Rail King SANTA FE STEEL RAIL FREIGHT HAULER 2-6-0 Operating instructions manual

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    R k ail ing b y m t h e lectr ic t r ains ® santa fe steel rail freight hauler 2-6-0 steam engine train set operating instructions making the most of your investment thank you for purchasing this railking ready-to-run steam engine train set. We at mth electric trains take pride in manufacturing qual...

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    2 railking 2-6-0 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 re...

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    3 railking 2-6-0 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-500 transformer packaged in your set. (see page 19 for a comp...

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    4 railking 2-6-0 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 ...

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    5 railking 2-6-0 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 t...

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    6 railking 2-6-0 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...

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    7 railking 2-6-0 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...

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    8 railking 2-6-0 train set operating manual railking when storing the engine for long periods of time, you may want to add at least 15 drops of fluid to keep the wick soaked with fluid and prevent it from drying out. After removing the engine from storage, it is advisable to add another 25 drops of ...

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    9 railking 2-6-0 train set operating manual railking transformer operation the z-500 provides the model railroad enthusiast with an easy to use, safe power source for ac-powered trains and accessories. Set up is quick and easy by following the setup diagram below. Functions: bell: press to activate ...

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    10 railking 2-6-0 train set operating manual railking special reverse unit options locking out the reverse unit into one full-time direction your electronic reverse unit locomotive may be locked out into one of three positions; forward, neutral or reverse. Locking the engine into one of these three ...

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    11 railking 2-6-0 train set operating manual railking using the z-500 with self-recharging, battery equipped after-market sound systems when using the z-500 transformer with after-market digital sound systems employing a self-recharging battery backup system, operators should be aware mth does not r...

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    12 railking 2-6-0 train set operating manual railking check the locomotive oiling points periodically to be sure they are moving freely and quietly. If they are not, apply small amount of oil again. Also check locomotive wheels for dirt build up that can cause performance problems. Such dirt build u...

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    13 railking 2-6-0 train set operating manual railking to remove the caboose car body from its chassis, turn the car over and locate and remove the four mounting screws (one in each corner of the car as seen in figure 17) attaching the body to the chassis. Once the screws are removed, gently lift the...

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    14 railking 2-6-0 train set operating manual railking traction tire replacement instructions your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires (located on the rear drive wheels). While these tires are extremely durable and long-lasting there may arise a time where they will need to...

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    15 railking 2-6-0 train set operating manual railking have to be removed and reinstalled or a noticeable wobble in your engine will occur when operating the locomotive. In addition, it is important to make sure that the tire is fully seated inside the groove. Any portion of the tire extending out of...

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    16 railking 2-6-0 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 (4...

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    17 railking 2-6-0 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 (40-1...

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    18 railking 2-6-0 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 (...

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    19 railking 2-6-0 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-wat...

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    20 railking 2-6-0 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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    23 railking 2-6-0 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 s...

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    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 dealer network is not prepared to service t...