R k ail ing b y m t h e lectr ic t r ains ® f-3 passenger train set operating instructions making the most of your investment thank you for purchasing this railking ready-to-run f-3 passenger train set. We at mth electric trains take pride in manufacturing quality products like your set, and we hope...
2 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking table of contents quick start - basic operation( 4 setting up the ritetrax® track system 4 preparing the locomotive & cars for operation 6 lubrication 6 operating the locomotive & cars 7 electronic reverse unit 7 transformer operation 8 special rev...
3 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking compatibility our designers have sized the engine to operate on any traditional 0-27 or larger o gauge track system, including ritetrax using any standard ac transformer including the z-750 transformer packaged in your set. (see page 19 for a compl...
4 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking quick start operating instructions track and power although mth electric trains manufactures its own track and transformers, you can run your locomotive on 0-27 or wider-radius o gauge track wired to draw power from any of the standard compatible a...
5 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking complete the track design. You can purchase additional track components from any authorized mth reseller. The lighted lockon included in your set snaps into any ritetrax® track section roadbed and functions as the interface between the track and th...
6 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking preparing the locomotive & cars for operation before you run your locomotive, you must oil the locomotive. Lubrication before you run the locomotive, use a light household or hobby oil to lubricate the gears and pick up rollers. Apply a small drop ...
7 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking because the locomotives’s internal gearing has been greased at the factory, you shouldn’t need to add more grease until you have run the locomotive for 50 hours or owned it for a year, whichever comes first. See the section on lubrication, pages(s)...
8 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking throttle is turned off and then on again. At this point, the engine will now function just like any other electronic or mechanical e-unit. In addition to the dcru® electronic reverse unit, your new train set locomotive features an electronic horn t...
9 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking starting to roll advanced the transformer throttle. The locomotive's light will come on but the engine will not move until you turn the throttle back off and then on again. The engine should now proceed in the forward direction. At this point, adva...
10 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking throttle off and then on again will not allow the engine to enter the next reverse unit phase and instead keeps the engine in the current locked out phase. To lock out the engine into one of the three positions, simply enter that position using th...
11 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking train set maintenance instructions proper locomotive performance requires regular attention to lubrication. The following guidelines should be followed to ensure that your set’s locomotive last for many years. Oil before operating the locomotive, ...
12 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking amount of oil again. Also check locomotive wheels for dirt build up that can cause performance problems. Such dirt build up can interfere with electrical contacts, reduce traction (especially on elevated track sections), and cause neprene traction...
13 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking to remove the f-3 passenger cab from its chassis, follow the body removal instructions on the previous pages. Once the body has been removed, push the headlight bulb downward and rotate it counter- clockwise as seen in figure 15 to remove the burn...
14 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking after removing the roof from the body and chassis, locate the car interior lamp housings mounted on the inside of the car body. Once the lamp housing has been located, remove the burned out interior bulb by gently pulling the bulb away from its ho...
15 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking locomotive traction tire replacement instructions your locomotive is equipped with four neoprene rubber traction tires (two on each power truck). While these tires are extremely durable and long-lasting there may arise a time where they will need ...
16 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking approximate layout size: 102“ x 32” (2.6m x 0.8m) track list: item # (6) 10“ straight (40-1001) (10) o-31 curved (40-1002) (4) o-31 right hand switch (40-1004) (2) o-31 left hand switch (40-1005) (4) 5.5“ straight (40-1012) (10) 4.25“ straight (40...
17 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking approximate layout size: 84“ x 42” (2.1m x 1.1m) track list: item # (10) 10“ straight (40-1001) (8) o-31 curved (40-1002) (3) o-31 right hand switch (40-1004) (1) o-31 left hand switch (40-1005) (3) 5.5“ straight (40-1012) (1) 5.0“ straight (40-10...
18 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking approximate layout size: 92“ x 36” (2.3m x 0.9m) track list: item # (8) 10“ straight (40-1001) (8) o-31 curved (40-1002) (2) o-31 right hand switch (40-1004) (2) o-31 left hand switch (40-1005) (1) 90 degree crossing (40-1006) (4) 5.5“ straight (4...
19 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking transformer model center rail outside rail min/max. Voltage power rating transformer type lionel 1032 u a 5-16v* 90-watt standard** lionel 1032m u a 5-16v* 90-watt standard** lionel 1033 u a 5-16v* 90-watt standard** lionel 1043 u a 5-16v* 90-watt...
20 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking exploded parts view the chart and diagram on the next several pages should be referenced when requesting replacement parts for your railking locomotive and cars. Parts can be ordered directly from mth electric trains, 7020 columbia gateway drive, ...
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22 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking warning: when using electrical products, basic safety precautions should be followed including the following: read this manual thoroughly before using this device. This device is not recommended for children under ten years of age without adult su...
23 f-3 passenger train set operating manual railking service and 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...
