Summary of Contents for Rail King Union Pacific 2-8-0
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www.railking.com Union Pacific Union Pacific 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set Operation Manual Thank you for purchasing this RailKing product. PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE...
Set Up Checklist r Assemble RealTrax® r Connect the transformer r Lubricate the engine r Priming the Smoke Unit r Place the engine and cars on the track and couple them together r Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects r Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operation section of these instructions.
Getting Started ® Assembling RealTrax The quick connectors and built-in roadbed allow you to set up RealTrax anywhere, including carpeted surfaces. Knock-out must be removed STEP STEP Remove knock-out from STEP before remote lock-on can outer edge of track by be installed holding and twisting up Insert lock-on into...
Lubricating the Engine Lubricate all exposed moving parts before operating using a multi-purpose, DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT plastic-compatible oil (available with M.T.H.'s Maintenance Kit, sold OVER OIL OVER OIL OVER OIL separately) or a light household oil. Follow the lubrication points. Lubricate Valve Gear Lubricate Pick-Up Rollers Lubricate Side Rods...
DO NOT CONNECT This Engine To A Tender From Another Engine; It May Cause Serious Damage. Look at the bottom of the engine and tender where each will have a color-coded CABLE CURVES UPWARD stamp. If they match you ! Plug tender plug into boiler socket at the back of cab. ! Plug tender plug into boiler socket at the back of cab.
Basic Operation Operation Buttons Throttle Up Throttle up the power to your track by pressing the top end of the Throttle Control Rocker Switch firmly for about 5 seconds, until the engine's headlight and lighted cars burn bright. Then put the engine into motion by firmly pressing the Direction button (hold it for approximately 1 second) on your remote once.
Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions This manual contains the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 in conventional mode only. Instructions for accessing DCS command mode features accompany the DCS Remote Control System equipment. Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features: Proto-Sound 2.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Whistle button pushes described below.
Again, after allowing about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction button one more time to trigger the fourth and final FYS sequence. The FYS will continue, and within a few seconds, the engine will start and move out on its own at the current throttle setting, in the same direction it was traveling when you began the sequence.
Front Coupler: To fire the front coupler (if your engine has one), quickly tap the Bell button once followed by four quick taps of the Whistle 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.
Reset to Factory Defaults: To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults, while in Neutral tap the Whistle button quickly once, followed by five quick taps of the Bell button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press.
Maintenance Care of the Remote Control Your RailKing Remote Control System should offer years of trouble-free service. There are a few things you can do to ensure trouble-free operation: If your train responds inconsistently, replace old batteries with fresh ones. Do not mix old and new batteries.
Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires. Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured (not rubbing) alcohol applied with a cotton swab.
If you choose not to add the fluid (or have already Add 15-20 Drops Add 15-20 Drops Smoke Fluid added the fluid but choose to run smoke-free), turn off Smoke Fluid the smoke unit switch located under the tender body. Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and/or wicking material.
STEP Once the locomotive boiler has been removed from its chassis, locate the bulb bracket as seen in the illustration on the right and rotate the headlight bulb counter-clockwise to remove. Replace Headlight Bulb Caboose Light Bulb Replacement To replace the interior light bulbs follow these instructions and see the diagrams below. You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H.
Self-Charging Battery Back-Up The special NiCad 7-cell 8.4v self-charging battery recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to five years. The battery is a dry battery that should not leak or cause any damage to your engine. Depending upon when your engine was built, it may need to be charged right out of the box.
Quick-Start Video The included VHS Quick-Start video demonstrates the start-up and basic operation of this set as well as other information about model railroading. You may find it helpful to view the video before operating this set. RailWare Interactive CD ROM M.T.H.
® Troubleshooting Proto-Sound 2.0 Problems Although Proto-Sound 2.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of use, you may have some questions during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If your problem cannot be resolved with this table, contact M.T.H. for assistance (e-mail: service@mth-railking.com;...
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Volume Remedy The sounds seem distorted, especially when Proto-Sound 2.0 volume is set too high. Turn the the whistle or bell is activated. volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis counter-clockwise to reduce the volume. No Sound Volume is set too low, adjust volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis clockwise to increase the volume or check connector to speaker.
Compatibility While this Ready-To-Run set is equipped with everything you need to operate it, the design allows flexibility. The train will operate on any traditional O-31 or larger O ™ Gauge track system, including the ScaleTrax included with this set or traditional tubular track.
Additional Features Accessible with the DCS Remote Control System: (additional equipment required) While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 2.0 engine yields wonderfully realistic sound and several train control features, command mode operation allows the user to access a world of command functions never before accessible to O Gauge railroaders.
2-8-0 Steam Locomotive Engine Parts Name and Number Part # Stanchion ( black ) FB-1200242 ( plastic )( 3.0mm long ) Handrail ( nickel )( boiler ) FB-1200099 Sand dome ( black ) FB-1200246 Bell ( nickel ) FB-1200101 Steam dome ( black ) FB-1200247 Screw ( 4/40x6.0mm )( roundhead ) IA-0000003...
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28.) Switch ( small ) BB-0000009 29.) Screw IA-0000058 ( M2x4.0mm )( roundhead ) 30.) Screw ( yellow Zink ) IA-0000089 ( M2.5x6.0mm )( roundhead w/ lock washer ) 31.) Motor mount ( black ) BI-0000034 32.) Screw IA-0000050 ( 6/32x8.0mm )( roundhead ) 33.) Tach board AG-0000033 ( no spacer between board and optical sensor )
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2-8-0 Steam Locomotive Engine Parts RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...
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2-8-0 Steam Engine Tender Parts Name and Number Part # Shell ( black )( tender )( plastic ) GA-1200095 ( Union Pacific )( # 1757 ) Screw IA-0000035 ( M3x8.0mm )( roundhead ) Speaker cone ( black ) BF-0000020 ( 44.0x48.3x37.0mm )( plastic )( 2 screw hole tabs ) Speaker BF-0000007 ( STAR )( PR-050-A111 )( 16 ohms )( MAX 2W )
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2-8-0 Steam Engine Tender Parts RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...
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Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty For warranty repair, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service. First, e-mail, write, call or fax an Authorized M.T.H. Service Center in your area or M.T .H. Electric Trains to obtain Repair Authorization.
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AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 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 CATOCTIN MOUNT AIN TRAINS FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY CANADA & HOBBIES FAIRCHANCE TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP THURMONT 724-564-7817 CUMBERLAND 301-694-8331...
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AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 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 NOVA TO OLDSMAR TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP 415-883-0388 813-855-1041 CUMBERLAND...
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