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Rail King R-12 Subway Set Operator's Manual

Summary of R-12 Subway Set

  • Page 1

    Railking r-12 subway set operator’s manual please read before use and save compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional o-31 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...

  • Page 2

    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

    Railking r-12 subway set 3 set up checklist • lubricate the locomotive • apply power to run as described in the basic operating section of this manual lubrication you should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “l” in fig...

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    4 railking r-12 subway set basic operation throttle throttle up the power to your track. Advance the throttle until 12 – 16 volts is applied, then put the subway set into forward motion by either firmly pressing the direction button on your transformer or remote once or dropping and advancing the th...

  • Page 5: Loco-Sound

    Railking r-12 subway set 5 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. Loco-sound operating instructions timing chart total time lapse: 1 seconds...

  • Page 6: Speed Control

    6 railking r-12 subway set m.T.H. Engines equipped with proto-sound 2.0 have speed control capabilities that allow the engine to maintain a constant speed up and down grades and around curves, much like an automobile cruise control. You can add or drop cars on the run, and the engine will maintain t...

  • Page 7

    Railking r-12 subway set 7 horn place engine into desired direction horn bell bell bell = direction lock repeat to return to normal condition not change direction (including going into neutral) until you repeat the 1 horn, 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal condition, even if the engine...

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    8 railking r-12 subway set maintenance the engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. Regularly lubricate all axles 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 onl...

  • Page 9

    Railking r-12 subway set 9 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. 7. Before replacing body mount sc...

  • Page 10

    10 railking r-12 subway set electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires. Interior lights to replace the interior lights in the powered unit: 1. Follow the shell removal instructions found in the “lubrication and greasing” section of this booklet. 2. Pull bulb straight out to remove. To ...

  • Page 11

    Railking r-12 subway set 11 headlights to replace the headlights and other end-of-car lights in the powered unit: 1. Remove the shell as described in the “lubrication and greasing” section of this booklet. 2. Pull out the bulb(s) you need to change. To replace the headlights and other end-of-car lig...

  • Page 12: Traction Tire Replacement

    12 railking r-12 subway set traction tire replacement your subway set 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, ...

  • Page 13

    Railking r-12 subway set 13 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 assistance (telephone:...

  • Page 14

    14 railking r-12 subway set volume remedy the sounds seem distorted, especially when the whistle or bell is activated. Loco-sound volume is set too high. Turn the volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis counter- clockwise to reduce the volume..

  • Page 15

    Railking r-12 subway set 15 proto-sound 2.0 is designed to work with most standard ac transformers. The chart below lists the many compatible transformers. Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button, so if your transformer does not have its own b...

  • Page 16: Limited One-Year Warranty

    Service & warranty information limited one-year warranty 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 infor...

  • Page 17: Participating N.A.S.C.

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  • Page 18: Participating A.S.C.

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  • Page 20

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