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By MTH Electric Trains
RAILKING NYC 4-6-4 STEAM
ENGINE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the RailKing die-cast 4-6-4 steam locomotive.
The engine's die-cast body and tender are traditionally sized for operation
on any O-27 or larger layout. The engine is compatible with any standard
AC transformer, (see page 33 for a complete list of compatible transformers
and wiring instructions) and is completely compatible with most other 3-rail
locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.
The locomotive and tender are equipped with either a electronic whistle 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® equipped
engines and are marked as such. Features not marked as ProtoSound®
features are available in both versions.

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  • Page 1 ® By MTH Electric Trains RAILKING NYC 4-6-4 STEAM ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the RailKing die-cast 4-6-4 steam locomotive. The engine’s die-cast body and tender are traditionally sized for operation on any O-27 or larger layout. The engine is compatible with any standard...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION(All 3-Rail Models) PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION PROTOSOUNDS® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ProtoSound® DCRU® Reverse Unit Operation (All 3-Rail Models) Whistle Operation Bell Operation ProtoCoupler™ Operation Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds Squeaking Brake Sounds Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds Freight Yard Sounds (FYS) Activating and Triggering Freight Yard Sounds Tips On Using FYS Features...

  • Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation(All 3-Rail Models)

    QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION The RailKing 4-6-4 contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the 4-6-4 is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 34). All models are equipped with an operating smoke system that should be primed with smoke fluid before operating.

  • Page 4: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation

    PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION The 4-6-4 contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs a steady stream of smoke through the smoke stack on the roof of the engine. The ON/OFF switch located next to the trailing truck must be in the ON position in order for the smoke unit to function. See Fig. 3 below. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick which soaks up and then “cooks"...
  • Page 5 PROTOSOUNDS® 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 4-6-4 engine, CD-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds, you get the following features: ∗ Built-In ProtoSound® DCRU® Reverse Unit * Authentic Steam Whistle Sound* Authentic Steam Bell Sound* Squeaking Brake Sound* Freight Yard Sounds* Operating Remote Controlled ProtoCoupler™* Self-Recharging Battery Back-Up System With Automatic Battery Shut-Off* Remotely Controlled...

  • Page 6: Whistle Operation

    transformer throttle to the off position and then back on again to enter the forward phase. Interrupting the power too quickly may cause the system to re-enter RESET (signaled by two dings of the bell). Should this happen, wait longer before interrupting the power to enter the Forward phase. ProtoSounds®...

  • Page 7: Protocoupler™ Operation

    Forward and Reverse). Once the bell is turned on, it will continue to ring when the engine is cycled into forward or reverse until you press the bell button or re-enter NEUTRAL and turn the bell off with the whistle button. In fact, because of ProtoSounds®...

  • Page 8: Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds

    The coupler doesn’t have to be fired in NEUTRAL. Once the coupler is armed it can be fired in Forward, Neutral or Reverse. However, you may find that the coupler doesn’t open when firing the coupler at high speeds. Reduce the voltage setting on Lubricate your transformer if this occurs Coupler...
  • Page 9 sound for the same three second length each 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. Operators will find that by coordinating the movement of the throttle setting from 8 volts to off will allow the engine to maintain its movement while the brake sounds play.

  • Page 10: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)

    FREIGHT YARD SOUNDS (FYS) ProtoSounds® comes equipped with operator controlled Freight Yard Sounds, hereby referred to as FYS. This easy to use feature plays digitally reproduced freight yard sounds whenever your engine stops on your layout and is parked in the Neutral position. No additional wires or modifications are needed on your layout to enjoy these amazing sound effects.
  • Page 11 hear a whistle blast sound effect after three seconds have passed at which time you can release the bell button. ( Note: because the air release sound may be difficult to hear, we recommend that you count out a full three seconds before releasing the bell button).
  • Page 12 ACTIVATING FREIGHT YARD SOUNDS Once the FYS feature has been activated, it will Put Engine In Neutral be played the next time the engine enters neutral. At Low Power At this point, Proto-Sound® will take over control of your engine, disabling the bell and whistle button.
  • Page 13 Event 2: Interrupt the transformer throttle again to cycle the engine from neutral into reverse. In order to have the engine leave the yard in the same direction it entered Proto-Sound® Interrupt Throttle To disables the motors in this reverse Enter The Next Phase state to prevent the engine from running backwards.

  • Page 14: Tips On Using Fys Features

    TIPS ON USING FYS FEATURES FYS 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 the following tips, you should find solutions or suggestions to the various operating scenarios you might encounter when using FYS.

  • Page 15: Self-Recharging Battery Backup System

    SELF-RECHARGING BATTERY BACKUP ProtoSounds® state-of-the-art design includes a self-recharging battery backup system for improved performance at any speed. The battery ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes, setting RESET options or when traveling over dirty track and switches. The self-recharging battery backup system is automatically turned on or off whenever track power is turned on or are off.

  • Page 16: Protosound® Volume Adjustment

    If you need to replace the battery, replacement ProtoSound® batteries are available from MTH ProtoSound Electronics at 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046. 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.

  • 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 34. 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

    remember the number of 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. 7. Once the button is RED Wire BLACK Wire wired, ProtoSounds®...

  • Page 20: Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation

    page 8. To change the default setting, enter RESET and go to Feature 45. (See the section Using RESET To Program ProtoSounds on page 18 ). Once in Feature 45, press the whistle button and wait for the module to sound a bell ding(s).

  • Page 21: Programming For Protocoupler Operation

    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 “Whistle In Neutral" is set, the bell will only operate with a separate bell button and the whistle will not sound in neutral if the transformer throttle setting is over 11 volts.

  • Page 22: Activating Remote Lockout Control

    PROGRAMMING FOR SQUEAKING BRAKES AND FYS OPERATION ProtoSounds® is equipped with a RESET setting to turn off the Freight Yard Proto-Effects (FYS) features. This is especially useful if you are double-heading engines that are both equipped with FYS. You may not want to stop at a freight yard and have both engines playing their FYS sound effects.

  • Page 23: Resettingall Protosound® Options To Factory Default

    entitled Using RESET To Program ProtoSounds® on page 18). Once in Feature 40, press the transformer whistle button and wait for ProtoSounds® to sound a bell ding. Continue pressing the whistle button until ProtoSounds® sounds two bell dings signifying that the Remote Lockout Control has been selected.

  • Page 24: Reverse Unit Lock-Out Operation

    REVERSE UNIT LOCK-OUT OPERATION ProtoSounds® 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 25 of the horn. QUICKLY TURN THE POWER BACK ON AGAIN. Your engine is now locked into NEUTRAL. NOTE: When locking the engine in the Forward or Reverse positions, the whistle button will blow the whistle. 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.

  • Page 26: 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 side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking.

  • Page 27: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions

    In addition to the internal gearing, it is a good idea to lubricate the leading and trailing locomotive truck “tongues” to enhance their ability to slide on the chassis. Follow the grease points as seen in Figure 8 on page 27. Periodically, check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt buildup as this can significantly affect the engine’s ability to perform properly.
  • Page 28 over the wheel. If a twist occurs, the tire will have to be removed and reinstalled or a noticeable wobble in your engine will occur when operating the locomotive. In addition, it is important to make sure that the tire is fully seated inside the groove.

  • Page 29: 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 30 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 31 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 32: Protosound Reset Feature Chart

    After you trigger the brake sounds, you cannot stop the engine in neutral and leave the track power on After triggering the brake sound and stopping the without activating the passenger station sounds. If you engine in neutral, the engine begins making passenger don’t want to hear the passenger station sounds after station sound effects.
  • Page 33 TRANSFORMER COMPATIBILITY AND 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 34 O-27 OPERATION While the 4-6-4 engine 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 4-6-4 through O-27 switches. Should this occur, we suggest adding weight to the cars making them heavier and less likely to derail.
  • Page 35 4-6-4 Steam Engine Operating Instructions...

  • Page 36: Service And Warranty Information

    Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580 (FAX No. 410-423-0009), or on the internet at service@mth-railking.com or our web site, www.mthtrains.com, stating which product you have, when it was purchased and what seems to be the problem. You will be given a return authorization number to assure that your merchandise will be properly handled upon its receipt at MTH.

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