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RAILKING SW1500
DIESEL ENGINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This RailKing SW1500 road switcher is perfectly suited for freight yard and industrial
work on your railroad. It has an ABS body and die-cast floor and runs on O-27 track.
This RailKing Diesel 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
DIESEL ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This RailKing SW1500 road switcher is perfectly suited for freight yard and industrial work on your railroad. It has an ABS body and die-cast floor and runs on O-27 track. This RailKing Diesel Engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Initial Lubrication Basic Operation Throttle Operation Buttons Volume Control Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features Freight Yard Sounds (FYS) Tips on Using FYS ® Proto-Coupler Operation Speed Control Lock into a Direction State Reset to Factory Defaults Automatic Sounds Maintenance Lubrication and Greasing Instructions... -
Page 3: Initial Lubrication
Initial Lubrication Although the engine was lubricated at the factory, it is important that you lubricate the chassis before operation. Lightly grease the outside idler and drive gears (marked “G” in Fig. 3 on pg. 10) to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L”... -
Page 4: Volume Control
Volume Control – To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the engine clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume (see Fig. 1). Proto-Sound 2.0 Volume Adjustment Knob Figure 1. -
Page 5: Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation
Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating Instructions This manual contains the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 in conventional mode only. Instructions for accessing DCS command mode features accompany the DCS Remote Control System equipment. Because Proto-Sound 2.0 is an all-new system developed by M.T.H.’s own research and development team, it operates differently from original Proto-Sound. -
Page 6: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys)
Freight Yard Sounds (FYS): Your engine is equipped with a sound package of freight yard sounds that you can play when you pull into a yard. Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on, randomly generating sounds, but be sure to allow approximately 30 seconds between the button pushes described below to allow the FYS sufficient time to run through each sequence. -
Page 7: Tips On Using Fys
Tips on Using FYS • You can terminate FYS at anytime by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds. • You do not have to be in Forward to use FYS. At the conclusion of the full sequence, the train will pull away from the station in whatever direction you were going when you activated the feature. -
Page 8: Proto-Coupler Operation
® Proto-Coupler Operation This locomotive is equipped with two coil-wound Proto-Couplers for remote uncoupling action. Because the Proto-Coupler is controlled through the Proto-Sound 2.0 microprocessor, it does not require an uncoupling track section or modification to your layout to function. You can fire the coupler(s) from neutral or while in motion. -
Page 9: Lock Into A Direction State
Lock into a Directional State: You can lock your engine into a directional state (forward, neutral, or reverse) so that it will not change directions. To do this, put the engine into the direction you want or into neutral, to lock it into neutral, run it at a very slow crawl (as slowly as it will move without halting), and quickly but firmly press your remote’s Horn button once followed immediately by three presses of the Bell button. -
Page 10: Maintenance
Maintenance: Lubrication and Greasing Instructions The engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly. You should regularly lubricate all outside idler gears and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L”... -
Page 11: Cleaning The Wheels, Tires And Track
1. Remove the Phillips screws from the chassis, as seen in Figure 3 , then lift the body away from the chassis. Access the front screw through the hole in the front pilot. 2. Remove the truck blocks from the chassis by unscrewing the black Phillips motor mount screw on the bottom of each truck block, as shown in Figure 3. -
Page 12: Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement
Traction Tire Replacement Instructions Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on each powered truck block. While these tires are extremely durable, you may need to replace them at some point. First, remove the truck sides from the truck block. -
Page 13: Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement
Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement To replace the light bulb in the locomotive, follow these instructions: Follow the cab removal instructions found in the “Lubrication and Greasing” section of this booklet. Once the body has been removed, remove the lightbulb as shown in Fig. 5 and replace it. Headlight Figure 5. -
Page 14: Self-Charging Battery Back-Up
Self-Charging Battery Back-Up The special NiCad 7-cell 8.4v self-charging battery in this engine improves performance at any speed. It ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes, or when travelling over dirty track or switches. The self-charging battery system is automatically turned on or off whenever track power is turned on or off. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
® Troubleshooting Proto-Sound 2.0 Problems Although Proto-Sound 2.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of use, you may have some questions during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If your problem cannot be resolved with this table, contact M.T.H. - Page 16 Cab Chatter Remedy Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds Cab Chatter plays only in neutral at don’t play. random intervals. Lock-out Remedy I can’t get the engine to run after I The engine is locked into the neutral power up the transformer. It sits still position.
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Page 17: Compatibility
Remedy Once in FYS, the engine doesn’t go So that FYS effects can be as realistic into reverse. Proto-Sound 2.0 as possible, disables the reversing unit whenever FYS is enabled. This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS sequences. -
Page 18: Transformer Compatibility Chart
Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your transformer does not have its own bell button, you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system. Transformer Min/Max. -
Page 19: Additional Features With Dcs Remote Control System
Additional Features Accessible with the DCS Remote Control System: While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 2.0 engine yields wonderfully realistic sound and several train control features, command mode operation allows the user to access a world of command functions never before accessible to O Gauge railroaders. - Page 20 • 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 • Direction Control Set Up-User can set initial individual start-up direction (start in forward or reverse) for double-heading operations •...
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Page 21: Safety Precautions
CAUTION: Electrically Operated Product: Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 - 16. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock. WARNING: When using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be followed including the following: •... - Page 22 Notes:______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ RailKing SW-1500 Diesel 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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