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Rail King R-17 Subway Set Operation Manual

Manual is about: R-17 Subway Set

Summary of R-17 Subway Set

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    Please read before use and save www.Railking.Com operation manual r-17 subway set (3v ps2) 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 transform...

  • 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 ...

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    Tools needed cotton swab or rag scissors pliers philips screwdriver railking maintenance kit or light household oil and bearing grease set up checklist ® r assemble realtrax r connect the transformer r lubricate the engine r place the engine and cars on the track and couple them together r check to ...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    4 gently push together realtrax insert lock-on into knock-out tab (lock-on is the interface between the track and transformer) make sure the metal contacts line up. Align quick connect plugs knock-out must be removed before remote lock-on can be installed remove knock-out from outer edge of track by...

  • Page 5: Lubrication

    Do not over oil do not over oil do not over oil 5 position armiture for proper operation incorrect position place the cars on the track. Open couplers by pressing down on plunger. Push cars together step 1 1 step 2 2 step 3 3 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 lubrication lubricate all exposed mo...

  • Page 6: Basic Operation

    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 throttle. Bell - to sound the...

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    Timing chart total time lapse: 1 seconds ½ press horn short & firm ½ sec. Pause ½ sec. Pause press bell short & firm press bell short & firm 7 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 proto-sound 2.0 operating instructions this manual contains the operating instructions for proto-sound 2.0 in conventio...

  • Page 8: Operating Modes

    8 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 operating modes 1. Manual mode upon initial power application, the engine will start up in manual mode. The chart below lists the features available to the operator when in manual mode. Different features are available when operating in learn and auto modes, w...

  • Page 9: 2.  Learn Mode

    2. Learn mode in learn mode, the engine may be programmed with either an "out & back" route or a "loop" route. An "out & back" route begins at the 1st station (as programmed by the operator), stops at intermediate stations, ends at the last station, then reverses its route until it reaches the 1st s...

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    10 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 2. Enter learn mode by pressing horn-bell-bell-bell-bell. The train will then announce that you have entered learn mode. 3. Press and hold the bell button to scroll through the available stations until you hear the one that you would like to be your first sto...

  • Page 11: Auto Mode

    11 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 auto mode when you have finished programming your stations in learn the car will be in manual mode. Running in forward, stop the car at the location of the first programmed station by pressing the direction button. Press bell-horn-horn to put the train into a...

  • Page 12: Speed Control

    12 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 speed control 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, an...

  • Page 13: Reset to Factory Default

    R-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 13 locking locomotive into a direction you can lock your engine into a direction (forward, neutral, or reverse) so that it will not change directions. To do this, put the engine into the direction you want (or into neutral to lock it into neutral), run it at a v...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    14 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 maintenance lubricating and greasing instructions 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 i...

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    15 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 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...

  • Page 16: Lightbulb Replacement

    16 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 lightbulb replacement instructions 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. (see figure 5...

  • Page 17: Headlights

    17 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 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 shown in figure 8 to replace the number/destination board bu...

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    18 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 self charging battery back-up the 2.4v nicad self-charging battery pack recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to five years. It is a battery type that should not leak or cause any damage to your engine. Depending upon when your ...

  • Page 19: Traction Tire Replacement

    19 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 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....

  • Page 20: Quick-Start Dvd

    20 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 quick-start dvd the included dvd quick-start video 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...

  • Page 21

    21 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 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 wit...

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    22 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 transformer compatibility and wiring chart 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 bel...

  • Page 23: Control System

    23 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 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 allow...

  • Page 24: Limited One-Year Warranty

    24 r-17 subway set with proto-sound® 2.0 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. A...

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