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By MTH Electric Trains
RAILKING S-2 TURBINE STEAM
ENGINE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the RailKing die-cast S-2 Turbine steam
locomotive. The engine's die-cast body and tender are traditionally sized
for operation on any O-31 or larger layout. The engine is compatible with
most standard AC transformers, (see page 31 for a complete list of
compatible transformers and wiring instructions) and is completely
compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and
accessories.
The locomotive and tender are equipped with either a electronic whistle or
the Proto-Sound® digital sound and train control system which contains
several deluxe features that are simple and fun to operate. Each feature is
described among the following pages which should be read before the
engine is operated. For those of you who can't wait to get started, the
Quick Start Basic Operating Instructions found on page 3 should be read
so that you understand the basics of the operating system. Please note that
some features are only found in the Proto-Sound® equipped engines and are
marked as such. Features not marked as Proto-Sound® features are
available in both versions.
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- Page 1 RAILKING S-2 TURBINE STEAM ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the RailKing die-cast S-2 Turbine steam locomotive. The engine’s die-cast body and tender are traditionally sized for operation on any O-31 or larger layout. The engine is compatible with...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION(All 3-Rail Models) PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION PROTO-SOUND® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Proto-Sound® DCRU® Reverse Unit Operation (All 3-Rail Models) Whistle Operation Bell Operation ProtoCoupler™ Operation Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds Squeaking Brake Sounds Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds Freight Yard Sounds (FYS) Activating and Triggering Freight Yard Sounds Tips On Using FYS Features... -
Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation(All 3-Rail Models)
QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION The RailKing S-2 Turbine contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the S-2 Turbine is easy to operate with most compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 31). All models are equipped with an operating smoke system that should be primed with smoke fluid before operating. -
Page 4: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation
PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION The S-2 Turbine contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs a steady stream of smoke through the smoke stack on the roof of the engine. The ON/OFF switch located next to the trailing truck must be in the ON position in order for the smoke unit to function. See Fig. 3 below. -
Page 5: Proto-Sound® Operating Instructions
PROTO-SOUND® INSTRUCTIONS The MTH Proto-Sound® digital sound and train control system provides the operator with unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad. In addition to actual S-2 Turbine engine, CD-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds, you get the following features: ∗ Built-In Proto-Sound® DCRU® Reverse Unit * Authentic Steam Whistle Sound* Authentic Steam Bell Sound* Squeaking Brake Sound* Freight Yard Sounds* Operating Remote Controlled ProtoCoupler™* Self-Recharging Battery Back-Up System With Automatic Battery Shut-Off* Remotely Controlled... -
Page 6: Whistle Operation
transformer throttle to the off position and then back on again to enter the forward phase. Interrupting the power too quickly may cause the system to re-enter RESET (signaled by two dings of the bell). Should this happen, wait longer before interrupting the power to enter the Forward phase. Proto-Sound®... -
Page 7: Protocoupler™ Operation
continuously in RESET (Remember NEUTRAL is the state between Forward and Reverse). Once the bell is turned on, it will continue to ring when the engine is cycled into forward or reverse until you press the bell button or re-enter NEUTRAL and turn the bell off with the whistle button. In fact, because of ProtoSounds®... -
Page 8: Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds
in NEUTRAL. Once the coupler is armed it can be fired in Forward, Neutral or Reverse. However, you may find that the coupler Lubricate doesn’t open when firing the Coupler Knuckle coupler at high speeds. Reduce the voltage setting on your transformer if this occurs and run your engine at a slower speed before firing the coupler. -
Page 9: Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds
low. Some practice may be required to synchronize the playing of the brake sounds with the movement of the engine. It is not uncommon for the engine to stop before the brake sound is completed. Operators will find that by coordinating the movement of the throttle setting from 8 volts to off will allow the engine to maintain its movement while the brake sounds play. -
Page 10: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)
Operating Proto-Sound Freight Yard Sound Effects Freight Yard Sounds (FYS) Proto-Sound® is equipped with operator controlled Freight Yard Sounds, referred to as FYS. The FYS sequence is designed to simulate the arrival, unloading, loading and departure of a freight train in a freight yard. This easy-to-use feature allows you to play digitally recorded sounds of freight yard operations while your engine is parked in the Neutral State. -
Page 11: Activating And Triggering Freight Yard Sounds
To Play FYS, Stop Train Direction. This Can Be Done by Pressing the Bell DIRECTION Button or Cycling the Horn Whistle Transformer Handle. Direction At This Time the Train Will Stop in Neutral. In a Few Seconds, A Man Whistling Plays, Followed by a Background Noise. - Page 12 Activating Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)- Detailed Instructions Arming The Freight Yard Sounds Feature Before the Freight Yard Sounds can be heard, the feature must be activated. The feature can be activated in one of two ways: Option 1: If you are using the Z-4000™ transformer, or any transformer with a separate bell button controller, you can activate the feature by simply pressing and holding the bell button for at least three seconds (it does not matter if you are in...
- Page 13 whistle button. Interrupt the transformer throttle to enter the next directional state (either forward or reverse). (Note: the FYS will only play in the first Neutral after it is armed. You cannot interrupt the power twice to enter another direction and still have the FYS active.) You can now trigger the sounds to begin playing when you next enter Neutral.
- Page 14 You may have to go through the entire Listen For Rumbling Interrupt Throttle To FYS sequence several times before you Box Car Door Sound Enter The Next Phase clearly identify this sound. After the rumbling highlight is played, the freight ®...
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Page 15: Tips On Using Fys Features
TIPS ON USING FYS FEATURES FYS is a unique feature of Proto-Sound® that is completely controlled by the operator. You decide how, when or if you want to utilize the feature. By reviewing the following tips, you should find solutions or suggestions to the various operating scenarios you might encounter when using FYS. -
Page 16: Special Reverse Unit Options
Special Reverse Unit Options Reverse Unit Lockout Operation For operators who wish to lock their engine into a single direction, Proto-Sound’s® unique design eliminates the need for a lock-out switch on the locomotive. This will allow users to run the engine on layouts equipped with block signals or stop stations that would normally cycle the engine back into neutral. -
Page 17: Self-Charging Battery Backup System
SELF-CHARGING BATTERY BACKUP Proto-Sound® includes a self-charging battery backup system for improved performance at any speed. The battery ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes, while setting RESET options or when traveling over spots of dirty track and switches. The self-charging battery backup system is automatically turned on or off. -
Page 18: Manual Volume Adjustment Of Proto-Sound
MD 21046-1532. A standard 9v alkaline battery can be substituted as a temporary fix, but, since alkaline batteries can’t take a charge, it will eventually wear down. MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE PROTO-SOUND® VOLUME Your Proto-Sound® system has two types of volume adjustment. A manual turn knob on the bottom of the tender chassis (See Fig. -
Page 19: Entering Reset Options
ENTERING RESET OPTIONS For example, if you want to select Feature 2, you put the engine in RESET, and move the throttle up and down from full throttle to low two times. After the second advance, you will hear two “clinks" indicating that the computer is now in Feature 2. -
Page 20: Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation
Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation- Reset Feature 45 –(9 Clanks, 0 Clinks) Reset Feature 45 allows you to determine if and how the Squeaking Brakes recording will be activated. To use, cycle to Reset 45 and press the Whistle button. The engine will play a series of bells. This indicates the current setting. -
Page 21: Programming For Protocoupler™ Operation
Programming For Proto-Coupler® Operation - Reset Feature 10-(2 Clanks) Reset 10 allows you to turn the operation of the Proto-Coupler® on or off. When OFF, the coupler will not arm or fire from Neutral. To use, cycle to Reset 10 and press the Whistle button. The engine will play a series of bells. -
Page 22: Programming For Fys Operation
and the engine will stop. 7. Bring the throttle to the “OFF” position to complete the Reset Feature. Test the settings by running the engine. You may need to repeat the procedure to further adjust the thresholds. And remember you can always return to the Default Settings by using Reset Feature 18. -
Page 23: Activating Remote Lockout Control
Activating Remote Lock-Out Control Reset Feature 40-(8 Clanks, 0 Clinks) Reset Feature 40 allows you to enable the Reverse Unit Lockout feature of Proto-Sound®. When enabled, you are able to lock the engine to run in only one of the directional states (Forward, Neutral or Reverse) whenever power is applied. The most common use for locking out an engine is in the use of power blocks on a layout. -
Page 24: Oil & Lubrication Instructions
OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS In order for the engine to perform correctly and quietly, it is important that the chassis be lubricated before operation. Lubrication should include all side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. -
Page 25: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers. While these tires are extremely durable and long-lasting there may arise a time where they will need to be replaced. Tender Body Tender Body Mounting Screws... -
Page 26: Light Bulb Removal & Replacement
useful to use two small flatblade screwdrivers to assist you in stretching the tire over the wheel. Be careful to avoid twisting the tire when stretching it over the wheel. If a twist occurs, the tire will have to be removed and reinstalled or a noticeable wobble in your engine will occur when operating the locomotive. -
Page 27: Trouble Shooting Proto-Sound® Problems
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTO-SOUND® PROBLEMS Although Proto-Sound™ has been designed and engineered for ease of use, some questions may arise during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If you find that your problem can’t be resolved with this manual, contact MTH Proto-Sound Electronics (7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580) for additional assistance. - Page 28 COUPLER PROBLEMS REMEDY The power required to fire the coupler open when the engine is on the “Fly” may be greater than the Proto-Sound system is capable of providing. As a result, you may experience times when the coupler The ProtoCoupler won’t let the engine uncouple on the won’t fire open.
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Page 29: Setting The Engine Volume
BATTERY PROBLEMS REMEDY I get no sounds when the engine shifts between the The battery may be dead or needs charging. See the direction states. Battery Backup section for more information. After I turn off my transformer, my engine continues to ProtoSounds continues to sound for approximately 10 make sounds before quitting with a ding of its bell. -
Page 30: Proto-Sound Reset Feature Chart
After you trigger the brake sounds, you cannot stop the engine in neutral and leave the track power on After triggering the brake sound and stopping the without activating the passenger station sounds. If you engine in neutral, the engine begins making passenger don’t want to hear the passenger station sounds after station sound effects. -
Page 31: Transformer Wiring Chart
TRANSFORMER COMPATIBILITY AND WIRING CHART ProtoSounds® is designed to work with any standard AC transformer that uses a “Pure Sine-Wave" format. The chart below lists the many Lionel® compatible transformers, such as the Lionel KW or ZW models. In addition, the chart details how the terminals on these compatible transformers should be attached to your layout. -
Page 32: O-31 Operation
O-31 OPERATION While the S-2 Turbine engine is more than capable of operating on O-31 curves and switches, you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the S-2 Turbine through O-31 switches. - Page 33 Notes:______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ PRR S-2 Turbine Operating Instructions...
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Page 36: 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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