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Rail King 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Operator's Manual

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4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam
Locomotive
Compatibility
This locomotive is capable of operating on
AC or DC output power supplies (See page
28 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.) and
indoors or outdoors. M.T.H. does not
recommend operating the locomotive in
inclement weather and strongly suggests that
it not be left out in the elements. The
locomotive will negotiate an R2 G-Gauge
curve track or switch. Additional features
may be utilized when controlling the engine
with M.T.H.'s Digital Command System
(DCS).
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compatibility This locomotive is capable of operating on AC or DC output power supplies (See page 28 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) and indoors or outdoors. M.T.H. does not...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Set Up Checklis t....................3 Tender Coupler Installation................... 3 Lubrication..................... 5 Priming The Smoke Unit..................5 Placing The Engine On The Track............Checking The Battery................6 DCS Polarity Switch................7 Basic Operation ....................8 Activating Features(Using DC Power)..............8 Using DCS w/DCS Power..............

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Both the standard knuckle and the hook and loop coupler designs attach to the tender truck in the same manner as seen in Figures 1 and 2. Knuckle Coupler Hook & Loop Coupler In Standard Factory Position “A” Figure 1: Knuckle Coupler Position “A” Figure 2 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 4 Kadee Coupler onto the mount (See Fig. 5b) by following the Kadee Coupler’s Install Kadee Coupler Install Kadee Coupler Mount into mounting Onto Coupler Mount holes on tender chassis Using Kadee supplied screws Figure 5a Figure 5b 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 5: Lubrication

    “cap” inside your locomotive packaging. This cap should be inserted on the smoke stack to prevent moisture from entering the smoke unit chamber. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 6: Placing The Engine On The Track

    If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 23. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 7: Dcs Polarity Switch

    If the engine responds to the opposite indication of the direction switch on a DC Powerpack, sliding the switch under the cab to the opposite position will put the engine’s direction back into sync with the DC Powerpack indication. DCS Polarity Switch Figure 9 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    2. While the locomotive is running, slide the direction switch on the power supply to the opposite direction. The locomotive will slow to a gradual stop and then reverse direction and slowly gain speed until it is again travelling at its original speed prior to the direction switch change. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 9 User’s can remotely access hundreds of features inside each RailKing One-Gauge locomotive with the wireless remote control. Digital signalling and an easy-to-use interface make using DCS a snap. More information on DCS can be found on page 26 or by visiting www.protosound2.com. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 10: Activating Features Using Ac Power

    Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral. The train will always cycle neutral-forward-neutral-reverse with each press and release of the direction button. The engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 11 Manual Volume Adjustment - To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located inside the boiler front clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Volume Control Figure 10: Manual Volume Adjustment (lower knob) 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 12: Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features

    Passenger Station Announcements 1 Bell, 2 Horns Speed Control On/Off 1 Horn, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) Lock into a Direction 1 Horn, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Horn, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 13: Passenger Station Announcements(Psa)

    Once the bell turns off, the operator regains control of the transformer's bell and Horn buttons and can ring the bell or blow the Horn as usual. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 14 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. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 15: Speed Control

    Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Speed Control Place Two Horn Blasts Horn Bell Bell Engine into ( i n dicates change is made) Neutral Repeat to Return to Normal Condition 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 16: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction

    Cab Chatter plays at random intervals 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. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    1. Turn the engine upside down and remove the leading truck mounting screws (you will have to remove the leading truck plate as well) to gain access to the front boiler mounting screw. Remove that screw and the two rear boiler mounting screws as seen in Figure 13. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 18 Remove Pickup Mount Screw Figure 15: Locate and remove the pickup Remove Chassis Weight Screws Remove Gearbox Inspection Screws (4) Figure 16: Removing The Gear Box Bottom Figure 17: Chassis Weight Mounting Screws Access Cover 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 19: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions

    One set of replacement tires is packaged with your model. Additional sets are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122). 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 20: Light Bulb Replacement Instructions

    7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122). Headlight Connection Firebox Glow Connection Figure 20: Boiler Wire Harness Firebox and Cab Disconnect Headlight Harness And Pull Wires Interior Harnesses Through Boiler Figure 21 Figure 22 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 21: Self Charging Battery Back-Up

    PS 2.0 circuit board and/or the batteries. **Do not use alkaline batteries for testing or checking purposes for the 3-Volt PS2 boards. Using alkaline batteries will damage the 3-Volt battery charging circuit.** Figure 22 Batteries 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 22: Protosmoke® Unit Operation

    25 drops of fluid to prevent the wick from drying out. Figure 24 After removing the engine from storage, add another 30 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems

    Try pressing the bell button the bell button. more slowly, taking approximately one full second to fully depress the button. The bell won’t work on a separate bell Check the wiring of the separate button. button. 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
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  • Page 26: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart

    Electronic BridgeWorks Mag-15 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Magnum 200 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Magnum 400 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic BridgeWorks Magnum 1000 0-24v 300 Watt Electronic LGB Jumbo 0-24v 240 Watt Electronic 50101 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 27 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 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 28 Should that occur, the locomotive will not respond to DCS commands. Reversing the orientation of the locomotive or the wiring will resolve the transposed signal. The DCS Polarity Switch can also be used to reverse the electrical orientation of the engine to the rails. (See Page 7) 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 29: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs System

    Direction Control Set Up-User can set initial individual start-up direction (start in forward or reverse) for double-heading operations • Locomotive Consist Set-up-User can determine locomotive values for consist make-ups, allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

  • Page 30: Service & Warranty Information

    Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty When you suspect an item is defective, please check the operator's manual for standard operation and trouble-shooting techniques that may correct the problem. Additional information may be found on the M.T.H.
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  • Page 32: Participating Retailer List

    KENTUCKY HOLLYWOOD TRAIN SHACK L&N TRAINS & THINGS 954-921-2700 BURBANK LOUISVILLE 818-842-3330 502-897-9005 DEPOT HOBBY SHOP LAKE WORTH ROUNDHOUSE LOUISIANA 561-585-1982 NORTH HOLLYWOOD AMERICA'S TRAIN YARD 818-769-0403 BATON ROUGE READY TO ROLL 225-926-5592 MIAMI 305-688-8868 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 33 DIXIE UNION STATION 636-946-2816 HOBBY WORLD MASON MONTICELLO 513-459-0460 NEVADA 845-794-8770 RENO RAILS DAVIS ELECTRONICS RENO CITY DEPOT, INC. MILFORD 775-337-6669 NEW HAMPTON 513-831-6425 845-374-3010 NEW HAMPSHIRE RAILROAD SPECIALTIES SCAG’S ELECTRIC TRAINS NASHUA STATEN ISLAND 603-801-0801 718-727-7373 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...
  • Page 34 903-757-2720 WAUKESHA FAIRCHANCE 262-650-6675 724-564-7817 VIRGINIA LEESBURG HOBBIES TOY TRAIN STATION LEESBURG FEASTERVILLE TREV 703-779-8600 215-322-5182 LOCUST GROVE TRAINS THE CABOOSE LOCUST GROVE LEHIGHTON 540-854-8955 570-386-5352 TRAIN DEPOT HOBBY CITY MANASSAS MC MURRAY 703-335-2216 724-942-2557 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive...

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