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  • Page 1 SW 1500 Freight Set ® Operation Manual Thank you for purchasing this RailKing product. PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Donotoperateyourlayoutunattended. Obstructedaccessoriesorstalledtrainsmayoverheat,resultingindamagetoyourlayout. Thistrainsetisintendedforindooruse. Donotuseifwaterispresent. Seriousinjuryorfatalitymayresult. Donotoperatethehobbytransformerwithdamagedcord,plug,switches,buttonsorcase. ThetransformerwasdesignedtooperateonregularUShouseholdcurrent(120volt,50-60Hertz). Donotconnecttoany other sourceofpower. Toavoidtheriskofelectricalshock,donotdisassemblethetransformerunit. Therearenouser-serviceablepartsi n side. Ifthe unitisdamagedcontactM.T.H.Serviceforinstructions. The transformerisequippedwithaninternalcircuit protector. Ifthecircuitprotectortrips,unplug the powercordfromthe electricalwalloutlet,checkyourlayout for anyshortcircuits. Thecircuitbreakerwillresetautomaticallywhentheshortis removedfromthecircuit. Unplugthetransformerfromtheelectricalwalloutletwhennotinuse. Donotusethistransformerforotherthanitsintendedpurpose. TransformerRatings: Input:120VAC,60HzOnly,Outpu t:21VAC,3.75A78VA RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Controllerwithwireharness CD-Rom Tools Needed BatteryCharger(Optional) Pliers Scissors RailKingMaintenanceKitor PhilipsScrewdriver CottonSwaborRag LightHouseholdOilandBearingGrease You canobtain replacement parts and replacement instructionsfrom the M.T.H. Parts Department e-mail:parts@mth-railking.com phone: 410-381-2580 mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive,Columbia MD 21046-1532 RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    75-wa tt power supply included with this set provides aneasy- to-use, safe power source for AC-powered trains and accessories. Plugthewirefromthetransformerintotheremotelock- on's center port, then plug thetransformer intothewall outlet. Unplug when notinuse. RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 5: Lubricating The Engine

    STEP STEP Controlstrainsfrom GreenLEDflashing ® Note: TheRailKing Remote upto15feetfrom indicateslock-onis ControlandRemoteLock-on thelock-on. receivingsignalsfrom remote. willnotoperateengines equippedwithpre-1997 ® versions of Proto-Sound or ™ with Proto-One, Proto- ™ ™ Plus, Proto-Deluxe, aftermarketsystems. RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 6: Basic Operation

    Do not mix alkaline, standard(carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel- cadnium) batteries. Manual Volume Control increase To adjust the volume of allsounds made bythisengine,turnthemastervolume control knoblocatedundertheengine clockwise toincrease the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 7: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation

    Horn and Bell buttons until the full FYS sequence is complete. After waiting about30secondsforthatsequencetorun,presstheDirectionbutton again to trigger the second sequence of FYS. After about 30 seconds, press the Direction button again to trigger thethirdFYS sequence. RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 8: Tips On Using Fys

    (and in thechartonp.7)tofirethecoupler(s). Rear Coupler: To firetherearcoupler, quickly tap the Bell buttononcefollowedbythreequicktapsof the Hornbutton, allowing approximately ½ secondtolapsebetweeneachquickbutton press. The soundoftheliftbarand air line depletion will play, andtheknucklewillbe released. Fire Rear Coupler RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 9: Speed Control

    Bell button,allowingapproximately½secondtolapsebetweeneachquickbutton press. Twohornblastswillindicatethattheenginehasmadethechange. The engine will not change direction (including goingintoneutral)untilyourepeatthe1horn,3bells code to return the engine to its normal condition,eveniftheengineiskeptwithoutpower for extendedperiods of time. Direction Lock TwoHornBlasts (indicateschangeismade) RepeattoReturn to Normal Condition RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 10: Reset To Factory Defaults

    Repeat to Return Neutral toNormalCondition Automatic Sounds: Certain Proto-Sound 2.0 soundeffects automaticallyplayinprogrammedconventional mode conditions: Squealing Brakes play anytimetheengine'sspeeddecreasesrapidly. Cab Chatter plays at randomintervals when the engine idlesinneutral. Engine Start-upandShut-down sounds play whentheengineisinitially powered onorispoweredoffforfivesecondsormore. RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Thelocomotive's internal gearing was greased at thefactory. Grease engine every50 hours of use or one year. Use a lithium basedgreaseandfollowthegreasinginstructions. STEP Remove thefourPhillipsscrewsfromthechassisthenliftthebodyawayfromthechassis. Motor Motor Mount Mount Screw Screw STEP Remove thetruckblocksfromthechassisbyunscrewingthelargephillipsmotormountscrewonthe bottomofeachtruckblock. RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 12: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track

    Traction Tire Replacement Instructions Your locomotive is equipped withtwoneoprenerubbertractiontiresontherearsetof flangeddrivers. While these tires are extremelydurable,youmayneedtoreplacethemat some point. STEP Removetwoscrewsfrombelowtruckside. Removethetrucksidesfromthetruckblock. Makesuretheoldtirehasbeencompletely removed fromthegrooveinthedrivewheel, usingarazorbladeorsmallflatheadscrewdriver topryawayanyremains. Cleanthegrooveusingacottonswaband denaturedalcohol. RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 13: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement

    STEP STEP Carefullyloosenthe endframesonboth endsfromthestep platform. Frame Thengrasptheend framebythebottom andpivotoutward5 degrees. Remove Step thestepplatforms Platform frombothends. Lowerthechassisfromtheshell,taking carenottopullthewiresout. STEP Light Bulb Replace thebulbbypushingthesocketup atananglefromthebulbholderandpulling (Part #CG-0000017) thebulbfromitssocket. Replace withanewbulbandreversethe stepstoreassemblethecaboose. RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 14: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up

    If thesoundsarenotimprovedattheend of the 15-minute test charge, it is timetoreplacethebatt ery. Available through M.T.H.Parts. A standard9valkaline batterycanbesubstituteduntilyour replacement arrives, but since alkaline batteries cannot berecharged,itwilleventuallywear down. Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery. RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 15: Railware In Teractive Cdrom

    WiththeMTHCDROMinthedrive,doubleclickon the icon for the CDROM drive. Find the folder on the CDROMentitledINSTALLATION. Choose the folder insideentitledACROBAT READER. *If you arerunningWindows 95,98orNTchoosethefolder32BIT.Runthefile AR32E301.EXE andfollowthedirectionsitprovides. Ifyouhaveproblemsyoucannotresolvebyusingthesedirections, contact custserv@mth-railking.com or call 410-381-2580 for further help. RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Lock-out Remedy I can't gettheenginetorunafterIpowerup The enginemaybe lockedintotheneutral thetransformer. Itsitsstillwiththediesel position. Followthe procedurein the"Lockintoa andcompressorsoundsrunning. Direction"section to unlockthe engine's direction. The engine won'tlockintoforward,neutral, Engine speedmustbebelow10scalemph orreverse. (approx. 10 volts or lessinconventionalmode). RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...
  • Page 17 Proto-Sound2.0takes control of thesesoundeffectsuntilyouexitFYS. I pushthe Directionbutton butthenext EachFYS clipmustplayforacertainamount soundclipinthesequencedoesnotplayor of time beforeFYSwilladvancetothenext the enginedoes notcomeoutofFYSafter step in theFYScycle. Wait atleast30seconds the fourthpress of theDirection button. in each FYSsoundclipbeforepressing the Direction button. RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 18: Compatibility

    Electronic LionelRW 9-19v 110-Watt Standard LionelSW Unknown 130-Watt Standard LionelTW 8-18v 175-Watt Standard LionelZW A,B,C o r D 8-20v 275-Watt Standard LionelPost-War A,B,C o r D Common 0-20v 135/190Watt Electronic Celebration SeriesZW RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 19: Additional Features With Dcs Remote Control System

    Query Locomotive Information-User canquerylocomotive programmingtolearn locomotiveaddress and engine data information,including scale milestraveled User Can Query, SetandOperateTrackandAccessoryInterfaceUnitsfor Programming Digital Command Operations for upto250Accessoriesand250 Individual Switches User Can Script, Record and Playback Train Routes Operating instructionsforallDCSCommandfeatureswillaccompanytheDCSremote control equipment. RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...

  • Page 20: Exploded View Parts

    ( 6/32x12.0mm )( roundhead ) 20.) Screw IA-0000010 0.15 ( M3x4.0mm )( roundhead ) 21.) Screw ( yellow Zinc ) IA-0000089 0.15 ( M2.5x6.0mm )( roundhead )( w/ lock washer ) 22.) Screw IA-0000012 0.15 RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...
  • Page 21 ( Proto-Coupler® 2.0 )(44.5mm long ) 45.) Spring ( nickel ) IE-0000022 0.50 ( 6.5x14.0mm )(0.5mm thick wire ) 46.) Washer ( 4.5x10.0x0.6mm ) ID-0000041 0.15 47.) E-clip ( 3.0x8.0x0.5mm ) IF-0000002 0.15 RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...
  • Page 22 ( black male 5 pin plug )( for motors ) ( 200.0mm & 90.0mm long yellow & white wires ) NS.) Wire harness ( for speaker ) BC-0000138 3.00 ( 110.0mm long wires w/ white male 2 pin plug ) RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...
  • Page 23 NS.) Wire harness BC-1100008 4.00 ( 90.0mm long wires w/ black male 2 pin plug ) ( black wire shield on wires )( for Proto-Coupler® ) NS.) Wire harness BC-0000193 4.00 ( 125.0mm long red & black wires w/ eyelets ) ( has black wire shield on wires ) ( power supply from pick-ups ) NS.) Wire harness...

  • Page 24: Service And Warrantyinformation

    SW 1500 Diesel Locomotive Engine Parts RailKing SW 1500 Freight Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0...
  • Page 25 Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty Whenyoususpect an item is defective, pleasecheckthe 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. Website. Shouldyoustillrequireservice, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.
  • Page 26 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046 Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 www.mth-railking.com PARTICIPATING N.A.S.C. RETAILER LIST CATOCTINMOUNTAINTRAINS FAIRCHANCEPHARMACY CANADA THURMONT FAIRCHANCE TOYTRAIN WORKSHOP 301-694-8331 724-564-7817 CUMBERLAND 613-833-3125 THESTATION MICHIGAN NEWCUMBERLAND THETRAINROOM MICHIGANMODELTRAIN 717-774-7096 ERGUS CENTER 519-787-3280 PINCKNEY 734-426-1651 VIRGINIA...
  • Page 27 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. - Columbia, MD 21046 Information: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 www.mth-railking.com PARTICIPATING A.S.C. RETAILER LIST ROUNDHOUSE DEPOTHOBBYSHOP CANADA NORTHHOLLYWOOD LAKEWORTH TOYTRAIN WORKSHOP 818-769-0403 561-585-1982 CUMBERLAND READYTOROLL 613-833-3125 DOLLHOUSES, TRAINS & MIAMI MORE 305-688-8868 THETRAINROOM NOVATO ERGUS 415-883-0388 FRANK'STRAINS&HOBBIES...
  • Page 28 KENTUCKY MISSOURI NEW YORK L&NTRAINS&THINGS SWITCHSTAND AURORARAILS&HOBBIES LOUISVILLE SAINTLOUIS EASTAURORA 502-897-9005 314-781-4458 716-652-5718 MARK TWAINHOBBYCENTER NASSAUHOBBY CENTER, INC. LOUISIANA ST.CHARLES FREEPORT AMERICA'STRAINYARD 636-946-2816 516-378-9594 BATONROUGE 225-926-5592 HOBBY WORLD NEVADA MONTICELLO RENO RAILS MAINE 845-794-8770 RENO WHEELS,WINGS&THINGS 775-337-6669 LUDLOW CITY DEPOT,INC. 207-532-6277 NEW HAMPTON NEW HAMPSHIRE...
  • Page 29 PARMA HOBBY FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY TRAINDEPOT CLEVELAND FAIRCHANCE MANASSAS 216-741-6440 724-564-7817 703-335-2216 TOY TRAINSTATION CHESTERFIELDHOBBIES SANDY'SHOBBY'S& FEASTERVILLETREV MIDLOTHIAN COLLECTIBLES 215-322-5182 804-379-9091 ELYRIA 440-365-9999 THECABOOSE DAVISHOBBYSUPPLIES LEHIGHTON PORTSMOUTH HUDSONTOY,TRAIN& 570-386-5352 757-397-1983 HOBBY HUDSON HOBBYCITY TOYTRAINCENTER 330-653-2997 RICHMOND McMURRAY 724-942-2557 804-288-4475 CLEARVIEW TRAIN&HOBBY LORAIN THESTATION TSGHOBBIES...

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