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RAILKING GS-4 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 GS-4 Daylight 4-8-4 steam
locomotive, a set of three passenger cars, a transformer, a loop of RealTrax, the RailKing
wireless infrared remote control, and the infrared activated remote lock-on. You also get
M.T.H.'s exclusive RailWare CD-ROM with 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 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.
M.T.H. takes pride in manufacturing high quality products like your train set, and we
hope that you will enjoy it for a long time. Please read all the accompanying instructions
carefully before setting up and operating your train set. With proper care, this set should
yield years of trouble-free performance.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
RAILKING GS-4 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 GS-4 Daylight 4-8-4 steam locomotive, a set of three passenger 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 Passenger Car 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 GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
Set Up Checklist ® • Assemble RealTrax • Connect the transformer • Lubricate the train • Place the engine and cars on the track and couple them together • Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operation section of these instructions. -
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 GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 5: Coupling The Engine And Car
If they match you may connect those two pieces; if not, don’t. Push Down on Coupler Finger to Release Knuckle Figure 6. Coupling the Passenger Cars Together RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 6: Remote Control
Proto-Sound or with ™ ™ ™ Proto-One, Proto-Plus, Proto-Deluxe, aftermarket systems. Whistle/ Bell Horn Throttle Control Rocker Switch Emergency Direction Stop Fig. 7: Overview of the Remote controls RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam 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 GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 8: Volume Control
(see Fig. 8). Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 8. Location of Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam 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 Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 10: Passenger Station Announcements (Psa)
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 GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 11: Tips On Using Psa
• PSA can be triggered from Neutral. It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that, at the conclusion of the PSA, the engine will depart in the next direction of travel, as opposed to the direction it was traveling before entering Neutral. RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 12: Proto-Coupler Operation
(< 10 scale mph), and quickly but firmly press your remote’s Whistle button once followed immediately by three presses of the Bell button. Two RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 13: Reset To Factory Defaults
• 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 GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 14: Maintenance
“L” in Fig. 9. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point. Lubricate Side Rods and Linkage (L) Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L) Figure 9. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... - Page 15 Follow the grease points shown on Fig. 10. Body Mounting Screws Body Mounting Screws Lubricate Pivot Point (G) Grease Screw (G) Figure 10. Greasing Points on the Engine and Body Mounting Screws RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam 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 GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 17: Smoke Unit Maintenance
(see Fig. 11 ). After removing the chassis and inspection cover screws, lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick. If it is darkly discolored and Figure 11. Inspection Cover Screws hard, it should be replaced. RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 18: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Figure 12 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 12. Changing the Locomotive’s Headlight Bulb RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 19: Passenger Car Light Bulb Replacement
You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Roof Mounting Screw Roof Mounting Screw Interior Mounting Screw Interior Mounting Screw Roof Mounting Screws Figure 13. Instructions for Replacing the Lights in the Passenger cars. RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 20: 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 14. Replacing the Battery RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 21: 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 GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... - Page 22 *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 GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine...
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Page 23: 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 GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... - Page 24 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine...
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Page 25: Compatibility
It is also compatible with most standard AC transformer, including the hobby transformer packaged with your set. (See page 26 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 26: Transformer Compatibility Chart
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 * Conventional Mode Only RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... -
Page 27: 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 GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... - Page 28 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 GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine...
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Page 29: 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 RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam Engine... - Page 30 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ RailKing GS-4 Daylight Steam 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.