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Rail King R142 5 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Car Subway Set

Summary of R142 5

  • Page 1

    R142 5-car subway set 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 pag e 19 for a complete list of compatible transformers and...

  • Page 2: Table Of  Contents

    Table of contents set up checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 checking the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 3: Set Up Checklist

    Set up checklist - lubricate the locomotive - check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects - 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 ...

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    Basic operation the throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine lights shine bright. Put the engine into motion by pressing the direction button on your transformer once. (hold it for approximately 1 second) if the engine does not begin t...

  • Page 5: Manual Volume Control

    Manual volume control to adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the manual volume control (shown below) clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Railking r142 5-car subway set 5 manual volume control manual volume control.

  • Page 6: Features

    ® 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. Activating proto-sound® 2.0 conventional mode features bec...

  • Page 7: Operating Modes

    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, which are described later. Transit announ...

  • Page 8: 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...

  • Page 9: To Program Stations:

    To program stations: 1. Running in forward, stop the unit at the desired location for the first stop by pressing the direction button. Note: if you stop the engine with the throttle control, you must re-apply power so that the engine goes into neutral and does not shut down. 2. Enter learn mode by p...

  • Page 10: 3. Auto Mode

    Notes: always approach a desired station stop location while running in forward. Learn mode counts distance traveled, not actual physical locations. However, unlike an automobile's odometer, proto-sound 2.0 learn mode does erase distance when traveling in reverse. If you operate your car past the de...

  • Page 11: Proto-Coupler Operation

    Railking r142 5-car subway set 11 ™ proto-coupler operation this locomotive is equipped with one or more coil-wound proto-couplers for remote uncoupling action. Because proto-couplers are controlled through the proto-sound 2.0 microprocessor, they do not require an uncoupling track section or modifi...

  • Page 12

    Railking r142 5-car subway set 12 to turn speed control on and off, put the engine in neutral, then quickly tap the transformer's horn/whistle button one time then quickly tap the bell button two times, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press. Repeat the 1 horn/whist...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance lubricating and greasing instructions the engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly. Regularly lubricate all axles 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 only a drop or ...

  • Page 14

    4. Reassemble the truck and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires between the truck block and motor mount. 5. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassemble the chassis and body, being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the chassis and body, and reinstall the...

  • Page 15

    Railking r142 5-car subway set 15 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. Please use the following instructions to repl...

  • Page 16

    Subway light bulb replacement to replace the headlight and cab interior lights on this locomotive, follow the cab removal instructions in the “lubrication and greasing instructions” section on pg. 13 of this manual. Once the body has been removed, locate the burned out light bulb(s). Carefully remov...

  • Page 17

    Railking r142 5-car subway set 17 battery charger port location. Battery location battery charger port self charging battery back-up the special rechargeable 2.4v self-charging battery recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to five years. The battery is a dry battery th...

  • Page 18

    ® 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 assist...

  • Page 19: Recommended Ac Transformers

    Railking r142 5-car subway set 19 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 bell butt...

  • Page 20: Remote Control  System

    Railking r142 5-car subway set 20 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 u...

  • Page 21

    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...