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By MTH Electric Trains
RAILKING GALLOPING GOOSE™
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the RailKing Galloping Goose™ . The car's
durable ABS body and die-cast trucks are built to ¼ inch scale proportions
yet can provide hours of operation on O-27 Gauge track. The car should
operate for years with most compatible AC transformer (see the chart on
page 28 for a list of compatible transformers) and is completely compatible
with most 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.
The Galloping Goose™ is equipped with the Proto-Sound® Digital Sound
and train control system which contains several deluxe features that are
simple and fun to operate. Each feature is described among the following
pages which should be read before the car is operated. For those of you
who can't wait to get started, the Quick Start Basic Operating Instructions
found on Pages 3 and 4 should be read so that you understand the basics of
the operating system.
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- Page 1 RAILKING GALLOPING GOOSE™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the RailKing Galloping Goose™ . The car’s durable ABS body and die-cast trucks are built to ¼ inch scale proportions yet can provide hours of operation on O-27 Gauge track. The car should...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTO-SOUND® PROBLEMS Transformer Wiring Chart Proto-Sound® RESET Feature Chart EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION HOW TO GET SERVICE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 3: Quick Start - Basic Operation
QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION The RailKing Galloping Goose™ contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the Galloping Goose™ is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 28). -
Page 4: Proto-Sounds-® Operating Instructions
Galloping Goose™ are operating correctly. This takes approximately 2.2 seconds. In order for ProtoSounds® to properly initiate the system check, do not advance the transformer throttle past 10 volts when you first enter RESET, RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 5: Horn Operation
NEUTRAL. The bell will never ring continuously in RESET (Remember NEUTRAL is the state between Forward and Reverse). Once the bell is turned on, it will continue to ring RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 6: Squeaking Brake Sounds
Some practice may be required to synchronize the playing of the brake sounds with the movement of the Galloping Goose™. It is not uncommon RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 7: Tips On Using Squeaking Brakes
Note: Consistent activation of the wheel flange squeaking is determined by the condition of your transformer’s whistle button rectifier disc. Older rectifier discs may not release a clear and strong enough DC signal required by ProtoSounds® computer to play the wheel flange squealing. RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 8: Self-Recharging Battery Backup System
Regardless, it should give you a week to a couple of months use while you wait for your replacement ProtoSound® battery to arrive. RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 9: Branch Line Sounds (Sas)
To Stop The Car driver and responding to the passenger’s desire to leave the Galloping Goose™. It also allows the operator to announce the next stop well before coming to the desired Galloping Goose™ stop RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... - Page 10 SAS will automatically reengage the motor and the Galloping Goose will proceed away from the stop. Like Option 1, the Galloping Goose will continue in the same direction that it was traveling before SAS was activated. RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual...
- Page 11 Using Fiber Connector Pin turns on instead of it stopping. To Insulated Track To Transformer Center Rail A - D Terminals INSULATING TRACK SECTION USING BELL BUTTON Insulate Center Rail Using Fiber Connector Pin Tape Bell Button Down RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual...
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Page 12: Tips On Using Branch Line Sounds
Tip #5: In the Track Configured Mode, interrupting the power while the Goose is travelling through the insulated track section will cause SAS to sound 3 dings of the bell, close the doors and proceed off in the reverse direction. RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 13: Protosound® Volume Adjustment
And 1 Clink Sounds 2 Clink Sounds the available options. An air-release sound is heard each time the throttle is advanced and returned. In addition, there are special sounds to tell you what RESET position you are in. RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 14: Setting The Engine Volume
Once you have decided on the appropriate volume level, turn the transformer throttle off and on again or press the transformer direction switch to lock in your selection. The volume adjustment will remain set at RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 15: Programming For A Separate Bell Button Controller
Common pushing the bell button as described on page 5. To turn the RED Wire bell off, push the button again. BLACK Wire Figure 2: Wiring Up A Bell Button RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 16: Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation
To do this, enter RESET and go to Feature 25. (See the section Using RESET To Program ProtoSounds® on page 13.) Once in Feature 25, press the transformer RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 17: Programming For Horn In Neutral Operation
Interrupt the throttle by turning it OFF and then ON again to lock in the new setting. If you prefer SAS Option 3 - Manual Mode, repeat the above proceedure but keep pressing the whistle button until you hear 2 bell dings instead of 3. RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 18: Resetting All Protosound® Options To Factory Defaults
Interrupt The Throttle Listen For 3 Clank want to take the time to check To “Lock-In” And 3 Clink Sounds The Default Settings each RESET feature one at a RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 19: Reverse Unit Lockout Control Functions
GO OF THE WHISTLE BUTTON. After three seconds without power you will hear one chime of the RESET bell. TURN ON THE POWER AGAIN. Your engine is now in RESET and will operate normally once you interrupt power and enter the forward direction. RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 20: Manual Reverse Unit Lockout
To unlock the Galloping Goose™ from the NEUTRAL position, follow the process to unlock the engine in the Forward or Reverse directions above. NOTE: When the Galloping Goose™ is locked out in forward or reverse, SAS operation is disabled. RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 21: Oil & Lubrication Instructions
Phillips motor mount screw on the bottom of the power truck (See Fig. 5). Once the motor mount screw has been removed, pull the motor away "L" LUBRICATE Figure 4: Lubricate The Truck Bushings RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 22: Traction Tire Replacement Instructions
A razor blade can be used to trim away any excess tire that doesn’t seat itself inside the groove properly. Replacement tires are available directly from MTH Electric Trains. RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 23: Light Bulb Removal & Replacement
Replacement bulbs are available directly from M.T.H. Electric Trains Interior Mount Screw Motor Mount Screw Body Mount Screw Body Mount Screw Body Mount Screw Body Mount Screw Figure 5: Removing The Body From The Chassis RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 24: Trouble Shooting Protosound® Problems
The bell won’t work with a separate bell button. RESET to Program ProtoSounds”) and press the whistle button until the bell sounds two dings. Simply turn the throttle off and then on again to lock in the new setting. RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... - Page 25 A repeating horn blast occurs after the power has checks for correct functioning. If a repeating horn been shut down. blast is heard when power is OFF, your car should be returned to the factory for service. RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual...
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- Page 27 2. You are using a transformer other than the layout. MTH Z-4000, Lionel ZW or a Dallee Hosteler. These particular transformers are the only transformers currently on the market known to operate SAS via an insulated track section. RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual...
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Page 28: Transformer Wiring Chart
*ProtoSounds needs over 14 volts of power to work properly. Overloading or using in-line accessories with this transformer may lower the peak voltage below ProtoSound’s requirements. RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 29: Protosound Reset Feature Chart
Horn In Neutral Horn In Neutral OFF 5 Clanks/0 Clinks RESERVED 5 Clanks/2 Clinks Brake/SAS Enabled Brake/SAS ON 5 Clanks/3 Clinks Lockout Enabled Lockout OFF 8 Clanks/0 Clinks Squeaking Brakes Brakes Always ON 9 Clanks/0 Clinks RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... -
Page 30: Exploded View And Parts List
34.) Lens ( front & side windows ) FA-0000021 35.) Gromme t IH-0000010 36.) Conductor FI-0000009 37.) Interior Detail FC-2200133 38.) Screw IA-0000190 ( M2X3.0mm )( Fillister head ) 39.) PCB board AG-0000023 40.) Chassis ( cab ) FC-2200134 RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual... - Page 31 Galloping Goose RailKing Galloping Goose™ Operating Manual...
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Page 32: 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 unless it was purchased from Mike’s Train House in Columbia, MD. 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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