RAILKING 4-6-0 FAST FREIGHT SET WITH PROTO-SOUND 2.0 READY-TO-RUN TRAIN SET OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ® Your RailKing Ready-To-Run train set is complete with everything you need to get your model railroad up and running. This set includes a 4-6-0 steam locomotive, three freight cars , a transformer, a loop of RealTrax, the RailKing wireless infrared remote control, and the infrared activated remote lock-on.
Smoke Unit Maintenance Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement Caboose Light Bulb Replacement Self-Charging Battery Back-Up RailWare Interactive CD-ROM Troubleshooting Compatibility Transformer Compatibility Chart Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System Safety Precautions Service and Warranty Information RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
Remote Lock On can be installed Remove Knock Out by Holding and Twisting Up with a pair of pliers Make sure the metal contacts line up. Figure 1a-1d: Installation of Remote Lock On RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
(see figure 4), then gently blow into the stack to eliminate any air bubbles in the fluid. Figure 4. Add Smoke Fluid Through the Smoke Stack RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
If they match you may connect those two pieces; if not, Push Down on Coupler Finger to don’t. Release Knuckle Figure 6. Coupling the Freight Cars Together RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
Horn Throttle Control Rocker Switch Emergency Direction Stop Figure 7. Aim the Remote at the Rounded Side of the Receiver’s Lens, the Slanted Side Should Face Away. Figure 8: Overview of the Remote controls RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
25 seconds or more. • E mergency Stop – To drop track voltage instantly to 0, firmly press the Emergency Stop button. All trains on the track controlled by the remote will stop until you reapply voltage. RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
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 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
FYS, the engine will depart in the next direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral. RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
• Cab Chatter plays 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 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
“L” in Fig. 10. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point. Lubricate(L) Pick-Up Rollers Lubricate (L) Figure 10. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
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Reassemble the engine in reverse order. Body Mount Screws Body Mount Screws Body Mount Screws Grease Drive Gear (G) Figure 11. Locations of Body Mount Screws and Diagram for Greasing the Drive Gear RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
5. 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. Replacement tires are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
If it is darkly Cover Screws discolored and hard, it should be replaced. You can obtain replacement wicks and instructions from the M.T.H. Parts Department. (phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532). RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
Figure 13 to remove. You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532). Headlight Figure 13. Changing the Locomotive’s Headlight Bulb RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
Replace with a new bulb, and reverse the steps to reassemble the caboose. (Figure 14-5) You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (phone: 410-381-2580; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532). RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
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STEP Remove these four screws STEP STEP Ladder Step Platform Figure 14. Changing the Caboose Lights RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery like those found in most convenience stores. Unhook Wires, Remove and Replace Battery Figure 15. Replacing the Battery RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
6. Run the file in that folder called SETUP.EXE and follow the directions it provides. The program may ask you for a registration code. If it does type in “MTH” and it will run. RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
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AR32E301.EXE and follow the directions it provides. If you have problems you cannot resolve by using these directions, contact custserv@mth-railking.com for further help. If you do not have access to e-mail you can contact M.T.H. for help at 410-381-2580. RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
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 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
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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 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
It is also compatible with most standard AC transformer, including the hobby transformer packaged with your set. (See page 27 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
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 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-18v 135-Watt Electronic Trainmaster * * Conventional Mode Only RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
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 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
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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 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
• Unplug the transformer from the electrical wall outlet when not in use. • Do not use this transformer for other than its intended purpose. Transformer Ratings: Input: 120 VAC 60 Hz Only ® Output: 21VAC, 3.75A 78VA (for sets with Z-750 RailKing 4-6-0 Fast Freight Steam Engine...
Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty For warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase. Instead, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the product under the terms of this warranty.