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Hiawatha Hudson
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
transformers and wiring instructions.)
Passenger Station Announcement
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
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- Page 1 Hiawatha Hudson 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 transformers and wiring instructions.) Passenger Station Announcement...
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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)/ Freight Yard Sound (FYS)................ -
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 Switch Location wicking material. RailKing Hiawatha Hudson 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 Hiawatha Hudson 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 Hiawatha Hudson 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 Hiawatha Hudson Steam Engine... -
Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
1 Bell, 4 Whistles Fire the Front Coupler 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (From Neutral Only) Speed Control On/Off Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (From Neutral Only) RailKing Hiawatha Hudson Steam Engine... -
Page 8: Freight Yard Sound (Fys)
Horn/ Horn/ Direction Direction Direction Direction Bell Controls Whistle Whistle Whistle When Bell Turns Off Sound System Cued to Play Freight Yard or Passenger Sequence Sequence Sequence Sequence Station Sounds (FYS)/(PSA) FYS/PSA FYS/PSA FYS/PSA FYS/PSA RailKing Hiawatha Hudson 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 Hiawatha Hudson 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 Horn Bell Bell Engine into (indicates change is made) Neutral Repeat to Return to Normal Condition RailKing Hiawatha Hudson Steam Engine... -
Page 11: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction
•Squealing Brakes play any time the engine's speed decreases rapidly. •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 Hiawatha Hudson 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 Hiawatha Hudson 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 Hiawatha Hudson 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 Hiawatha Hudson Steam Engine... -
Page 15: Headlight Replacement Instructions
You can obtain replacement bulbs 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). 1. To replace the headlight in this model you will need to follow the disassembly instructions for greasing the engine in figure 6 on pg. -
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 Figure 9 RailKing Hiawatha Hudson Steam Engine... - Page 17 Battery Pack Figure 10 Battery Port Figure 11. Battery Rechar ging Port RailKing Hiawatha Hudson Steam Engine...
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Page 18: Protosmoke Unit Operation
After removing the engine from storage, add another 25 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation. RailKing Hiawatha Hudson Steam Engine... - Page 19 3. After removing the inspection cover, inspect the wick. If it is darkly discolored and hard, it should be replaced. Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the 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).
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Page 20: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
The following table should answer most questions. If your problem cannot be resolved with this table, contact M.T.H. for assistance (telephone: 410-381-2580; fax: 410-423-0009; service@mth-railking.com, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532). Starting Up... - 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 Hiawatha Hudson 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 Hiawatha Hudson Steam Engine...
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Page 23: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart
Lionel RW 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 Hiawatha Hudson 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 Hiawatha Hudson Steam Engine... -
Page 25: Service & Warranty Information
First, e-mail, write, call or fax a M.T.H. Authorized Service Center (ASC) in your area to obtain Repair Authorization. You can find the list of ASCs on the M.T.H. Website, www.mth-railking.com. Authorized Service Centers are required to make warranty repairs on items sold only from that store; all other repairs may-- or may not be done at the store's own discretion. - Page 26 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...
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