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RAILKING 4-6-2 K-4
STEAM ENGINE
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This RailKing Steam Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in
automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the
locomotive is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the
compatibility chart on page 18), and is completely compatible with most other 3-rail
locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories.
This locomotive is equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 with Digital Command System
(DCS). This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode
(when used with the DCS Remote Control System, sold separately) or Conventional
mode. Conventional operating features are described in the following pages, while the
DCS operating features are covered in the set of operating instructions that
accompanies the DCS equipment. Conventional Mode operation of this locomotive is
much simpler than operation of original Proto-Sound engines. For your own safety and
that of your equipment, please read the instructions before you operate this engine.
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Summary of Contents for MTHTrains RAILKING 4-6-2 K-4 STEAM ENGINE
- Page 1 RAILKING 4-6-2 K-4 STEAM ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This RailKing Steam Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the locomotive is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 18), and is completely compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement Smoke Unit Maintenance Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement Self-Charging Battery Back-Up Troubleshooting Compatibility Transformer Compatibility Chart Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System Safety Precautions Service and Warranty Information RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 3: Set Up
O-31 circles of track. The second hole is for O-72 or larger operation. At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine. RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 4: Basic Operation
(see Fig. 1 ). Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 1. Location of the Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 5: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation
Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Whistles Speed Control On/Off 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 6: Passenger Station Announcements (Psa)
Once the bell turns off, the operator regains control of the transformer’s bell and whistle buttons and can ring the bell or blow the whistle as usual. RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 7: Tips On Using Psa
Proto-Sound engine equipped with PSAs, you may choose to disable it when used in double-heading operations, so you will not experience competing PSA sounds. To disable PSAs in an original Proto-Sound engine, see the operating instructions for that engine. RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 8: Proto-Coupler Operation
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 9: Lock Into A Direction State
Squealing Brakes play any time the engine’s speed decreases rapidly. Cab Chatter plays when the engine idles in neutral. Engine Start-up and Shut-down sounds play when the engine starts up and shuts down. RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 10: Maintenance
• Once the boiler is removed, you need to remove the two screws that screws the PCB board and bracket to the motor mounting bracket. • Carefully lift the PCB board and bracket to access the gear box. RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 11: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
Slip the new tire onto the wheel. You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel. RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 12: Smoke Unit Maintenance
When the smoke output while running the engine begins to diminish, add another 10-15 drops of Figure 5. Location of the smoke fluid or turn the smoke unit off. Proto-Smoke Switch RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 13: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Figure 7 to remove. You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Location of the headlamp bulb Figure 7. Location of the Headlight Bulb RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 14: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up
Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery like those found in most convenience stores. Unhook Wires, Remove and Replace Battery Figure 8. Unhook the Battery Leads, Remove the Battery and Replace with a New One. RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Do NOT use oil. The coupler does not fire or stay The coupler needs to be cleaned. coupled. Wipe with denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) and let dry. RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... - Page 16 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine...
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Page 17: Compatibility
® ™ system, including M.T.H.’s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with virtually any standard AC transformer. (See page 18 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 18: 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 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... -
Page 19: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs Remote Control System
Doppler Operation, including setting distance points for Doppler start, repeat, and stop modes • Independent Volume Control of Engine Sounds, Bell, Horn & Whistle for each Locomotive • Control up to 50 Different DCS-Equipped Locomotives at One Time with Multiple TIUs RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... - Page 20 Programming Digital Command Operations for up to 250 Accessories and 250 Individual Switches • User Can Script, Record and Playback Train Routes Operating instructions for all DCS Command features will accompany the DCS remote control equipment. RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine...
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Page 21: Safety Precautions
In the event such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired. RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine... - Page 22 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________ __________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _______________________________ ____________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ RailKing 4-6-2 K-4 Steam Engine...
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Page 24: 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. 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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