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0-4-0 Steam Engine Instructions
Transformer Operation
The Z-500 provides the model railroad enthusiast with an easy to use,
safe power source for AC-powered trains and accessories. Operation is
quick and easy by following the setup diagram below.
Button Functions:
Bell:
Press to activate a
digital sound system bell.
*Note: Pressing the bell
button will have no effect on
your set engine because your
locomotive is not equipped
with a bell. Only
locomotives equipped with
full digital sound systems
(which feature engine sounds, horns, bells, air-release sound effects, squeaking
brakes and many other locomotive related sound effects) can utilize the bell
button.
Horn/Whistle:
Press to activate the whistle
Direction:
Press to stop motion of train and press again to change
direction
Starting to Roll
Advance the transformer throttle. The locomotive's light will come on
and the engine should now proceed in the forward direction. At this
point, advancing the throttle further will allow the engine to pick up
speed, reducing the throttle will slow the engine down. Turning the
throttle OFF and then back ON will park the engine into neutral.
Cycling the throttle OFF and then back ON again one more time will
allow the locomotive to enter reverse.
Tip: An alternative method to using the throttle to enter the next reverse
unit state is to press the direction button. When depressed, the
transformer interrupts all power to the track. Releasing the button
reapplies power to the track at whatever voltage level the transformer
throttle is set at.
DIRECTION
BELL
HORN
WHISTLE
POWER
R
K
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By MTH Electric Trains
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Figure 12: Z-500 Controls
