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RAILKING EP-5 ELECTRIC ENGINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the RailKing® EP-5 electric engine. This
reproduction of the famous EP-5 engine measures just over 14" in length
and weighs almost 4 ¼ pounds. The engine's durable ABS body and
die-cast trucks are traditionally sized for operation on most O-27 Gauge
track. The engine should operate for years with most compatible AC
transformers (see the chart on page 31 for a list of compatible transformers)
and is completely compatible with most 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock
and accessories.
The locomotive is equipped with either an electronic horn 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 Pages 3 and 4 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® models and are marked as such.
Features not marked as Proto sound® features are available in all models.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
RAILKING EP-5 ELECTRIC ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the RailKing® EP-5 electric engine. This reproduction of the famous EP-5 engine measures just over 14” in length and weighs almost 4 ¼ pounds. The engine’s durable ABS body and die-cast trucks are traditionally sized for operation on most O-27 Gauge track. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTO SOUND™ PROBLEMS Proto sound® RESET Feature Chart Transformer Wiring Chart EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST O-27 OPERATION SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION HOW TO GET SERVICE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation
QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION The RailKing EP-5 contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the EP-5 is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 31). -
Page 4: Proto Sounds® Operating Instructions
RESET state to do so. RESET is entered anytime power to the locomotive has been off for more than 3 to 5 seconds. When the engine first enters RESET, the microprocessor initiates a system check to determine if the system, RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 5: Proto Sound® Ecru® Reverse Unit Operation(All 3-Rail Models)
HORN OPERATION Your RailKing EP-5 ProtoSound® equipped engine is equipped with a digital recording of a diesel horn. The horn sound can be activated anytime the engine is in forward or reverse by pressing the whistle button on your transformer. -
Page 6: Protocoupler™ Operation
PROTO-COUPLER™ OPERATION Your RailKing EP-5 ProtoSound® equipped locomotive has two coil-wound ProtoCouplers™ for remote uncoupling action. The couplers are mounted on the power trucks. Because the ProtoCoupler™ is controlled through ProtoSounds®... -
Page 7: Squeaking Brake Sounds
ProtoSounds® software chip and will always play the same brake sound for the same three second length each Listen For The Throttle Down From Squeaking Brake Sounds High Voltage To Low RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 8: Tips On Using Squeaking Brakes
This annoying effect can be eliminated by simply practicing with the brake feature. In no time, you will quickly learn how to “feather" the throttle to keep the engine moving while the brake sounds play and then turning the throttle off just as the sounds stop. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 9: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)
Seconds, Listen For a Horn Blast or Air Release, then Remove your Finger from the Button. Press Bell Button Again Quickly to Stop Bell Chime. Your train is now ready for you to play the FYS. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... - Page 10 Change/Press Direction- The Train Will Remain In Horn Whistle Neutral. You Will Hear Closing Doors, Horn Blast, Direction a Few Bell Chimes and Engine Departs in the Direction the Engine First Stopped. For more detailed FYS instructions, read the following. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual...
- Page 11 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 RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual...
- Page 12 At this point, various freight yard sounds can be heard, including loading and unloading operations, engine sounds, yardman “slang,” and additional freight car door sounds. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual...
- Page 13 Listen For 2 activated. However, the throttle should Air Release Sounds not be too high for the engine to maintain a safe operating speed. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual...
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Page 14: Tips On Using The Freight Yard Sounds
In Event 4, you cannot interrupt FYS until after the engine begins to move. Interrupting the throttle before the engine begins to move has no effect on the locomotive’s operation. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 15: Self-Charging Battery Backup System
If you need to replace the battery, they are available from MTH Proto-Sound® Electronics at 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, 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. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 16: Protosound® Volume Adjustment
“Programming Proto-Sound® RESET Options” on the following pages. Proto-Sound® Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 4: Adjusting The ProtoSound Volume and selecting the ProtoCoupler™ Proto-Coupler® Selection Switch Figure 5: Proto-Coupler Selection Switch RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 17: Operating And Programming Proto-Sound® Features
Remember though, that once power is turned off for more than 3 seconds, the next time power is applied to the track, your engine will be back in RESET. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 18: Entering Reset Options
Move The Throttle Up & Down From Up & Down From High Voltage To Low High Voltage To Low 4 More Times 2 Times Listen For 1 Clank Listen For The And 1 Clink Sounds 2 Clink Sounds RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 19: Setting The Engine Volume
Appropriate # Of Dings is reached, lock the 45 Times changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling Interrupt The Throttle the engine into forward. Listen For 9 Clank To “Lock-In” And 0 Clink Sounds The Brake Setting RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 20: Programming For Horn In Neutral Operation
The settings for Reset 10 are 1 Bell = ON, 2 Bells = OFF. When the desired setting is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 21: Programming For Fys Operation
The settings for Reset 40 are 1 Bell = OFF, 2 Bells = ON. When the desired setting is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 22: Resetting All Proto Sound® Options To Factory Defaults
The settings for Reset Feature 23 are 1 Bell = ON, 2 Bells = OFF. When the desired setting is reached, lock the changes by interrupting the throttle and cycling the engine into forward. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 23: Oil & Lubrication Instructions
Phillips motor mount screw on the bottom of each truck block (See Fig. 7). Once the motor mount screw has been removed, pull the motor away from the truck block and lightly coat the motor worm gear and bronze drive gear RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 24: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
We suggest you follow the disassembly instructions found in the Lubrication section on the preceding pages to dissemble the chassis and truck blocks from the body. Body Mount Screws Body Mount Screws Body Mount Screws Figure 9: Removing the Body Mount Screws RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 25: Light Bulb Removal & Replacement
23. After the body shell has been removed, uscrew the faulty light bulb and replace with a new one. Replacement bulbs are available from M.T.H. Electric Trains. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 26: Trouble Shooting Protosound® Problems
The bell won’t work with a separate bell button. Program ProtoSounds”) and press the whistle button until the bell sounds two dings. Simply turn the throttle off and then on again to lock in the new setting. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... - Page 27 The sounds seem distorted, especially when the creating the distorted sounds. Try turning the volume whistle or bell is activated. control knob located on the bottom of the chassis counter clockwise to reduce the overall volume level. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual...
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- Page 29 It is possible that FYS was never enabled or has been I can’t get FYS to begin when the engine is stopped in disabled. Try reactivating the feature by holding down the neutral position. the bell button for three or more seconds. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual...
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Page 30: Protosound Reset Feature Chart
4 Clanks/3 Clinks Horn In Neutral Horn In Neutral OFF 5 Clanks/0 Clinks RESERVED RESERVED Brake/FYS Enabled Brake/FYS ON 5 Clanks/3 Clinks Lockout Enabled Lockout OFF 8 Clanks/0 Clinks Squeaking Brakes Brakes Always ON 9 Clanks/0 Clinks RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 31: Transformer Wiring Chart
A or D 8-20v 275-Watt Standard MTH Z4000 Black 5-21v 390-Watt Electronic *ProtoSounds needs over 14 volts of power to work properly. Overloading or using in-line accessories with this transformer may lower the peak voltage below ProtoSound’s requirements. RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... -
Page 32: Exploded Views And Parts List
36.) Switch ( large ) BB-0000006 37.) Screw IA-0000058 38.) Volume pot BI-0000040 39.) Spacer ID-0000070 40.) Chassis DH-3200002 41.) Screw IA-0000107 42.) Screw IA-0000027 43.) Pilot ( black ) DG-3250001 44.) T-bar IG-0000001 45.) Proto-coupler DD-0000004 RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual... - Page 33 RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual...
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Page 34: O-27 Operation
O-27 OPERATION While the RailKing EP-5 diesel is more than capable of operating on O-27 curves and switches, you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the RailKing EP-5 through O-27 switches. - Page 35 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ RailKing EP-5 Operating Manual...
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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 unless it was purchased from Mike’s Train House in Columbia, MD. 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.