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RAILKING F-3
WITH LOCO-SOUND
READY-TO-RUN TRAIN SET
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
®
Your RailKing
Ready-To-Run train set is complete with everything you need to get
your model railroad up and running. You get an F-3 diesel locomotive, a set of three
passenger cars, a transformer, a loop of RealTrax, the RailKing wireless infrared remote
control, and the infrared activated remote lock-on. You also get M.T.H.'s exclusive
RailWare CD-ROM with track layout software and other information helpful to model
railroaders.
M.T.H. takes pride in manufacturing high quality products like your train set, and we
hope that you will enjoy it for a long time. Please read all the accompanying instructions
carefully before setting up and operating your train set. With proper care, this set should
yield years of trouble-free performance.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
RAILKING F-3 WITH LOCO-SOUND READY-TO-RUN TRAIN SET OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ® Your RailKing Ready-To-Run train set is complete with everything you need to get your model railroad up and running. You get an F-3 diesel locomotive, a set of three passenger cars, a transformer, a loop of RealTrax, the RailKing wireless infrared remote control, and the infrared activated remote lock-on. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Lubrication and Greasing Instructions Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement Passenger Car Light Bulb Replacement RailWare Interactive CD-ROM Troubleshooting Compatibility Transformer Compatibility Chart Safety Precautions Service and Warranty Information RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 3: Set Up
RealTrax, follow the instructions below. Knock Out must be removed before Remove Knock Out Remote Lock On can by Holding and Twisting be installed with a pair of pliers Fig. 1a-1d: Installation of Remote Lock On RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 4: Lubricating The Engine
Cars Together the small finger that extends from under the right side of the coupler to open the coupler knuckle and allow the couplers to interlock as shown in Figure 2. RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 5: Remote Control
Remote Control and Remote Lock-on will not ® operate engines equipped with pre-1997 versions of Proto-Sound ™ ™ ™ with Proto-One, Proto-Plus, Proto-Deluxe, aftermarket systems. Whistle/ Bell Horn Throttle Control Rocker Switch Emergency Direction Stop Fig. 3: Overview of the Remote controls RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 6: Basic Operation
25 seconds or more. • Emergency Stop – To drop track voltage instantly to 0, firmly press the Emergency Stop button. All trains on the track controlled by the remote will stop until you reapply voltage. RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 7: Speed Control
Bell button. The engine will not change direction (including going into neutral) until you repeat the 1 whistle, 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state. RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 8: Proto-Cast And Proto-Dispatch
If you experience popping and interference, try cleaning the track with denatured alcohol as described in the “Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track” section of this booklet. Note: M.T.H. does not recommend using Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch at the same time. RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 9: Volume Control
(see Fig. 5). Loco-Sound Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 5. Location of the Loco-Sound Volume Adjustment Knob RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 10: Maintenance
“L” in Fig. 6. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point. Lubricate Pick-Up Lubricate Pick-Up Roller (L) Roller (L) Lubricate Axle Bushings (L) Figure 6. Lubrication Points on the Engine RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... - Page 11 It is also a good idea to lubricate the outside truck block idler and drive gears with grease occasionally. Add grease to the points marked with “G” in Figure Body Mount Screw Body Mount Screw Idler Gear (G) Motor Mount Screw Figure 7. Body Mount Screws and Greasing Points. RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine...
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Page 12: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
4. If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel, you will need to remove and reinstall the tire. Otherwise your engine will wobble while operating. RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 13: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Figure 9 to remove. You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532). Locomotive Headlamp Figure 9. Location of the headlamp in the Engine. RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 14: Passenger Car Light Bulb Replacement
You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Roof Mounting Screw Roof Mounting Screw Interior Mounting Screw Interior Mounting Screw Roof Mounting Screws Figure 10. Instructions for Replacing the Lights in the Passenger cars. RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 15: Railware Interactive Cd-Rom
5. Choose the folder inside entitled RRTRAXSETUP. 6. Run the file in that folder called SETUP.EXE and follow the directions it provides. The program may ask you for a registration code. If it does type in MTH and it will run. RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... - Page 16 *If you are running Windows 95, 98 or NT choose the folder 32 BIT. Run the file AR32E301.EXE and follow the directions it provides. If you have problems you cannot resolve by using these directions, contact custserv@mth-railking.com for further help. RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
“Lock into a Direction State” section. Engine speed must be below 10 scale The engine won’t lock into forward, mph (approx. 10 volts or less in neutral, or reverse. conventional mode). RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 18: Compatibility
It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers, including the hobby transformer packaged with your set. (See page 19 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 19: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart
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 Lionel Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-18v 135-Watt Electronic Trainmaster * * Conventional Mode Only RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... -
Page 20: Safety Precautions
• Unplug the transformer from the electrical wall outlet when not in use. • Do not use this transformer for other than its intended purpose. Transformer Ratings: Input: 120 VAC 60 Hz Only Output: 21VAC, 3.75A 78VA (for sets with Z-750) RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine... - Page 21 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________ __________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ RailKing F-3 Diesel Engine...
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Page 24: 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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