MTH Electric Trains Blue Comet Steam Locomotive Operating Manual

Operating manual for the MTH Electric Trains Blue Comet steam locomotive, covering features like ProtoSmoke, ProtoSounds, maintenance, and troubleshooting.


MTH Electric Trains Blue Comet Steam Locomotive Operating Manual - cover page
Brand
MTH Electric Trains
Category
Other
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
36
File format
PDF
File size
844 KB
Published
13 October, 2026
Updated
13 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
8CABB80C35B370479F9E14AB2EB51606

About this manual

This manual provides detailed operating instructions for the MTH Electric Trains Blue Comet die-cast steam locomotive. It covers the setup of the ProtoSmoke unit and the ProtoSounds digital sound and train control system, including the DCRU reverse unit operation. The guide explains how to operate various features such as the whistle, bell, ProtoCoupler, and passenger station sounds.

What's inside

  • Quick Start - Basic Operation
  • ProtoSmoke Unit Operation
  • ProtoSounds Operating Instructions
  • ProtoCoupler Operation
  • Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds
  • Squeaking Brake Sounds
  • Passenger Station Sounds (PFA)
  • Self-Recharging Battery Backup System
  • Using RESET to Program ProtoSounds
  • Reverse Unit Lock-Out Operation

Specifications

Lengthover 22 inches
Weightover 9 pounds
Track CompatibilityO-42 3-rail track
Sound System16-bit digital sounds
Reverse Unit TypeProtoSound DCRU

Frequently asked questions

How much smoke fluid should be added?

Add 15 - 20 drops of fluid through the smoke stack.

When does the engine enter the RESET state?

The system enters RESET whenever power to the track is off for three or more seconds.

How long does the system check take during startup?

It takes approximately 2.2 seconds during which you will hear the engine's startup sounds begin.

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