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RAILKING 6-8-6
STEAM TURBINE WITH
PROTO-SOUND 2.0
READY-TO-RUN TRAIN SET
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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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 6-8-6 steam turbine locomotive,
three freight cars , a transformer, a loop of RealTrax, the RailKing wireless infrared
remote control, and the infrared activated remote lock-on. M.T.H.'s exclusive RailWare
CD-ROM, which is included with this set, provides track layout software and other
information helpful to model railroaders.
This locomotive is equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 with Digital Command System
(DCS). This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode
(when used with the DCS Remote Control System, sold separately) or Conventional
mode. Conventional mode operating features are described in the following pages, while
the DCS operating features are covered in the set of operating instructions that
accompanies the DCS equipment. Conventional Mode operation of this locomotive is
much simpler than operation of original Proto-Sound engines. Please read all the
accompanying instructions carefully before setting up and operating your train set.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
RAILKING 6-8-6 STEAM TURBINE 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 6-8-6 steam turbine locomotive, three freight cars , a transformer, a loop of RealTrax, the RailKing wireless infrared remote control, and the infrared activated remote lock-on. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 4: Plugging In The Transformer
(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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 5: Coupling The Engine And Car
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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 6: Remote Control
Bell 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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 7: Basic Operation
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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 8: Volume Control
(see Fig. 9). Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 9. Location of Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob RailKing 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 9: Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features
Fire the Rear Coupler 1 Bell, 3 Whistles Speed Control On/Off 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) Lock into a Directional State/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) RailKing 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 10: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)
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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 11: Tips On Using Fys
• FYS can be triggered from Neutral. It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that, at the conclusion of the FYS, the engine will depart in the next direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral. RailKing 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 12: Proto-Coupler Operation
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. RailKing 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 13: Lock Into A Direction State
• Squealing Brakes play any time the engine’s speed decreases rapidly. • 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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 14: Maintenance
“L” in Fig. 10. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point. Lubricate Siderods (L) Lubricate Pivot Point (L) Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L) Figure 10. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive RailKing 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... - Page 15 5.Use a grease tube dispenser to put a small amount of lithium-based grease into the gearbox. Reassemble the engine in reverse order. 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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine...
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Page 16: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 17: Smoke Unit Maintenance
If it is darkly discolored and hard, it should be replaced. Figure 12. Inspection Cover Screws You can obtain replacement wicks and instructions from the M.T.H. Parts Department. RailKing 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 18: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 19: Caboose Light Bulb Replacement
Replace with a new one, and reverse the steps to reassemble the caboose (figure 14-5). Remove these four screws Figure 14-1,2. First two Steps of Changing the Caboose Lights RailKing 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... - Page 20 END FRAME Grasp here STEP PLATFORM Figure 14-3,4,5. Next three Steps of Changing the Caboose Lights RailKing 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine...
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Page 21: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up
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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 22: Railware Interactive Cd-Rom
5. Choose the folder inside entitled RRTRAXSETUP. 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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... - Page 23 *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 for further help. RailKing 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... - Page 25 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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine...
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Page 26: Compatibility
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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 27: 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 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-18v 135-Watt Electronic Trainmaster * * Conventional Mode Only RailKing 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... -
Page 28: Additional Features With Dcs Remote Control System
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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... - Page 29 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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine...
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Page 30: Safety Precautions
• 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 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine... - Page 31 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ RailKing 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine...
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Page 32: Service And Warranty Information
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.
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