Rail King Docksider 0-4-0 Operating Instructions Manual - Transformer Operation

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0-4-0 Steam Engine Instructions

Transformer Operation

The Z-500 provides the model railroad enthusiast with an easy to use,

safe power source for AC-powered trains and accessories.  Operation is 

quick and easy by following the setup diagram below.

Button Functions:

Bell:  Press to activate a

digital sound system bell.

*Note:  Pressing the bell

button will have no effect on

your set engine because your 

locomotive is not equipped

with a bell.  Only

locomotives equipped with

full digital sound systems

(which feature engine sounds, horns, bells, air-release sound effects, squeaking

brakes and many other locomotive related sound effects) can utilize the bell

button.

Horn/Whistle:  Press to activate the whistle

Direction:   Press to stop motion of train and press again to change

direction

Starting to Roll

Advance the transformer throttle.  The locomotive's light will come on

and the engine should now proceed in the forward direction.  At this

point, advancing the throttle further will allow the engine to pick up

speed, reducing the throttle will slow the engine down.  Turning the

throttle OFF and then back ON will park the engine into neutral. 

Cycling the throttle OFF and then back ON again one more time will

allow the locomotive to enter reverse.

Tip: An alternative method to using the throttle to enter the next reverse

unit state is to press the direction button.  When depressed, the

transformer interrupts all power to the track.  Releasing the button

reapplies power to the track at whatever voltage level the transformer

throttle is set at.

DIRECTION

BELL

HORN

WHISTLE

POWER

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AIL ING

By MTH Electric Trains

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Figure 12:  Z-500 Controls