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Rail King SW-1500 Operator's Manual

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Railking Scale SW-1500
Diesel Engine
OPERATOR'S MANUAL (5V 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. It is also
compatible with most standard AC
transformers. (See pag e 19 for a complete
list of compatible transformers and
wiring instructions.)
Freight Yard Sound
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

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  • Page 1 Railking Scale SW-1500 Diesel Engine OPERATOR’S MANUAL (5V 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. It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Set Up Checklist......................Lubrication....................... Checking the Battery..................Basic Operation......................Activating Features................... Manual Volume Control.................. Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions..............Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features......Freight Yard Sounds (FYS) ................Proto-Coupler® Operation................Speed Control....................Locking Locomotive Into A Direction............Reset To Factory Default.................

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    If you notice that the sounds are garbled, test and charge the engine as described in the "Self-Charging Battery Back-Up" on page 15. RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    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 RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 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. Figure 2. Manual Volume Adjustment Knob RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 6: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions

    1 Bell, 4 Whistle/Horn Fire the Front Coupler 1 Whistle/Horn, 2 Bells Speed Control On/Off (From Neutral Only) Lock into a Direction/Unlock 1 Whistle/Horn, 3 Bells Reset to Factory Defaults 1 Whistle/Horn, 5 Bells (From Neutral Only) RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 7: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)

    Whistle/Horn buttons and can ring the bell or blow the horn as usual. Operator Direction Direction Direction Direction Bell Horn Horn Controls When Bell Turns Off Sound System Cued to Play Passenger Sequence Sequence Sequence Sequence Station Announcements (FYS) RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 8: Proto-Coupler® Operation

    Whistle/Horn 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 Bell Horn Horn Horn Rear Coupler RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 9: Speed Control

    Each time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on. Speed Control Two Horn Blasts Place Horn Bell Bell Engine into (indicates change is made) Neutral Repeat to Return to Normal Condition RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 10: Locking Locomotive Into A Direction

    •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. RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    (in the truck block) with grease. 4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires between the truck block and motor mount. RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 12: 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. RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 13: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions

    6. Reassemble in the reverse order. Replacement parts are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department (order online: www.mth-railking.com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.com; mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532, FAX: 410-381-6122). RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 14: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement

    Gently disconnect the bulb harness from the connector, amd remove the bulb. Insert the new bulb harness and reconnect. Replacement bulb harnesses are available directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department. Figure 6. Replacing the Light Bulbs RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 15: Self Charging Battery Back-Up

    Do NOT use a 6-cell 7.2v battery. Lift Battery Out Remove PS-2 Board RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 16: 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. RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...
  • Page 17 Because there are a limited number of sound clips available in each FYS sequence, it is probable that some of these sound clips will be repeated from time to time. RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...
  • Page 18 FYS after fourth FYS cycle. Wait at least 30 press of the direction button. seconds in each FYS sound clip before pressing the direction button. RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 19: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart

    9-19v 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 RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 20: 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) for double- 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 RKS SW-1500 Diesel Engine ProtoSound 2.0...

  • Page 21: 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. Website. Should you still require service, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.

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