Box doesn't specifically mention DCS, are these so old that they predate the technology?
Or am I messing up so bad in WTIU that it can't read these??
Thanks.
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It's conventional control. Ie. speed controlled by your transformer throttle/voltage.
Here's a link to it's Product page.
MTH Pennsylvania O Scale Premier 4-6-2 K-4s Steam Engine w/Proto-Sound 2.0
20-3125-1
Clicking on the Support tab brings up links to the Operator's Manual, Parts List, and Exploded Views.
The box says "Protosound". This is PS-1, which precedes PS-2 and PS-3. As a result it can only be controlled conventionally. No DCS.
Mke
We run it conventional but we just bought a WTIU for our newer MTH and were wondering if QSI was a precursor to DCS and it would work, much like Lionel Base 3 operates TMCC if you will. Then it got to a situation where we weren't sure if it was the engine or operator error. Thanks for your prompt replies.
QSI Protosounds was originally available on some Weaver locomotives as a separate sound module that plugged into the mainboard. When MTH was formed, QSI was asked by MTH to make the sound module integral to the reversing board and some additional features were added such as the coupler control. The less said about how this arrangement ended between QSI and MTH, the better. More importantly, with all original PS1 MTH it is recommended to replace the nicad battery with a BCR as a low or dead battery can scramble the sounds.
QSI still supplies DCC components and other electronics.
My AC-6 is a solid runner and can pull really long trains.
@GG1 4877 posted:QSI Protosounds was originally available on some Weaver locomotives as a separate sound module that plugged into the mainboard. When MTH was formed, QSI was asked by MTH to make the sound module integral to the reversing board and some additional features were added such as the coupler control. The less said about how this arrangement ended between QSI and MTH, the better. More importantly, with all original PS1 MTH it is recommended to replace the nicad battery with a BCR as a low or dead battery can scramble the sounds.
QSI still supplies DCC components and other electronics.
My AC-6 is a solid runner and can pull really long trains.
Where do I find the battery portal on the AC-6 to do this?? Or does the whole top come off ?? Thanks.
You will have to remove the shell to access the battery.
You might find this helpful. Here is a link to the original manual. It's been so long since I had mine apart, I honestly don't remember!
Southern Pacific O Scale Premier 4-8-8-2 Cab Forward Steam Engine with Proto-Sound | MTH Trains
