415-883-0388

CEDAR FALLS

READY TO ROLL

800-642-7012

TIN PLATE JUNCTION

MIAMI

OAKLAND

305-688-8868

KANSAS

510-444-4780

HOBBY HAVEN

COLONIAL PHOTO & HOBBY

OVERLAND PARK

RON'S WORLD

ORLANDO

913-381-3111

SAN CLEMENTE

407-841-1485

949-361-5596

KENTUCKY

WARRICK CUSTOM HOBBIES

L& N TRAINS & THINGS

BLACK NIGHT TRAINS & 

PLANTATION

LOUISVILLE

HOBBIES

954-370-0708

502-897-9005

SANTA ROSA
707-523-3522

ROUNDHOUSE SOUTH
PORT ORANGE
386-304-7002

PARTICIPATING A.S.C.

RETAILER LIST

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER

www.mth-railking.com

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER

7020 Columbia Gateway Dr.  -  Columbia, MD  21046

Information:  410-381-2580  Fax:  410-381-6122

Summary of Contents for IVES 3245R

Page 1: ...ular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 7 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE Tinplate IVES 3245R Electric Locomotive OPERATOR S MANUAL TRADITIONAL By MTH Electric Trains INPLATE TINPLATE T RADITIONS TRADITIONS T ...

Page 2: ...rs 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 l Do not operate your layout unat...

Page 3: ...lly supplied with the Ives 3245R They are designed to couple with Ives rolling stock If you wish to use this engine to pull a train of 200 series cars a set of Latch Style couplers are packed in the styrofoam box for your convenience To install the 200 series style latch couplers simply remove the screw in the center of the pilot pull out the Ives coupler and replace it with the latch style couple...

Page 4: ...irection button on your transformer once hold it for approximately 1 second If the engine does not begin to move as soon as you firmly press the Direction button you may not have sent enough voltage to the track to make the train move Turn the throttle up a bit higher until the train begins to move Cycle Phases Neutral Neutral Forward Reverse Tinplate IVES 3245 R Electric Locomotive 4 ...

Page 5: ... over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point The locomotive s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease However it will be necessary to lubricate the idler gears located next to the drive wheels with grease every 25 hours of operation Follow the greasing points illustrated in Figure 3 Figure 3 Figure 2 DO NOT OVER OIL DO NOT OVER OIL DO NOT OVER OIL ...

Page 6: ...the track turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the rails Thereafter keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires Headlight Replacement Instructions The locomotive s headlights are controlled by a constant voltage circuit in the engine The headlight is easy to remove and replace whe...

Page 7: ... 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 Standard Lionel KW A or B U 6 20v 190 Watt Standard Lionel MW Outside Track Terminal Inside Track Terminal 5 16v 50V A Electronic Lionel RS 1 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0 18v 50V A Electronic Electronic Lionel RW U A 9 19v 1...

Page 8: ...dless of whether 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 any merchandise for service Authorized M T H Service Centers are independently owned and operated and are not agents or representatives of M T H Electric Trains M T H assumes no responsib...

Page 9: ...41 475 2020 219 838 9999 ROUNDHOUSE DEPOT HOBBY SHOP SAMUELSON S TRAIN SHOP NORTH HOLLYWOOD lANTANA VALPARAISO 818 769 0403 561 585 1982 219 462 2708 DOLLHOUSES TRAINS HOLLYWOOD STATION MORE MIAMI IOWA NOVATO 954 921 2700 CABOOSE STOP HOBBIES 415 883 0388 CEDAR FALLS READY TO ROLL 800 642 7012 TIN PLATE JUNCTION MIAMI OAKLAND 305 688 8868 KANSAS 510 444 4780 HOBBY HAVEN COLONIAL PHOTO HOBBY OVERLA...

Page 10: ...10 SYKESVILLE 410 549 6061 GENE S TRAINS THIRD STREET DEPOT BRICK NIAGARA FALLS CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS 732 840 9728 716 285 6464 HOBBIES THURMONT COLUMBUS TRAIN STATION ISLAND TRAINS 301 694 8331 COLUMBUS STATEN ISLAND 609 518 1800 718 317 0008 E L JONES SONS WILLIAMSPORT ATLANTIC RAILS SCAG S ELECTRIC TRAIN 800 810 8138 HAMMONTON SHOP 609 567 8490 STATEN ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS 718 727 7373 FLYING...

Page 11: ...NS LONGVIEW LONDON 903 757 2720 ENGLISH MODEL RR 740 852 0899 MONTOURSVILLE UTAH 800 327 5126 CLEARVIEW TRAIN HOBBY ALMOSTA JUNCTION LORAIN CLEARFIELD STATION M H INDUSTRIES 440 277 4488 801 776 1656 NEW CUMBERLAND 717 774 7096 DIXIE UNION STATION VIRGINIA MASON LEESBURG HOBBIES FRYER S STORE 513 459 0460 COLLECTIBLES ORWIGSBURG LEESBURG 570 366 2258 DAVIS TRAINS 703 779 8600 MILFORD TOBY TYLER S ...

Page 12: ...OP CHICAGO RICE LAKE OHIO 773 775 4848 715 234 2996 DAVIS TRAINS MILFORD KENTUCKY 1 800 448 1060 CANADA L N TRAINS THINGS TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP LOUISVILLE CUMBERLAND PENNSYLVANIA 502 897 9005 13 833 8331 BUSSINGER TRAINS AMBLER MARYLAND THE TRAIN ROOM 215 628 2366 ENGINE HOUSE HOBBIES FERGUS GAITHERSBURG 519 787 3280 JIM S HOBBY SERVICE 301 590 0816 BERWICK 570 759 2695 CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS HOBBI...

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