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4-6-2 Forty Niner
Steam Locomotive
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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
23 for a complete list of compatible
Passenger Station Announcement
transformers and wiring instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
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- Page 1 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL 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 23 for a complete list of compatible Passenger Station Announcement transformers and wiring instructions.)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up Checklist......................Lubrication....................... Priming the Smoke Unit................. Placing the Engine on the Track..............Checking the Battery..................Basic Operation......................Activating Features................... Manual Volume Control.................. Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions..............Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features......Passenger Station Annoucements (PSA)............. Proto-Coupler®... -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
Failure either to add fluid to the smoke unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and/or Figure 2. Smoke Unit wicking material. Switch Location RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 4: Placing The Engine On The Track
If you notice that the sounds are g arbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 16. RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 5: Basic Operation
The engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. Cycle Phases Neutral Reverse Forward Neutral RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 6: Manual Volume Control
To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the tender clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Figure 4. Manually Adjust The Volume RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Whistles 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (From Neutral Only) Speed Control On/Off Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (From Neutral Only) Reset to Factory Defaults RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 8: Passenger Station Annoucements (Psa)
Horn buttons and can ring the bell or blow the horn as usual. Operator Direction Direction Direction Direction Bell Horn Horn Controls When Bell Turns Off Sound System Cued to Play Passenger Sequence Sequence Sequence Sequence Station Announcements (PSA) RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 9: Proto-Coupler® Operation
Horn button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line de pletion will play, and the knuckle will be released. Fire Bell Horn Horn Horn Rear Coupler RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 10: Speed Control
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Speed Control Two Horn Blasts Place Bell Bell Horn Engine into (indicates change is made) Neutral Repeat to Return to Normal Condition RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 11: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction
•Cab Chatter plays at random intervals when the engine idles in neutral. •Engine Start-up and Shut-down sounds play when the engine is initially powered on or is powered off for five seconds or more. RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 12: Maintenance
5. Replace the screws and reassemble the boiler. You should also grease the leading and trailing locomotive truck tongues to enhance their ability to slide on the chassis. Follow the grease points shown on Fig. 6. RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 13: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers. While these tires are extremely durable, you may need to replace them at some point. RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 14: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
One set of replacement tires is packaged with your model. Additional sets 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 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 15: Headlight Replacement Instructions
6 on pg. 13. Once the boiler has been removed you can access the headlight(see figure 8). 2. Remove the bulb by gently unscrewing it counter-clockwise. 3. Reassemble in reverse order, being careful not to pinch any wires. Headlight Figure 8 RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 16: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
Replace: If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15-minute test charge, it is time to replace the battery. Available through M.T.H. Parts. Tender Shell Screws Tender Shell Screws Figure 9 RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... - Page 17 Battery Pack Figure 10 Battery Port Figure 11. Battery Recharging Port RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine...
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Page 18: Protosmoke Unit Operation
10-15 drops of smoke fluid or turn the smoke unit off. When storing the unit for long periods of time, you may want to add about 15 drops of fluid to prevent the wick from drying out. RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... - Page 19 M.T.H. Parts Department phone: (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). Smoke Unit Location Figure 14 Remove these two Screws to Inspect the Smoke Wick Figure 15 RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine...
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Page 20: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
When I try to fire the coupler, FYS whistle button presses. starts. The Proto-Coupler won’t let the Try lubricating the coupler knuckle engine uncouple on the fly. with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT use oil. RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... - Page 21 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine...
- Page 22 PSA after fourth PSA cycle. Wait at least 30 press of the direction button. seconds in each PSA sound clip before pressing the direction button. RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine...
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Page 23: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart
9-19v 110-Watt Standard 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 RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 24: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs Remote Control System
Direction Control Set Up-User can set initial individual start-up direction (start in forward or reverse) for double- heading operations •Locomotive Consist Set-up-User can determine locomotive values for consist make-ups, allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together RailKing 4-6-2 Forty Niner Steam Engine... -
Page 25: 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.
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