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Rail King USRA 2-8-8-2 Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: STEAM ENGINE

Summary of USRA 2-8-8-2

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    Railking usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions thank you for purchasing the railking die-cast usra 2-8-8-2 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 compatible with most standard ac transformer...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions table of contents quick start - basic operation(all 3-rail models) 3 protosmoke™ unit operation 4 protosounds® operating instructions 5 protosound® dcru® reverse unit operation (all 3-rail models) 5 whistle operation 6 bell operation 6 protocoupler™...

  • Page 3

    3 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions quick start - basic operation the railking usra 2-8-8-2 contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the usra 2-8-8-2 is easy to operate with any ...

  • Page 4: Protosmoke™ Unit Operation

    4 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions protosmoke™ unit operation the usra 2-8-8-2 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 i...

  • Page 5: Protosounds® Instructions

    5 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions protosounds® instructions the mth protosound® digital sound and train control system provides the operator with unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad. In addition to actual usra 2-8-8-2 engine, cd-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds,...

  • Page 6: Whistle Operation

    6 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine 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 interru...

  • Page 7: Proto-Coupler™ Operation

    7 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine 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 th...

  • Page 8: Enhanced

    8 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions apart. It can best be described as a cha-chushhh sound. The coupler doesn’t have to be fired 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 co...

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    9 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions sounds” section found later in this manual. The sound itself is a stored record on the protosounds® software chip and will always play the same brake sound for the same three second length each time the voltage is reduced from high to low. Some prac...

  • Page 10: Sound Effects

    10 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine 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 depar...

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    11 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions for more detailed fys instructions, read the following..

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    12 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine 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 usi...

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    13 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine 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 directio...

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    14 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine 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 thro...

  • Page 15: Tips On Using Fys Features

    15 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine 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 ...

  • Page 16: Special Reverse Unit Options

    16 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine 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 ...

  • Page 17: Self-Charging Battery Backup

    17 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine 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 option...

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    18 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions if you need to replace the battery, they are available from mth proto-sound® electronics at 7020 columbia gateway drive, columbia, md 21046-1532. A standard 9v alkaline battery can be substituted as a temporary fix, but, since alkaline batteries ca...

  • Page 19: Entering Reset Options

    19 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions using “reset" to program proto-sound® proto-sound® is equipped with several programmable features which are accessed in the reset state by moving the transformer throttle up and down between full voltage and low voltage (8 volts) without shutting t...

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    20 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions remotely adjusting the engine volume - reset feature 6 – (1 clank, 1 clink) reset feature 6 allows you to change the volume setting of the chuff sounds without affecting the volume of other sounds, such as whistle, bell, enhanced neutral sounds, et...

  • Page 21: Reset

    21 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions programming for whistle in neutral operation- reset feature 25 -(5 clanks) reset feature 25 allows you to operate the horn while the engine is in the neutral state. When on, pressing the horn/whistle button while in neutral, with 10v ac or less on ...

  • Page 22: Adjusting Chuff Rate

    22 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions adjusting chuff rate - reset feature 27 - (5 clanks, 2 clinks) reset feature 27 allows the operator to “fine tune” the rate of chuff relative to the speed of the engine by setting the minimum and maximum chuff points. To do this with the mth z-4000...

  • Page 23: Programming Fys Operation -

    23 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions programming fys operation - reset feature 28-(5 clanks, 3 clinks) reset feature 28 allows you to turn the operation of the fys sequence on or off. When off, the fys will not activate. To use, cycle to reset 28 and press the horn/whistle button. The...

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    24 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions resetting all proto-sound® options to factory defaults - reset feature 18 -(3 clanks, 3 clinks) reset feature 18 is the most powerful of the reset features available. Using reset feature 18 allows you to override all changes in programming and retu...

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    25 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions screws as seen in figure 10 on this page. Once the boiler is removed, the gear box can be opened up by unscrewing the two screws on the plate located in front of the motor. Grease can then be applied into the gear box using a grease tube dispenser....

  • Page 26: Traction Tire Replacement

    26 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions traction, especially on elevated track sections. Finally, dirt and oil build up can prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires. Traction tire replacement instructions your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the ...

  • Page 27: Trouble Shooting

    27 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions trouble shooting protosound® problems although protosound™ 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...

  • Page 28

    28 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine 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 protosound system is capable of providing. As a result, you may...

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    29 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine 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 mak...

  • Page 30

    30 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine 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...

  • Page 31: Wiring Chart

    31 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine 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...

  • Page 32: O-31 Operation

    32 usra 2-8-8-2 steam engine operating instructions o-31 operation while the 4-8-4 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 usra 2-8-8-2 through o-31 switches. Should t...

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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 ...