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MTH F59PH DIESEL ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

  Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains F59PH diesel
locomotive.  This ¼” scale reproduction of the famous F59PH locomotive
measures over 15” in length and weighs almost 5 pounds.  Despite its scale
size, the locomotive is capable of operating on O-31 3-rail track with any
compatible AC transformer  (see the chart on page 31 for a complete list of
compatible transformers and wiring instructions) and is completely
compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and
accessories. 

  The locomotive is equipped with several deluxe features that are simple
and fun to operate.  Each feature is described among the following pages
which should be read before the engine is operated.  For those of you who
can’t wait to get started, the 

Quick Start Basic Operating Instructions

found on Page 3 should be read so that you understand the basics of the
operating system. 

Summary of Contents for F59PH

Page 1: ...ormer see the chart on page 31 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions and is completely compatible with most other 3 rail locomotives rolling stock and accessories The...

Page 2: ...ivating Remote Lock Out Control 22 Resetting All Proto Sound Options To Factory Defaults 23 OIL LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS 24 TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 25 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT 26 TROUBLE...

Page 3: ...unit 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 t...

Page 4: ...rfilling can cause the fluid to leak out and coat the interior engine components When the smoke output begins to diminish while running the engine an additional 20 25 drops of smoke fluid should be ad...

Page 5: ...its However as described earlier when power is first applied to the track the reverse unit begins in RESET or what seems like a neutral state Power must be interrupted again to get the locomotive to e...

Page 6: ...configure or change your locomotive using any of these programmable features simply leave RESET and wait 2 2 seconds before interrupting the power to put the engine in forward After you leave RESET yo...

Page 7: ...equipped locomotive has two coil wound ProtoCouplers for remote uncoupling action The couplers are mounted on the power trucks Because the ProtoCoupler is controlled through a Proto Sound microproces...

Page 8: ...n dispatcher and engineer They are designed to play at random intervals to eliminate repetitive and boring sequences though there is no guarantee that you won t hear the same message repeated two or m...

Page 9: ...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 you may find that your engine continues to pl...

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: ...nge 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 Will H...

Page 12: ...after it is armed You can not interrupt the power twice to enter another direction and still have the PFA active You can now trigger the sounds to begin playing when you next enter Neutral Option 2 If...

Page 13: ...om forward If entering the Passenger Station in reverse the direction states shown will be reversed Event 1 Interrupt the transformer throttle to cycle the engine from forward into neutral If the thro...

Page 14: ...ch as Welcome aboard and Tickets please will play randomly Event 4 Interrupt the transformer throttle again to complete the PFA feature and cycle the engine into forward PFA confirms it has entered fo...

Page 15: ...ped with an PFA programmed Proto Sound module If the second engine isn t equipped with PFA the only thing to remember is that you not to turn up the transformer throttle very high when entering Revers...

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

Page 17: ...a special NiCad 7 cell 8 4v battery NOT the 6 cell 7 2v battery found in most convenience stores The 6 cell NiCad is NOT recommended for use with Proto Sound applications The battery is continually ch...

Page 18: ...lows you to control the volume level of the engine sounds remotely from the transformer Turning the volume adjustment knob one direction will increase the volume Turning it the opposite directions wil...

Page 19: ...e advancements 1 clank 2 throttle advancements 2 clinks Clank Clink Clink Feature 7 You can advance the throttle as quickly as you like though you may not hear the air release sounds and the computer...

Page 20: ...amming For Horn In Neutral Operation Reset Feature 25 5 Clanks Reset Feature 25 allows you to operate the Horn while the engine is in the Neutral state When ON pressing the Horn Whistle button while i...

Page 21: ...b Chatter system on or off When OFF the Cab Chatter recordings will not be played when the engine is in Neutral To use cycle to Reset 23 and press the Horn Whistle button The engine will play a series...

Page 22: ...one of the directional states Forward Neutral or Reverse whenever power is applied The most common use for locking out an engine is in the use of power blocks on a layout To use cycle to Reset Feature...

Page 23: ...to Reset Feature 18 and press the Horn Whistle button The engine will play a distorted bell followed by a clear bell sound This indicates that the Proto Sound system has restored all settings to facto...

Page 24: ...n page 25 Once the cab is removed the trucks can be removed by unscrewing the truck block motor mount screw located on the underside of the drive trucks See Figure 7 Grease can then be applied into th...

Page 25: ...old tire that may still be in the drive wheel groove Once the old tire has been completely removed slip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flatblade screwdrivers to a...

Page 26: ...asily removed from their lampholders should the bulbs expire To remove the bulb follow the body removal instructions found in the Lubrication section on the proceeding pages Once the cab has been sepa...

Page 27: ...sed 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 I press the wh...

Page 28: ...nsformer It sits still with the diesel compressor sounds running The engine is locked out into the Neutral position Follow the unlocking procedures in the Lockout Section The engine won t lock out int...

Page 29: ...eted This will guarantee that the system check will have been completed since the startup sounds take longer than 2 2 seconds to play If the problem persists we recommend that you operate the throttle...

Page 30: ...istle and bell buttons has no affect Because PFA must control various effects in each PFA event the bell and whistle functions are disabled until either the PFA events have been completed or the engin...

Page 31: ...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 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt...

Page 32: ...owed 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 eight years...

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Page 36: ...e address daytime phone number a copy of your sales receipt the Return Authorization number and a full description of the problem must be included to facilitate the repairs Please include the descript...

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