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Table of Contents Set Up Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembling RealTrax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting the Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Lubricating the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up Checklist r r r r r r r Assemble RealTrax® Connect the transformer Lubricate the engine Priming the Smoke Unit Place the engine and cars on the track and couple them together Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operation section of these instructions. Set Includes Steam Engine with Proto-Sound® 2.
Getting Started ® Assembling RealTrax The quick connectors and built-in roadbed allow you to set up RealTrax anywhere, including carpeted surfaces. STEP 1 Knock-out must be removed before remote lock-on can be installed STEP 2 Remove knock-out from outer edge of track by holding and twisting up with a pair of pliers STEP 3 Insert lock-on into knock-out tab (Lock-on is the interface between the track and transformer) REMOVE TAB FROM OUTER EDGE STEP 4 Make sure the metal contacts line up.
Lubricating the Engine Lubricate all exposed moving parts before operating using a multi-purpose, plastic-compatible oil (available with M.T.H.'s Maintenance Kit, sold separately) or a light household oil. Follow the lubrication points. Lubricate Valve Gear Lubricate Pick-Up Rollers (Do Not Oil the Flat Part of Pick-Up Rollers) DO NOT OVER OIL Lubricate Side Rods Priming the Smoke Unit Add 15-20 Drops Smoke Fluid You should prime the smoke unit with smoke fluid before operating.
DO NOT CONNECT This Engine To A Tender From Another Engine; It May Cause Serious Damage. ! Plug tender plug into boiler socket at the back of cab. ! Connect the draw bar between the engine and tender. Look at the bottom of the engine and tender where each will have a color-coded stamp. If they match you may connect those two pieces; if not, don't.
Basic Operation The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. ! Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine and caboose lights shine bright. ! Put the engine into motion by pressing the Direction button on your transformer once. (hold it for approximately 1 second) If the engine does not begin to move as soon as you firmly press the Direction button, you may not have sent enough voltage to the track to make the train move. Turn the throttle up a bit higher until the train begins to move.
Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions This manual contains the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 in conventional mode only. Instructions for accessing DCS command mode features accompany the DCS Remote Control System equipment. Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features: Proto-Sound 2.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Whistle button pushes described below. Please read the full descriptions of each feature before using it.
FYS/PSA will continue, and within a few seconds, the engine will start and move out on its own at the current throttle setting, in the same direction it was traveling when you began the sequence. Once the bell turns off, the operator regains control of the transformer's Bell and Whistle buttons and can ring the bell or blow the whistle as usual.
Front Coupler: To fire the front coupler (if your engine has one), quickly tap the Bell button once followed by four quick taps of the Whistle button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released. Fire Bell Whistle Whistle Whistle Whistle Front = Coupler Speed Control: M.T.H. engines equipped with Proto-Sound 2.
Reset to Factory Defaults: To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults, while in Neutral tap the Whistle button quickly once, followed by five quick taps of the Bell button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. Two whistle blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change.
Maintenance Lubrication Instructions The engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly. Regularly lubricate all side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in M.T.H.'s maintenance kit. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.
Traction Tire Replacement Instructions Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers. While these tires are extremely durable, they may occasionally need to be replaced. STEP 1 ! Remove the side rods (the rods that connect each drive wheel to the other) from the wheels in order to slip the new tire over the grooved drive wheel. These bolts can be loosened with a 5mm nutdriver. ! Clean the groove using a cotton swab and denatured alcohol.
If you experience poor or no smoke output when the smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it has become hard, blackened, and unabsorbent around the heating element. Remove the boiler as shown below. Remove the smoke unit inspection cover from the locomotive's body (see right). After removing the chassis and inspection cover screws, lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick. If it is darkly discolored and hard, it should be replaced. When priming new wick add 40 drops.
Caboose Light Bulb Replacement To replace the interior light bulbs follow these instructions and see the diagrams below. You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. STEP STEP 1 2 Lower the chassis from the shell, taking care not to pull the wires out. Remove the four (4) screws located under the caboose's trucks. RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Proto-Sound® 2.
STEP 3 End Frame Step Platform STEP Carefully loosen the end frames on both ends from the step platform. 4 Lower the chassis from the shell, taking care not to pull the wires out. Then grasp the end frame by the bottom and pivot outward 5 degrees. Remove the step platforms from both ends. STEP 5 Replace a Bayonet Bulb by turning and pushing up, pulling the bulb from its socket. Bayonet Bulb (Part #CI-0000015) 1 2 Self-Charging Battery Back-Up The special NiCad 2.
Quick-Start DVD The included Quick-Start DVD demonstrates the start-up and basic operation of this set as well as other information about model railroading. You may find it helpful to view the DVD before operating this set. RailWare Interactive CD ROM M.T.H. provides a free RailWare CD ROM in each Ready-To-Run set. It is full of helpful information on M.T.H. product history, track planning software, a dealer finder, and information and video clips on Loco-Sound and Proto-Sound 2.0.
® Troubleshooting Proto-Sound 2.0 Problems Although Proto-Sound 2.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of use, you may have some questions during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If your problem cannot be resolved with this table, contact M.T.H. for assistance (e-mail: service@mth-railking.com; telephone: 410-381-2580; fax: 410-4230009; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532).
Volume The sounds seem distorted, especially when the whistle or bell is activated. No Sound Battery The engine will not leave the initial neutral setting. I get no sounds when the engine shifts between directions. After I turn off my transformer, my engine continues to make sounds before quitting. FYS/PSA The FYS/PSA sounds occasionally repeat themselves. Once in FYS/PSA, the engine doesn’t go into reverse.
Compatibility While this Ready-To-Run set is equipped with everything you need to operate it, the design allows flexibility. The train will operate on any traditional O-31 or larger O Gauge track system, including the ScaleTrax™ included with this set or traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers, including the hobby transformer packaged with your set.
Additional Features Accessible with the DCS Remote Control System: (additional equipment required) While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 2.0 engine yields wonderfully realistic sound and several train control features, command mode operation allows the user to access a world of command functions never before accessible to O Gauge railroaders.
Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty When you suspect an item is defective, please check the operator's manual for standard operation and trouble-shooting techniques that may correct the problem. Additional information may be found on the M.T.H. Website. Should you still require service, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service. First, e-mail, write, call or fax a M.T.H.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046 Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 www.mth-railking.com PARTICIPATING A.S.C. RETAILER LIST ALABAMA COLORADO ILLINOIS SOUTHERLAND STATION HUNTSVILLE 256-533-4720 CUSTOM RAILWAY SUPPLY COLORADO SPRINGS 719-634-4616 BERWYN'S TOY TRAINS & MODELS BERWYN 708-484-4384 ARIZONA CABOOSE HOBBIES, INC.
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THE FREIGHT YARD SMITHFIELD 919-934-6229 CHARLEROI SWEEPER CENTER CHARLEROI 724-483-3397 RHODE ISLAND GRANDMA'S HOUSE GRANDPA'S TRAIN WARWICK 401-463-7803 LITTLE CHOO CHOO SHOP INC.
T S G HOBBIES WARRENTON 540-347-9212 NORGE STATION WILLIAMSBURG 757-564-7623 WASHINGTON EASTSIDE TRAINS KIRKLAND 425-828-4098 WEST VIRGINIA PATRICK'S TRAINS WHEELING 304-232-0714 WISCONSIN WOODCRAFTERS SHOP BURLINGTON 262-763-5239 SOMMERFELD'S TRAINS BUTLER 262-783-7797 HOBBY OUTLET FOND DU LAC 920-924-3770 G B T V & TRAINS GREEN BAY 920-496-9697 THE TRAIN ROOM FERGUS 19-787-3280 CREDIT VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY TREETSVILLE 905-826-1306 B&H TRAINS TERREBONNE 514-793-9696 GRAMPA'S TRAIN SHOP RICE LAKE 715
