M.T.H. F59PH - User Manual

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ELECTRIC TRAINS

MTH F59PH DIESEL ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the MTH Electric Trains F59PH diesel

locomotive. This ¼” scale reproduction of the famous F59PH locomotive

measures over 15” in length and weighs almost 5 pounds. Despite its scale

size, the locomotive is capable of operating on O-31 3-rail track with any

compatible AC transformer (see the chart on page 31 for a complete list of

compatible transformers and wiring instructions) and is completely

compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and

accessories.

The locomotive is equipped with several deluxe features that are simple

and fun to operate. Each feature is described among the following pages

which should be read before the engine is operated. For those of you who

can’t wait to get started, the Quick Start Basic Operating Instructions

found on Page 3 should be read so that you understand the basics of the

operating system.

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Questions and Answers

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Erin MillerSep 9, 2025
Why diesel start sounds don’t occur on my M.T.H. Toy?
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  Lisa AndersonSep 9, 2025
  If the diesel start sounds don’t occur when you first turn power on for your M.T.H. Toy, wait 10 -- 15 seconds before repowering.
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william19Sep 8, 2025
Why won’t the ProtoCoupler uncouple on the fly on my M.T.H. Toy?
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  coxmarkSep 8, 2025
  If the ProtoCoupler won’t let the engine uncouple on the “Fly” on your M.T.H. Toy, the power required to fire the coupler open when the engine is on the “Fly” may be greater than the Proto-Sound system is capable of providing. Unfortunately, the only solution is to stop the engine and fire the coupler in Neutral.
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hernandezrachaelSep 7, 2025
Why bell doesn’t ring on my M.T.H. Toy?
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  warrenbrentSep 7, 2025
  If you can’t get the bell to ring when you press the whistle button on your M.T.H. Toy, you may be pressing the whistle button too quickly. See the 3rd remedy in the horn section above.
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Christopher BautistaAug 22, 2025
Why do the sounds seem distorted on my M.T.H. Toy?
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  mannlindaAug 22, 2025
  If the sounds on your M.T.H. Toy seem distorted, especially when using the whistle or bell, it could be that the overall volume is set too high. Try turning the volume control knob, located on the bottom of the chassis, counter-clockwise to reduce the volume level.
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Crystal WallerSep 4, 2025
Why does the bell only ring once on my M.T.H. Toy?
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  elliottedwardSep 5, 2025
  If the bell only rings once when you press the whistle button to activate it on your M.T.H. Toy, you are trying to ring the bell in RESET instead of neutral. Interrupt the power twice to enter Neutral, set the voltage at 8 volts or less and press the whistle button to activate the bell.
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Lauren PhamSep 3, 2025
Why does the diesel volume reset on my M.T.H. Toy?
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  wendy39Sep 3, 2025
  If the diesel volume resets to the original volume after you set it on your M.T.H. Toy, you are trying to set the volume with a poorly charged or dead backup battery. See the section on Battery Backup for more information.
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Patrick HuffSep 2, 2025
Why won’t my M.T.H. Toy engine lock out?
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  david55Sep 2, 2025
  If the M.T.H. Toy engine won’t lock out into Forward, Neutral, or Reverse, even after the short horn blast, you are waiting too long to turn the throttle back on after the short horn blast sounds. The power must be turned back on immediately after the short horn blast sounds or the engine will go back into RESET.
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Jason SimmonsSep 1, 2025
Why does the horn sound when I try to activate the bell on my M.T.H. Toy?
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  Sarah GordonSep 1, 2025
  If the horn sounds when you press the whistle button to activate the bell on your M.T.H. Toy, you are trying to ring the bell in Forward or Reverse. The bell only operates in Neutral unless you have programmed Proto-Sounds to recognize a separate bell button.
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jvillanuevaAug 31, 2025
Why no sounds when engine shifts direction on M.T.H. Toy?
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  Sheila StephensAug 31, 2025
  If you get no sounds when the engine shifts between direction states on your M.T.H. Toy, the battery may be dead or needs charging. See the Battery Backup section for more information.
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Danielle HallAug 30, 2025
Why does the bell come on when I press the whistle button on my M.T.H. Toy?
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  Phillip EdwardsAug 30, 2025
  If the bell comes on instead of the horn when you press the whistle button on your M.T.H. Toy, you are likely trying to operate the horn in neutral. The horn will only operate in Forward or Reverse unless you program Proto-Sound through Feature 25.