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RAILKING N&W J 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 N&W J 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 RAILKING N&W J 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 N&W J 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set Up ® Assembling RealTrax Plugging in the Transformer Lubricating the Engine Priming the Smoke Unit Coupling the Engine and Car Remote Control Basic Operation Operation Buttons Volume Control Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features Passenger Station Announcements (PSA) Tips on Using PSA ®... -
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
Align Quick Connect Plugs and Gently Push RealTrax® Sections Together Figure 3: RealTrax® sections in properly connected position. Figure 2: Preparing to snap RealTrax® sections together by aligning Quick Connect Connectors together. Connecting the Transformer ® The Z-750 power supply included with this set provides an easy-to-use, safe power source for AC-powered trains and accessories. -
Page 5: Coupling The Engine And Car
SMOKE UNIT If you choose not to prime the unit with ON/OFF SWITCH fluid, turn the smoke unit switch located under the engine to the OFF position (see Figure 5). Running the engine without a primed smoke unit may cause damage. See the “ProtoSmoke Unit Operation”... -
Page 6: Remote Control
Remote Control ® The RailKing Remote Control System included with this set uses wireless infrared technology, much like a television remote control, to allow users remote control of their trains from up to 15 feet away. The remote and lock-on ™... -
Page 7: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Throttle up the power to your track. Give your train enough power so that the head light shines brightly. Then put the engine into motion by firmly pressing the Direction button on your remote once. Operation Buttons Use the operation buttons on your remote as described below (see figure 7 on pg. -
Page 8: Volume Control
Volume Control – To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the tender clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume (see Fig. 8). Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 8. -
Page 9: Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features
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. Because Proto-Sound 2.0 is an all-new system developed by M.T.H.’s own research and development team, it operates differently from original Proto-Sound. -
Page 10: Passenger Station Announcements (Psa)
Passenger Station Announcements (PSA): Your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that you can play when you pull into a passenger station. 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 PSA sufficient time to run through each sequence. -
Page 11: Tips On Using Psa
Tips on Using PSA • You can terminate PSA at anytime by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. • You do not have to be in Forward to use PSA. 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 12: Proto-Coupler Operation
® Proto-Coupler Operation This locomotive is equipped with a coil-wound Proto-Coupler for remote uncoupling action. Because the Proto-Coupler is controlled through the Proto-Sound 2.0 microprocessor, it does not require an uncoupling track section or modification to your layout to function. Use the codes listed below to fire the coupler. -
Page 13: Reset To Factory Defaults
horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change. The engine will not change direction (including going into neutral) until you repeat the 1 whistle, 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state, even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time. -
Page 14: Maintenance
Maintenance: Care of the Remote Control Your RailKing Remote Control System should offer years of trouble-free service. There are a few things you can do to ensure trouble-free operation: • If your train responds inconsistently, replace old batteries with fresh ones. Do not mix old and new batteries. - Page 15 The locomotive’s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year, whichever comes first. To access the gear box, do the following: 1. Turn the engine upside down. 2.
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Page 16: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
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 and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires. Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured (not rubbing) alcohol applied with a cotton swab. -
Page 17: Smoke Unit Maintenance
® ProtoSmoke Unit Operation This steam locomotive contains a smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the boiler 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 a harmless smoke. -
Page 18: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement To replace the light bulb in the locomotive, follow these instructions and see the diagrams below: Remove the locomotive boiler from its chassis as shown in Figure 10. Once the body has been removed, rotate the headlight bulb counter-clockwise as seen in Figure 12 to remove. -
Page 19: Passenger Car Light Bulb Replacement
Passenger Car Light Bulb Replacement To replace the interior light bulbs follow these instructions and see the diagrams below: 1. Turn the car over and remove the two mounting screws (as seen in Figure 13-1) attaching the roof to the chassis. 2. -
Page 20: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up
Self-Charging Battery Back-Up The special NiCad 7-cell 8.4v self-charging battery in this engine improves performance at any speed. It ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes, or when travelling over dirty track or switches. The self-charging battery system is automatically turned on or off whenever track power is turned on or off. -
Page 21: Railware Interactive Cd-Rom
RailWare Interactive CD-ROM M.T.H. provides a free RailWare CD-ROM in each Ready-To-Run set. It is full of helpful information on M.T.H. product history, track planning software, a dealer finder, and information and video clips on Loco-Sound and Proto-Sound 2.0. Follow the directions below to use the CD-ROM. Minimum System Requirements: Pentium 100, 16MB RAM, Windows 95 or later, CD-ROM drive, Sound Card, display properties set to greater than 256 ®... - Page 22 Installing Adobe Acrobat Software To read some of the electronic documents included on the CD-Rom, you will ® need to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader if it is not already on your computer. To install the software: 1. On the Desktop, click on the icon that says My Computer. 2.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
® Troubleshooting Proto-Sound 2.0 Problems Although Proto-Sound 2.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of use, you may have some questions during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If your problem cannot be resolved with this table, contact M.T.H. - Page 24 Cab Chatter Remedy Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds Cab Chatter plays only in neutral. don’t play. Lock-out Remedy I can’t get the engine to run after I The engine is locked into the neutral power up the transformer. It sits still position.
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Page 25: Compatibility
Remedy Once in PSA, the engine doesn’t go So that PSA effects can be as realistic into reverse. Proto-Sound 2.0 as possible, disables the reversing unit whenever PSA is enabled. This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the PSA sequences. -
Page 26: Transformer Compatibility Chart
Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if you are using a transformer other than the one included in this set and your transformer does not have its own bell button, you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system. -
Page 27: Additional Features With Dcs Remote Control System
Additional Features Accessible with the DCS Remote Control System: 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. - Page 28 • Proto-Effects™ Set Up-User can select individual Proto-Effects™ operations to be active or inactive, including cab chatter, train wreck sounds, coupler sounds, and wheel clickety-clack sounds • Direction Control Set Up-User can set initial individual start-up direction (start in forward or reverse) for double-heading operations •...
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Page 29: Safety Precautions
CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT: Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 - 16. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock. WARNING: When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following: •... - Page 30 Notes:______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ RailKing N&W J 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.
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