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Rail King Amtrak F59PH Operation manual
Summary of Amtrak F59PH
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F59ph diesel engine freight/passenger set operation manual (3v ps2) www.Railking.Com thank you for purchasing this railking product. Please read before use and save psa fys.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Set up set up checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 assembling realtrax® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 connecting the transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 lubricating the en...
Page 3: Set Up Checklist
Tools needed cotton swab or rag scissors pliers philips screwdriver railking maintenance kit or light household oil and bearing grease battery charger (optional) set includes 8-pieces o-31 curve realtrax dvd/cd-rom 4-pieces straight realtrax transformer and controller with wire harness lighted lock-...
Page 4: Assembling Realtrax®
Assembling realtrax® unlike other o gauge track systems, each realtrax section features a realistic built-in roadbed base, solid nickel-silver track rails, and realistic railroad ties, all designed to give you an authentic looking track system. The quick connectors and built-in roadbed allow you to ...
Page 5: Connecting The Transformer
Connecting the transformer lubricating the engine you must lubricate the engine before operating it. Use a light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “l” in fig. 5 on page 12. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point. Checking the battery you may find, if your lo...
Page 6: Coupling The Engine and Cars
Figure 1. Adding smoke fluid coupling the engine and cars our couplers are designed for realistic operation. Place the engine and cars on the track and couple them together. If the coupler is already closed, press down on the small finger that extends from under the right side of the coupler to open...
Page 7: Basic Operation
Basic operation 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. 4 ). The throttle knob controls how fast your train will trave...
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. (sold separately) activating proto-sound 2.0 conventional mode...
Page 9: Tips On Using Fys/psa
9 fire rear coupler = bell + sound system cued to play freight yard or passenger station sounds (fys)/(psa) bell 1st sequence fys/psa + 2nd sequence fys/psa + 3rd sequence fys/psa + 4th sequence fys/psa = operator controls when bell turns off horn/ whistle horn/ whistle horn/ whistle horn/ whistle h...
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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 hor n/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 kn...
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11 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 horn/whistle button quickly once, followed by five quick taps of the bell button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quic...
Page 12: Maintenance:
Maintenance: lubrication and greasing instructions the engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly. You should regularly oil the engine and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “l” in fig. 5. Do not over oil. ...
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5. Repeat the procedure for the other motor and truck 6. Reassemble the chassis and body, being careful that the wires are not caught between the body and chassis, as this can lead to a short that may damage the electronics beyond repair. It is also a good idea to lubricate the outside truck block i...
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14 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. To do this, you will nee...
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You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the m.T.H. Parts department (order online: www.Mth-railking.Com, e-mail: parts@mth-railking.Com,fax: 410- 423-0009, phone: 410-381-2500, mail: 7020 columbia gateway drive, columbia locomotive light bulb replacement to replace the burned out light bulbs ...
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16 railking diesel r-t-r freight/passenger set w/proto-sound® 2.0 f59ph passenger car light bulb replacement to replace the interior light bulbs follow these instructions and see the diagrams below: 1. Turn the car over and remove the two mounting screws holding the roof on. 2. Turn the car back ove...
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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 18: Protosmoke® Unit Operation
Protosmoke® unit operation this diesel locomotive contains a proto-sound 2.0 controlled smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the roof 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 emits smo...
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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 assistan...
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Volume remedy the sounds seem distorted, especially when the horn 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 chassis counter-clockwise to reduce the volume. Volume is set too low, adjust volume control knob on the bottom o...
Page 21: Compatibility
Transformer compatibility and wiring chart note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if you are using a transformer other than the one included in this set and your transformer does not have its own bell button, you should consider adding on...
Page 22: Quick-Start Dvd
22 railking diesel r-t-r freight/passenger set w/proto-sound® 2.0 f59ph 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. Rail...
Page 23: 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 ...
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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 th...