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Rail King Rugged Rails 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive Operator's Manual

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Rugged Rails 2-8-0
Steam Locomotive
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
(3V PS2)
Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional O-
27 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.)
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  • Page 1 Rugged Rails 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL (3V PS2) Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O- 27 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.)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Set Up Checklist....................3 Lubrication..................... 3 Priming The Smoke Unit............... 3 Checking The Battery................4 Basic Operation....................5 Activating Features................5 Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions............Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features....7 Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)..............Proto-Coupler® Operation..............Speed Control..................

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Set Up Checklist • Lubricate the locomotive • Prime the smoke unit • Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects • Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operating Section of this manual Lubrication DO NOT DO NOT...

  • Page 4: Checking The Battery

    Placing The Engine On The Track Place the engine on the track, then insert the reverse unit plug that extends out of the tender into the receptacle at the back of the boiler cab (Figure 3. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THIS ENGINE TO A TENDER FROM ANOTHER ENGINE;...

  • Page 5: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine and caboose lights shine bright. Put the engine into motion by pressing the Direction button on your transformer once. (hold it for approximately 1 second) If the engine does not begin to move as soon as you firmly press the Direction button, you may not have sent enough voltage to the track to make the train move.
  • Page 6 Manual Volume Control To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob (located on the bottom of the tender) clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Rugged Rails 2-8-0 Steam Engine...

  • Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions

    Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions This manual contains the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 in conventional mode only. Instructions for accessing DCS command mode features accompany the DCS Remote Control System equipment.(Sold Separately) Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features Proto-Sound 2.0 features are activated by sequences of Bell and Horn button pushes described below.

  • Page 8: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)

    Freight Yard Sounds (FYS) Your engine is equipped with a sound package of freight yard sounds that you can play when you pull into a yard. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds, but be sure to allow approximately 30 seconds between the button pushes described below to allow the FYS sufficient time to run through each sequence.

  • Page 9: Proto-Coupler® Operation

    Tips on Using FYS • You can terminate FYS at any time by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. • You do not have to be in Forward to use FYS. At the conclusion of the full sequence, the train will pull away from the station in whatever direction you were going when you activated the feature.

  • Page 10: Speed Control

    Front Coupler: To fire the front coupler (if your engine has one), quickly tap the Bell button once followed by four quick taps of the 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.

  • Page 11: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction

    Locking Locomotive Into A Direction You can lock your engine into a direction (forward, neutral, or reverse) so that it will not change directions. To do this, put the engine into the direction you want (or into neutral to lock it into neutral), run it at a very slow crawl (as slowly as it will move without halting), and quickly but firmly tap the Horn button once followed by three quick taps of the Bell button, allowing approximately ½...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Maintenance Lubricating and Greasing Instructions The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. You should regularly lubricate all side rods, linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L”...

  • Page 13: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    Figure 6: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and traction as well as prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires. Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured (not rubbing) alcohol or M.T.H.
  • Page 14 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). Rugged Rails 2-8-0 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).

  • Page 16: Self Charging Battery Back-Up

    Self Charging Battery Back-Up The special 2.4v self-charging battery recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to five years. The battery is a dry battery that should not leak or cause any damage to your engine. Depending upon when your engine was built, it may need to be charged right out of the box.
  • Page 17 Unhook wires, Remove Figure 9 and Replace Battery Figure 10: Battery Recharging JAck Rugged Rails 2-8-0 Steam Engine...

  • Page 18: Protosmoke® Unit Operation

    ProtoSmoke® Unit Operation This steam locomotive contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the roof of the engine. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral oil-based fluid that emits smoke.
  • Page 19 Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department phone: 410-381-2580 (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). Rugged Rails 2-8-0 Steam Engine...

  • 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). Rugged Rails 2-8-0 Steam Engine...
  • Page 21 Rugged Rails 2-8-0 Steam Engine...
  • Page 22 Remedy So that FYS effects can be as Once in FYS, the engine doesn't realistic as possible, Proto-Sound go into reverse. 2.0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS is enabled. This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS sequences.

  • Page 23: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart

    Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart Proto-Sound 2.0 is designed to work with most standard AC transformers. The chart below lists the many compatible transformers. Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your transformer does not have its own bell button, you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system.

  • Page 24: Additional Features Accessible Of Dcs Remote Control System

    Additional Features Accessible With The DCS Remote Control System (Additional equipment required) While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 2.0 engine yields wonderfully realistic sound and several train control features, command mode operation allows the user to access a world of command functions never before accessible to O Gauge railroaders. With the addition of the DCS Remote Control System (including a DCS remote handheld and Track Interface Unit) users gain many advanced features, including: •...

  • 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...
  • Page 27 HOLLY BEACH TRAIN DEPOT LOUISIANA MINNESOTA WILDWOOD AMERICA'S TRAIN YARD DON'S HOBBY CO. 609-522-2379 BATON ROUGE MANKATO 225-926-5592 507-387-1330 NEW YORK L B C MODEL TRAINS MAINE MISSOURI BUFFALO WHEELS, WINGS & THINGS SWITCH STAND 716-631-3081 LUDLOW SAINT LOUIS 207-532-6277 314-781-4458 KURT’S TRAINS &...
  • Page 28 THE FREIGHT YARD CHARLEROI SWEEPER RHODE ISLAND SMITHFIELD CENTER GRANDMA'S HOUSE 919-934-6229 CHARLEROI GRANDPA'S TRAIN 724-483-3397 WARWICK LITTLE CHOO CHOO SHOP 401-463-7803 INC. JERRY QUINN TRAINS & TOYS SPENCER COATESVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA 704-637-8717 610-383-1931 EMERALD TRAIN & HOBBY GREENWOOD TRAIN LOFT CRANBERRY HOBBY DEPOT 864-223-2247 WINSTON-SALEM...
  • Page 29 T S G HOBBIES SOMMERFELD'S TRAINS THE TRAIN ROOM WARRENTON BUTLER FERGUS 540-347-9212 262-783-7797 19-787-3280 HOBBY OUTLET NORGE STATION FOND DU LAC CREDIT VALLEY RAILWAY WILLIAMSBURG 920-924-3770 COMPANY 757-564-7623 TREETSVILLE G B T V & TRAINS 905-826-1306 WASHINGTON GREEN BAY 920-496-9697 B&H TRAINS EASTSIDE TRAINS...

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