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RAILKING PA AA
DIESEL ENGINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This RailKing PA AA set boasts a detailed ABS body and operates on O-31 track. This
RailKing Diesel 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 PA AA DIESEL ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This RailKing PA AA set boasts a detailed ABS body and operates on O-31 track. This RailKing Diesel 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. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement 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 PA AA Diesel Engine... -
Page 3: Initial Lubrication
To prevent accidental high-speed start-ups, this engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 10 seconds or more. RailKing PA AA Diesel Engine... -
Page 4: Manual Volume Control
(see Fig. 1). Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 1. Location of the Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob RailKing PA AA Diesel Engine... -
Page 5: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation
1 Bell, 4 Whistles Fire the Front Coupler 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) Speed Control On/Off Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) RailKing PA AA Diesel Engine... -
Page 6: 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 PA AA Diesel Engine... -
Page 7: 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 PA AA Diesel Engine... -
Page 8: Proto-Coupler Operation
Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. RailKing PA AA Diesel Engine... -
Page 9: Lock Into A Direction State
• Cab Chatter plays randomly 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 PA AA Diesel Engine... -
Page 10: Maintenance
2. Remove the truck blocks from the chassis by unscrewing the large Phillips motor mount screw on the bottom of each truck block, as shown in Figure 3. RailKing PA AA Diesel Engine... - Page 11 Add grease to the points marked with “G” in Figure Body Mount Screws Body Mount Screws Grease Idler Gear (G) Motor Mount Screw Figure 3. Body Mount Screws and Greasing Points. Worm Gear (G) Figure 3a. Grease the Worm Gear RailKing PA AA Diesel Engine...
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Page 12: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
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. 6. Reassemble the truck sides to the truck blocks. Replacement Tires are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. RailKing PA AA Diesel Engine... -
Page 13: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
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). Locomotive Headlamps Unplug Wires Figure 5. Location of the headlamp in the Engine. RailKing PA AA Diesel Engine... -
Page 14: 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 6. Removing and Replacing the Battery RailKing PA AA Diesel Engine... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
When I try to fire the coupler, PSA whistle button presses. starts. The Proto-Coupler won’t let the engine Try lubricating the coupler knuckle uncouple on the fly. with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT use oil. RailKing PA AA Diesel Engine... - Page 16 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 PA AA Diesel 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 PA AA Diesel Engine... -
Page 18: 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 PA AA Diesel 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 PA AA Diesel Engine... - Page 20 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 PA AA Diesel 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 PA AA Diesel Engine... - Page 22 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _____________________ ______________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ RailKing PA AA Diesel 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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