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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
Flying Yankee
Pioneer Zephyr
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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- Page 1 Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr 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
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) Lubricate Wheel Axles (L) Figure 1. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive RailKing Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr... -
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 Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr... - 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 Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr...
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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 Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr... -
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 Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr... -
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 Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr... -
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 Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr... -
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 Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr... -
Page 11: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
5. Reassemble in the reverse order. One set of replacement tires is packaged with your model. Additional sets are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532). RailKing Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr... -
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 6 RailKing Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr... -
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 Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr... - 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 Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr...
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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 Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr... -
Page 16: Service & 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 to obtain warranty service. First, e-mail, write, call or fax an Authorized M.T.H. Service Center in your area or M.T.H. Electric Trains to obtain Repair Authorization. - Page 17 978-532-1615 860-646-0610 MUNSTER www.netrains.com bobbell@nehobby.com 219-838-9999 yorktrains@aol.com MICHIGAN DELAWARE BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS INC. K R R B MODEL TRAINS IN C . SAMUELSON'S TRAIN SHOP SAGINAW NEWARK VALPARAISO 517-793-4753 302-292-2779 219-462-2708 bob@traindoctor.com info@krrb.com www.traindoctor.com www.krrb.com RailKing Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr...
- Page 18 HOBBY SHOP www.clearviewtrainandhobby.com MATAWAN THE ROUNDHOUSE & BACKSHOP PENNSYLVANIA 732-583-0505 CARY hobbyshopnj.com 919-465-0810 FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY FAIRCHANCE OHIO ATLANTIC RAILS 724-564-7817 HAMMONTON DIXIE UNION STATION mthdealer@aol.com 609-567-8490 MASON www.hhs.net/fairchance bobcap@pics.com 513-459-0460 www.atlanticrails.com rockylane@core.net www.dixieunionstation.com RailKing Flying Yankee Pioneer Zephyr...
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