Tinplate Traditions 318E User manual

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Tinplate No. 318E
Electric Locomotive
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Contemporary Version
Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
42” STD Gauge track system, including
M.T.H.’s traditional tubular track. It is also
compatible with most standard AC
transformers. (See page 15 for a complete
list of compatible transformers and wiring
instructions.)
Freight Yard Sound
Passenger Station Announcement
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
(3V PS-2)

CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED 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 handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock.
WARNING:Whenusingelectricalproducts, basicsafetyprecautionsshould beobserved,includingthe following:
Readthismanualthoroughly beforeusingthisdevice.
lM.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.
lDonotoperateyour layoutunattended. Obstructedaccessoriesor stalledtrainsmayoverheat, resultingindamageto yourlayout.
lThistrainsetis intendedforindooruse. Do notuseif waterispresent. Seriousinjury orfatalitymayresult.
lDonotoperatethe hobbytransformerwithdamaged cord,plug,switches,buttons orcase.
lThe transformer was designed to operate on regular US household current (120 volt, 50-60 Hertz). Do not connect to any other
sourceofpower.
lToavoidthe riskofelectrical shock,donot disassemblethetransformer unit. Thereare nouser-serviceableparts inside. If theunit is
damagedcontactM.T.H.Servicefor instructions.
lThetransformeris equippedwith aninternal circuitprotector. If thecircuitprotectortrips,unplug thepower cordfrom theelectrical
wall outlet, check your layout for any short circuits. The circuit breaker will reset automatically when the short is removed from the
circuit.
lUnplugthetransformerfrom theelectricalwalloutlet whennotinuse.
lDonotusethis transformerforotherthan itsintendedpurpose.
Transformer Ratings:
Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Only, Output: Z-750: 21VAC 3.75A 78VA; Z-1000: 14VAC 80W or 18VAC 100W
Table of Contents
Set Up Checklist............................................................................................................ 3
Lubrication...................................................................................................... 3
Checking The Battery.................................................................................... 3
Basic Operation.............................................................................................................. 4
Activating Features......................................................................................... 4
Manual Volume Control............................................................................... 5
Proto-Sound® 2.0 Operating Instructions............................................................. 6
Activating Proto-Sound® 2.0 Conventional Mode Features.................. 6
Freight Yard Sounds(FYS)/Passenger Station Announcements (PSA). 6
Tips on using FYS/PSA............................................................................... 7
Speed Control................................................................................................. 7
Locking Locomotive Into A Direction....................................................... 8
Reset To Factory Default.............................................................................. 8
Automatic Sound Effects.............................................................................. 8
Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 9
Lubricating and Greasing Instructions....................................................... 9
Lubricating the Drive and Worm Gear....................................................... 9
Removing the Body........................................................................................ 10
Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track....................................................... 11
Headlight Replacement Instructions........................................................... 11
Self Charging Battery Back-Up.................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems......................................... 13
Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart........................................... 15
Additional Features Accessible Of DCS Remote Control System........ 16
Service & Warranty Information................................................................. 17
Limited One-Year Warranty.......................................................................... 17
This product may be protected by one or more of the following patents: 6,019,289; 6,280,278; 6,281,606; 6,291,263;
6,457,681; 6,491,263; 6,604,641; 6,619,594; 6,624,537; 6,655,640.
©2007, M.T.H. Electric Trains, Columbia, MD 21046

Set Up Checklist
Lubricate the locomotive
Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects
Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operating Section of this
manual
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You should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking. Use
light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L”
shown below. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each
pivot point.
Lubrication
p
p
p
DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Lubrication Points on the Locomotive
Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)
Lubricate Wheel Axles (L)
Checking the Battery
You may find, if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up, that
the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charged before operating. If
you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the
"Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 12.

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Basic Operation
The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel.
Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine headlight shines bright.
Put the engine into motion by pressing the Direction button on your transformer
once. (hold it for approximately 1 second)
If the engine does not begin to move as soon as you firmly press the Direction
button, you may not have sent enough voltage to the track to make the train move.
Turn the throttle up a bit higher until the train begins to move.
Activating Features
Throttle To increase or decrease track voltage, and therefore train speed, turn the
throttle control knob. Turning clockwise will increase voltage and speed, while
turning counterclockwise will decrease voltage and speed. The engine will maintain
the speed you set after you release the throttle until you turn it again to change the
voltage and speed.
Bell - To sound the bell, in an engine equipped with a bell firmly press and release
the Bell button. To turn the bell off, press and release 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/Whistle button. The
whistle will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button. It will stop
when you release the button.
Direction - Your train is programmed to start in neutral. The train will always
cycle neutral-forward-neutral-reverse with each press and release of the direction
button. The engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage
is turned off for 25 seconds or more.
Cycle Phases
Neutral
Neutral ForwardReverse

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Manual Volume Control
To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume
control knob located under the tender clockwise to increase the volume and
counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.
Proto-Sound Manual Volume Adjustment
Proto-Sound 2.0
Volume Adjustment Knob