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2-8-8-2 Steam Engine
Compatibility
This steam engine will operate on any 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.
( S e e p a g e 1 7 f o r a c o m p l e t e l i s t o f c o m p a t i b l e t r a n s f o rm e r s a n d w i r i n g i n s t ru c t i o n s . )
Freight Yard Sound
RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS
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Freight Yard Sound
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- Page 1 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine Compatibility This steam engine will operate on any 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. ( S e e p a g e 1 7 f o r a c o m p l e t e l i s t o f c o m p a t i b l e t r a n s f o rm e r s a n d w i r i n g i n s t ru c t i o n s . ) Freight Yard Sound RAILKING M.T.H.
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Page 3: Set Up
O- 3 1 c i r c l e s o f t r a c k . T h e s e c o n d h o l e i s f o r O - 7 2 o r l a rger operation. At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine. 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 4: Basic Operation
( s e e F i g u r e 1 ) Figure 1 - Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 5: Proto-Sound 2.0
. . T o cue the sound system to play the FYS, quickly but firmly press the Bell button once followed by 2 quick presses of the Whistle button while the engine is moving. 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 6: Tips On Using Fys
FYS, the engine will depart i n t h e n e x t direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral. 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 7: Proto-Coupler ®Operation
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Page 8: Reset To Factory Defaults
T h i s s o u n d p l a y s w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s i n i t i a l l y powered on or is powered off for five seconds or more. 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 9: Maintenance
Unscrew the Grease screws as shown in Figure 3 and use an applicator to apply grease into these screw holes. Grease Screws (G) Body Mount Screws Figure 3 - Greasing points on the engine & location of body mount screws 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 10: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Tr A C K
One set of replacement tires is included with your model. Additional tires are available directly from M.T.H. Parts Department (Phone: 410.381.2580). 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 11: Smoke Unit Maintenance
. I f i t i s darkly discolored and hard, it should be replaced. You can obtain replacement wicks and i n s t ructions from the M.T. H. Pa rts Department. 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 12: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
7 to remove. Y ou can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T. H. Pa rts Department. Headlight Figure 7 - Replacing the Headlight 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 13: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
PS 2.0 circuit board and/or the batteries. Battery Battery Port Figure 8- Replacing the Battery F i g u r e 9 - B a t t e r y P o r t 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Do NOT use oil. The coupler does not fire or stay coupled. The coupler needs to be cleaned. Wi p e with denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) a n d l e t d ry . 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... - Page 15 , i t w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y t u rn o f f. 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS...
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Page 16: Compatibility
AC t r a n s f o rm e r s . (See page 17 for a complete list of compatible transformers a n d w i r i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s . ) 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 17: Transformer Compatibility Chart
Red Te rm i n a l B l a c k Te rm i n a l 0-18v 135 watt E l e c t r o n i c T rainmaster* 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 18: Additional Features With Dcs Remote Control System
Locomotive Consist Set-up - User can determine locomotive values for consist make-ups, allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together. Query Locomotive Information - User can query locomotive programming to learn locomotive address and engine data information, including scale miles traveled. 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 19: Safety Precautions
. I n t h e e v e n t s u c h c o n d i t i o n s e x i s t , t h e t r a n s f o rmer should not be used until properly repaired. As w it h a l l e l e c t rical applia nces, this pro d uct should not be left in operation when unattended. 2-8-8-2 STEAM ENGINE RAILKING M.T.H. ELECTRIC TRAINS... -
Page 20: Service And Warranty Information
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