Bachmann MR 1532 (1P) Technical manual

MR 1532 (1P) Tank Locomotive
Owner’s Information
Many thanks for purchasing one of our Bachmann Branchline MR 1532 (1P) Tank Locomotives. A lot of care was
taken producing your model and we hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
2. Accessories
E3174 Instruction Sheet
It is necessary that this Locomotive is ‘run-in’ to allow the mechanism and gears to settle. This requires the model
to be run without a load (wagons, coaches, etc.) for 30 minutes in each direction at half speed.
3. Running-in
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1 Steam Heat Pipe*
2 Screw-link Coupling*
3 Cab Steps - For display purposes only
4 Cab Doors
5 Next18 DCC Blanking Plate - Supplied with SOUND
FITTED models only. Can be used to replace the Sound
Decoder for use on analogue control without sound effects.
* Only t if Standard Coupling has been removed.
Motor Type: Coreless
DCC Compatibility: Next18 Decoder socket in Body (SOUND FITTED models come pre-tted with Sound Decoder)
Recommended Decoder: Bachmann 36-567 Next18 DCC Decoder
Speaker: Factory Fitted to all models (0.7/1 Watt / 8 Ohm)
Electrical Pickup: All Wheels
1. Locomotive Information
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Although our models are highly detailed and ready to run straight from the box, we also supply optional
accessories to be tted by the owner if they wish. Some of the accessories should only be tted for static display
as they may affect coupling or running quality, these parts will be labelled as such below.
Please note: PVA based adhesive should be used for the tting of accessories.
Please note: This model has been designed to run on curves of no less than 2nd Radius (438mm). We recommend
that you don’t use anything smaller as this may result in the model derailing.
For analogue use we recommend using a controller with a smoothed output. If you have any doubts please
consult the controller manufacturer before operating this model. Do not use with Electronic Track Cleaners.

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If the driving wheel axles appear
dry and no lubricant is visible
(where shown pink in g.5), it
would be advisable to lubricate
your model.
All Bachmann Branchline Locomotives are supplied ready lubricated and can be used straight from the box.
Over time your locomotive will require some additional lubrication, when will depend on the frequency of use
and storage, so please inspect your model on a regular basis.
All moving parts of the connecting rods will occasionally need oiling. Apply a single drop of oil to the areas
indicated in pink below (g.4) and to the corresponding points on the other side.
All of our MR 1532 (1P) Tank locomotives come with a spare set of driving wheels ready tted with traction
tyres for those that wish to increase the hauling capacity of their locomotives. Please follow the step-by-step
instructions below to change the rear driving wheels (with gear). The same instructions can be used to replace
the traction tyres if they become worn out over time.
4. Lubrication
5. Changing Wheel Sets & Traction Tyres
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Please note:
A plastic compatible lubricant
is required. We recommend the
use of either Bachmann Trains
E-Z Lube Light Gear Oil 99984 or
Woodland Scenics Hob-E-Lube Lite
Oil WHL654.
Please note:
When
removing and
replacing the
wheels from
the sets (Steps
4 & 7) we
recommend
using MM026
ModelMaker
Crank Pin
Spanner.

E3174 Instruction Sheet
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Remove Standard
Coupling
Remove Coupling
Mount
Remove Body
Screws (x3)
Next18 DCC
Decoder.
Next18 Blanking
Plate.
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6. DCC Decoder & Sound Decoder Fitting - Next18
Please Note: SOUND FITTED models come with a DCC Decoder already tted.
Digital Command Control (DCC) allows for greater functionality and control over the models on your layout:
such as the simultaneous control of speed & direction of multiple Locomotives, enables the use of DCC
controlled track, points and other DCC Decoder tted accessories and unlocks the full potential of SOUND
FITTED models bringing a whole new level of realism to your model railway.
This MR 1532 (1P) Tank model comes with a factory tted speaker, all that is required to bring Sound to your
model is a Next18 DCC Sound Decoder pre-programmed with the sound le of your choice.
1 &2. Remove the Standard
Coupling and Coupling Mount.
3. Remove the three body
securing screws.
4. Carefully remove the loco
body from the Chassis.
5. Remove the Next18 Decoder
Blanking Plate.
6. Push t your Next18 DCC
Decoder (36-567) or DCC Sound
Decoder.
7. Retail Accessories
Selected accessories are available to purchase from your local Bachmann stockist to keep your new model in
good order for years to come including:
36-567 – Bachmann Next18 DCC Decoder, add a DCC decoder to use your model on a DCC system such as
Bachmann’s Dynamis Ultima system.
36-072 – MR 1532 (1P) Traction Tyres, the traction tyres tted to this model may become worn through use and
can be replaced when needed.
MM026 - ModelMaker Crank Pin Spanner. For use when changing wheel sets and traction tyres.
36-061 – Short Straight NEM Coupling with Pocket (x10)

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Selected spare parts are available from the Bachmann Europe Service Department. For further information and
enquiries please contact the Service Department directly by email on [email protected] or by
phone [phone].
9. Spare Parts
8. Firebox Glow & Flicker
10. Warranty
Bachmann Europe PLC
Moat Way, Barwell, Leicestershire, LE9 8EY, England.
www.bachmann.co.uk
This product has a Warranty for 12 months from the date
of purchase against faulty materials or workmanship
subject to the following conditions. During this period
such defects that occur will be repaired or defective
parts replaced free of charge.
1. This Warranty applies only if the item was purchased
from an authorised retailer of Bachmann Europe PLC
(‘Bachmann’) within the United Kingdom, European
Union & European Economic Area. This Warranty does
not confer any rights other than those expressly set out
above and does not cover any claims for consequential
loss or damage. The Warranty is offered as an additional
benet and does not affect your statutory rights as a
consumer.
2. For claims under this Warranty, in the rst instance the
product must be returned to the retailer with evidence
of the purchase date in the form of retailer receipt/
invoice accompanied by a letter or Service Request
form setting out the date and place of purchase, giving
a brief explanation of the problem that has led to the
claim. It is essential that the claim reach the retailer
on or before the last day of this Warranty period. Late
claims will not be considered.
3. This Warranty is only available to the original retail
purchaser of this product and is non-transferable.
4. The Warranty does not extend to cover damage
resulting from misuse or careless handling, accidental
damage, wear and tear, or use on a voltage supply
other than that stamped on the product.
5. The Warranty may be considered void if repairs have
been attempted other than by Bachmann staff.
6. The Warranty is on the original product in its entirety
and does not extend to individual components
removed from the product. In respect of train sets the
warranty applies to motorized units and controllers only.
7. If Bachmann chooses to replace a product it will be
with the nearest appropriate model of its choice.
8. Bachmann reserves the right to decline service to
any model that has been tted with a decoder after
manufacture.
9. Bachmann will not be held responsible for damage
to or loss of an after market decoder tted to a model
submitted for service under the Warranty.
10. The tting of a Bachmann decoder with a current
Warranty shall not be deemed to change the position
regarding a product that is otherwise outside its own
Warranty. It may be necessary to change decoder
settings during service.
11. Bachmann’s liability under this Warranty will in no
case exceed the price paid for the product as originally
manufactured.
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The MR 1532 (1P) Tank Locomotive models have been factory tted with two Firebox LEDs, one red and one
yellow. On DC (analogue) operation with the factory tted blanking plug the Red LED will be illuminated at a
constant glow when power is applied (brightness will depend on controller setting).
To make use of both LEDs we recommend tting our 36-567 Next18 DCC Decoder, with this decoder tted
the Red LED is controlled by Function Output 1 using the F1 key and the Yellow LED is controlled by Function
Output 2 using the F2 key. When used on a DCC
system the LEDs can also be congured to icker.
The default settings (of 0) for the two CVs that control
these Functions illuminate the LEDs with a constant
brightness. To simulate the effect of the glow/icker
given off by the re, the value of the CVs for Function
1 & 2 (CVs 127 & 128 respectively) can be altered
to give different lighting effects. On SOUND FITTED
models these lighting features are already congured
for realistic operation.
We suggest setting CV127 to a value of 8 would give
a random icker effect to the Red LED (Function 1),
setting CV128 to a value of 8 would give a random
icker effect to the Yellow LED (Function 2).
Other effects are available, please refer to page 32,
section 3.22 of ZIMO’s ‘Small’ MX decoder manual
available from www.zimo.at