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Railking Alco PA AA
Diesel Engine Set
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
(3V PS-2)
Compatibility
This engine will operate on any
traditional O-31 Gauge track system,
including M.T.H.'s RealTrax® or
ScaleTrax™ or traditional tubular track.
Freight Yard Sound
It is also compatible with most standard
AC transformers. (See page 18 for a
complete list of compatible transformers
and wiring instructions.)
Passenger Station Announcement
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE
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- Page 1 Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Set OPERATOR’S MANUAL (3V PS-2) Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O-31 Gauge track system, including M.T.H.’s RealTrax® or ScaleTrax™ or traditional tubular track. Freight Yard Sound It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Set UpChecklist................... Lubrication....................Checking the Battery..................BasicOperation................... Activating Features..................Manual Volume Control................. Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions..........Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features......Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)/ Passenger Station Announcements (PSA).. Proto-Coupler® Operation................Speed Control....................Locking Locomotive Into A Direction............Reset To Factory Default................ -
Page 3: Set Upchecklist
If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 14. Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 4: Basicoperation
The engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. Cycle Phases Neutral Reverse Forward Neutral Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 5: Manual Volume Control
To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 2. Manual Volume Adjustment Knob Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 6: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions
FYS/PSA. After about 30 seconds, press the Direction button again to trigger the third FYS/PSA sequence. Again, after allowing about 30 seconds for that sequence to run, press the Direction Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 7: Proto-Coupler Operation
Horn/Whistle button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. The sound of the liftbar and air line depletion will play, and the knuckle will be released. Fire Horn/ Horn/ Horn/ Bell Rear Whistle Whistle Whistle Coupler Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 8: Speed Control
3 bells code to return the engine to its normal condition, even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time. Direction Lock Two Whistle Blasts whistle (indicates change is made) Repeat to Return to Normal Condition Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 9: Reset To Factory Default
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. Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 10: Maintenance
3. Once the motor mount screw has been removed, pull the motor away from the truck block and lightly coat the motor worm gear and bronze drive gear (in the truck block) with grease. Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 11: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires. Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 12: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
One set of replacement tires is packaged with the model. Additional tires are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (phone: 410-381-2580; fax: 410-423-0009; e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532). Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 13: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Carefully remove bulb(s) from mounting. Disconnect light bulb harness from main wire harness. Replacement bulb harnesses are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts department. Connect replacement bulb harness and reassemble in reverse. Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 14: Self Charging Battery Back-Up
Replace: If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15-minute test charge, it is time to replace the battery. Available through M.T.H. Parts. Lift Out Battery Figure 8. Battery Location. Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® 2.0 Problems
Do NOT use oil. The coupler does not fire or stay The coupler needs to be cleaned. coupled. Wipe with denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) and let dry. Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... - Page 16 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS/PSA sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
- Page 17 FYS/PSA will advance to the next not come out of FYS/PSA after step in the FYS/PSA cycle. Wait fourth press of the direction at least 30 seconds in each button. FYS/PSA sound clip before pressing the direction button. Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0...
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Page 18: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart
110-Watt Standard 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 Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 19: Additional Features Accessible With The Dcs Remote Control System
Direction Control Set Up-User can set initial individual start-up direction (start in forward or reverse) fo rdouble- 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 Railking Alco PA AA Diesel Engine Proto-Sound®2.0... -
Page 20: 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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