Lionel 255 - LED Lighting; Modes of Operation; Conventional AC Operation

to the Loader program’s instructions for more details. So, as MTH releases new
features or updates you will be able to take full advantage without having to ship
your favorite engine anywhere. All new updates are available on our website.
MTH will make announcements as they are available. Not all updates will apply
to all engines.
NOTE: Requires a TIU w/ version 4.20 or later firmware, and requires
Consumer Loader version 2.30 or later.
LED Lighting
Gone are the incandescent bulbs. Your new PS3.0-equipped engine has LED
lighting. MTH uses various colored LEDs to simulate the correct lighting on
your engines from the warm, yellow-orange colored light coming out of an old
lantern on your favorite steam engine to the high-intensity halogen lamp on the
latest modern diesels, LED's allow for various, correct colors. Also, they require
less power and do not emit as much heat as incandescent bulbs.
Modes of Operation
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There are 4 options for operating your MTH Proto-Sound 3.0-equipped engine;
-Conventional AC
-Conventional DC
-DCS - MTH Digital Command System
-DCC
When the locomotive is placed on the track and power is applied to the track the
locomotive will detect the type of control system being used and respond
accordingly.
Below is an overview of the 4 different systems.
NOTE: You’ll need to have the DCC/DCS switch set correctly if your using
one of those two modes.
Conventional AC Operation
When using conventional AC power, the engine will respond to changes in track voltage.
An increase in track voltage will increase the locomotive speed and a reduction in track
voltage will reduce the engine speed.
A short interruption (approximately 1 to 2 seconds) in the track voltage will cause the
engine to cycle in the sequence for each track voltage interruption (neutral – forward –
neutral – reverse) When power is first applied to the track, the locomotive will be silent for
1-20 seconds and the headlight will be on, indicating the super capacitors are charging
(The super capacitors provide power to the sound
Lionel Corporation No. 255, 260 & 263 Steam Engines with Proto-Sound® 3.0
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