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M.T.H. USRA 0-6-0, Operator'S Manual

The American Mainline USRA 0-6-0 Instruction Manual is a comprehensive user guide designed to assist model train enthusiasts in operating and maintaining this iconic locomotive. Download this valuable resource for free from our website manualshive.com, and discover step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams to enhance your model train experience.

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USRA 0-6-0

Steam Locomotive

Compatibility

This engine is available in 2-rail and 
3-rail Versions and will operate on any 
O-31 Gauge track system (3-rail), 31" 
radius (2-rail) including M.T.H.'s 
RealTrax and ScaleTrax or traditional 
tubular track. It is also compatible with 
most AC and DC transformers. See 
page 24 for a list of  compatible 
transformers and wiring instructions.

Freight Yard Sound

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for USRA 0-6-0

Page 1: ...ny O 31 Gauge track system 3 rail 31 radius 2 rail including M T H s RealTrax and ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most AC and DC transformers See page 24 for a list o...

Page 2: ...Y OPERA TED 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 h...

Page 3: ...peration does not The pickups are factory installed on 3 rail versions and packaged seperately in the locomotive box for 2 rail versions Each pickup roller installs with a single phillips screw Config...

Page 4: ...wires from the transformer to the track or reverse the locomotive s orientation on the track itself Instead simply slide the polarity switch located on the tender as seen in Figure 3 DCS Polarity Swit...

Page 5: ...recommend M T H ProtoSmoke Seuthe LGB or LVTS fluids Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components Premier USRA 0 6 0 Steam Locomotive 5 DO NOT OVER OIL D...

Page 6: ...bar between the engine and tender The draw bar hole located farthest from the tender is for applications such as display The second hole is for normal operation on the track At this point you are rea...

Page 7: ...the Bell button again The bell will continue to ring from the time you turn it on until you press and release the button again to turn it off Horn Whistle To sound the whistle firmly press the Horn W...

Page 8: ...rol To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volu...

Page 9: ...ns to activate features rather than to blow the horn or ring the bell you should tap the buttons very quickly with a second pause between button presses You may need to practice your timing to make th...

Page 10: ...utton to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the Horn Whistle and Bell buttons until the full FYS PSA sequence is complete After waiting about 30 seconds for that...

Page 11: ...un FYS PSA in Proto Sound 2 0 FYS PSA can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that at the conclusion of the FYS PSA the engine will depart in the...

Page 12: ...ine will run more slowly at a given throttle voltage when speed control is on than when it is off you should adjust the throttle to a lower power level for operation with speed control off to avoid hi...

Page 13: ...ult To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults while in Neutral tap the Horn button quickly once followed by five quick taps of the Bell bu...

Page 14: ...omotive s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first To access the gear box and axles do the...

Page 15: ...rical contact and traction as well as prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab Premier USRA 0 6 0...

Page 16: ...l wobble while operating 5 Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove Use a razor blade to trim away any excess tire that doesn t seat itself inside the groove properly 6 Reinstall the side...

Page 17: ...he smokebox front from the boiler shell Fig 11 3 Gently pull the bulb from the headlight shell and separate the blue connector inside the smokebox area Fig 12 4 Insert the replacement bulb and the smo...

Page 18: ...can be recharged There are a number of ways you can do this Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10 12 volts for 6 7 hours so the battery can fully recharge if your engine has a smoke un...

Page 19: ...Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components If you choose not to add the fluid or have already added the fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the...

Page 20: ...e board mounted to the inside of the boiler and behind the smoke unit 2 Remove the two screws securing the smoke unit inside the shell as seen in Fig 17 3 With the board free of the mounting screws sl...

Page 21: ...bell won t work on a separate bell button When I try to fire the coupler FYS starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly The coupler does not fire or stay coupled When I press t...

Page 22: ...nto the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph approx 10 volts or less in conventional mode Proto Sound 2 0 volume is set to...

Page 23: ...e as realistic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS sequences FYS is pro...

Page 24: ...l RW U A 9 19v 110 Watt Standard Lionel SW U A Unknown 130 Watt Standard Lionel TW U A 8 18v 175 Watt Standard Lionel ZW Lionel Post War Celebration Series ZW A B C or D A B C or D U Common 8 20v 0 20...

Page 25: ...r Supplies Proto Sound 2 0 is designed to work with most standard DC power supplies and AC transformers The following charts lists the recommended DC and AC transformers Note that many of the AC opera...

Page 26: ...trains but does not turn off the power One Touch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined actions including sound lights and smoke Proto Dispatch...

Page 27: ...ess 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...

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