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Rail King R-12 Subway Set Operator's Manual

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Compatibility
This engine will operate on any
traditional O-31 Gauge track system,
including M.T.H.'s RealTrax
™
ScaleTrax
or traditional tubular
track. It is also compatible with most
standard AC transformers. (See page
15 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
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  • Page 1 RailKing R-12 Subway Set OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-31 Gauge track system, ® including M.T.H.’s RealTrax ™ ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 15 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Set Up Checklis t....................3 Lubrication.....................3 Basic Operation .....................4 Loco-Sound Operating Instructions..............5 Activating Features.................5 Speed Control..................6 Locking Locomotive Into A Direction..........6 Maintenance......................8 Lubricating and Greasing Instructions...........8 Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track..........9 Lightbulb Replacement Instructions............10 Traction Tire Replacement..............12 Troubleshooting Loco-Sound®...

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Use only a drop or two on each pivot point. Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L) Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L) Lubricate Wheel Axles (L) (On Each Truck) Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive RailKing R-12 Subway Set...

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    Neutral control knob located under the powered unit (See Figure 2) clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 2: Manual Volume Adjustment RailKing R-12 Subway Set...

  • Page 5: Loco-Sound Operating Instructions

    Short & Short & Short & Firm Firm Firm ½ Total Time Lapse: 1 Seconds Feature to Be Activated: Button Code: Speed Control On/Off 1 Whistle, 2 Bells Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells RailKing R-12 Subway Set...

  • Page 6: Speed Control

    Horn button once followed by three quick taps of the Bell button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change. The engine will RailKing R-12 Subway Set...
  • Page 7 Proto-Dispatch transmissions from one track may be picked up by the other nearby engines. If you experience popping and interference, try cleaning the track with denatured alcohol as described in the “Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track” section of this booklet. RailKing R-12 Subway Set...

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    (in the truck block) with grease. 4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires between the truck block and motor mount. RailKing R-12 Subway Set...

  • Page 9: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good RailKing R-12 Subway Set...

  • Page 10: Lightbulb Replacement Instructions

    2. Pull light bulbs straight out and push new bulbs straight in to replace. Non-Powered Car Chassis & Body Figure 6 Gently Pull Bulbs Away From Socket To Remove Figure 7 RailKing R-12 Subway Set...
  • Page 11 Replacement bulbs and wire ties are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122). Unplug Marker Light Wires From Socket To Remove Figure 9 RailKing R-12 Subway Set...

  • Page 12: Traction Tire Replacement

    5. Reassemble in reverse order. One set of replacement tires is packaged with the model. Additional tires are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122). RailKing R-12 Subway Set...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Loco-Sound® 2.0 Problems

    Follow the procedure in the with the engine sounds running. “Lock into a Direction” section. Engine speed must be below 10 scale The engine won’t lock into forward, mph (approx. 10 volts or less in neutral, or reverse. conventional mode). RailKing R-12 Subway Set...
  • Page 14 Remedy Loco-Sound volume is set too high. The sounds seem distorted, especially Turn the volume control knob on the when the whistle or bell is activated. bottom of the chassis counter- clockwise to reduce the volume. RailKing R-12 Subway Set...

  • Page 15: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart

    Standard Lionel SW Unknown 130-Watt Standard Lionel TW 8-18v 175-Watt Standard Lionel ZW A,B,C or D 8-20v 275-Watt Standard Lionel Post-War A,B,C or D Common 0-20v 135/190 Watt Electronic Celebration Series ZW * Conventional Mode Only RailKing R-12 Subway Set...

  • Page 16: Service & Warranty Information

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. Specific questions regarding the warranty may be forwarded to M.T.H. directly. Service Department M.T.H. Electric Trains 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive .Columbia MD 21046-1532 RailKing R-12 Subway Set...
  • Page 17 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046 Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 www.mth-railking.com PARTICIPATING N.A.S.C. RETAILER LIST CANADA CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY & HOBBIES FAIRCHANCE TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP THURMONT 724-564-7817 CUMBERLAND 301-694-8331 613-833-8331 TOBY TYLER'S HOBBY MICHIGAN CENTER THE TRAIN ROOM...
  • Page 18 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 CANADA DOLLHOUSES TRAINS & MORE FRANK'S TRAINS & HOBBIES NOVATO OLDSMAR TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP 415-883-0388 813-855-1041 CUMBERLAND 613-833-8331 TIN PLATE JUNCTION COLONIAL PHOTO &...
  • Page 19 MAINE TREASURED TOYS AMERICANA STORE SALEM TIVOLI WHEELS, WINGS & THINGS 603-898-7224 845-757-4246 LUDLOW NEW JERSEY 207-532-6277 KROSS HARDWARE COUNTRY AND STUFF MARYLAND WEST BABYLON ANDOVER PLAZA HOBBY 631-669-3069 973-786-7086 CUMBERLAND 301-729-6424 NORTH CAROLINA COLUMBUS TRAIN STATION COLUMBUS THE ROUNDHOUSE & HOBBYTOWN U S A 609-518-1800 BACKSHOP...
  • Page 20 TRAINS-N- THINGS THE STATION CHESTERFIELD HOBBIES NORTH CANTON NEW CUMBERLAND MIDLOTHIAN 330-499-1666 717-774-7096 804-379-9091 GRAND PACIFIC JUNCTION FRYER'S STORE DAVIS HOBBY SUPPLIES OLMSTEAD FALLS ORWIGSBURG PORTSMOUTH 440-235-4777 570-366-2258 757-397-1983 RICK'S TOY TRAINS CHESTNUT TOYBOX TOY TRAIN CENTER TOLEDO PHILADELPHIA RICHMOND 419-478-0171 215-545-0455 804-288-4475...

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