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RAILKING N&W J
WITH LOCO-SOUND
READY-TO-RUN TRAIN SET
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
®
Your RailKing
Ready-To-Run train set is complete with everything you need to get
your model railroad up and running. This set includes a N&W J 4-8-4 steam locomotive,
a set of thre e passenger cars, a transformer, a loop of RealTrax, the RailKing wireless
infrared remote control, and the infrared activated remote lock-on. You also get
M.T.H.'s exclusive RailWare CD-ROM with track layout software and other information
helpful to model railroaders.
M.T.H. takes pride in manufacturing high quality products like your train set, and we
hope that you will enjoy it for a long time. Please read all the accompanying instructions
carefully before setting up and operating your train set. With proper care, this set should
yield years of trouble-free performance.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
RAILKING N&W J WITH LOCO-SOUND READY-TO-RUN TRAIN SET OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ® Your RailKing Ready-To-Run train set is complete with everything you need to get your model railroad up and running. This set includes a N&W J 4-8-4 steam locomotive, a set of thre e passenger cars, a transformer, a loop of RealTrax, the RailKing wireless infrared remote control, and the infrared activated remote lock-on. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement Smoke Unit Maintenance Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement Passenger Car Light Bulb Replacement RailWare Interactive CD-ROM Troubleshooting Compatibility Transformer Compatibility Chart Safety Precautions Service and Warranty Information RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 3: Set Up
Remote Lock On can be installed Remove Knock Out by Holding and Twisting Up with a pair of pliers Make sure the metal contacts line up. Figure 1a-1d: Installation of Remote Lock On RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 4: Plugging In The Transformer
(see figure 4), then gently blow into the stack to eliminate any air bubbles in the fluid. Figure 4. add Smoke Fluid Through the Smoke Stack RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 5: Coupling The Engine And Cars
Figure 6. Coupling the Passenger SERIOUS DAMAGE. Look at the Cars Together bottom of the engine and tender where each will have a color-coded stamp. If they match you may connect those two pieces; if not, don’t. RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 6: Remote Control
Proto-Sound or with ™ ™ ™ Proto-One, Proto-Plus, Proto-Deluxe, aftermarket systems. Whistle/ Bell Horn Throttle Control Rocker Switch Emergency Direction Stop Figure 7: Overview of the Remote controls RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 7: Basic Operation
To prevent accidental high-speed start-ups, this engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more. RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 8: Speed Control
Bell button. The engine will not change direction (including going into neutral) until you repeat the 1 whistle, 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state. RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 9: Proto-Cast And Proto-Dispatch
If you experience popping and interference, try cleaning the track with denatured alcohol as described in the “Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track” section of this booklet. Note: M.T.H. does not recommend using Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch at the same time. RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 10: Volume Control
(see Fig. 9). Loco-Sound Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 9. Location of the Loco-Sound Volume Adjustment Knob RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 11: Maintenance
“L” in Fig. 10. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point. Lubricate Side Rods and Linkage (L) Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L) Figure 10. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... - Page 12 Follow the grease points shown on Fig. 11. Body Mounting Screws Body Mounting Screws Lubricate Pivot Point (G) Grease Screw (G) Figure 11. Greasing Points on the Engine and Body Mounting Screws RailKing N&W J Steam Engine...
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Page 13: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
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. Replacement tires are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 14: Smoke Unit Maintenance
(see Fig. 12 ). After removing the chassis and inspection cover screws, lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick. If it is darkly discolored and Figure 12. Inspection Cover Screws hard, it should be replaced. RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 15: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Figure 13 to remove. 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). HeadLight Figure 13. Changing the Locomotive’s Headlight Bulb RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 16: Passenger Car Light Bulb Replacement
You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Roof Mounting Screw Roof Mounting Screw Interior Mounting Screw Interior Mounting Screw Roof Mounting Screws Figure 14. Instructions for Replacing the Lights in the Passenger cars. RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 17: Railware Interactive Cd-Rom
5. Choose the folder inside entitled RRTRAXSETUP. 6. Run the file in that folder called SETUP.EXE and follow the directions it provides. The program may ask you for a registration code. If it does type in MTH and it will run. RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... - Page 18 *If you are running Windows 95, 98 or NT choose the folder 32 BIT. Run the file AR32E301.EXE and follow the directions it provides. If you have problems you cannot resolve by using these directions, contact custserv@mth-railking.com for further help. RailKing N&W J Steam Engine...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
“Lock into a Direction” section. with the engine sounds running. Engine speed must be below 10 scale The engine won’t lock into forward, mph (approx. 10 volts or less in neutral, or reverse. conventional mode). RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 20: Compatibility
It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers, including the hobby transformer packaged with your set. (See page 21 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions.) RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 21: 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 Common 0-20v 135/190 Watt Electronic A,B,C or D Celebration Series ZW * Conventional Mode Only RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... -
Page 22: Safety Precautions
• Unplug the transformer from the electrical wall outlet when not in use. • Do not use this transformer for other than its intended purpose. Transformer Ratings: Input: 120 VAC 60 Hz Only Output: 21VAC, 3.75A 78VA (for sets with Z-750) RailKing N&W J Steam Engine... - Page 23 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ RailKing N&W J 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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