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RAILKING CAMEL BACK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the RailKing die-cast Camelback 4-6-0 steam
locomotive. The engine's die-cast body and tender are traditionally sized
for operation on any O-27 or larger layout. The engine is compatible with
any standard AC transformer, (see page 34 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 and tender are equipped with either an electronic whistle
or the ProtoSound® digital sound and train control system which contains
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 pages 3 and 4 should
be read so that you understand the basics of the operating system. Please
note that some features are only found in the ProtoSound® equipped
engines and are marked as such. Features not marked as ProtoSound®
features are available in both versions.
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- Page 1 RAILKING CAMEL BACK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the RailKing die-cast Camelback 4-6-0 steam locomotive. The engine’s die-cast body and tender are traditionally sized for operation on any O-27 or larger layout. The engine is compatible with any standard AC transformer, (see page 34 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions) and is completely compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTOSOUND® PROBLEMS ProtoSound® RESET Feature Chart Transformer Wiring Chart EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LISTS SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION HOW TO GET SERVICE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation(All 3-Rail Models)
The RailKing Camelback 4-6-0 contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the Camelback 4-6-0 is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 34). -
Page 4: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation
PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION The Camelback 4-6-0 contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs a steady stream of smoke through the smoke stack on the roof of the engine. The ON/OFF switch located next to the trailing truck must be in the ON position in order for the smoke unit to function. See Fig.3 below. -
Page 5: Protosounds® Operating Instructions
The MTH ProtoSound® digital sound and train control system provides the operator with unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad. In addition to actual Camelback 4-6-0 engine, CD-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds, you get the following features: ∗ Built-In ProtoSound® DCRU® Reverse Unit * Authentic Steam Whistle Sound* Authentic Steam Bell Sound* Squeaking Brake Sound* Passenger Station Sounds* Operating Remote Controlled ProtoCoupler™* Self-Recharging Battery... -
Page 6: Whistle Operation
RESET. WHISTLE OPERATION Your Camelback 4-6-0 ProtoSound®-equipped engine is equipped with a digital recording of a steam whistle. The whistle sound can be activated anytime the engine is in forward or reverse by pressing the whistle button on your transformer. -
Page 7: Protocoupler™ Operation
PROTO-COUPLER™ OPERATION Your Camelback 4-6-0 ProtoSound®-equipped locomotive tender is equipped with a coil-wound ProtoCoupler™ for remote uncoupling action. Because the ProtoCoupler™ is controlled through ProtoSound’s®... -
Page 8: Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds
Throttle Down From other setting requires that a bell Squeaking Brake Sounds High Voltage To Low button be used to “arm” the brake feature and is explained in more detail in the “Activating Passenger Sounds” section found RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 9: Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds
DC signal that ProtoSounds® reads as an indicator to activate the brake sounds. The engine won’t slow down even though the sounds play. This simulates the wheel flange squeal of a train traveling through a turn too quickly. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 10: Passenger Station Sounds (Pfa)
(it doesn’t matter if you are in forward, neutral or Listen For The Press & Hold Whistle Blast Sound The Railsounds® Bell Button reverse). You will hear After 3 Seconds For 3 Seconds RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... - Page 11 You cannot interrupt the power twice to enter another direction state and still have the feature active.) Once your engine begins running, you can trigger the sounds to begin by entering neutral. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0...
- Page 12 Failure to turn the throttle back on within 3 seconds of leaving the forward phase will disable PFA and shutdown ProtoSounds®. The next time you turn power back on your engine will be in the RESET position. See page 5 for more information. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0...
- Page 13 These sounds and the conductor highlight are randomly repeated as long as the system remains in the “reverse” state. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0...
- Page 14 When entering the forward phase of PFA, it is important to set the transformer throttle at a high enough setting that will allow the engine to begin moving once PFA automatically activates the motors. Otherwise, the engine will just sit still until you increase the throttle setting on the transformer. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0...
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Page 15: Tips On Using The Pfa Features
PA arrival message has played and the doors have opened. In Event 5, you cannot interrupt PFA until after the engine begins to move. Interrupting the throttle before the engine begins to move has no affect on the locomotive. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 16: Self-Recharging Battery Backup System
ON in the NEUTRAL position for 18 hours. (Make sure the smoke unit switch is in the OFF position to prevent harm to the smoke unit wicking). RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 17: Protosound® Volume Adjustment
For information on operating the RESET volume adjustment option, see the section entitled “Programming ProtoSound® RESET Options” on the following pages. Proto Sound manual adjustment knob Figure 6: Adjusting The ProtoSound® Volume RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 18: Using "Reset" To Program Protosounds
= 2 clinks)). “Clank + “Clink" + “Clink" = Feature 7. You can advance the throttle as quickly as you like (though you may not hear the air-release sounds) and the computer will still remember the number of RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 19: Setting The Engine Volume
In fact because only the engine volume is affected by selections in Feature 6, when you select 0 volume, you can still hear the whistle, bell and neutral sounds when the engine is running or in neutral. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 20: Programming For A Separate Bell Button Controller
(3)they can be programmed to be turned off. The default setting is (2) Squeaking brakes are in continuous operation as described on page 8. To change the default setting, enter RESET and go to Feature 45. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 21: Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation
Interrupt The Throttle Listen For 5 Clank To “Lock-In” transformer whistle button. And 0 Clink Sounds The Whistle Setting To reset ProtoSounds® to its original factory setting of no RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 22: Programming For Protocoupler Operation
Continue pressing the whistle button until ProtoSounds® sounds two bell dings (signifying that the ProtoCoupler™ option has been turned off). Simply turn the transformer throttle off and then on again to lock in the new setting. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 23: Programming For Pfa Operation
Interrupt The Throttle failed. To activate the Listen For 8 Clank To “Lock-In” And 0 Clink Sounds The Lock-Out Setting Remote Lockout Control setting, go to RESET Feature 40 (See the section RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 24: Resettingall Protosound® Options To Factory Default
The Default Setting RESET To Program ProtoSounds® on page 18). Once in Feature 18, press the transformer whistle button and wait for ProtoSounds® to sound a garbled bell sound, then interrupt the transformer throttle to enter the forward phase. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 25: Reverse Unit Lock-Out Operation
NEUTRAL AND WITH THE THROTTLE STILL ON, PRESS THE WHISTLE BUTTON. WHILE THE WHISTLE BUTTON IS BEING PRESSED, TURN OFF THE THROTTLE AND LET GO OF THE WHISTLE BUTTON. After about one second, you will hear a short blast RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 26: Manual Reverse Unit Lockout
Note: Once the unit is locked out and an hour or more of non-use has passed, the reverse unit may cycle into any of the three directional states. Should this occur, the ON/OFF switch should be reset to the ON position to regain normal operation. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 27: Oil & Lubrication Instructions
Grease can then be applied into the gear box using a grease tube dispenser. Tender Body Mounting Screws Figure 9: Lubricate The Tender Chassis Trucks RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 28: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
You may find it useful to use two small flatblade screwdrivers to assist you in stretching the tire over the wheel. Be careful to avoid twisting the tire when stretching it RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 29: Light Bulb Removal & Replacement
To remove the bulb, follow the boiler removal instructions found in the Lubrication section on the proceeding pages. Once the boiler has been separated from the chassis, gently unscrew the bulb from its socket. Replacement bulbs are available directly from MTH Electric Trains. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 30: Trouble Shooting Protosound® Problems
Program ProtoSounds”) and press the whistle button until the bell sounds two dings. Simply turn the throttle off and then on again to lock in the new setting. Also check the bell button wiring diagram on page 20. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... - Page 31 The sounds seem distorted, especially when the creating the distorted sounds. Try turning the volume whistle or bell is activated. control knob located on the bottom of the chassis counter clockwise to reduce the overall volume level. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0...
- Page 32 If you engine in neutral, the engine begins making passenger don’t want to hear the passenger station sounds after station sound effects. entering neutral, turn the power off for three seconds to disable the passenger station sound effects. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0...
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Page 33: Protosound® Reset Feature Chart
Whistle In Neutral OFF 5 Clanks/0 Clinks Chuff Rate Full Chuff Range 5 Clanks/2 Clinks PFA Enabled PFA ON 5 Clanks/3 Clinks Lockout Enabled Lockout OFF 8 Clanks/0 Clinks Squeaking Brakes Brakes Always ON 9 Clanks/0 Clinks RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... -
Page 34: Transformer Wiring Chart
A or D 8-20v 275-Watt Standard MTH Z4000 Black 5-22v 390-Watt Electronic ProtoSounds® needs over 14 volts of power to operate properly. Overloading or using in-line accessories with this transformer may lower the peak voltage below ProtoSounds® minimum requirements. RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... - Page 35 O-27 OPERATION While the Camelback 4-6-0 engine is more than capable of operating on O-27 curves and switches, you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the Camelback 4-6-0 through O-27 switches. Should this occur, we suggest adding weight to the cars making them heavier and less likely to derail.
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Page 36: Exploded Views And Parts Lists
BD-0000047 46.)Screw IA-0000089 47.)Contact spring board BH-0000019 48.)Motor mount BI-0000030 49.)Motor ( RS-385PH ) BE-0000040 ( 11.0X30.0mm flywheel )(6.5X28.0mm wormgear ) 50.)Wire harness plug PCB BB-0000016 51.)Drive block (3 axle)(black) DF-1200016 52.)Drawbar FB-1200094 53.)Spring IE-0000030 54.)Screw IA-0000039 RailKing Camelback 4-6-0... - Page 37 RailKing Camelback 4-6-0...
- Page 38 16.) Bracket ( DCRU )( plastic ) IH-0000039 17.) Screw IA-0000122 31.) Spring ( coupler ) IE-0000031 38.) Wire harness ( no plugs ) BC-0000022 N/S)Switch ( small ) BB-0000009 N/S)Screw ( for switch ) IA-0000058 N/S)Coupler DD-0000009 N/S)Coupler armature DD-0000010 RailKing Camelback 4-6-0...
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Page 40: Service And Warranty Information
SERVICE & WARRANTY INFORMATION HOW TO GET SERVICE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY For warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase. Instead, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the product under the terms of this warranty.
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