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Rail King 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SetUp Checklist ......... . 3 Getting Started .

  • Page 3: Setup Checklist

    Set Up Checklist ® Assemble RealTrax Connect the transformer Lubricate the engine Prime the SmokeUnit Place the engineand cars on thetrack and couple them together Position remote lock-on lens Apply power to run as describedin the Basic Operation sectionof these instructions. Set Includes 8-Pieces SteamEnginewithLoco-Sound™...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started ® Assembling RealTrax The quick connectors andbuilt-in r oadbedallowyoutosetupRealTraxanywhere, including carpeted surfaces. STEP STEP STEP Knock-out mustberemoved Removeknock-out from outeredgeoftrackby before remotelock-oncan holdingandtwistingup beinstalled Insertlock-oninto withapairofpliers knock-out tab (Lock-onistheinterfacebetween thetrackandtransformer) REMOVETAB FROMOUTEREDGE Makesurethemetal STEP STEP STEP AlignQuick contactslineup. ConnectPlugs Gently push together RealTrax STEP...

  • Page 5: Lubricatingthe Engine

    Lubricating the Engine Lubricate all exposed moving partsbefore operating using a multi-purpose, DONOT plastic-compatibleoil(available withM.T.H.'sMaintenance Kit, sold OVER OIL separately) oralight householdoil. Follow the lubricationpoints. LubricateValveGear LubricatePick-UpRollers LubricateSideRods (DoNotOiltheFlatPartof Pick-UpRollers) Priming the Smoke Unit Add 15-20Drops oushouldprimethesmokeunitwith smokefluid before SmokeFluid operating.

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    DONOT CONNECT This EngineTo A Tender From Another Engine; ItMay Cause Serious Damage. Look at thebottomof the engine and t enderwhere CABLE CURVES each will have a color-coded UPWARD stamp. Iftheymatch you Plug tenderplugintoboilersocketatthe backofcab. may connect thosetwo pieces;ifnot,don't. Connect thedrawbarbetweentheengineandtender. Remote Control The r emote andlock-on are designedfor use with moderate powersuppliessuch asthe one included with this set.

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Throttle U p Throttle upthepowertoyourtrackbypressing thetopendoftheThrottle Control Rocker Switch firmly forabout 5 seconds, until the engine's headlight and lighted cars burnbright. Then putthe engine intomotionby firmly pressing the Direction button (hold itfor approximately 1 second) onyourremoteonce. Iftheengine doesnotbegintomoveas soon asyoufirmlypress theDirectionbutton, you may n ot havesent enough voltagetothetracktomakethetrainmove.

  • Page 8: Speed Control

    Speed Control M.T.H. engines equipped with Loco-Soundhavespeedcontrolcapabilities thatallow the enginetomaintainaconstantspeedupanddowngradesandaroundcurves,muchlike an automobilecruisecontrol. Youcanaddordropcarsontherun,andtheenginewill maintain thespeedyouset. While theengine isprogrammed tostart withthespeedcontrolfeatureactivated,you can opt to turnit off. This meanstheengine's speed will fall asitlaborsup a hill and increase as it travels downward. It is also affectedbytheadditionorreleasingofcarswhileon the run.

  • Page 9: Proto-Cast And Proto-Dispatch

    Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch: Whenused withthe remote lock-onincluded in thisset,Loco-Sound equippedengines ™ ™ gain Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch features Proto-Cast: Allowsyou toplayaudiorecordingsthroughyour engine'sspeakers. Youmustsupplytheaudiosource (a small portableCD/tapeplayeris sufficient) a n d a male-to-male mini cable(1/8"plug,like that used for the headsetwithaportableCD/tapeplayer)toconnectyouraudio source to the remote lock-on. To use Proto-Cast Plug t h e m ini-cable first...

  • Page 10: Manualvolume Control

    Ifusingparalleltrackswith multipleLoco-Sound equippedengines,Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatchtransmissions from onetrack may be picked upbythe othernearby engines. Ifyouexperience poppingand interference whenusingProto-Cast or Proto-Dispatch,try cleaning thetrackwithdenaturedalcohol as described inthe "Cleaning the Wheels, Tires andTrack" section of thisbooklet. NOTE: M.T.H. does not r e commendusing P r oto-Cast and Proto-Dispatchatthesametime.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Maintenance Care of the Remote Control To ensure trouble-free operation: Do not dropthe remote. It candamage the delicateelectronics inside. Remove batteries beforestoringfor extended periods. Anyattempt by anyone other t hananauthorizedM.T.H.repairperson toopenand repair the handheld t ransmitteror lock-onmayresultindamageandthelossof warranty p rotection. Ifyourtrainrespondsinconsistently, replace o l d b atteries with fresh ones.

  • Page 12: Cleaningthewheels,Tiresand Track

    Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track Periodically check the locomotive wheels andpickups for dirt and buildup, whichcan cause poor electrical contact andtraction and prematurelywear outthe neoprenetraction tires. Wheels andtires can be cleaned usingdenatured(not rubbing) alcohol appliedwith a cottonswab. To cleanthetrack, use RailKing TrackCleaning Fluid andaclean rag or denatured(notrubbing) alcohol.

  • Page 13: Locomotivelight Bulb Replacement

    Add 15-20Drops Add 15-20Drops small pipette of ProtoSmoke fluidisincluded). Do SmokeFluid Smoke Fluid notoverfillthe unit or the fluidmay leakout and c oat the interiorengine components. Ifyou choose n o t t o addthefluid (or havealready added the fluid but choosetorunsmoke-free),turnoff the smoke unit switchlocated under the tender body.

  • Page 14: Cabooselightbulb Replacement

    STEP Once the locomotiveboiler hasbeenremoved from its chassis, locate the bulbbracket as seen in the illustrationontherightandrotate the headlight bulb counter-clockwise to remove. ReplaceHeadlightBulb Caboose Light Bulb Replacement To replace the interior light bulbs f ollow theseinstructions andseethe diagrams below. STEP STEP Lowerthechassisfromthe shell,takingcarenot topull...

  • Page 15: Railware Interactive Cdrom

    Quick-Start Video Theincluded VHS Quick-Start video demonstrates the start-up and basic operationofthis set as well as other information about model railroading. You may find it helpful to view thevideobeforeoperating this set. RailWare Interactive CD ROM M.T.H. provides a free RailWare CD ROM ineach Ready-To-Runset. It isfullof helpful informationon M.T.H.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ™ Troubleshooting Loco-Sound Problems Although Loco-Soundhasbeendesignedandengineeredfor ease of use,youmayhave some questions during initialoperation. The followingtableshould answer most questions. If your problemcannot be resolved with this table,contactM.T.H. for assistance( e-mail: service@mth-railking.com; telephone: 410-381-2580; fax: 410-423-0009;mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD21046-1532). Starting Up Remedy When I first turn the power on, the...

  • Page 17: Compatibility

    Compatibility While thisReady-To-Run set is equippedwith everything youneedtooperateit,the designallowsflexibility. The train will operate onanytraditional O-31 orlargerOGauge ® track system, including the RealTrax included with thissetortraditionaltubulartrack. It is also compatible with most standardACtransformers, includingthehobby transformer packaged withyourset. Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart Note that many of t he operational commands describedinthese instructions require a bell button, so if youareusingatransformerother thantheoneincludedinthissetandyour transformer does nothave its own bell button,youshould consider addingonetogetthe...

  • Page 18: Exploded View Parts

    2-8-0 Steam Locomotive Engine Parts Nameand Number Part # Stanchion( black ) FB-1200242 (plastic )(3.0mm long ) Handrail(nickel)(boiler) FB-1200099 Bell ( nickel ) FB-1200101 Shell ( black ) ( C N W ) ( # 1761 ) FB-1200239 Lens ( green )( marker ) FA-1230025 Lens ( clear )( headlight ) FA-1230022...
  • Page 19 26.) Wire nut(yellow ) BI-4500003 27.) PC board( green ) AG-0000039 (w/ 10pinfemaleplug ) 28.) Draw bar ( black ) FB-1200079 (67.5mm long ) 29.) Spring IE-0000061 (6.5x10.0mm )( w/0.6mmthick wire) 30.) Screw IA-0000028 (4/40x6.0mm )( washer head ) 31.) Nut ( nickel )( 2.5x5.0x10.0mm ) IC-0000005 32.) Insulator ( black ) BD-0000024...
  • Page 20 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive Engine Parts RailKing2-8-0Steam Freight Set withLoco-Sound™...
  • Page 21 2-8-0 Steam Engine Tender Parts Nameand Number Part # Shell ( black ) GA-1200094 (tender )(plastic )(CNW )( # 1761 ) Board AE-0000003 ( Loco-Sound™ )( steam/turbine ) Screw IA-0000011 (4/40x8.0mm )( roundhead ) Insulator ( white ) ID-0000025 (washer )( 3.0x6.0x3.0mm )( plastic ) Insulator ( clear ) ID-0000024 (13.0x19.0x0.1mm)( single hole )
  • Page 22 25.) Washer ( black )( plastic ) ID-0000060 (4.6x8.6x2.0mm )( inside 7.0x1.0mm)( cup shaped ) 26.) E-clip ( 3.0x8.0x0.5mm ) IF-0000002 27.) T ruck ( black ) DA-1250012 (tender )(2 axle ) 28.) Screw IA-0000214 (6/32x6.0mm )( washer head ) 29.) Gasket ( black ) IB-0000009 ( speakerring )( 43.8x49.8x3.0mm )(foam )
  • Page 23 2-8-0 Steam Engine Tender Parts RailKing2-8-0Steam Freight Set withLoco-Sound™...

  • 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, follow the instructions below toobtain warranty service. First,e-mail,write,callorfax an Authorized M.T.H.ServiceCenterinyourareaorM.T.H.ElectricTrainstoobtain RepairAuthorization. You canfindthe listofAuthorizedServiceCentersontheM.T.H.website,www.mth- railking.com. AuthorizedService Centersare requiredonlytomakewarrantyrepairson i t emssoldfromthatstore; allotherrepairs may o r may n otbedoneatthestore'sown discretion.
  • Page 25 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 CANADA CATOCTINMOUNTAINTRAINS FAIRCHANCEPHARMACY & HOBBIES FAIRCHANCE TOYTRAIN WORKSHOP THURMONT 724-564-7817 CUMBERLAND 301-694-8331 613-833-8331 TOBY TYLER'S H OBBY CENTER THETRAINROOM MICHIGAN PITTSBURGH FERGUS MICHIGANMODELTRAIN...
  • Page 26 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 DOLLHOUSES TRAINS & MORE FRANK'STRAINS&HOBBIES CANADA NOVATO OLDSMAR TOYTRAIN WORKSHOP 415-883-0388 813-855-1041 CUMBERLAND 613-833-8331 TINPLATEJUNCTION COLONIAL PHOTO&HOBBY OAKLAND ORLANDO THETRAINROOM 510-444-4780 407-841-1485 ERGUS...
  • Page 27 TREASUREDTOYS AMERICANASTORE MAINE SALEM TIVOLI WHEELS,WINGS&THINGS 603-898-7224 845-757-4246 LUDLOW NEWJERSEY 207-532-6277 KROSS HARDWARE MARYLAND COUNTRYAND STUFF W EST B ABYLON ANDOVER PLAZAHOBBY 631-669-3069 973-786-7086 CUMBERLAND 301-729-6424 NORTH CAROLINA COLUMBUSTRAINSTATION COLUMBUS THEROUNDHOUSE& HOBBYTOWNU S A 609-518-1800 BACKSHOP FREDERICK CARY 301-694-7395 ATLANTICRAILS 919-465-0810 HAMMONTON ENGINE HOUSEHOBBIES...
  • Page 28 TRAINS-N-THINGS THE STATION CHESTERFIELDHOBBIES NORTH CANTON NEW CUMBERLAND MIDLOTHIAN 330-499-1666 717-774-7096 804-379-9091 GRAND PACIFICJUNCTION FRYER'S S TORE DAVIS HOBBYSUPPLIES OLMSTEADFALLS ORWIGSBURG PORTSMOUTH 440-235-4777 570-366-2258 757-397-1983 RICK'STOYTRAINS CHESTNUTTOYBOX TOYTRAINCENTER TOLEDO PHILADELPHIA RICHMOND 419-478-0171 215-545-0455 804-288-4475 ERIERAILWAYDEPOT TOBYTYLER'S HOBBY NUTBUSH E XPRESS TROY CENTER VICTORIA...

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