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Rail King 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set Operation Manual Thank you for purchasing this RailKing product. PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    14 VAC 80W or 18V AC 100W This product may be protected by one or more of the following patents: 6,019,289; 6,280,278; 6,281,606; 6,291,263; 6,457,681; 6,491,263; 6,604,641; 6,619,594; 6,624,537; 6,655,640. ©2004, M.T.H. Electric Trains, Columbia, MD 21046 RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Microphone w/1/8” Plug 1/8” Male to Male Plug Cassette Player You can obtain replacement parts and replacement instructions from the M.T.H. Parts Department e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com phone: 410-381-2580 mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532 RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Connect the Wires from the Z-Controller to the Lighted Lock-On, being sure that the wires are connected from red-to-red and black-to-black. Unplug when not in use Also functions as a binding post. Red Harness Wire/Plug Black Harness Red Harness Black Harness Wire/Plug Wire/Plug Wire/Plug RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 5: Lubricating The Engine

    Smoke Unit ON/OFF Switch STEP STEP STEP Incorrect Push cars together to Place the engine and cars Position couple. on the track. Open couplers by pressing down on plunger. Position armature for proper operation RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    If they match you ! Plug tender plug into boiler socket at the back of cab. may connect those two pieces; if not, don't. Connect the draw bar between the engine and tender. RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 8: Direction Lock

    Plug Cable into the "Audio" port on the right side of the remote lock-on. Adjust the volume. If engine sounds keep breaking through the recorded sounds, increase the volume on the audio source. 1/8" plug Proto-Cast Proto-Dispatch Proto-Cast RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 9: 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. increase RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    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 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 11: Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement

    Otherwise your engine will wobble while operating. ! Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove. Use a razor blade to trim away any excess tire that doesn't seat itself inside the groove properly. RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 12: Smoke Unit Maintenance

    If it is darkly discolored and hard, it should be replaced. When priming new wick add 40 drops. Running the engine without a primed smoke unit may cause damage RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 13: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement

    Step Platform bottom and pivot pull the outward 5 wires out. STEP Replace a Bayonet Bulb by turning and pushing up, pulling the bulb Bayonet Bulb from its socket. (Part #CI-0000015) RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 14: Railware Interactive Cd Rom

    *If you are running Windows 95, 98 or NT choose the folder 32 BIT. Run the file AR32E301.EXE and follow the directions it provides. If you have problems you cannot resolve by using these directions, contact custserv@mth-railking.com or call 410-381-2580 for further help. RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Sound engines in the same range will also pick up the the Proto-Cast and Dispatch sounds sound. Try moving one of the sets. play from both engines, not just from the one connected to the audio source or microphone. RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 16: Compatibility

    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 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 17: Parts

    ( 8.0x21.0mm gear shaft )( 13.0mm gear threads ) ( 9.0x30.0mm white flywheel w/ black stripes ) ( tach board mounting strap ) 23.) Screw IA-0000050 ( 6/32x8.0mm )( roundhead ) 24.) Motor mount ( black ) BI-0000034 RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...
  • Page 18 AI-0000031 ( 16.0x2.0mm )( w/ 2 wires ) 44.) Steam dome ( black ) FB-1200247 45.) Sand dome ( black ) FB-1200246 46.) Washer ( black ) ID-0000040 ( 3.0x6.0x0.4mm )( fiber ) RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...
  • Page 19 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive Engine Parts RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...
  • Page 20 22.) Coupler ( black ) DD-0000039 ( mechanical )( 51.5mm long ) 23.) Armature ( black ) DD-0000040 ( 45.0mm long ) 24.) Spring IE-0000007 ( 6.5x11.0mm )( w/ 0.4mm thick wire ) RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...
  • Page 21 28.) Screw IA-0000214 ( 6/32x6.0mm )( washer head ) 29.) Gasket ( black ) IB-0000009 ( speaker ring )( 43.8x49.8x3.0mm )( foam ) NS.) Wire harness BC-1200104 ( 12 pin black male plug ) RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...
  • Page 22 2-8-0 Steam Engine Tender Parts RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...

  • Page 23: Service And Warranty Information

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. Specific questions regarding the warranty may be forwarded to M.T.H. directly. Service Department M.T.H. Electric Trains 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive .Columbia MD 21046-1532 RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight Set with Loco-Sound™...
  • Page 24 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046 Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 www.mth-railking.com PARTICIPATING A.S.C. RETAILER LIST ALABAMA COLORADO ILLINOIS SOUTHERLAND STATION CUSTOM RAILWA Y SUPPLY BERWYN'S TOY TRAINS & HUNTSVILLE COLORADO SPRINGS MODELS 256-533-4720...
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