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Rail King Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex Operator's Manual

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Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional
O-42 Gauge track system, including
M.T.H.'s RealTrax
traditional tubular track. It is also compatible
with most standard AC transformers. (See
page 22 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
Railking
2-8-8-8-2
Triplex
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-42 Gauge track system, including ® ™ M.T.H.’s RealTrax or ScaleTrax traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 22 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 Priming The Smoke Unit............... 3 Checking The Battery................4 Basic Operation ....................5 Activating Features................5 Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions............7 Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....7 Freight Yard Announcements (FYA)............ 8 Proto-Coupler®...

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Figure 2. NOTE: Smoke Unit Switch is now a volume pot type control. 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. Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 4: Checking The Battery

    You may find, if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up, that the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charged before operating. If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page16. Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 5: Basic Operation

    The train will always Neutral cycle neutral-forward-neutral-reverse with Reverse Forward each press and release of the direction button. The engine is programmed to Neutral restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 6 To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the tender clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 4: Manually Adjusting The Volume Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions

    Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Whistles Speed Control On/Off 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (From Neutral Only) Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (From Neutral Only) Reset to Factory Defaults Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 8: Freight Yard Announcements (Fya)

    Freight Yard Sounds (FYS) Your engine is equipped with a sound package of freight yard sounds that you can play when you pull into a yard. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds, but be sure to allow approximately 30 seconds between the button pushes described below to allow the FYS sufficient time to run through each sequence.

  • Page 9: Proto-Coupler® Operation

    Horn 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 Horn Horn Horn Rear Coupler Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 10: Speed Control

    Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Speed Control Place Two Horn Blasts Horn Bell Bell Engine into ( i n dicates change is made) Neutral Repeat to Return to Normal Condition Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 11: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction

    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. Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 12: 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. Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 13: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    (not rubbing) alcohol applied with a cotton swab. Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers. While these tires are extremely durable, you may need to replace them at some point. Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 14: 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. Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 15: 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. Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 16 4. Reconnect the black connector. After replacing the light bulbs replace the boiler shell and the 6 screws. Be careful not Figure 9 to pinch any wires when placing the boiler shell back on the chassis. Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 17: Self Charging Battery Back-Up

    DO NOT substitute alkaline batteries for these NiCad batteries. Using alkaline batteries in this system will result in damamge to the PS 2.0 circuit board and/or the batteries. Remove brace over batteries. Remove & replace batteries. AC Battery Recharging Jack Figure 10 Figure 11 Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 18: Protosmoke® Unit Operation

    If it is darkly discolored and Smoke Unit hard, it should be replaced. You can obtain ON/OFF Switch replacement wicks and instructions from Figure 13 the M.T.H. Parts Department. Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 19 Remove screws to separate the boiler. Figure 14 Inspection Cover Screws Figure 15 Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 20: 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. Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 21 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 22 FYS cycle. of FYS after fourth press of the Wait at least 30 seconds in each FYS direction button. sound clip before pressing the direction button. Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 23: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart

    Li onel LW 8-18v 75-Watt Standard Lionel KW A or B 6-20v 190-Watt Standard Lionel RW 9-19v 110-Watt 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 Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 24: Additional Features Accessible Of 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 Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

  • Page 25: 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 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 26 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 THURMONT FAIRCHANCE TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP 301-694-8331 724-564-7817 CUMBERLAND 613-833-3125 THE STATION MICHIGAN NEW CUMBERLAND THE TRAIN ROOM MICHIGAN MODEL TRAIN 717-774-7096...
  • Page 27 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 ROUNDHOUSE DEPOT HOBBY SHOP CANADA NORTH HOLLYWOOD LAKE WORTH TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP 818-769-0403 561-585-1982 CUMBERLAND READY TO ROLL 613-833-3125 DOLLHOUSES, TRAINS & MIAMI MORE 305-688-8868...
  • Page 28 TRAINS & THINGS BRIDGEPORT MICHIGAN MODEL TRAIN TRENTON 740-633-6607 CENTER 609-883-8790 PINCKNEY SCHAFFNER'S TRAINS 734-426-1651 COAST TRAINS AND CANTON COLLECTIBLES 330-452-4444 BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS, WALL INC. 732-556-9005 TRAINS-N- THINGS SAGINAW CANTON 989-793-4753 HOLLY BEACH TRAIN DEPOT 330-499-1666 WILDWOOD 609-522-2379 Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...
  • Page 29 979-848-3895 YE OLDE TRAIN & CHRISTMAS GREAT TRAINS & HOBBIES SHOPPE LONGVIEW BOYERTOWN 903-757-2720 610-369-0755 VIRGINIA CHARLEROI SWEEPER LOCUST GROVE TRAINS CENTER LOCUST GROVE CHARLEROI 540-854-8955 724-483-3397 TRAINS, ETC. CRANBERRY HOBBY DEPOT LORTON CRANBERRY TWP 703-550-1779 724-776-3640 Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex...

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