MTHTrains RAILKING BLUE COMET Operating Instructions Manual
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RAILKING BLUE COMET
STEAM ENGINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This RailKing Blue Comet 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 BLUE COMET STEAM ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This RailKing Blue Comet 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 Blue Comet Steam Engine... -
Page 3: Set Up
5. Connect the draw bar between the engine and tender. Hole farthest from tender is for operation on O-31 curves. Second hole is for operation on larger curves. At this point, you are ready to begin running your engine. RailKing Blue Comet Steam Engine... -
Page 4: Basic Operation
(see Fig. 1). Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 1. Adjusting the Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Level RailKing Blue Comet Steam Engine... -
Page 5: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation
1 Bell, 3 Whistles Fire the Rear Coupler Speed Control On/Off 1 Whistle, 2 Bells (from Neutral only) 1 Whistle, 3 Bells Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle, 5 Bells (from Neutral only) Reset to Factory Defaults RailKing Blue Comet Steam 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 Blue Comet Steam 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 Blue Comet Steam Engine... -
Page 8: Proto-Coupler Operation
Note: When speed control is turned off, the Proto-Sound 2.0 system will limit the volume in order to operate more smoothly at lower voltages. Full volume is restored upon reactivating speed control. RailKing Blue Comet Steam Engine... -
Page 9: Lock Into A Direction State
• 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 Blue Comet Steam Engine... -
Page 10: Maintenance
3. Use a grease tube dispenser to put a small amount (approx. 1-2 ml.) of lithium-based grease into the gearbox. 4. Replace the screw. Body Mount Screws Body Mount Screws Grease Screw (G) Figure 3. Greasing Points on the Engine and Body Mounting Screws RailKing Blue Comet Steam Engine... -
Page 11: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
One set of replacement tires is included 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 Blue Comet Steam Engine... -
Page 12: Smoke Unit Maintenance
If you experience poor or no smoke output when the smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick Figure 6. Smoke Unit to see if it has become hard, blackened, and Inspection Cover unabsorbent around the heating element. Remove RailKing Blue Comet Steam Engine... -
Page 13: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Unplug the wires from its harness and replace the bulb, reassemble. You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. HeadLight Figure 7. Replacing the Headlight and the Fire Box Light RailKing Blue Comet Steam 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 9. Replacing the Battery RailKing Blue Comet Steam Engine... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
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 Blue Comet Steam Engine... - Page 16 RailKing Blue Comet 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 Blue Comet Steam 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 Blue Comet 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 Blue Comet 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 Blue Comet 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 Blue Comet Steam Engine... - Page 22 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ RailKing Blue Comet 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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