MTHTrains 80-2373-1 Quick start guide

M.T.H. HO SUBWAY
Congratulations! You've just purchased the most
feature-rich and technically advanced HO subway
set ever produced! This highly detailed model
includes a broader range of features than you’ll
find on any other HO powered car, including
smooth performance from a three-scale-mile-per-
hour crawl to full throttle; “cruise control” for
steady speeds regardless of curves, switches and
grades; built-in decoders for DCC and the M.T.H.
Digital Command System (DCS); and a full range
of prototypical sounds. If you’re looking for
motive power that’s accurately detailed, smooth
running, and a great deal of fun to operate, it
doesn’t get any better than this.
Operates on 18” radius curves with Code 70,
Code 83 or Code 100 rails.
PLEASE READ THE MANUAL
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CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:
Recommended for Ages 14 and up. Not recommended for children under 14 years of age
without adult supervision. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during
handling and use to prevent electric shock.
WARNING: When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the
following:
- Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.
- M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and
other electronic equipment 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 conditions exist, the train set should not be used until properly repaired.
- Do not operate your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting
in damage to your layout.
- This train set is intended for indoor use. Do not use if water is present. Serious injury or fatality may
result.
- Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug, switches, buttons or case.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNPACKING YOUR SUBWAY SET........................................................4
Removing and Unwrapping Your Subway Set ...........................................4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW .............................................................................4
Getting to Know Your M.T.H. HO Subway Set .......................................4
SET-UP ...........................................................................................................6
Lubrication ......................................................................................................6
Non-Powered Car...........................................................................................7
MODES OF OPERATION .........................................................................8
FEATURES AND OPERATION................................................................9
Analog DC (standard DC power pack).......................................................9
DCS - Digital Command System...............................................................11
DCC - Digital Command Control.............................................................13
F-Function Chart ................................................................................20
Factory Reset 55-55-55.......................................................................22
Advanced DCC Operation.................................................................25
Configuration Variables ......................................................................26
Advanced Consisting...........................................................................29
Programming Track.............................................................................33
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................34
CARE AND MAINTENANCE.................................................................35
HOW TO ORDER PARTS .......................................................................40
SERVICE & WARRANTY INFORMATION ........................................41
Limited One-Year Warranty .......................................................................41
Rev: _HO Subway PS3 2/4/16

QUICK START GUIDE
Of course, you should read your manual over before running your
powered car. But if you just can’t wait, choose which control method that
you use from the list below. Follow the steps outlined in your section, run
your powered car and enjoy! Now, after a few minutes, shut down the
powered car and read through your engineer’s guide.
I USE A REGULAR DC SUPPLY…
Step 1: Unpack your subway set.
Step 2: Set the powered car on the track
Step 3: Apply 6-8VDC voltage until she starts up and then increase to
pull out.
I'M A DCC OPERATOR…
Step 1: Unpack your subway set.
Step 2: Set the powered car on the track …
Step 3: Power up your DCC system…
Step 4: Select engine address 3 and press “F3” to start her up…
Step 5: Turn the throttle and head on down the pike…
I RUN DCS…
Step 1: Unpack your subway set.
Step 2: Set the powered car on the track …
Step 3: Power up your DCS system…
Step 4: Add the powered car to your system and start her up…
Step 5: Turn the throttle and move out…
CAUTION: M.T.H. HO powered cars DO NOT OPERATE ON AC
VOLTAGE. Applying AC power to your locomotive could cause
permanent damage and will void your warranty.
Please note, when making setting changes in DCS or DCC, such as
address, please wait a minimum of 5 seconds after removing power to
ensure the settings are stored in the engines memory. Reapplying power
in less than 5 seconds may result in losing the setting changes.
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UNPACKING YOUR SUBWAY SET
Removing and Unwrapping Your Subway Set
Carefully remove and unwrap the model on a soft surface. By nature,
models with high levels of detail have some small fragile parts.
Carefully remove any foam packing pieces that may be surrounding the
model.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Getting to Know Your M.T.H. HO Subway Set
Key Features
Your new HO Subway Set is equipped with the exclusive M.T.H. Proto-
Sound® 3.0 digital sound and control system. In plain English, this means
your locomotive contains state-of-the-art electronics providing realistic
digital sounds, precisely controlled speed in increments of 1 scale mile per
hour, and much, much, more.
Compatibility
The Proto-Sound 3.0 system is universally compatible with track power
and/or signal combinations including analog DC (regular DC power
pack), DCC (NMRA Digital Command Control), or DCS (MTH Digital
Command System). Simply set your powered car on the rails, apply any
one of these power/signal sources, and move out! The Proto-Sound 3.0
system automatically senses the track environment and adapts accordingly.
No hidden jumpers, switches, magic wands, or programming required! A
vast array of realistic operation is automatic when the powered car is run
on analog DC. You can expand access to features in a DCC environment.
Experience the most your new locomotive has to offer in the simple to
use yet powerful world of DCS. To be clear, DCS is NOT a proprietary
version of DCC, as some other manufacturers offer. DCS is a
comprehensive layout control system designed with one primary
goal: make model trains do amazingly realistic things using a simple
and intuitive controller. We put the complexity on the inside, and
the fun in your hands!
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Digital Sound
Your Proto-Sound 3.0 (PS3) equipped powered car contains over 100
individual recordings. These recordings are played back dynamically at
appropriate times to create a symphony of realism for your ears. Hear the
sound automatically intensify or lighten when speeding up or slowing
down, listen to the sounds of brakes squeaking and squealing as you come
to a stop, or enjoy the random conversations of railmen working as your
model sits at idle. It's all there and it's incredible.
Your HO powered car includes built-in realistic horn sound effects,
including forward (two blasts) and reverse (three blasts) signaling and
crossing signal sounds, all available with one-touch control from a DCS
controller or through any DCC controller capable of accessing up to F28.
Digital Control
In standard analog DC mode, your model still operates under digital
control. The PS3 advance speed control system converts track voltage
into digital speed commands. Your model will run smoothly and
consistently at any speed regardless of load, hills, or curves. If you are a
DCC user, you'll quickly learn to appreciate the precision of our speed
control and linear speed curve. DCS users will enjoy the added benefits of
controlling speeds in increments of 1 scale mile per hour displayed on
DCS controllers or easily changing acceleration and deceleration rates
independently without any discussion of bits or bytes. To be clear, DCS
is NOT DCC.
Lights
As you read on, you’ll notice there are no instructions for replacing light
bulbs in your powered car. That's because there aren’t any. We use
specially designed and controlled LEDs to create realistic lighting effects
that occur automatically. Again, NO PROGRAMMING!
More…
In analog DC operation, just flip the track polarity or direction switch at
any speed and watch your powered car gradually come to stop, turn on
the appropriate directional lighting, and smoothly accelerate back up to
speed. No other HO powered car has features like these. There are so
many more things to learn and enjoy about M.T.H. powered cars, we
could write a book. But, that's no fun. So, if you haven't already done so,
flip to the Quick Start Guide and let's run your new powered car!
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SET-UP
Lubrication
Use light machine, household, or the oil in the MTH maintenance Kit
(Item #30-50051). Apply a very small amount to all axle points as shown.
Lubricate Axles (L)
Lubricate Axles (L)
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Your gearbox is properly greased at the factory and probably never needs
service, however, if you run excessive hours pulling heavy loads, it's a
good idea to remove the gearbox cover and re-grease using M.T.H. gear
grease or equivalent.
Lubricate Gears
Gear Box Cover
Gently lift both sides to
remove the Gear Box Cover
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Non-Powered Car
If you need to access the interior of the non-powered car for any reason,
such as adding figures, simply pull outward slightly on the body near a
truck as you pull up on the truck. After you free one side repeat this step
on the other end of the car. Then gently pull the chassis from the body to
access the interior.
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Pull Body Outward

Modes of Operation
There are 3 modes of operation with different levels of features
accessible in each. We refer to them as Analog DC, DCS and DCC. Here’s
a brief explanation before we get into the features of each mode.
Analog DC
This is when there is nothing connected to the rails except a conventional
DC power pack. These power packs generally have at least one variable
output controlled by a throttle of some sort and a means of reversing DC
polarity on the track to change the direction of your powered car.
DCS or Digital Control System
While the acronyms are close, this is about where the similarities between
DCS and DCC end. Yes, they are both digital control systems, however,
M.T.H. DCS is NOT DCC. There are several proprietary versions of
DCC on the market, but this is NOT one of them. M.T.H.’s DCS system
is proven technology in the O and One gauge markets and now, we’ve
brought its power and simplicity it to you.
First, the power signal in DCS is NOT the command signal. Next, DCS
employs a fully functional bi-directional communication scheme opening
a vast range of advanced features and yet, is so simple and intuitive, you
can enjoy them! No programming tracks, bits and bytes, or conversion of
binary to hexadecimal numbers here! To add a powered car in DCS, just
press “ADD ENGINE.” After that, If you want to start your powered
car, just press “START UP” or, to turn the sound on or off, just press
“SOUND.” No combinations of letters or numbers to remember! We
think you’re really going to like this!
Please note, when making setting changes in DCS or DCC, such as
address, please wait a minimum of 5 Seconds after removing power to
ensure the settings are stored in the engines memory. Reapplying power in
less than 5 seconds may result in losing the setting changes.
DCC or Digital Command Control
DCC is a popular digital command control scheme wherein the track
power is also a digital control signal. That is, using a DCC controller, you
can communicate with multiple engines and have them all moving at
different speeds or moving in opposite directions on the same track at the
same time. The power/command signal remains constant and engines are
“commanded” to perform as desired. M.T.H. is new to DCC but, we
recognize it’s importance to many HO operators. So, we loaded our
powered car with more DCC features easily accessible to the operator
than any HO powered car ever built previously. You DCC guys are in for
a real treat!
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FEATURES AND OPERATION
Now, for the fun stuff! Your new M.T.H. HO powered car has more
features and operating capabilities than any HO powered car ever built by
any manufacturer. We're going to walk you through everything she does in
general, but you'll probably find a few we forgot to mention on your own.
Analog DC
Not much explanation is required here, and that's exactly why you run
your trains this way! Here's the good news, even if you like to keep it
simple, your MTH HO Subway Set is packed with cool sounds, lights, and
operating features, that you're going to love.
Running the Subway Set
Set the powered car on the rails, and apply DC power. Refer to the Set-Up
section of this guide for instructions on how to lubricate the chassis.
As you increase power, at about 6 volts, the lights and sounds will come
on. Keep going on up to about 8 and she'll move out! About 16 volts DC
is adequate for prototypical speeds however, your powered car can handle
up to 24 volts DC if you feel the need for speed!
Changing Direction
If you flip the direction (polarity) switch on your power pack while the
powered car is moving, it will gradually slow to a stop, and slowly
accelerate back up to speed in the opposite direction. This is an exclusive
feature of MTH engines that we're sure you'll enjoy. You can also change
direction the old fashioned way by reducing throttle until the powered car
stops, flip the direction switch, and then increase throttle again. Either
way is OK, we just thought a graceful transition from any speed would be
cool.
If you switch track polarity too slowly, the powered car may stop abruptly
and not move in the reverse direction. This is normal. There is a feature
we call “anti-jack rabbit” that prevents the powered car from taking off at
high speeds when high voltage is applied to the track instantly. Some
direction switches have a “dead” spot where the power is completely off
during polarity changes. This can invoke the anti-jack rabbit feature. The
solution is to flip the direction switch more quickly or disable the feature
in DCC. Don't worry you won't hurt the powered car.
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Speed Control
Your powered car is equipped with speed control. This feature is always
active, even in analog DC mode. Basically, your powered car constantly
measures track voltage and converts this to a digital speed command. You
should notice the speed remains constant up and down grades, around
curves, and with varying loads. This is no accident. You've got the most
precise speed control system available today.
Sounds
In this mode, sounds are pretty much automatic. If you’re moving, you’ll
hear the sounds of the subway car’s motor.
When your sitting at idle, there may be some station sounds. You may also
hear voices from the conductor or from passengers.
When you’re moving at a pretty good clip and you reduce the throttle
quickly, you may hear the brakes squeak and squeal as the engineer applies
them. Of course, they’ll stop when the powered car does.
If things get too noisy, just locate the sound volume pot underneath the
powered car, adjust the volume from maximum down to off, whatever
suits you. Turn it counterclockwise to reduce the volume or clockwise to
increase it.
Lighting
Now, this is an illuminating section (we couldn't resist). Your powered car
is equipped with headlights, taillights, end & side destination boards, route
signs and local/express lights. Your non-powered cars are equipped with
interior lighting and side destination boards.
The first thing to know about the lighting is there aren’t any bulbs. It’s all
LEDs, so you should never have to replace them. As with sounds, in
analog DC mode, lighting operation is fully automatic. They’re always on
and behave appropriately.
Volume Pot
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DCS Digital Command System
As you may have gathered by now, DCS is an M.T.H. exclusive Digital
Command System that provides easy access to dozens and dozens of
features in our models. We developed DCS to provide a powerful and
advanced model train control system that was simple and enjoyable to use.
We've accomplished that goal. DCS further expands the features available
far beyond that of DCC. After all, in DCC, we only had a limited number
of “F” commands to fill.
As with DCC, we'll leave the detailed “how-to” system explanations to the
DCS system manuals. What you should know are all the cool features your
powered car has built-in, waiting for you to experience.
Running the Powered Car
Once the DCS system is connected to your track and powered up by a
DC Power Supply (even though DCS can be controlled by AC and DC
power supplies, your M.T.H. HO powered car will ONLY run on DC
power), you simply place your powered car on the rails, press “ADD
ENG” and the system will scan the track and automatically upload your
powered car into the controller. At this point, you can press “START
UP”, roll the throttle and pull out! That's it!
Speed Control
DCS powered cars are controlled in scale miles per hour (smph) and
increments of one. So, that means if you dial up 10, your powered car will
smoothly accelerate to 10 smph. There is no need to select a speed step
setting, there's only one precise linear control at scale speeds. See,
powerful yet simple.
Sounds
Independent Volume Settings
Using DCS, you independently adjust the bell, horn, powered car, and
accent sounds volume. This is like a mixer so you can set up the powered
car to fit your specific tastes and sense of realism. They all move relatively
up or down with the master volume settings.
Doppler Loop
You can either press the Doppler button on the remote to activate what
we refer to as “one-shot” Doppler, or, using DCS, you can program a
Doppler loop that will peak at the same point on your layout, over and
over.
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Custom Sounds
You can fire any of 10 individual sound bites pre-loaded into your
powered car. These are typically, diesel idling sounds. Each one at the
press of a single button. You can also make voice or other audio
recordings and play them back on command with ease.
Proto-Dispatch
Press the “MIC” (microphone) button on your DCS remote and speak.
Your voice will be digitized and played out of the model in real-time. Talk
about station announcements!
Proto-Cast
Another MTH exclusive, you can connect any audio source with a line
output to the DCS TIU and send music, train sounds, or anything you like
down the rails to be played through the powered car as it moves along the
track. Your holidays may never be the same!
Lighting
As with everything in DCS, this becomes a little more than obvious.
Pressing the “HEADLIGHT” button turns off the directional headlight
and reverse light. The local/express lights can be toggled using the beacon
light softkey (LBE) on your DCS remote.
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DCC - Digital Command Control
DCC is a popular digital command scheme wherein the track power is
also a digital control signal. That is, using a DCC controller, you can
communicate with multiple engines and have all of them moving at
different speeds and in varying directions on the same track at the same
time. The power/command signal remains constant and engines are
commanded to perform as desired. Your MTH PS3-equipped powered
car has the ability to decode and respond to these DCC commands. This
allows you to mix and match MTH PS3-equipped engines as well as
operate them with any other manufacturer's DCC-decoder equipped
engine. The best part about your MTH PS3.0-equipped powered car is
that the decoder is built right in. No need to remove the body and install
speakers or boards. It's all done for you at the factory. Each PS3-equipped
powered car has a full complement of lights and sounds. Just set the
model on the rails, apply DCC power and hit F3 on your DCC handheld
controller and you're off and running.
Basic DCC Operation
Your MTH PS3.0-equipped subway set takes full advantage of DCC's
capabilities. Below are the basic commands you'll want to know to get
started running quickly. Please refer to the Advanced DCC Operation
section of the manual if you want to dig into the full capability of DCC.
A note about enabling/disabling F Functions in DCC - Depending upon
the DCC system you have you may need to toggle a particular F Function
on then off to actually get it to enable. Some DCC systems do this for
you automatically and others allow you to set particular F Function
buttons to either be set for momentary or toggle. Please refer to your
DCC control station manufacturer's manual for more information on how
they handle F Function buttons.
Your MTH PS3.0-equipped powered car’s default short address is 3.
So all you have to do is power up your DCC system and call up
Locomotive 3 to begin.
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Start-Up/Shut-Down
F3 – Start-Up/Shut-Down
Pressing this twice (toggle on then off) will start up your engine. When
you apply DCC power your MTH PS3.0-equipped engine will remain dark
and quiet. Since you likely don't want to run the engine this way, simply
press F3 twice to start your engine. The lights, sound and smoke (if
equipped) will come on.
Note: You are actually able to move the engine in DCC without starting it
up. Just increasing the throttle will cause the engine to move. In order for
F3 to function correctly the engine must NOT be moving.
To shut your engine down, press the F3 button twice. This will play the
shut down sounds and then turn the lights and smoke and sounds off. As
long as there is DCC power still on the track the engine can be started up
again by pressing the F3 button twice.
Bell/Whistle (Horn)
F1 – Bell
To activate the Bell press F1. To deactivate it, hit F1 again.
F2 – Whistle (Horn)
To activate the Whistle/Horn, press F2. To shut it off either let off the
F2 button or press and release it.
Lights
F0 – Headlight/Taillight
This toggles your headlight/taillight on and off.
F5 – Lights
This toggles your lights (except headlights) on and off.
Master Volume
F6 – Master Volume
When you activate F6, the Master Volume will begin increasing. If you are
at 0 (no volume), the first time you turn on F6 it will take approximately 3
seconds to get to 100% volume. When you get to your desired volume
level, turn F6 off.
The next time you toggle F6 on it will drive the Master Volume to 0. If
you are at 100% it will take approximately 3 seconds to get to 0. When
you arrive at your desired level turn F6 off.
It works like a volume slider – the first time you enable F6 it goes up and
stops at 100%. Toggle F6 off and then back on and it will go down to 0
and stop.
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Forward/Reverse Signal
Just like a real engine, you can announce the direction of intended
movement using your DCC handheld and F9 and F10.
F9 – Forward Signal
Pressing F9 twice (toggling on then off) will sound the Forward Signal.
This is two whistle/horn blasts.
F10 – Reverse Signal
Pressing F10 twice (toggling on then off) will sound the Reverse Signal.
This is three whistle/horn blasts.
Engine Sounds
F25 – Engine Sounds
You can turn the Engine Sounds On/Off by pressing the F25 button.
Pressing it once (enabling F25) will cause the Engine Sounds to shut off.
The Whistle/Horn and Bell sounds will still be active, however. To turn
the engine sounds back on press the F25 button again (disable F25).
Additional F Functions
F4 – Station Announcement
Note: F4 has two functions with trolley/subways:
1. It scrolls through the station announcements to allow you to pick a
specific station to stop at in Manual Mode.
2. It scrolls though the station announcements to allow you to pick the
station stop you want to program while the engine is in Learn Mode.
Depending upon how you have F4 set to function (toggle or momentary)
you will want to turn F4 On then Off to get the station announcement to
play.
Manual Mode Operation using F4:
1. While the engine is moving press F4 so it goes On then Off. You will
hear a station announcement (for example, “Next Stop, Times Square.”).
2. Manually drive the engine to where you’d like it to stop and bring the
speed to zero.
3. The engine will begin playing its random station sounds. These are
sounds of a station that include all the ambient noises one might hear.
4. Once you are ready to depart the station simply roll the throttle up to
your desired speed and the engine will wrap up its station sounds and play
a departing announcement. Shortly after it will start moving.
5. You can repeat this process as often as you like. You can also scroll
through the list of stations to get to one in particular you’d like it to stop
at. The last station announcement the engine makes is the one it will stop
at. If you happen to go past the one you want you can continue toggling
F4 until you hear it again. The station announcements loop around in the
list.
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F7 – Auto Mode
Auto Mode is a mode of operation that allows the engine to run along a
pre-programmed route that you have taught it. When F7 is On the engine
will announce “Auto Mode”. Toggling F7 Off will shut off Auto Mode
and put the engine back into Manual Mode. The engine will not announce
that it’s in Manual Mode, however.
F8 – Learn Mode
Learn Mode is a mode of operation that allows you to teach the engine
when and where to stop. By using the F4 and F8 function buttons you can
program stops along a route. Here’s how this works:
1. Ensure the engine is stopped at the first station as close as possible to
exactly where you want it to stop (and start). It is important that you get
this as close as possible because any errors you have in programming will
become cumulative along the entire route.
2. Press F8 so it is On (ensure it is left On the entire time you are
programming the engine’s route). The engine will announce “Learn
Mode”.
3. Assuming your engine is exactly where you want your first stop press
the F4 button On then Off (again, this depends upon how you have the
functionality of some F-Function Buttons). The first station in the list will
be announced. If this is the station you want to program press F2 On
then Off. The engine will announce, “Saved”. It’s a good idea to write
down the stations in the order in which you save them. This is especially
important for the final step of saving the final stop.
4. Continue on programming station by advancing the throttle and
stopping at the next station. Repeat step 3 and 4 for as many stations you
want to program.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STEP AS IT’S EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT
5. This step shows you how to save the final station. The method in which
you save the final station determines whether your route is an out-and-
back or loop:
a. To save as a Loop:
I. Ensure the engine is back at the EXACT same spot you
started.
ii. Using F4 cycle through the station list until you hear the first
station you programmed in step 3.
iii. Press F2 On/Off to save the station. The engine will
announce “Saved. Save Complete” and the engine will go back
to the normal engine sounds.
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b. To save as an Out-and-Back:
i. Ensure the engine is sitting at the final station you
programmed in step 4.
ii. Press F2 On/Off again and the engine will announce, “Save
Complete” and the engine will go back to the normal engine
sounds.
iii. Advance the throttle and drive the engine to the first station
you saved.
You are now ready to run the engine in Auto Mode (F7).
To run in Auto Mode:
1. Drive or set the engine at the first station you programmed earlier. It’s
important that you be as exact as possible where you start the engine to
minimize any drift the engine might have from the physical station stop.
2. Press F7 so it’s On. The engine will announce, “Auto Mode”.
3. Advance the throttle and the engine will automatically stop at the pre=-
programmed stops.
To make it stop at All or Random stations see the section on All/Random
Stops.
F11 – Custom Sound 2
Custom Sound 2 is a pre-programmed sound that you can call up at will
by pressing F11 On then Off. It could anything from an ambient station
sound to a conductor’s voice. It will be the same sound each time you
trigger it.
F12 – All/Random Stops
You can control whether the engine stops at all the pre-programmed
stops taught to it in Learn Mode or at Random stops along the route. To
do this:
1. While the engine is running or while it’s stopped, doesn’t matter; press
the F12 button so it’s On. Once F12 is active you are now telling the
engine to stop at Random stops along the route. To make it stop at ALL
stops along the route turn off F12
F13-F16 – Idle Sequence
Pressing F13, F14, F15, or F16 twice (toggling on then off) will trigger an
Idle Sequence if the engine is not moving. These vary from engine to
engine and may include things like checking the coal load, checking the
water level, using the Alemite grease gun on the drivers, etc. When
triggered, these will run through the sequence that varies in duration.
NOTE: The engine must be sitting still in order to trigger these
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F17 – Extended Start-Up
If your engine is shut down or you've just applied DCC power pressing
F17 twice (toggling it on then off) will start the Extended Start-Up
sounds. This is very similar to F3 except you will hear the crew talking
back and forth about getting the engine ready to run.
F18 – Extended Shut-Down
If your engine is already up and running you can play
the Extended Shut Down sounds by pressing F18 twice (toggling on then
off). The Extended Shut Down is very similar to F3 in that the engine will
ultimately shut down, but in the case of Extended Shut Down you will
hear the crew talking back and forth about how the engine ran, time
schedules, etc.
F19 – Train Marker Train Marker is used on certain engines that carry
marker or End Of Train lighting. This is controlled by F19. When F19 is
On the Marker light will be On. If F19 is Off, the marker will be Off.
F20 – Local/Express or Alternate Mode Lighting
The Local/Express control is for engines that carry a local/express light
(R-17 subway, for example). Some engines do not carry this light or this
feature. Alternatively, some engines do carry a light that can be toggled by
F20. Often times this will be a Beacon light or a variable indicator light of
some kind. Again, not all engines carry a light controllable by F20.
F21 – One Shot Doppler
You can set your MTH PS3.0-equipped engine to simulate the actual
Doppler Effect sound a real engine makes as it passes you. To do this,
press the F21 button once (enable F21) and then listen as the engine
makes that pitch shift that mimics the Doppler Effect perfectly. Press the
F21 button again (disable F21) to shut off the Doppler Effect. With a
little practice in timing and speed you can make this happen right in front
of you.
F22 – Coupler Slack
When an engine hooks up and pulls a train it has to take up the coupler
slack. You can play this sound by pressing F22 twice (toggling on then
off). This feature works two ways – While the engine is sitting still, press
F22 twice to enable it. Then, when you move the engine, it will play the
Coupler Slack sound.
The second way is to simply force the sound while the engine is moving.
To do this, simply press F22 twice (toggling it on then off). The sound
will play.
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F23 – Coupler Close
To play the Coupler Close sound press the F23 button twice (toggling it
on then off). You can play this sound as you're coupling cars together to
add realism.
F24 – Custom Sound 1
Functions exactly like Custom Sound 2 except Custom Sound 1 will play a
different pre-programed sound each time F24 is toggled On/Off.
F26 – Brake Sounds
Pressing the F26 button (enable F26) will disable the Brake Sounds for
your engine. The Brake Sounds occur when you reduce the speed of your
engine rapidly. To enable the Brake Sounds press the F26 button (disable
F26). Brake Sounds are On by default.
F27 – Cab Chatter
Cab Chatter occurs when the engine is sitting at idle. There are various
times when the crew will talk to each other when the engine is sitting at
idle. Pressing the F27 button (enable F27) will disable the Cab Chatter.
Pressing the F27 button again (disable F27) will enable Cab Chatter. Cab
Chatter is On by default.
F28 – Feature Reset
Resets Features to defaults.
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FUNCTION CHART
F Key Description
F0 Head/Tail light
F1 Bell
F2 Horn
F3 Start-Up/Shut Down
F4 Station Announcement
F5 Lights (except headlights)
F6 Master Volume
F7 Auto Mode
F8 Learn Mode
F9 Forward Signal
F10 Reverse Signal
F11 Custom Sound 2
F12 All/Random Stops
F13 Idle Sequence 4
F14 Idle Sequence 3
F15 Idle Sequence 2
F16 Idle Sequence 1
F17 Extended Start-Up
F18 Extended Shut-Down
F19 Train Marker
F20 Local/Express
F21 One Shot Doppler
F22 Coupler Slack*
F23 Coupler Close*
F24 Custom Sound 1
F25 Engine Sounds
F26 Brake Sounds (On/Off)
F27 Cab Chatter (On/Off)
F28 Feature Reset
*Many Subway and Trolley models do not have operating couplers.
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