Quillable Whistle MTH USRA Heavy Pacific Proto Sound 3.0

using the softkeys menu you should see something that will activate the playable whistle (or maybe in the "more" soft keys?)

I can't remember the exact key right now. It should be something like SPW??

If you're using the app then look under the engine settings menu to activate the playable whistle.

another great thing is to use the app to run these engines with playable whistle. It allows you to play with the whistle while still having controls available to run the engine and make changes on the fly.

Go have some extra fun now!

A quicker way to use the quillable whistle with the app is to double tap the whistle draw cord, it will change color and function for quillable playing until you double tap it again and it returns to normal color for normal whistle control.

Chief,

To activate the Playable Whistle, press the SPW soft key. Now, roll the thunmbwheel up and down to play the whistle. When you want to return the thumbwheel to normal operation, press SPW again.

I would like to graciously thank Engineer-Joe, MRMACHER and last but not least Barry.   I tried the app on my tablet and it worked as stated (very cool).   I will also try the soft key on my remote as well.  I am still getting used to WiFi so I use my remote more than my tablet.   However, I would still like to download a manual for this engine.  Thanks again gentleman!

Chief Bob (Retired)

Chief,

“Above the hood”, most PS3 Premier steamers are pretty much all the same. They have the same feature and function sets with differences mainly in their lighting features. You can download any of their manuals for general reference, operationally.

I just received my long awaited Premier 4-6-2 Ps-4 Steam Engine and tested it's operations as soon as possible. I'm still waiting on the DCS WiFi Digital Command System 2 (50-1039) so I had to buy the less capable DCS Explorer last year.  I learned that the Explorer won't operate the quillable whistle and I have reserve myself to wait till later this year for the newer TIU.  However, like Chief Bob points out, the Engine only comes with a basic quick start manual and does not mention the quillable whistle.  The longer manual on the MTH site also doesn't mention the quillable whistle.  The Engine came with the standard replacement traction rings and a larger coupling, but it also came with a long skinny funnel that looks like a method for inserting smoke fluid into the quillable whistle.  After searching more on this site, I saw that the quillable whistle top easily comes off.  So what's the funnel for?  Also, this is the first time one of my engines didn't come with a sample smoke liquid tube.  FYI: Beautiful Engine.

The quilling whistle sound can be activated in the free app by double tapping the white whistle rope. It should then turn purple. I don't think that activates the whistle steam effect.

It really is a fun feature.  I think it works great!

@MichRR714 posted:

It really is a fun feature.  I think it works great!

Im' new to MTH stuff and can't seem to get mine to sound as good as that.  Can you show your technique of rolling the thumbwheel and how to get that sound?  Or are you doing it with app?

@Sean's Train Depot posted:

Im' new to MTH stuff and can't seem to get mine to sound as good as that.  Can you show your technique of rolling the thumbwheel and how to get that sound?  Or are you doing it with app?

@Sean's Train Depot , I was using the remote when I made this video.

Quilling with the remote does take a sensitive touch.  Your only making slight rolls to the thumbwheel to get the tones you hear in my video.  I recommend you play with it a bit and you'll be able to replicate the sounds you hear in my video.

Can someone tell me if the whistle steam feature requires adding smoke fluid to just the smokestack, or is there another place to add smoke fluid. The instructions that came with the locomotive, as well as the online ones are a bit lacking in this regard.

Thanks,

Byron

@Byron posted:

Can someone tell me if the whistle steam feature requires adding smoke fluid to just the smokestack, or is there another place to add smoke fluid. The instructions that came with the locomotive, as well as the online ones are a bit lacking in this regard.

Thanks,

Byron

All MTH engines that have whistle steam have a separate and not connected smoke unit and thus steaming whistle  needs it's own smoke fill.

Again, do not fall into a Lionel usage trap because they (Lionel made dual smoke units) that share a common reservoir and thus can be common filled-smokestack.

@Byron posted:

Can someone tell me if the whistle steam feature requires adding smoke fluid to just the smokestack, or is there another place to add smoke fluid. The instructions that came with the locomotive, as well as the online ones are a bit lacking in this regard.

Thanks,

Byron

See the below repost from this topic and note the removed steam dome to reveal the steaming whistle (remember, MTH terminology is different than Lionel) fill location.

@Profuse posted:

I just received my long awaited Premier 4-6-2 Ps-4 Steam Engine and tested it's operations as soon as possible. I'm still waiting on the DCS WiFi Digital Command System 2 (50-1039) so I had to buy the less capable DCS Explorer last year.  I learned that the Explorer won't operate the quillable whistle and I have reserve myself to wait till later this year for the newer TIU.  However, like Chief Bob points out, the Engine only comes with a basic quick start manual and does not mention the quillable whistle.  The longer manual on the MTH site also doesn't mention the quillable whistle.  The Engine came with the standard replacement traction rings and a larger coupling, but it also came with a long skinny funnel that looks like a method for inserting smoke fluid into the quillable whistle.  After searching more on this site, I saw that the quillable whistle top easily comes off.  So what's the funnel for?  Also, this is the first time one of my engines didn't come with a sample smoke liquid tube.  FYI: Beautiful Engine.

Thanks for the prompt reply. Got a little confused because the whistle was making smoke from the get go. You all most likely saved me from completely smoking (no pun intended) the wicking material in the unit. The only other thing I can think of is that MTH put some fluid in the unit prior to shipping, but that seem unlikely.

Cheers,

Byron