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Rail King R-17 Subway Set Operation Manual

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R-17 Subway Set
Operation Manual
(3V PS2)
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
19
for a
complete list of compatible transformers
and wiring instructions.)
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

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  • Page 1 R-17 Subway Set Operation Manual (3V PS2) 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    14 VAC 80W or 18 VAC 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 R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Cotton Swab or Rag Light Household Oil and Bearing Grease 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 R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    • Unplug when not in use. Also functions as a binding post. Red Harness Wire/Plug Black Harness Red Harness Black Harness From Transformer Wire/Plug Wire/Plug Wire/Plug R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 5: Lubricating The Engine

    If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the “Self- Charging Battery Back-up” on page 18. R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 6: Basic Operation

    To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the powered unit (See Figure 2) clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Manual Volume Adjustment Figure 2: Manual Volume Adjustment R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation

    Timing Chart Press ½ Sec. Press ½ Sec. Press Horn Pause Bell Pause Bell Short & Short & Short & Firm Firm Firm ½ Total Time Lapse: 1 Seconds R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 8: Operating Modes

    To activate the TAS, press and hold the bell button for approximately 2 seconds. R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...
  • Page 9 1. Running in Forward, stop the unit at the desired location for the first stop by pressing the direction button. Note: if you stop the engine with the throttle control, you must re- apply power so that the engine goes into neutral and does not shut down. R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...
  • Page 10 However, unlike an automobile's odometer, Proto-Sound 2.0 Learn Mode does erase distance when traveling in reverse. If you operate your car past the desired stop location, you may back it up to the desired R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 11: Proto-Coupler Operation

    Horn button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released. Fire Bell Horn Horn Horn Horn Front Coupler R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 12: Speed Control

    Speed Control Two Horn Blasts Place Horn Bell Bell Engine into (indicates change is made) Neutral Repeat to Return to Normal Condition R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 13: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction

    • Platform Action sounds play 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. R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    (in the truck block) with grease. 4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires between the truck block and motor mount. R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 15: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    (not rubbing) alcohol applied with a cotton swab. To clean the track, use a clean rag and RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid or denatured (not rubbing) alcohol. Unplug the transformer and wipe the rails of the track, turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the rails.

  • Page 16: Lightbulb Replacement

    Non-Powered Car Chassis & Body Figure 6 2. Pull light bulbs straight out and push new bulbs straight in to replace. (See figure 7) Gently Pull Bulbs Away From Socket To Remove Figure 7 R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...
  • Page 17 Replacement bulbs and wire ties 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). Unplug Marker Light Wires From Socket To Remove Figure 9 R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 18: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up

    DO NOT substitute alkaline batteries for these NiCad batteries. Using alkaline batteries in this system will result in damage to the PS 2.0 circuit board and/or the batteries. Battery charging port under the engine Figure 11 R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 19: Traction Tire Replacement

    One set of replacement tires is packaged with the model. Additional tires 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). R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 20: 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. R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Proto-Sound 2.0 is designed to continue to sound for a After I turn off my transformer, my engine few seconds after power to the track has been shut off to continues to make sounds before quitting. allow for a more realistic shut-down. R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 22: Transformer Compatibility 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 R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 23: Additional Features With 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 R-17 Subway Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 24: Service And 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 25 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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