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RAILKING C&O 4-6-4 HUDSON
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the die-cast RailKing C&O 4-6-4 Hudson steam
locomotive. The engine's die-cast body and tender are traditionally sized
for operation on any O-31 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 an electronic whistle
or the Proto-Sound® 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 Proto-Sound® equipped
engines and are marked as such. Features not marked as Proto-Sound®
features are available in both versions.

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  • Page 1 RAILKING C&O 4-6-4 HUDSON OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the die-cast RailKing C&O 4-6-4 Hudson steam locomotive. The engine’s die-cast body and tender are traditionally sized for operation on any O-31 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION(All 3-Rail Models) PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION PROTO-SOUND® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Proto-Sound® 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 Passenger Station Sounds (PFA) Activating and Triggering Passenger Sounds Tips On Using PFA Features...

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

    QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION The RailKing C&O 4-6-4 Hudson contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the C&O 4-6-4 Hudson is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 33).

  • Page 4: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation

    PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION The C&O 4-6-4 Hudson 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.

  • Page 5: Proto-Sound® Operating Instructions

    PROTO-SOUND® INSTRUCTIONS The MTH Proto-Sound® digital sound and train control system provides the operator with unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad. In addition to actual C&O 4-6-4 Hudson engine, CD-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds, you get the following features: ∗ Built-In Proto-Sound® DCRU® Reverse Unit * Authentic Steam Whistle Sound* Authentic Steam Bell Sound* Squeaking Brake Sound* Passenger Station Sounds* Operating Remote Controlled ProtoCoupler™* Self-Charging 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. Proto-Sound®...

  • Page 7: Protocoupler™ Operation

    continuously in RESET (Remember NEUTRAL is the state between 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 Proto-Sound®...

  • Page 8: Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds

    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 your transformer if this occurs and run your engine at a slower speed before firing the coupler.

  • Page 9: Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds

    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. Note: The brake sounds will not be heard if the transformer throttle is not set above 14 volts and/or not reduced below 8 volts.

  • Page 10: Passenger Station Sounds (Pfa)

    Operating Proto-Sound® Passenger Station Sound Effects Passenger Station Announcements (PFA) Proto-Sound® is equipped with operator controlled Passenger Station Sounds, referred to as PFA. The PFA sequence is designed to simulate the arrival, disembarking, embarking and departure of a passenger train in a Passenger Station.
  • Page 11 To Play PFA, Stop Train Direction. This Can Be Done by Pressing the Bell DIRECTION Button or Cycling the Horn Whistle Transformer Handle. Direction At This Time the Train Will Stop in Neutral. In a Few Seconds, An Arrival Message Plays, Followed by a Background Noise.
  • Page 12 Activating Passenger Sounds (PFA)- Detailed PFA Instructions Arming The Passenger Sounds Feature Before the Passenger Station sounds can be heard, the feature must be activated. The feature can be activated in one of two ways. ARMING THE PASSENGER SOUNDS FEATURE Before the passenger station sounds can be heard, Proto-Sound®...

  • Page 13: Activating And Triggering Passenger Sounds

    at least three seconds. You will hear the bell turn on and, after three seconds, you should hear a short whistle blast or air release. Once the whistle blast or air release is heard, the whistle button can be released. The bell will continue to chime, so if you want to turn off the bell ringing, simply press and release the whistle button.
  • Page 14 footsteps, muffled voices, baggage being moved about and whistling for a taxi. Additionally, several conductor highlights will be heard in the foreground. Event 2: Interrupt the transformer throttle again to cycle the engine from neutral into reverse. In order to have the engine leave Listen For Conductor Interrupt Throttle To To Say ...

  • Page 15: Tips On Using Pfa Features

    TIPS ON USING THE PFA FEATURES PFA is a unique feature of Proto-Sound® 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 PFA.

  • Page 16: Special Reverse Unit Options

    Special Reverse Unit Options Reverse Unit Lockout Operation For operators who wish to lock their engine into a single direction, Proto-Sound’s® unique design eliminates the need for a lock-out switch on the locomotive. This will allow users to run the engine on layouts equipped with block signals or stop stations that would normally cycle the engine back into neutral.

  • Page 17: Self-Charging Battery Backup System

    SELF-CHARGING BATTERY BACKUP Proto-Sound® state-of-the-art design includes a self-charging battery backup system for improved performance at any speed. The battery ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes, while setting RESET options or when traveling over spots of dirty track and switches.

  • Page 18: Manually Adjusting Proto-Sound® Volume

    MD 21046-1532. 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. MANUALLY ADJUSTING PROTO-SOUND® VOLUME Your Proto-Sound® system has two types of volume adjustment. A manual turn knob on the bottom of the chassis (See Fig.

  • Page 19: Using "Reset" To Program Proto-Sound

    USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTO-SOUND® Proto-Sound® is equipped In RESET Mode Move The Throttle Advance The Throttle with Up & Down From Up & Down From High Voltage To Low High Voltage To Low several programmable 2 Times 4 More Times features which are accessed in the RESET Listen For 1 Clank...

  • Page 20: Setting The Engine Volume

    Remotely Adjusting The Engine Volume - Reset Feature 6 – (1 Clank, 1 Clink) Reset Feature 6 allows In RESET Mode you to change the Move The Throttle Push The Horn/Whistle Button Up & Down From Until You Reach The volume setting of the High Voltage To Low Setting You Desire...

  • Page 21: Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation

    Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation- Reset Feature 25 -(5 Clanks) Reset Feature 25 allows you to operate the Whistle while the engine is in the Neutral state. When ON, pressing the Horn/Whistle button while in Neutral, with 10V AC or less on the track, will cause the Horn/Whistle recording to sound.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Chuff Rate

    Adjusting Chuff Rate - Reset Feature 27 - (5 Clanks, 3 Clinks) Reset Feature 27 allows the operator to “fine tune” the rate of chuff relative to the speed of the engine by setting the minimum and maximum chuff points. To do this with the MTH Z-4000®, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 23: Programming For Pfa Operation

    Programming PFA Operation - Reset Feature 28-(5 Clanks, 3 Clinks) Reset Feature 28 allows you to turn the operation of the In RESET Mode Move The Throttle Push The Horn/Whistle Button PFA sequence on or off. Until You Hear Up & Down From High Voltage To Low 2 Bell Dings When OFF, the PFA will...

  • Page 24: Resettingall Proto-Sound® Options To Factory Default

    Resetting All Proto-Sound® Options To Factory Defaults - Reset Feature 18 -(3 Clanks, 3 Clinks) Reset Feature 18 is the most powerful of the Reset features available. Using Reset Feature 18 allows you to override all changes in programming and return all Resets to the original, out of the box settings. To use, cycle to Reset Feature 18 and press the Horn/Whistle button.

  • Page 25: Oil & Lubrication Instructions

    OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS Rear Chassis “G” Grease Mounting Screws Truck Tongue Front Chassis Mounting Screws G - (Grease) “G” Grease Truck Tongue Figure 8: Lubricating The Locomotive Chassis In order for the engine to perform correctly and quietly, it is important that the chassis be lubricated before operation.

  • Page 26: 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 25. Periodically, check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt buildup as this can significantly affect the engine’s ability to perform properly.

  • Page 27: Light Bulb Removal & Replacement

    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. Any portion of the tire extending out of the groove can cause the engine to wobble.

  • Page 28: Trouble Shooting Protosound® Problems

    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTOSOUND® PROBLEMS Although Proto-Sound® 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 Proto-Sound® Electronics (7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580) for additional assistance.
  • Page 29 COUPLER PROBLEMS REMEDY The power required to fire the coupler open when the engine is on the “Fly” may be greater than the Proto-Sound® system is capable of providing. As a result, you may experience times when the coupler The ProtoCoupler™ won’t let the engine uncouple on won’t fire open.
  • Page 30 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 Proto-Sound®...
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Proto-Sound® Reset Feature Chart

    PROTO-SOUND® RESET FEATURE CHART The following chart lists the available features found in your ProtoSound® equipped engine. The default settings are listed for each feature as well as the operation of the feature. You can reset all features to their original factory settings by accessing Feature 18 in RESET and then pressing and holding the transformer whistle button until you hear a soft, warbled bell sound.

  • Page 33: Transformer Wiring Chart

    TRANSFORMER COMPATIBILITY AND WIRING CHART Proto-Sound® 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-31 Operation

    O-31 OPERATION While the C&O 4-6-4 Hudson engine is more than capable of operating on O-31 curves and switches, you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the C&O 4-6-4 Hudson through O-31 switches.
  • Page 35 WARNING: When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be followed including the following: -- Read this and all related manuals (transformer/power supply, locomotive, etc.) thoroughly before using this device. -- This device is not recommended for children under ten years of age without adult supervision.

  • Page 36: Service And Warranty Information

    1. First, write, call, email or FAX MTH Electric Trains, 7020 Columbia 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.

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