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Rail King S-2 TURBINE STEAM Operating Instructions Manual - Self-Charging Battery Backup

Summary of S-2 TURBINE STEAM

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    R k ail ing by mth electric trains ® railking s-2 turbine steam engine operating instructions thank you for purchasing the railking die-cast s-2 turbine steam locomotive. The engine’s die-cast body and tender are traditionally sized for operation on any o-31 or larger layout. The engine is compatibl...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions table of contents quick start - basic operation(all 3-rail models) 3 protosmoke™ unit operation 4 proto-sound® operating instructions 5 proto-sound® dcru® reverse unit operation (all 3-rail models) 5 whistle operation 6 bell operation 6 protocoupler™ operatio...

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    3 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions quick start - basic operation the railking s-2 turbine contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the s-2 turbine is easy to operate with most compatible ...

  • Page 4: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation

    4 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions protosmoke™ unit operation the s-2 turbine contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs a steady stream of smoke through the smoke stack on the roof of the engine. The on/off switch located next to the trailing truck must be in the on position in order for...

  • Page 5: Proto-Sound® Instructions

    5 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions proto-sound® instructions the mth proto-sound® digital sound and train control system provides the operator with unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad. In addition to actual s-2 turbine engine, cd-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds, you get t...

  • Page 6: Whistle Operation

    6 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions transformer throttle to the off position and then back on again to enter the forward phase. Interrupting the power too quickly may cause the system to re-enter reset (signaled by two dings of the bell). Should this happen, wait longer before interrupting the ...

  • Page 7: Proto-Coupler™ Operation

    7 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions continuously in reset (remember neutral is the state between forward and reverse). Once the bell is turned on, it will continue to ring when the engine is cycled into forward or reverse until you press the bell button or re-enter neutral and turn the bell off...

  • Page 8: Enhanced

    8 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions in neutral. Once the coupler is armed it can be fired in forward, neutral or reverse. However, you may find that the coupler doesn’t open when firing the coupler at high speeds. Reduce the voltage setting on your transformer if this occurs and run your engine...

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    9 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions low. Some practice may be required to synchronize the playing of the brake sounds with the movement of the engine. It is not uncommon for the engine to stop before the brake sound is completed. Operators will find that by coordinating the movement of the thro...

  • Page 10: Sound Effects

    10 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions operating proto-sound freight yard sound effects freight yard sounds (fys) proto-sound® is equipped with operator controlled freight yard sounds, referred to as fys. The fys sequence is designed to simulate the arrival, unloading, loading and departure of a ...

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    11 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions d bell horn whistle direction or to play fys, stop train direction. This can be done by pressing the direction button or cycling the transformer handle. At this time the train will stop in neutral. In a few seconds, a man whistling plays, followed by a backg...

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    12 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions activating freight yard sounds (fys)- detailed instructions arming the freight yard sounds feature before the freight yard sounds can be heard, the feature must be activated. The feature can be activated in one of two ways: option 1: if you are using the z-4...

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    13 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions whistle button. Interrupt the transformer throttle to enter the next directional state (either forward or reverse). (note: the fys will only play in the first neutral after it is armed. You cannot interrupt the power twice to enter another direction and stil...

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    14 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions you may have to go through the entire fys sequence several times before you clearly identify this sound. After the rumbling highlight is played, the freight yard sounds heard in event 1 will continue to play. Event 3: interrupt the transformer throttle again...

  • Page 15: Tips On Using Fys Features

    15 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions tips on using fys features fys is a unique feature of proto-sound® that is completely controlled by the operator. You decide how, when or if you want to utilize the feature. By reviewing the following tips, you should find solutions or suggestions to the var...

  • Page 16: Special Reverse Unit Options

    16 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions special reverse unit options reverse unit lockout operation for operators who wish to lock their engine into a single direction, proto-sound’s® unique design eliminates the need for a lock-out switch on the locomotive. This will allow users to run the engine...

  • Page 17: Self-Charging Battery Backup

    17 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions self-charging battery backup proto-sound® includes a self-charging battery backup system for improved performance at any speed. The battery ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes, while setting reset options or when ...

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    18 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions md 21046-1532. A standard 9v alkaline battery can be substituted as a temporary fix, but, since alkaline batteries can’t take a charge, it will eventually wear down. Manually adjusting the proto-sound® volume your proto-sound® system has two types of volume ...

  • Page 19: Entering Reset Options

    19 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions entering reset options for example, if you want to select feature 2, you put the engine in reset, and move the throttle up and down from full throttle to low two times. After the second advance, you will hear two “clinks" indicating that the computer is now ...

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    20 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions programming for squeaking brake operation- reset feature 45 –(9 clanks, 0 clinks) reset feature 45 allows you to determine if and how the squeaking brakes recording will be activated. To use, cycle to reset 45 and press the whistle button. The engine will pl...

  • Page 21: Feature 10-(2 Clanks)

    21 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions programming for proto-coupler® operation - reset feature 10-(2 clanks) reset 10 allows you to turn the operation of the proto-coupler® on or off. When off, the coupler will not arm or fire from neutral. To use, cycle to reset 10 and press the whistle button....

  • Page 22: Programming Fys Operation -

    22 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions and the engine will stop. 7. Bring the throttle to the “off” position to complete the reset feature. Test the settings by running the engine. You may need to repeat the procedure to further adjust the thresholds. And remember you can always return to the def...

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    23 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions activating remote lock-out control - reset feature 40-(8 clanks, 0 clinks) reset feature 40 allows you to enable the reverse unit lockout feature of proto-sound®. When enabled, you are able to lock the engine to run in only one of the directional states (for...

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    24 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions oil & lubrication instructions in order for the engine to perform correctly and quietly, it is important that the chassis be lubricated before operation. Lubrication should include all side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from ...

  • Page 25: Traction Tire Replacement

    25 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions traction tire replacement instructions your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers. While these tires are extremely durable and long-lasting there may arise a time where they will need to be replaced...

  • Page 26: Headlight Replacement

    26 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions useful to use two small flatblade screwdrivers to assist you in stretching the tire over the wheel. Be careful to avoid twisting the tire when stretching it over the wheel. If a twist occurs, the tire will have to be removed and reinstalled or a noticeable w...

  • Page 27: Problems

    27 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions trouble shooting proto-sound® problems although proto-sound™ has been designed and engineered for ease of use, some questions may arise during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If you find that your problem can’t be resolve...

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    28 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions coupler problems remedy the protocoupler won’t let the engine uncouple on the “fly”. The power required to fire the coupler open when the engine is on the “fly” may be greater than the proto-sound system is capable of providing. As a result, you may experien...

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    29 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions battery problems remedy i get no sounds when the engine shifts between the direction states. The battery may be dead or needs charging. See the battery backup section for more information. After i turn off my transformer, my engine continues to make sounds b...

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    30 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions after triggering the brake sound and stopping the engine in neutral, the engine begins making passenger station sound effects. After you trigger the brake sounds, you cannot stop the engine in neutral and leave the track power on without activating the passe...

  • Page 31: Wiring Chart

    31 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions transformer compatibility and wiring chart protosounds® is designed to work with any standard ac transformer that uses a “pure sine-wave" format. The chart below lists the many lionel® compatible transformers, such as the lionel kw or zw models. In addition,...

  • Page 32: O-31 Operation

    32 prr s-2 turbine operating instructions o-31 operation while the s-2 turbine engine is more than capable of operating on o-31 curves and switches, you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the s-2 turbine through o-31 switches. Should this o...

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  • Page 36: Limited One Year Warranty

    Service & 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 dealer network is not prepared to service the product ...