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Rail King RAILKING 2-6-0 Operating Instructions Manual

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B y M T H E lectr ic T r ains
RAILKING 2-6-0 STEAM ENGINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the RailKing die-cast 2-6-0 steam locomotive.
The engine's die-cast body and tender are traditionally sized for operation
on any O-27 or larger layout. The engine is compatible with any standard
AC transformer, (see page 34 for a complete list of compatible transformers
and wiring instructions) and is completely compatible with most other 3-rail
locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.
The locomotive and tender are equipped with either a mechanical whistle
or the ProtoSound® digital sound and train control system which contains
several deluxe features that are simple and fun to operate. Each feature is
described among the following pages which should be read before the
engine is operated. For those of you who can't wait to get started, the
Quick Start Basic Operating Instructions found on pages 3 and 4 should
be read so that you understand the basics of the operating system. Please
note that some features are only found in the ProtoSound® equipped
engines and are marked as such. Features not marked as ProtoSound®
features are available in both versions.
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  • Page 1 ® B y M T H E lectr ic T r ains RAILKING 2-6-0 STEAM ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the RailKing die-cast 2-6-0 steam locomotive. The engine’s die-cast body and tender are traditionally sized for operation on any O-27 or larger layout. The engine is compatible with any standard...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION(All 3-Rail Models) PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION PROTOSOUNDS® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ProtoSound® DCRU® Reverse Unit Operation (All 3-Rail Models) Whistle Operation Bell Operation ProtoCoupler™ Operation Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds Squeaking Brake Sounds Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds Freight Yard Sounds (FYS) Activating and Triggering Freight Yard Sounds Tips On Using FYS Features...

  • Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation(All 3-Rail Models)

    QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION The RailKing 2-6-0 contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the 2-6-0 is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 34). All models are equipped with an operating smoke system that should be primed with smoke fluid before operating.

  • Page 4: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation

    PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION The 2-6-0 contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs a steady stream of smoke through the smoke stack on the roof of the engine. The ON/OFF switch located next to the trailing truck must be in the ON position in order for the smoke unit to function. See Fig. 3 below. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick which soaks up and then “cooks"...

  • Page 5: Protosounds® Operating Instructions

    PROTOSOUNDS® INSTRUCTIONS The MTH ProtoSound® digital sound and train control system provides the operator with unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad. In addition to actual 2-6-0 engine, CD-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds, you get the following features: * Built-In ProtoSound® DCRU® Reverse Unit * Authentic Steam Whistle Sound* Authentic Steam Bell Sound* Squeaking Brake Sound* Freight Yard Sounds* Operating Remote Controlled ProtoCoupler™* Self-Recharging Battery Back-Up System With Automatic Battery Shut-Off* Remotely Controlled...

  • Page 6: Whistle Operation

    when you first enter RESET, wait for the compressor sounds to begin and then slowly turn the transformer throttle to the off position and then back on again to enter the forward phase. Interrupting the power too quickly may cause the system to re-enter RESET (signaled by two dings of the bell). Should this happen, wait longer before interrupting the power to enter the Forward phase.

  • Page 7: Protocoupler™ Operation

    whenever the engine is in NEUTRAL. The bell will never ring continuously in RESET (Remember NEUTRAL is the state between Forward and Reverse). Once the bell is turned on, it will continue to ring when the engine is cycled into forward or reverse until you press the bell button or re-enter NEUTRAL and turn the bell off with the whistle button.

  • Page 8: Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds

    of the air lines coming apart. It can best be described as a CHA-CHUSHHH sound. The coupler doesn’t have to be fired in NEUTRAL. Once the coupler is armed it can be fired in Forward, Neutral or Reverse. However, you may find that the coupler doesn’t open when firing the coupler at high speeds.

  • Page 9: Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds

    sound for the same three second length each time the voltage is reduced from high to low. Some practice may be required to synchronize the playing of the brake sounds with the movement of the engine. It is not uncommon for the engine to stop before the brake sound is completed. Operators will find that by coordinating the movement of the throttle setting from 8 volts to off will allow the engine to maintain its movement while the brake sounds play.

  • Page 10: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)

    FREIGHT YARD SOUNDS (FYS) ProtoSounds® comes equipped with operator controlled Freight Yard Sounds, hereby referred to as FYS. This easy to use feature plays digitally reproduced freight yard sounds whenever your engine stops on your layout and is parked in the Neutral position. No additional wires or modifications are needed on your layout to enjoy these amazing sound effects.
  • Page 11 hear a whistle blast sound effect after three seconds have passed at which time you can release the bell button. (Note: because the air release sound may be difficult to hear, we recommend that you count out a full three seconds before releasing the bell button).
  • Page 12 ACTIVATING FREIGHT YARD SOUNDS Once the Feature is activated, FYS will be played the next time the engine enters the Neutral position. In order for FYS to begin, power must remain on once the engine enters the Neutral position. At this point, ProtoSounds® has taken over control of your engine and disabled the bell and whistle buttons from any further operator actions.
  • Page 13 B. After entering Neutral, ProtoSounds® will immediately play a whistle blast sound followed approximately 2 seconds later by a man whistling and a freight car door sliding open. Immediately following the man’s Listen For Air Release Sound And Yard Man Whistling whistle, the sound of freight car doors can be heard opening, followed by the sounds of freight loading and unloading.
  • Page 14 Event 5: (Forward) The operator now interrupts the transformer throttle again to enter the next reverse unit phase; Forward. FYS confirms to the operator that it has entered the Forward phase by playing the sound of the freight car door closing. Within 2 seconds of the door closing, the locomotive sounds two Interrupt Throttle To short whistle blasts and the bell begins...

  • Page 15: Tips On Using Fys Features

    TIPS ON USING FYS FEATURES FYS is a unique feature of ProtoSounds™ that is completely controlled by the operator. You decide how, when or if you want to utilize the feature. By reviewing the following tips, you should find solutions or suggestions to the various operating scenarios you might encounter when using FYS.

  • Page 16: Self-Recharging Battery Backup System

    SELF-RECHARGING BATTERY BACKUP ProtoSounds® state-of-the-art design includes a self-recharging battery backup system for improved performance at any speed. The battery ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes, setting RESET options or when traveling over dirty track and switches. The self-recharging battery backup system is automatically turned on or off whenever track power is turned on or are off.

  • Page 17: Protosound® Volume Adjustment

    substituted as a temporary fix, but since alkaline batteries can’t take a charge, it will eventually wear down. Regardless, it should give you a week to a couple of months use while you wait for your replacement ProtoSound® battery to arrive. PROTOSOUND®...

  • Page 18: Using "Reset" To Program Protosounds

    USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTOSOUNDS® As mentioned earlier, there are several programmable options in each ProtoSound-equipped engine that can be remotely set from any compatible standard AC transformer equipped with a whistle button. For a list of compatible transformers, see the chart on page 34. This hands-off approach gives you unprecedented control of your railroad empire’s motive power never before seen in model railroading.

  • Page 19: Setting The Engine Volume

    times the throttle is advanced by playing back the number of “Clinks" and “Clanks" to confirm the feature you’ve selected. SETTING THE ENGINE VOLUME Of all the sounds that come with each ProtoSound® equipped locomotive, the one most often turned down is that of the engine volume because it is the one sound normally heard whenever the engine is running and is what usually can become tiresome to the ear over prolonged running sessions.

  • Page 20: Programming For A Separate Bell Button Controller

    PROGRAMMING FOR A SEPARATE BELL BUTTON CONTROLLER To operate ProtoSounds® with a separate bell button controller, like the Lionel® No. 5906 bell button, you will need to wire up the controller to your Common transformer and track as shown in Fig. 7. Once the button is RED Wire BLACK Wire wired, ProtoSounds®...

  • Page 21: Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation

    (See the section Using RESET To Program ProtoSounds on page 18). Once in Feature 45, press the whistle button and wait for the module to sound a bell ding(s). Continue pressing the whistle button until the module plays back three dings for option 3 - Squeaking brakes OFF.. Press the whistle button again until the module plays back one ding for option 1 - Squeaking brakes activated by bell button.

  • Page 22: Programming For Protocoupler Operation

    horn in neutral, repeat the above procedure but keep pressing the whistle button in Feature 25 until ProtoSounds® only dings once instead of twice. Note: When “Whistle In Neutral" is set, the bell will only operate with a separate bell button and the whistle will not sound in neutral if the transformer throttle setting is over 11 volts.

  • Page 23: Programming For Fys Operation

    PROGRAMMING FOR SQUEAKING BRAKES AND FYS OPERATION ProtoSounds® is equipped with a RESET setting to turn off the Freight Yard Proto-Effects (FYS) features. This is especially useful if you are double-heading engines that are both equipped with FYS. You may not want to stop at a freight yard and have both engines playing their FYS sound effects.

  • Page 24: Resettingall Protosound® Options To Factory Default

    entitled Using RESET To Program ProtoSounds® on page 18). Once in Feature 40, press the transformer whistle button and wait for ProtoSounds® to sound a bell ding. Continue pressing the whistle button until ProtoSounds® sounds two bell dings signifying that the Remote Lockout Control has been selected.

  • Page 25: Reverse Unit Lock-Out Operation

    REVERSE UNIT LOCK-OUT OPERATION ProtoSounds® unique design eliminates the need for a lock-out switch on the locomotive by allowing the customer to lock the engine into any directional state (forward, neutral or reverse) from the transformer. This will allow users to run the engine on layouts equipped with block signals or stop stations which would normally cycle the engine back into neutral.
  • Page 26 PRESSED, TURN OFF THE THROTTLE AND LET GO OF THE WHISTLE BUTTON. After about one second, you will hear a short blast of the horn. QUICKLY TURN THE POWER BACK ON AGAIN. Your engine is now locked into NEUTRAL. NOTE: When locking the engine in the Forward or Reverse positions, the whistle button will blow the whistle.

  • Page 27: Oil & Lubrication Instructions

    Note: Once the unit is locked out and an hour or more of non-use has past, the reverse unit may cycle into any of the three directional states. Should this occur, the ON/OFF switch should be reset to the ON position to regain normal operation. OIL &...

  • Page 28: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions

    located in front of the motor. Grease can then be applied into the gear box using a grease tube dispenser. In addition to the internal gearing, it is a good idea to lubricate the leading and trailing locomotive truck “tongues” to enhance their ability to slide on the chassis.

  • Page 29: Light Bulb Removal & Replacement

    A razor blade can be used to trim away any excess tire that doesn’t seat itself inside the groove properly. Replacement tires are available directly from MTH Electric Trains. HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT The locomotive’s headlights are controlled by the track voltage and will glow with greater intensity depending on the transformer voltage setting.

  • Page 30: Trouble Shooting Protosound® Problems

    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTOSOUND® PROBLEMS Although ProtoSound™ has been designed and engineered for ease of use, some questions may arise during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If you find that your problem can’t be resolved with this manual, contact MTH ProtoSound Electronics (7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580) for additional assistance.
  • Page 31 COUPLER PROBLEMS REMEDY The power required to fire the coupler open when the engine is on the “Fly” may be greater than the ProtoSound system is capable of providing. As a result, you may experience times when the coupler The ProtoCoupler won’t let the engine uncouple on the won’t fire open.
  • Page 32 BATTERY PROBLEMS REMEDY I get no sounds when the engine shifts between the The battery may be dead or needs charging. See the direction states. Battery Backup section for more information. After I turn off my transformer, my engine continues to ProtoSounds continues to sound for approximately 10 make sounds before quitting with a ding of its bell.

  • Page 33: Protosound Reset Feature Chart

    After you trigger the brake sounds, you cannot stop the engine in neutral and leave the track power on After triggering the brake sound and stopping the without activating the passenger station sounds. If you engine in neutral, the engine begins making passenger don’t want to hear the passenger station sounds after station sound effects.

  • Page 34: Transformer Wiring Chart

    TRANSFORMER COMPATIBILITY AND WIRING CHART ProtoSounds® is designed to work with any standard AC transformer that uses a “Pure Sine-Wave" format. The chart below lists the many Lionel® compatible transformers, such as the Lionel KW or ZW models. In addition, the chart details how the terminals on these compatible transformers should be attached to your layout.
  • Page 35 O-27 OPERATION While the 2-6-0 engine is more than capable of operating on O-27 curves and switches, you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the 2-6-0 through O-27 switches. Should this occur, we suggest adding weight to the cars making them heavier and less likely to derail.

  • Page 36: Exploded Views And Parts Lists

    2-6-0 Steam Engine P a r t s Name and Number Part # Shell ( B&O )( # 946 ) FB-1200080 Shell ( U.P . )( # 5646 ) FB-1200095 Shell ( PRR )( # 1014 ) FB-1200096 Stanchion ( black ) FB-1200024 Handrail FB-1200097...
  • Page 37 2-6-0 Steam Engine Operating Instructions...
  • Page 38 2-6-0 Tender w/ Proto sound P a r t s Name and Number Part # Tender Shell ( B&O ) GA-1200032 Tender Shell ( UP ) GA-1200043 Tender Shell ( PRR ) GA-1200044 Screw IA-0000262 Proto-sound chip Proto-sound board ( top ) AE-4500001 Proto-sound board (bottom) AD-4500001...
  • Page 39 2-6-0 Steam Engine Operating Instructions...

  • Page 40: Service And Warranty Information

    1. First, write, call or FAX MTH Electric Trains, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580 (FAX No. 410-423-0009), stating when it was purchased and what seems to be the problem.

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