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RAILKING CRUSADER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the die-cast RailKing Crusader 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 33 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 CRUSADER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the die-cast RailKing Crusader 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 33 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
OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTOSOUND® PROBLEMS ProtoSound® RESET Feature Chart Transformer Wiring Chart SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION HOW TO GET SERVICE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation(All 3-Rail Models)
The RailKing Crusader contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the Crusader is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 34). All models are equipped with an operating smoke system that should be primed with smoke fluid before operating. -
Page 4: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation
PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION The Crusader 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 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 Crusader 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 Crusader 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 Crusader ProtoSound®-equipped locomotive tender is equipped with a coil-wound ProtoCoupler™ for remote uncoupling action. Because the ProtoCoupler™ is controlled through ProtoSound®’s microprocessor, it doesn’t require an uncoupling track section or modification to your layout... -
Page 8: Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds
Listen For The Throttle Down From section found later in this Squeaking Brake Sounds High Voltage To Low manual. The sound itself is a stored record on the ProtoSounds® software chip and will always play the same brake RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 9: Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds
Note: Consistent activation of the wheel flange squealing is determined by the condition of your transformer’s whistle button rectifier disc. Older rectifier discs may need to be replaced in order to play squealing sounds. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 10: Passenger Station Sounds (Pfa)
Seconds, Listen For a Horn Blast or Air Release, then Remove your Finger from the Button. Press Bell Button Again Quickly to Stop Bell Chime. Your train is now ready for you to play the PFA. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... - Page 11 Change/Press Direction- The Train Will Remain In Horn Whistle Neutral. You Will Hear Closing Doors, Horn Blast, Direction a Few Bell Chimes and Train Departs in the Direction the Train First Stopped. For more detailed PFA instructions, read the following. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual...
- Page 12 You will hear the bell turn on Listen For The Press & Hold and, after three seconds, Air Release Sound The Horn/Whistle Button After 3 Seconds For 3 Seconds RailKing Crusader Operating Manual...
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Page 13: Activating And Triggering Passenger Sounds
RESET. If the bell was not turned off after arming PFA, it is now turned off automatically. After entering neutral, Proto-Sound® will immediately play a horn blast or an air release sound, followed approximately 2 seconds later by an Arrival Announcement. Following this arrival announcement, RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... - Page 14 Listen For The when the motors are activated. However, Conductor To Say ... the throttle should not be too high for the engine to maintain a safe operating speed. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual...
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Page 15: Tips On Using The Pfa Features
In Event 4, you cannot interrupt PFA until after the engine begins to move. Interrupting the throttle before the engine begins to move has no effect on the locomotive’s operation. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 16: Special Reverse Unit Options
NEUTRAL position, the horn/whistle button may turn on or off sounds of the bell. Remember, the horn/whistle doesn’t blow in NEUTRAL (unless you programmed it to do so using Reset Feature 25 - see page 24 for details), only the bell rings. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 17: Self-Charging Battery Backup System
If you need to replace the battery, they are available from MTH Proto-Sound® Electronics at 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046-1532. A standard 9v alkaline battery can be substituted as a temporary fix, but, since alkaline batteries can’t take a charge, it will eventually wear down. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 18: 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® Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 6: Adjusting The ProtoSound® Volume RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 19: Using "Reset" To Program Protosounds
“Clank” + “Clink" + “Clink" = Feature 7. You can advance the throttle as quickly as you like and the computer will still remember the number of times the throttle is advanced by playing back the number of “Clinks" and “Clanks" to confirm the feature you’ve selected. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 20: Setting The Engine Volume
And 0 Clink Sounds The Brake Setting activated), 2 Bells = Always On, 3 Bells = Off. When the desired setting is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 21: Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation
The settings for Reset 10 are 1 Bell = ON, 2 Bells = OFF. When the desired setting is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 22: Adjusting Chuff Rate
The engine will play a series of bells. This indicates the current setting. Interrupt The Throttle Listen For 5 Clank To “Lock-In” And 3 Clink Sounds Each time the Horn/Whistle The PFA Setting button is pressed, Proto-Sound® will cycle to RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 23: Activating Remote Lockout Control
The engine will play a distorted bell, followed by a clear bell sound. This indicates that the Proto-Sound system has restored all settings to factory default settings. Lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... - Page 24 (Chuff Rate) back to the factory settings. For Option 2, press the horn/whistle button again you have now reset the remaining reset feature 27 (chuff rate) back to the factory setting. All the reset features now have been set back to the factory settings. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual...
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Page 25: Oil & Lubrication Instructions
Figure 10 on page 28. Once the boiler is removed, the gear box can be opened up by unscrewing the two screws on the plate located in front of the motor. Grease can then be applied into the gear box using a grease tube dispenser. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 26: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
Be careful to avoid twisting the tire when stretching it over the wheel. If a twist occurs, the tire will have to be removed and RailKing Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 27: 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 Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 28: 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 Crusader Operating Manual... - Page 29 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 Crusader Operating Manual...
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Page 32: 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 Crusader Operating Manual... -
Page 33: Transformer Wiring Chart
8-20v 275-Watt Standard MTH Z4000 Black 5-12 390-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 Crusader Operating Manual... - Page 34 O-27 OPERATION While the Crusader 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 Crusader through O-27 switches. Should this occur, we suggest adding weight to the cars making them heavier and less likely to derail.
- Page 35 (including proper functioning of the circuit breaker), and that, in an event such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired. RailKing Crusader Operating Manual...
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Page 36: 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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