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Rail King
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Compatibility
This engine will operate on any
Freight Yard Sound
traditional O-31 Gauge track system,
including M.T.H. ' s RealTrax® or
ScaleTrax™ or traditional tubular
track. It is also compatible with most
standard AC transformers. (See page
19 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
Passenger Station Announcement
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
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- Page 1 Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine will operate on any Freight Yard Sound traditional O-31 Gauge track system, including M.T.H. ’ s RealTrax® or ScaleTrax™ or traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 19 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklist......................Lubrication....................... Priming the Smoke Unit................Checking the Battery..................Basic Operation......................Activating Features................... Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions..............Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features......Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)/Passenger Station Announcements (PSA).. Proto-Coupler® Operation................Speed Control....................Locking Locomotive Into A Direction............Reset To Factory Default................. -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
The amount of smoke can be varied by the adjustment of the smoke control under the tender. By rotating the control, the smoke can be varied from off to fullforce or any amount in between. Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... -
Page 4: Checking The Battery
If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 14. Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... -
Page 5: Basic Operation
The engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. Cycle Phases Neutral Reverse Forward Neutral Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... -
Page 6: Manual Volume Control
To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... -
Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
FYS/PSA. After about 30 seconds, press the Direction button again to trigger the third FYS/PSA sequence. Again, after allowing about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... -
Page 8: Proto-Coupler Operation
Horn/Whistle button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line de pletion will play, and the knuckle will be released. Fire Horn/ Horn/ Horn/ Bell Rear Whistle Whistle Whistle Coupler Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... -
Page 9: Speed Control
Direction Lock Two Whistle Blasts whistle (indicates change is made) Repeat to Return to Normal Condition Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... -
Page 10: Reset To Factory Default
Squealing Brakes play any time the engine's speed decreases rapidly. Cab Chatter plays at random intervals when the engine idles in neutral. Engine Start-up and Shut-down sounds play when the engine is initially powered on or is powered off for five seconds or more. Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... -
Page 11: Maintenance
5. Replace the screws and reassemble the boiler. You should also grease the leading and trailing locomotive truck tongues to enhance their ability to slide on the chassis. Follow the grease points shown on Fig. 6. Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... -
Page 12: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires. Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... -
Page 13: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
The headlight is easy to remove and replace when it burns out. The bulb has a quick disconnect plug that attaches the bulb harness to a light circuit. Replacement bulbs are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... -
Page 14: Headlight Replacement Instructions
2. Gently pull on the wires from the bottom of the marker housings and through the sides of the smoke box. 3. Gently thread the new LEDs through the sides of the smoke box and into the marker light housing. 4. Reconnect the yellow connectors. Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... - Page 15 4. Reconnect the black connector. After replacing the light bulbs replace the boiler shell and the 6 screws. Be careful not to pinch any wires when placing the boiler shell back on the chassis. Firebox Lights Figure 9 Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger...
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Page 16: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
Available through M.T.H. Parts. DO NOT substitute alkaline batteries for these NiCad batteries. Using alkaline batteries in this system can result in damage to the PS 2.0 circuit board and/or the batteries. AC Battery Recharging Jack Figure 11 Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... -
Page 17: Protosmoke® Unit Operation
15 minutes prior to operation. If you experience poor or no Figure 13 smoke output when the smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it has become hard, blackened, and non-absorbent Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... - Page 18 Remove Screws to separate the boiler Figure 14 Inspection Cover Screws Figure 15 Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
Do NOT use oil. The coupler does not fire or stay The coupler needs to be cleaned. coupled. Wipe with denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) and let dry. Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... - Page 20 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS/PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger...
- Page 21 FYS/PSA will advance to the next not come out of FYS/PSA after step in the FYS/PSA cycle. Wait fourth press of the direction at least 30 seconds in each button. FYS/PSA sound clip before pressing the direction button. Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger...
- Page 22 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 Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger...
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Page 23: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs Remote Control System
Direction Control Set Up-User can set initial individual start-up direction (start in forward or reverse) for double- heading operations •Locomotive Consist Set-up-User can determine locomotive values for consist make-ups, allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger... -
Page 24: Service & Warranty Information
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.
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