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Compatibility
This 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. (See page 15 for a
complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring
instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
E-3 AA Diesel
Locomotive Set
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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- Page 1 E-3 AA Diesel Locomotive Set OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-31 Gauge track system, including M.T.H.’s ® ™ RealTrax or ScaleTrax traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 15 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklis t....................3 Lubrication.....................3 Basic Operation ....................4 Activating Features.................4 Loco-Sound Operating Instructions..............6 Activating Loco-Sound Features............6 Speed Control..................7 Locking Locomotive Into A Direction..........7 Using Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch Features........8 Maintenance......................9 Lubricating and Greasing Instructions...........9 Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track..........10 Traction Tire Replacement Instructions..........11 Headlight Replacement Instructions............ -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
“L” in Fig. 1. Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point. Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L) Lubricate Wheel Axles (L) Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set... -
Page 4: Basic Operation
Reverse Forward button. The engine is programmed to Neutral restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set... - Page 5 To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 2: Manual Loco-Sound Volume Adjustment RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set...
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Page 6: Loco-Sound Operating Instructions
Short & Short & Short & Firm Firm Firm ½ Total Time Lapse: 1 Seconds Feature to Be Activated: Button Code: Speed Control On/Off 1 Whistle, 2 Bells Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set... -
Page 7: Speed Control
Horn button once followed by three quick taps of the Bell button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change. The engine will RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set... -
Page 8: Using Proto-Cast And Proto-Dispatch Features
Proto-Dispatch transmissions from one track may be picked up by the other nearby engines. 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. RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set... -
Page 9: Maintenance
(in the truck block) with grease. 4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires between the truck block and motor mount. RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set... -
Page 10: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires. RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set... -
Page 11: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
5. Reassemble in the reverse order. Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122). RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set... -
Page 12: Headlight Replacement Instructions
M.T.H. Parts Department. Follow the body removal instructions found in the Lubrication and Greasing Instructions. Gently disconnect the bulb harness from the socket on the constant voltage circuit and replace the bulb. Headlight Wire Harness Figure 5 RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting Loco-Sound Problems
“Lock into a Direction” 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 E-3 AA Diesel Set... - Page 14 Loco-Sound volume is set too high. The sounds seem distorted, especially Turn the volume control knob on the when the whistle or bell is activated. bottom of the chassis counter- clockwise to reduce the volume. RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set...
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Page 15: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart
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 Post-War A,B,C or D Common 0-20v 135/190 Watt Electronic Celebration Series ZW * Conventional Mode Only RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set... -
Page 16: Service & Warranty Information
Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty When you suspect an item is defective, please check the operator's manual for standard operation and trouble-shooting techniques that may correct the problem. Additional information may be found on the M.T.H. - Page 17 ROUNDHOUSE SOUTH GRAMPA'S TRAIN SHOP DAVIS ELECTRONICS PORT ORANGE RICE LAKE MILFORD 386-304-7002 715-234-2996 513-831-6425 MARYLAND RICK'S TOY TRAINS PLAZA HOBBY TOLEDO CUMBERLAND 419-478-0171 301-729-6424 PENNSYLVANIA ENGINE HOUSE HOBBIES BUSSINGER TRAINS GAITHERSBURG AMBLER 301-590-0816 215-628-2366 RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set...
- Page 18 HOLLYWOOD STATION HOLLYWOOD TRAIN SHACK L&N TRAINS & THINGS 954-921-2700 BURBANK LOUISVILLE 818-842-3330 502-897-9005 DEPOT HOBBY SHOP LAKE WORTH LOUISIANA ROUNDHOUSE 561-585-1982 NORTH HOLLYWOOD AMERICA'S TRAIN YARD 818-769-0403 BATON ROUGE READY TO ROLL 225-926-5592 MIAMI 305-688-8868 RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set...
- Page 19 DIXIE UNION STATION 636-946-2816 HOBBY WORLD MASON MONTICELLO 513-459-0460 NEVADA 845-794-8770 RENO RAILS DAVIS ELECTRONICS RENO CITY DEPOT, INC. MILFORD 775-337-6669 NEW HAMPTON 513-831-6425 845-374-3010 NEW HAMPSHIRE RAILROAD SPECIALTIES SCAG’S ELECTRIC TRAINS NASHUA STATEN ISLAND 603-801-0801 718-727-7373 RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set...
- Page 20 903-757-2720 WAUKESHA FAIRCHANCE 262-650-6675 724-564-7817 VIRGINIA LEESBURG HOBBIES TOY TRAIN STATION LEESBURG FEASTERVILLE TREV 703-779-8600 215-322-5182 LOCUST GROVE TRAINS THE CABOOSE LOCUST GROVE LEHIGHTON 540-854-8955 570-386-5352 TRAIN DEPOT HOBBY CITY MANASSAS MC MURRAY 703-335-2216 724-942-2557 RailKing E-3 AA Diesel Set...
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