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RAILKING GENESIS
DIESEL ENGINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the RailKing production of General Motor's
Genesis diesel engine. The engine's durable ABS body and die-cast trucks
are traditionally sized for operation on any O-27 Gauge track. The engine
should operate for years with any compatible AC transformer (see the chart
on page 35 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
ProtoSound® 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 ProtoSound® models and are marked as such.
Features not marked as ProtoSound features are available in all models.
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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the RailKing production of General Motor’s Genesis diesel engine. The engine’s durable ABS body and die-cast trucks are traditionally sized for operation on any O-27 Gauge track. The engine should operate for years with any compatible AC transformer (see the chart on page 35 for a list of compatible transformers) and is completely compatible with most 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION PROTOSOUNDS™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DCRU™ Reverse Unit Operation(All 3-Rail Models) Horn Operation Bell Operation ProtoCoupler™ Operation Squeaking Brake Sounds Tips On Using Squeaking Brakes Passenger Station Sounds (PFA) Tips On Using The Freight Yard Sounds Self-Recharging Battery Backup System Replacing The Battery ProtoSound®... -
Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation
QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION The RailKing Genesis contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the Genesis is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 35). All models are controlled by a ProtoSound®... -
Page 4: Protosounds™ Operating Instructions
PROTOSOUND® INSTRUCTIONS The MTH ProtoSound® digital sound and train control system provides the operator with unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad. In addition to actual diesel engine, CD-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds, you get the following features: ∗ Built-In DCRU Reverse Unit * Authentic Diesel Engine Horn Sound * Authentic Diesel Engine Bell Sound * Squeaking Brake Sound * Passenger Station Sounds * Operating Remote Controlled ProtoCoupler™... -
Page 5: Dcru™ Reverse Unit Operation(All 3-Rail Models)
system, transformer and engine are operating correctly. This takes approximately 2.2 seconds during which you will hear the engine’s startup sounds begin. In order for ProtoSounds to properly initiate the system check, do not advance the transformer throttle past 10 volts when you first enter RESET, wait for the diesel startup sounds to begin and then slowly turn the transformer throttle to the off position and then back on again to enter the forward phase. -
Page 6: Protocoupler™ Operation
like the Lionel® Railsounds® No. 5906 Bell Button, by simply pushing the button. If you don’t have a separate bell button, the bell can be controlled through your transformer’s whistle button whenever the engine is in NEUTRAL. The bell will never ring continuously in RESET (Remember NEUTRAL is the state between Forward and Reverse). -
Page 7: Squeaking Brake Sounds
When the knuckle fires open you will hear the buzzing of the coil energizing and the sound of the air lines coming apart. It can best be described as a CHA-CHUSHHH sound. The coupler doesn't have to be fired in NEUTRAL. Once the coupler is armed it can be fired in Forward, Neutral or Reverse. -
Page 8: Tips On Using Squeaking Brakes
time the voltage is reduced from high to 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. -
Page 9: Passenger Station Sounds (Pfa)
PASSENGER ANNOUNCEMENTS (PFA) ProtoSounds is now equipped with operator controlled passenger station announcements, hereby known as PFA. This easy to use feature plays digitally reproduced passenger station sounds whenever your engine stops at a train station on your layout. No additional wires or modifications are needed on your layout to enjoy these amazing sound effects. - Page 10 the bell chiming turn on and if you listen carefully you should hear a horn blast sound after three seconds have passed at which time you can release the bell button. ( because the air release sound is hard to hear, we Note: recommend that you count out a full three seconds before releasing the bell button.) The bell will continue to chime, so if you want to turn off the bell...
- Page 11 ACTIVATING AND TRIGGERING PASSENGER STATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Before PFA can be heard the feature must be activated first. Activation is accomplished by holding down the bell button for three or more seconds as described in the Activating and Triggering The Passenger Station Sounds section found earlier on page 8.
- Page 12 message. The arrival message lists the train by name and the track it arrived on (the track is identified as either track 1 or track 2, alternating each time during the current operating session). Immediately Listen For Air Release Sound And PA Arrival Message following the arrival message, the sound of the trains’...
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Page 13: Tips On Using The Freight Yard Sounds
is followed by a public address message that the train on track 1 or 2 (whichever track number the arriving public address message stated) is now boarding. Upon completion of the PA message, two conductor voice highlights randomly begin playing. These conductor voices include “Welcome Aboard”... - Page 14 TIPS ON USING THE PFA FEATURES PFA is a unique feature of ProtoSounds that is completely controlled by the operator. You decide how, when or if you want to utilize the feature. By reviewing following tips you should find solutions or suggestions to the various operating scenarios you might encounter when using PFA.
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Page 15: Self-Recharging Battery Backup System
SELF-RECHARGING BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM ProtoSounds® state-of-the-art design includes a self-recharging battery backup system for improved performance at any speed. The self-recharging battery backup system is automatically turned on or off whenever track power is turned on or off. There are no switches to turn on or off to enjoy the benefits of the automatic battery backup system. -
Page 16: Protosound® Volume Adjustment
PROTOSOUND® VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Your ProtoSound® system has two types of volume adjustment. A manual turn knob on the bottom of the chassis (See Fig. 4 below) allows you to control all the sounds in the system and a remote control “RESET" option (Option # 6), allows you to control the volume level of the engine sounds remotely from the transformer. -
Page 17: Using "Reset" To Program Protosounds
USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTOSOUNDS® As mentioned earlier, there are several programmable options in each ProtoSound-equipped engine that can be remotely set from any compatible standard AC transformer equipped with a whistle button. For a list of compatible transformers, see the chart on page 35. This hands-off approach gives you unprecedented control of your railroad empire’s motive power never before seen in model railroading. -
Page 18: Setting The Engine Volume
times the throttle is advanced by playing back the number of “Clinks" and “Clanks" to confirm the feature you’ve selected. SETTING THE ENGINE VOLUME Of all the sounds that come with each ProtoSound-equipped locomotive, the one most often turned down is that of the engine volume because it is the one sound normally heard whenever the engine is running and is what usually can become tiresome to the ear over prolonged running sessions. -
Page 19: Programming For A Separate Bell Button Controller
PROGRAMMING FOR A SEPARATE BELL BUTTON CONTROLLER To operate ProtoSounds with a separate bell button controller, like the Lionel® No. 5906 bell button, you will need to wire up the controller to your Common transformer and track as shown in Fig. 5. Once the button is RED Wire BLACK Wire wired, ProtoSounds comes... -
Page 20: Programming For Horn In Neutral Operation
Feature 45. (See the section Using RESET To Program ProtoSounds® on page 17 ). Once in Feature 45, press the whistle button and wait for the module to sound a bell ding(s). Continue pressing the whistle button until the module plays back one ding for option 1 - Squeaking brakes are activated by the bell button. -
Page 21: Programming For Cab Chatter Sounds
you are in neutral, you can blow the horn with the transformer whistle button. To reset ProtoSounds to its original factory setting of no horn in neutral, repeat the above procedure but keep pressing the whistle button in Feature 25 until ProtoSounds only dings once instead of twice. Note: When “Horn In Neutral"... -
Page 22: Programming For Protocoupler Operation
PROGRAMMING FOR PROTOCOUPLER OPERATION ProtoSounds comes with a RESET feature that allows the operator to remotely turn off the ProtoCoupler functions. This is especially useful when double or triple-heading ProtoSound equipped engines since every engine equipped with a ProtoCoupler will fire when prompted to by the operator. -
Page 23: Activating Reverse Unit Lock-Out Control
that the PFA features have been turned off). Simply turn the transformer throttle OFF and then ON again to lock in the new setting. To reset ProtoSounds™ to its original factory setting of Squeaking Brakes and PFA on, repeat the above procedure but keep pressing the whistle button in Feature 28 until ProtoSounds™... -
Page 24: Resetting All Protosound® Options To Factory Defaults
RESETTING ALL PROTOSOUND® OPTIONS TO FACTORY DEFAULTS ProtoSounds® is equipped with a RESET feature (Feature 18) that resets all programmable options back to their original factory settings. This is a useful feature if you find your engine not operating the way you think it should and don’t want to take the time to check each RESET feature one at a time. -
Page 25: Reverse Unit Lockout Control Functions
REVERSE UNIT LOCK-OUT OPERATION ProtoSound’s unique design eliminates the need for a lock-out switch on the locomotive by allowing the customer to lock the engine into any directional state (forward, neutral or reverse) from the transformer. This will allow users to run the engine on layouts equipped with block signals or stop stations which would normally cycle the engine back into neutral. - Page 26 NOTE: When locking the engine in the Forward or Reverse positions, the whistle button will blow the horn. But when locking the engine into the NEUTRAL position, the whistle button may turn on or off sounds of the bell, coupler arming or coupler firing depending on the transformer throttle voltage settings prior to the user’s attempt to lock out the engine.
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Page 27: 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 truck block bushings and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Figure 6: Lubricating The Locomotive Chassis Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L"... -
Page 28: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
diagram shown in Fig. 7. above as a guide and add grease to the points marked with a “G". Periodically, check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt buildup as this can significantly affect the engine’s ability to perform properly. Dirty track and dirty wheels can cause both poor electrical contact as well as poor traction, especially on elevated track sections. -
Page 29: Light Bulb Removal & Replacement
HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT Each Genesis locomotive contains one bayonet 18v headlight bulb that is controlled by the track voltage. The headlight bulb simply plugs into its lamp socket and can be easily removed should the bulbs expire. To remove the bulbs, follow the cab removal instructions found in the lubrication section on the preceding pages. -
Page 30: Trouble Shooting Protosound® Problems
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTOSOUND® PROBLEMS Although ProtoSound® 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 ProtoSound Electronics (7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580) for additional assistance. - Page 31 COUPLER PROBLEMS REMEDY The power required to fire the coupler open when the engine is on the “Fly” may be greater than the ProtoSound 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.
- Page 32 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 33 PFA PROBLEMS REMEDY The power was not turned back on once the engine enter the neutral state thus disabling PFA. The The PFA feature does not begin even after stopping transformer throttle was interrupted too quickly in the engine and hearing the brake sounds. neutral thus disabling PFA.
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Page 34: Protosound Reset Feature Chart
PROTOSOUND RESET FEATURE CHART The following chart lists the available features found in your ProtoSound equipped locomotive. The default settings for each feature as well as the operation sequence of the feature are listed in separate columns. You can reset all features to their original factory settings by accessing Feature 18 in RESET and press and hold the transformer whistle button until you hear a soft, warbled bell sound. -
Page 35: Transformer Wiring Chart
TRANSFORMER 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 36: O-27 Operation
O-27 OPERATION While the RailKing Genesis diesel set 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 Genesis through O-27 switches. -
Page 37: Powered Unit
RailKing Genesis Proto Sound with E n g i n e P a r t s E n g i n e P a r t s Name and Number Part # Name and Number Part # Shell (Amtrak, #805) FC-2200014 48.) Spring IE-0000007... -
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Page 40: 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.