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Rail King Work Train Operating Instructions Manual

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DIESEL "Work Train" TRAIN SET

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Making the Most of Your Investment
Thank you for purchasing this RailKing Ready-to-Run Diesel "Work
Train" Train Set. We at MTH Electric Trains take pride in manufacturing
quality products like your set, and we hope that you will enjoy it for a
long time. To ensure the maximum durability and pleasure from
locomotive, rolling stock, track and transformer, please read all the way
through the Quick Start Basic Operating Instructions you will find on
pages 4. Remember that a little attention to routine maintenance yields
a maximum of trouble-free performance.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    ® B y M T H E lectr ic T r ains DIESEL “Work Train“ TRAIN SET OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Making the Most of Your Investment Thank you for purchasing this RailKing Ready-to-Run Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set. We at MTH Electric Trains take pride in manufacturing quality products like your set, and we hope that you will enjoy it for a long time.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Passenger Car Lamp Replacement Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement RITETRAX® TRACK LAYOUT PLANS TRANSFORMER COMPATIBILITY CHART EXPLODED PARTS VIEW DIAGRAM SAFTEY & WARNING PRECAUTIONS SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION HOW TO GET SERVICE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...
  • Page 3 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories. Equipment Options Your ready-to-run set features a Diesel “Work Train“ Train locomotive equipped with an operating headlight, electronic horn, and DCRU® electronic reverse unit. All are simple and fun to operate. In addition to the locomotive, your set should also include an oval of RiteTrax®...

  • Page 4: Quick Start - Basic Operation

    RiteTrax® components. We’ve included just a few later in this manual for your reference. Each layout specifies the space required and the components needed to Figure 2: RiteTrax® sections in proper connected position. Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...
  • Page 5 RiteTrax® track section and the transformer, simply plug in the color-coded wire harness that was included in your set. Figure 6: Top view of RiteTrax® section with lighted lockon in fully seated position. Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...

  • Page 6: Preparing The Locomotive & Cars For Operation

    Figure 8: Lubrication points of RailKing Diesel “Work Train“ locomotive. Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...

  • Page 7: Operating The Locomotive & Cars

    This is known as the RESET state and is required when used with after-market MTH ProtoSound® sound systems. The DCRU® will not power the motor until the Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...

  • Page 8: Transformer Operation

    Functions: Bell: Press to activate a digital sound system bell (not found on Amtrak Diesel “Work Train“ Set model number 30-4018-0), press again to deactivate. Horn/Whistle: Press to activate. Direction: Press to stop motion of train and press again to change...

  • Page 9: Special Reverse Unit Options

    Once locked into a position, turning the Figure 11: DCRU® Electronic Reverse Unit Lock-out Switch location. Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...
  • Page 10 If you are recharging the battery found in these after-market sound systems with a Z-750 transformer while in the neutral position, MTH recommends the throttle be positioned as shown in Figure 10 for optimum charging power. Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...

  • Page 11: Train Set Maintenance

    Figure 8 on page 6. Wipe away any excess, especially if oil spills onto the finish of the locomotive. Figure 12: Removing the Diesel “Work Train“ locomotive shell from the chassis. To prevent accidental...

  • Page 12: Grease

    ! Rotate bulb 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to release from housing Figure 15: Removing the locomotive headlight bulb. Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...

  • Page 13: Passenger Car Lamp Replacement

    To remove the Diesel “Work Train“ cab from its chassis, follow the body removal instructions on the previous pages. Once the body has been removed, push the headlight bulb downward and rotate it counter- clockwise as seen in Figure 15 to remove the burned out bulb.
  • Page 14 Be careful to avoid twisting the tire when stretching it over the wheel. If a twist occurs, the tire will have to be removed and reinstalled or a Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...

  • Page 15: Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement

    A razor blade can be used to trim away any excess tire that doesn't t seat itself inside the groove properly. Replacement tires are available directly from MTH Electric Trains. Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...

  • Page 16: Ritetrax® Track Layout Plans

    96“ x 60” (2.4m x 1.5m) (22) 10“ Straight (40-1001) (21) O-31 Curved (40-1002) O-31 Right Hand Switch (40-1004) O-31 Left Hand Switch (40-1005) 90 Degree Crossing (40-1006) 5.0“ Straight (40-1016) 4.25“ Straight (40-1017) 3.5“ Straight (40-1018) Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...
  • Page 17 96“ x 48” (2.4m x 1.2m) 10“ Straight (40-1001) (12) O-31 Curved (40-1002) O-31 Right Hand Switch (40-1004) O-31 Left Hand Switch (40-1005) 5.5“ Straight (40-1012) 5.0“ Straight (40-1016) 3.5“ Straight (40-1018) O-31 Half-Curved (40-1022) Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...
  • Page 18 Track List: Item # 96“ x 48” (2.4m x 1.2m) (22) 10“ Straight (40-1001) (10) O-31 Curved (40-1002) O-31 Right Hand Switch (40-1004) O-31 Left Hand Switch (40-1005) 5.5“ Straight (40-1012) 3.5“ Straight (40-1018) Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...

  • Page 19: Transformer Compatibility And Wiring Chart

    Black Terminal 0-18v 135-Watt Electronic Trainmaster MTH Z-500 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-18v 50-Watt Electronic MTH Z-750 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-21v 75-Watt Electronic MTH Z-4000 Red Terminal Black Terminal 0-22v 400-Watt Electronic Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...

  • Page 20: Exploded Parts View Diagram

    (M3 x 8.0mm)(roundhead) 37.) Insulator (top, square) BD-0000014 38.) Truck side DB-2200001 (black)(R rear & L front) 38.) Truck side DB-2200002 (silver)(R rear & L front) 39.) Truck side DB-2200003 (black)(R front & L rear) Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...
  • Page 21 Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...

  • Page 22: Saftey & Warning Precautions

    (electrical wall outlet), and resume operation. Unplug the Z-750 Hobby Transformer Power Unit from power source (electrical wall outlet) when not in use. Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...

  • Page 23: Service And Warranty Information

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Proto-Sound® is a trademark of MTH Electric Trains. DCRU® is a registered copyright of QS Industries, Inc. Diesel “Work Train“ Train Set Operating Manual...

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