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Rail King GG-1 ELECTRIC ENGINE Operating Instructions Manual

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RAILKING GG-1
ELECTRIC ENGINE
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine. This RailKing Electric
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 ELECTRIC ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine. This RailKing Electric 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

    Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 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 GG-1 Electric 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 GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 4: Volume Control

    Fire the Front Coupler 1 Bell, 4 Whistles Speed Control On/Off 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 3 Bells 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) Reset to Factory Defaults RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 5: 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 GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 6: Tips On Using Psa

    2.0) is equipped with PSAs, you may choose to disable it when used in double-heading operations, so you will not experience competing PSA sounds. To disable PSAs in an original Proto-Sound engine, see the operating instructions for that engine. RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 7: Proto-Coupler® Operation

    Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 8: Lock Into A Direction State

    Squealing Brakes play when the engine’s speed is decreased by 50% +5 scale MPH. Cab Chatter plays when the engine idles in neutral. Engine Start-up and Shut-down sounds play when the engine starts up and shuts down. RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    4. Remove the single Phillips screw that was hidden by the pick-up roller before you removed it. Lift off the truck block and turn it over. 5. Remove the four Phillips screws from the truck block and pull apart. RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 10: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    To clean the track, use a clean rag and denatured alcohol (not rubbing alcohol). Unplug the transformer and wipe the rails of the track, turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the rails. RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 11: Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement

    5. Remove the four Phillips screws from the truck block and pull apart. Wire to Remove Four Screws to Remove Trucksides Figure 4a. Removing the pick-up, Figure 4b. Locating the wire to remove motor mount, and Flathead and the four truck mouting screws Piolot/Trailing Truck Screws RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...
  • Page 12 Reassemble in the reverse order and replace the tires on the other end of the engine. One set of replacement tires is packaged with your 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 GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 13: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement

    Light Bulbs are Located on both ends of the Locomotive. Figure 5. Locate the Burned-Out Lightbulbs in the Locomotive. To Replace the Bulb, turn the Bulb Counter-Clockwise to remove and Install a New One by Reversing the Process RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 14: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up

    If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge, the battery Unhook Wires, Remove Battery Port and Replace Battery Figure 6. Unhook the Battery Leads, Remove the Battery and Replace with a New One. RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    When I try to fire the coupler, PSA whistle button presses. starts. Try lubricating the coupler knuckle The Proto-Coupler won’t let the engine uncouple on the fly. with a dry graphite lubricant. Do NOT use oil. RailKing GG-1 Electric 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 GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • 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 virtually most standard AC transformers. (See page 17 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 18: Transformer Compatibility Chart

    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 Common 0-20v 135/190 Watt Electronic A,B,C or D Celebration Series ZW * Conventional Mode Only RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 19: Additional Features With Dcs Remote Control System

    • Control up to 50 different DCS-equipped locomotives at one time with multiple TIUs. • Proto-Effects™ Set Up-User can select individual Proto-Effects™ operations to be active or inactive, including cab chatter, train wreck sounds, coupler sounds, and wheel clickety-clack sounds. RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...

  • Page 20: 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 GG-1 Electric Engine...
  • Page 21 OHIO ROUNDHOUSE SOUTH GRAMPA'S TRAIN SHOP DAVIS ELECTRONICS PORT ORANGE RICE LAKE MILFORD 386-304-7002 715-234-2996 513-831-6425 MARYLAND RICK'S TOY TRAINS PLAZA HOBBY TOLEDO CUMBERLAND 419-478-0171 301-729-6424 PENNSYLVANIA ENGINE HOUSE HOBBIES BUSSINGER TRAINS GAITHERSBURG AMBLER 301-590-0816 215-628-2366 RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...
  • Page 22 HOLLYWOOD STATION 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 RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...
  • Page 23 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 RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...
  • Page 24 TRAINS-N- THINGS THE STATION CHESTERFIELD HOBBIES NORTH CANTON NEW CUMBERLAND MIDLOTHIAN 330-499-1666 717-774-7096 804-379-9091 GRAND PACIFIC JUNCTION FRYER'S STORE DAVIS HOBBY SUPPLIES OLMSTEAD FALLS ORWIGSBURG PORTSMOUTH 440-235-4777 570-366-2258 757-397-1983 RICK'S TOY TRAINS CHESTNUT TOYBOX TOY TRAIN CENTER TOLEDO PHILADELPHIA RICHMOND 419-478-0171 215-545-0455 804-288-4475...

  • Page 25: Service And Warranty Information

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. Specific questions regarding the warranty may be forwarded to M.T.H. directly. Service Department M.T.H. Electric Trains 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive .Columbia MD 21046-1532 RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine...

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