Railking 2-8-0 steam engine operating instructions this railking 2-8-0 steam engine is produced in detailed die-cast metal and operates on o-31 track. This railking steam engine contains state-of-the-art electronics with many built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite th...
2 railking 2-8-0 steam engine table of contents set up 3 basic operation 4 transformer controls 4 volume control 4 proto-sound 2.0 operation 5 activating proto-sound 2.0 conventional mode features 5 freight yard sounds (fys) 6 tips on using fys 7 proto-coupler ® operation 8 speed control 8 lock into...
3 railking 2-8-0 steam engine set up there are a few simple steps you must take before operating this railking steamer. 1. You should prime the operating smoke unit with smoke fluid before operating. Add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack, then gently blow into the stack to eliminate ...
4 railking 6-8-6 baby turbine steam engine basic operation throttle – throttle up the power to your track. Give enough power so that the engine’s headlight shines brightly. Then put the engine into motion by either firmly pressing the direction button on your transformer or remote once or dropping a...
5 railking 2-8-0 steam engine 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 al...
6 railking 2-8-0 steam engine 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 3...
7 railking 2-8-0 steam engine 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 w...
8 railking 2-8-0 steam engine proto-coupler ® operation this locomotive is equipped with a coil-wound proto-coupler 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 you...
9 railking 2-8-0 steam engine lock into a directional state: you can lock your engine into a directional state (forward, neutral, or reverse) to prevent it from changing 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...
10 railking 2-8-0 steam engine maintenance: lubrication and greasing instructions the engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly. You should regularly lubricate all side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow...
11 railking 2-8-0 steam engine 2. Once the boiler is removed, you need to remove the two screws that screw the pcb bracket to the engine’s chassis. 3. Carefully lift out the pcb board to access the gear box cover. Take care not to rotate or shift the position of the electrical component screwed to t...
12 railking 2-8-0 steam engine protosmoke ® unit operation this steam locomotive contains a smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the boiler of the engine. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral oil-based fluid that emi...
13 railking 2-8-0 steam engine • when the smoke output while running the engine begins to diminish, add another 10-15 drops of smoke fluid or turn the smoke unit off. • when storing the unit for long periods of time, you may want to add about 15 drops of fluid to prevent the wick from drying out. • ...
14 railking 2-8-0 steam engine 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 traveling over dirty track or switches. The ...
15 railking 2-8-0 steam engine 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 ta...
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17 railking 2-8-0 steam engine compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional o-31 or larger o 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 page 18 for a complete list of compa...
18 railking 2-8-0 steam engine 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..
19 railking 2-8-0 steam engine 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 f...
20 railking 2-8-0 steam engine • 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 direct...
21 railking 2-8-0 steam engine 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 elect...
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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 ...
