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RAILKING
2-8-0 STEAM ENGINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine is produced in detailed Die-Cast Metal and operates
on O-31 track. This RailKing Steam Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with
many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these
advanced features, the locomotive is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC
transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 18), and is completely compatible with
most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories.
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. For your own safety and
that of your equipment, please read the instructions before you operate this engine.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
RAILKING 2-8-0 STEAM ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine is produced in detailed Die-Cast Metal and operates on O-31 track. This RailKing Steam Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement Smoke Unit Maintenance Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement Self-Charging Battery Back-Up Troubleshooting Compatibility Transformer Compatibility Chart Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System Safety Precautions Service and Warranty Information RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 3: Set Up
O-31 circles of track. The second hole is for O-72 or larger operation. At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine. RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 4: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Throttle – Throttle up the power to your track. Give enough power so that the engine’s headlight shines brightly. Then put the engine into motion by either firmly pressing the Direction button on your transformer or remote once or dropping and advancing the throttle to put the engine in forward. -
Page 5: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation
To use these buttons to activate features rather than to blow the whistle or ring the bell, you should press the buttons for a shorter time (½ second); you may need to practice your timing to make this work smoothly. RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 6: 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 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 7: 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 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 8: Proto-Coupler Operation
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 9: 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 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 10: Maintenance
To access the gear box, do the following: 1. Unscrew the body mount screws as shown in Fig. 3 and remove the boiler. Figure 3. Greasing Points on the Engine and the Location of Body Mounting Screws RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 11: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
This screw can be loosened with a 5mm nutdriver. 2. Make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove in the drive wheel, using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains. RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 12: Smoke Unit Maintenance
(see Fig. 5). Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and/or wicking material. Figure 6. Smoke Unit Inspection Cover RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 13: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Remove the locomotive boiler from its chassis as shown in Figure 3 on pg. 10. Once the body has been removed, rotate the headlight bulb counter-clockwise as seen in Figure 7 to remove. You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Figure 7. Replacing the Headlight RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 14: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up
A standard 9v alkaline battery can be substituted until your replacement arrives, but since alkaline batteries cannot be recharged, it will eventually wear down. Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery like those found in most convenience stores. Figure 8. Replacing the Battery RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
The following table should answer most questions. If your problem cannot be resolved with this table, contact M.T.H. for assistance (telephone: 410-381-2580; fax: 410-423-0009; service@mth-railking.com, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532). RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine... - Page 16 RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine...
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Page 17: Compatibility
This engine will operate on any traditional O-31 or larger O Gauge track ® ™ system, including M.T.H.’s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers. (See page 18 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 18: Transformer Compatibility Chart
Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your transformer does not have its own bell button, you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system. RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine... -
Page 19: 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 2-8-0 Steam Engine... - Page 20 • User Can Query, Set and Operate Track and Accessory Interface Units for Programming Digital Command Operations for up to 250 Accessories and 250 Individual Switches. • User Can Script, Record and Playback Train Routes. RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine...
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Page 21: Safety Precautions
In the event such conditions exist, the transformer should not be used until properly repaired. - As with all electrical appliances, this product should not be left in operation when unattended. RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine... - Page 22 RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine...
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Page 24: 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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