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Rail King 2-8-0 Steam Freight/ Passenger Set Operation manual
Summary of 2-8-0 Steam Freight/ Passenger Set
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Thank you for purchasing this railking product. Please read before use and save 2-8-0 steam freight/ passenger set 2-8-0 steam freight/ passenger set operation manual (3v ps2) www.Railking.Com psa fys.
Page 2: Table of Contents
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 ...
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
Set up checklist r assemble realtrax® r connect the transformer r lubricate the engine r priming the smoke unit r place the engine and cars on the track and couple them together r check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects r apply power to run as described in the bas...
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting started ® assembling realtrax the quick connectors and built-in roadbed allow you to set up realtrax anywhere, including carpeted surfaces. Connecting the transformer the transformer included with this set provides an easy-to-use, safe power source for ac- powered trains and accessories. To ...
Page 5: Lubricating The Engine
Lubricating the engine lubricate all exposed moving parts before operating using a multi-purpose, plastic-compatible oil (available with m.T.H.'s maintenance kit, sold separately) or a light household oil. Follow the lubrication points. Priming the smoke unit y ou should prime the smoke unit with sm...
Page 6: Checking The Battery
! Plug tender plug into boiler socket at the back of cab. ! Connect the draw bar between the engine and tender. 6 checking the battery you may find, if your set was built several months before you set it up, that the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charged before operating. If you ...
Page 7: Basic Operation
Basic operation the throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. ! Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine and caboose lights shine bright. ! Put the engine into motion by pressing the direction button on your transformer once. (hold it for approximately 1 second) if the engine ...
Page 8: Freight Yard Sounds (Fys) Or
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. Activating proto-sound 2.0 conventional mode features: proto-s...
Page 9: Tips On Using Fys/psa
Whistle whistle fire rear coupler = whistle bell fys/psa will continue, and within a few seconds, the engine will start and move out on its own at the current throttle setting, in the same direction it was traveling when you began the sequence. Once the bell turns off, the operator regains control o...
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Front coupler: to fire the front coupler (if your engine has one), quickly tap the bell button once followed by four quick taps of the whistle 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 ...
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Reset to factory defaults: to override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults, while in neutral tap the whistle button quickly once, followed by five quick taps of the bell button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button...
Page 12: Maintenance
Maintenance lubrication instructions the engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly. Regularly lubricate all side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent squeaking. Use light household oil, such as that found in m.T.H.'s maintenance kit. Do not over oil. Use only a...
Page 13: Protosmoke Unit Operation
Traction tire replacement instructions your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers. While these tires are extremely durable, they may occasionally need to be replaced. ® protosmoke unit operation this steam locomotive contains a smoke unit t...
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If you experience poor or no smoke output when the smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it has become hard, blackened, and unabsorbent around the heating element. Remove the boiler as shown below. Remove the smoke unit inspection cover from the locomotive's body (see right). Afte...
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Caboose light bulb replacement to replace the interior light bulbs follow these instructions and see the diagrams below. You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the m.T.H. Parts department. 15 railking 2-8-0 steam freight/passenger set with proto-sound® 2.0 remove the four (4) screws located ...
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Self-charging battery back-up the special nicad 2.4v self-charging battery pack recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to five years. The battery is a dry battery that should not leak or cause any damage to your engine. Depending upon when your engine was built, it may ...
Page 17: Quick-Start Dvd
Quick-start dvd the included quick-start dvd demonstrates the start-up and basic operation of this set as well as other information about model railroading. You may find it helpful to view the dvd before operating this set. Railware interactive cd rom m.T.H. Provides a free railware cd rom in each r...
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® 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. For assista...
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Volume remedy the sounds seem distorted, especially when the whistle or bell is activated. No sound proto-sound 2.0 volume is set too high. Turn the volume control knob on the bottom of the tender counter-clockwise to reduce the volume. Volume is set too low, adjust volume control knob on the bottom...
Page 20: Compatibility
Compatibility while this ready-to-run set is equipped with everything you need to operate it, the design allows flexibility. The train will operate on any traditional o-31 or larger o ™ gauge track system, including the scaletrax included with this set or traditional tubular track. It is also compat...
Page 21: Dcs Remote Control System:
Additional features accessible with the dcs remote control system: (additional equipment required) 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 ...
Page 22: Limited One-Year Warranty
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...
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