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PREMIER 2-10-4 TEXAS

STEAM ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This Premier 2-10-4 Texas Steam Engine features a die-cast boiler and tender and
operates on O-72 track.  This Premier Steam Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics
with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation.  Despite these
advanced features, the locomotive is easy to operate on an O-72 layout with any
compatible standard AC transformer that is equipped with whistle and bell buttons (see
the compatibility chart on page 20), and is compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, 
rolling stock, and accessories.

This locomotive is equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 with Digital Command System (DCS).  
This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode (when
used with the DCS Remote Control System, sold separately) or Conventional mode. 
Conventional operating features are described in the following pages, while the 

DCS

operating features are covered in the set of operating instructions that accompanies
the DCS equipment.

  Conventional Mode operation of this locomotive is much simpler

than operation of original Proto-Sound engines.  For your own safety and that of your
equipment, please read the instructions before you operate this engine.  

Summary of Contents for 2-10-4 TEXAS STEAM ENGINE

Page 1: ...s compatible with most other 3 rail locomotives rolling stock and accessories This locomotive is equipped with Proto Sound 2 0 with Digital Command System DCS This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode when used with the DCS Remote Control System sold separately or Conventional mode Conventional operating features are described in the following pages while the DCS op...

Page 2: ...7 Proto Coupler Operation 8 Speed Control 8 Lock into a Direction 9 Reset to Factory Defaults 9 Automatic Sounds 9 Maintenance 10 ProtoSmoke Unit Operation 10 Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 12 Traction Tire Replacement 13 Light Replacement Instructions 14 Self Charging Battery Back Up 16 Troubleshooting 17 Compatibility 19 Transformer Compatibility Chart 20 Additional Features with DCS Remo...

Page 3: ...10 Running the engine without a primed smoke unit may cause damage See the ProtoSmoke Unit Operation section of this book for more information on smoke unit maintenance 4 Place the engine on the track then insert the reverse unit plug that extends out of the tender into the receptacle at the back of the boiler cab Figure 1a WARNING DO NOT CONNECT THIS ENGINE TO A TENDER FROM ANOTHER ENGINE IT MAY ...

Page 4: ...e to ring from the time you turn it on until you press and release the button again to turn it off Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral The first direction after neutral upon start up is forward Firmly press and release the Direction button to allow the engine to move forward Just as you must stop your automobile between forward and reverse this engine will not go directly from f...

Page 5: ...g Proto Sound 2 0 features in order to prevent harm to yourself or your equipment Activating Proto Sound 2 0 Conventional Mode Features Proto Sound 2 0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Whistle button pushes described below Please read the full descriptions of each feature before using it To use these buttons to activate features rather than to blow the whistle or ring the bell you s...

Page 6: ... reverse unit is temporarily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the Direction button to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the Whistle and Bell buttons until the full FYS sequence is complete 3 After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run press the Direction button again to trigger the second sequence of FYS 4 After about 30 second...

Page 7: ...d the engine to run the FYS Otherwise the engine without FYS will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since they cannot be automatically disabled during the FYS cycle If the second engine is an original Proto Sound engine equipped with FYS you may choose to disable it when used in double heading operations so you will not experience competing FYS sounds To disable F...

Page 8: ...the run and the engine will maintain the speed you set While the engine is programmed to start with the speed control feature activated you can opt to turn it off This means the engine s speed will fall as it labors up a hill and increase as it travels downward It is also affected by the addition or releasing of cars while on the run To turn speed control on and off put the engine in neutral then ...

Page 9: ... bells code to return the engine to its normal condition even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time Reset to Factory Defaults To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults while in Neutral press the Whistle Horn button once followed immediately by five quick pushes of the Bell button Two whistle blasts will indica...

Page 10: ... LGB or LVTS fluids 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 smoke unit switch located under the tender see Fig 4 Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and or wick material When t...

Page 11: ...in order to access the two screws that allow the smoke unit to come free from the boiler shel as shown in figure 5a inspection cover screws and inspection cover Fig 5b Inspect the wick if it is darkly discolored and hard it should be replaced Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the M T H Parts Department phone 410 381 2580 e mail parts mth railking com m...

Page 12: ...2 Remove the boiler by removing the body mounting screws shown in Fig 7a 3 Remove the Phillips screw marked GREASE located at each set of wheels Fig 7a and the gearbox cover screws Fig 7b 3 Use a grease tube dispenser to put a small amount approx 1 2 ml of lithium based grease into the gearbox and axles 4 Replace the screws and reassemble the boiler You should also grease the leading and trailing ...

Page 13: ...e drive wheel using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains 3 Slip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 4 If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel you will need to remove and reinstall the tire Otherwise your engine will wobble while operating 5 Make sure the tire is ...

Page 14: ...ctors 3 To replace the white headlight gently pull the wires until the bulb comes free of the housing Push the new bulb into place and reconnect the wires Firebox and Cab Interior Lights 1 Remove the boiler from its chassis as shown in Fig 7a on pg 12 2 Unplug the black wires from their connector 3 Remove the firebox light bulb by pulling it down and out of its bracket You may find it easier to un...

Page 15: ...ire from the connector 3 Unscrew the bracket that houses the light bulb from inside the tender 4 Gently pull the bulb to remove it and push the replacement bulb into place 5 Reassemble in reverse order being careful not to pinch any wires Tender shell screws Tender shell screws Tender shell screws Figure 9 Screws to remove the tender shell ...

Page 16: ...he transformer is turned off test the battery to determine whether it should be recharged or replaced Put the engine in neutral and leave the track voltage at 12 volts for 15 minutes If the garbled or distorted sounds are reduced the battery charge has run down and can be recharged Do this by leaving the engine in neutral with track voltage at 12 volts for 6 7 hours so the battery can fully rechar...

Page 17: ...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 the whistle button the bell sounds Reverse the transformer leads You may be pressing the button too quickly Try pressing the whistle horn button more slowly taking approximately one full second to fully depress the button Y...

Page 18: ... engine is locked into 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 too high Turn the volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis counter clockwise to reduce the volume Check to be sure the battery is installed and fully charged See the Self Char...

Page 19: ...rator cycles through the FYS sequences FYS is programmed to start ringing the bell at that point After approximately 12 rings of the bell it will automatically turn off Because FYS must control various effects in each sequence Proto Sound 2 0 takes control of these sound effects until you exit FYS Each FYS clip must play for approx 30 seconds before FYS will advance to the next step in the FYS cyc...

Page 20: ...t 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 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 ...

Page 21: ... engine outputs and matches smoke to locomotive speed Locomotive Lighting Control Controls locomotive headlights marker and interior lights beacon lights ditch lights and MARS lights Emergency Stop Single button push stops all Proto Sound 2 0 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 includ...

Page 22: ...an determine locomotive values for consist make ups allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together Query Locomotive Information User can query locomotive programming to learn locomotive address and engine data information including scale miles traveled User Can Query Set and Operate Track and Accessory Interface Units for Programming Digital Command Operations for up to 2...

Page 23: ...autions should be followed including the following R ead 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 cond...

Page 24: ...eturn Authorization 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 or call 1 888 640 3700 to identify an Authorized M T H Train Merchant near you M T H products are warrantied for one year from t...

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