Rail King 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set User manual

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Table of Contents
SetUpChecklist ................................................3
GettingStarted .................................................4
AssemblingRealTrax.....................................4
PluggingintheTransformer................................4
LubricatingtheEngine....................................5
PrimingtheSmokeUnit...................................5
CouplingtheEngineandCars...............................5
RemoteControl..........................................6
BasicOperation.................................................7
OperationButtons........................................7
SpeedControl...........................................7
DirectionLock...........................................8
Proto-CastandProto-Dispatch..............................8
ManualVolumeControl ...................................9
Maintenance...................................................10
CareofRemoteControl ..................................10
Lubrication and Greasing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CDROM ..................................15
Troubleshooting................................................16
Compatibility..................................................17
TransformerCompatibilityChart.................................17
Service and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
SmokeUnitMaintenance.................................12
Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Light Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Loco-Sound™
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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 usingelectricalproducts,basic safetyprecautions shouldbe observed,including thefollowing:
Readthis manualthoroughly beforeusing thisdevice.
lM.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment
periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, such as damage to the primary
cord, plug blades, housing, output jacks or other parts. In the event such conditions exist, the train set should not be used until
properlyrepaired.
lDo not operate your layout unattended. Obstructed accessories or stalled trains may overheat, resulting in damage to your
layout.
lThistrain setis intendedfor indooruse. Do notuse ifwater ispresent. Serious injuryor fatalitymay result.
lDonot operatethe hobbytransformer withdamaged cord,plug, switches,buttons orcase.
lThetransformerwasdesigned to operateonregular US householdcurrent(120volt, 50-60 Hertz). Donotconnectto anyother
sourceof power.
lToavoidtheriskof electrical shock, do notdisassemblethetransformerunit. There are no user-serviceable partsinside. Ifthe
unitis damagedcontact M.T.H.Service forinstructions.
lThe transformer is equipped with an internal circuit protector. If the circuit protector trips, unplug the power cord from the
electrical wall outlet, check your layout for any short circuits. The circuit breaker will reset automatically when the short is
removedfrom thecircuit.
lUnplugthe transformerfrom theelectrical walloutlet whennot inuse.
lDonot usethis transformerfor otherthan itsintended purpose.
Transformer Ratings:
Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Only, Outpu
This product may be protected by one or more of the following patents: 6,019,289; 6,280,278; 6,281,606; 6,291,263;
6,457,681; 6,491,263; 6,604,641; 6,619,594; 6,624,537; 6,655,640. ©2005, M.T.H. Electric Trains, Columbia, MD 21046
t: Z-750: 21VAC 3.75A75W; Z-1000: 14VAC 80Wor 18VAC 100W

Set Up Checklist
®
rAssemble RealTrax
rConnect the transformer
rLubricate the engine
rPrime the Smoke Unit
rPlace the engine and cars on the track and couple them together
rPosition remote lock-on lens
rApply power to run as described in the Basic Operation section of these
instructions.
Optional Equipment
Cassette PlayerMicrophone w/1/8” Plug 1/8” Male to Male Plug
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You can obtain replacement parts and replacement instructions from the M.T.H.
Parts Department
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: [phone]
mail: 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD 21046-1532
Set Includes
8-Pieces
O-31 Curve RealTrax
Steam Engine with Proto-Sound® 2.0
CD-Rom/DVD Controller with Wiring Harness
and Transformer
Steam Tender 4-Pieces
Straight RealTrax
Lighted
Lock-On
3 Freight Cars or 3 Passenger Cars
(Engines and cars shown are for example only. Your set may contain different models.)
Tools Needed
RailKing Maintenance Kit or
Light Household Oil and Bearing Grease
Scissors
Pliers
Cotton Swab or Rag
Philips Screwdriver
RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Loco-Sound™

Getting Started
®
Assembling RealTrax
The quick connectors and built-in roadbed allow you to set up RealTrax anywhere,
including carpeted surfaces.
Connecting the Transformer
The transformer included with this set provides an easy-to-use, safe power source for AC-
powered trains and accessories.
To complete the connection between the track and the transformer, simply plug in the
color-coded wire harness that was included in your set and plug the transformer into your
wall outlet.
• Plug the wire from the transformer into the Z-Controller’s center port.
!Connect the Wires from the Z-Controller to the Lighted Lock-On, being sure that the
!wires are connected from red-to-red and black-to-black.
!Unplug when not in use
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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
holding and twisting up
with a pair of pliers
REMOVE TAB
FROM OUTER EDGE
STEP
11STEP 22STEP 33
STEP
44STEP 55STEP 66
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DIRECTION
BELL
HORN
WHISTLE
POWER
AILING
RK
ByMTHElectricTrains
®
TRANSFORMER CONTROLLER
OFF
FULL
POWER
Also functions as a binding post.
Red Harness
Wire/Plug
Red Harness
Wire/Plug
Black Harness
Wire/Plug Black Harness
Wire/Plug
RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Loco-Sound™

Lubricating the Engine
Lubricate all exposed moving parts before operating, using a multi-purpose,
plastic-compatible oil (available with M.T.H.'s Maintenance Kit, sold
separately) or a light household oil. Follow the lubrication points.
Priming the Smoke Unit
You should prime the smoke unit with smoke fluid before
operating. Add 15-20 drops of smoke fluid from the
included pipette through the smokestack, then gently blow
into the stack to eliminate any air bubbles in the fluid.
If you choose not to prime the unit with fluid, turn the
smoke unit switch located under the tender to the OFF
position. Running the engine without a primed smoke
unit may cause damage. See the "ProtoSmoke Unit
Operation" section of this book for more information
on smoke unit maintenance.
DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Lubricate Valve Gear Lubricate Pick-Up Rollers
(Do Not Oil the Flat Part of
Pick-Up Rollers)
Lubricate Side Rods
Position
armature
for proper
operation
Incorrect
Position Place the engine and cars
on the track.
Open couplers by
pressing down on plunger.
Push cars together to
couple.
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STEP
11STEP 22STEP 33
Running the engine without a primed
smoke unit may cause damage
Smoke Unit
ON/OFF Switch
Add 15-20 Drops
Smoke Fluid
RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Loco-Sound™

!Plug tender plug into boiler socket at the back of cab.
!Connect the draw bar between the engine and tender.
DO NOT CONNECT
This Engine To A
Tender From
Another Engine; It May
Cause Serious Damage.
Look at the bottom of the
engine and tender where
each will have a color-coded
stamp. If they match you
may connect those two
pieces; if not, don't.
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CABLE CURVES
UPWARD
RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Loco-Sound™

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Basic Operation
The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel.
!Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine and caboose 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 to move as soon as you firmly press the Direction button, you
may not have sent enough voltage to the track to make the train move. Turn the throttle up
a bit higher until the train begins to move.
Operation Buttons
Throttle To increase or decrease track voltage, and therefore train speed, turn the throttle
control knob. Turning it clockwise will increase voltage and speed, while turning it
counterclockwise will decrease voltage and speed. The engine will maintain the speed
you set after you release the throttle until you turn it again to change the voltage and
speed.
Horn/Whistle - To sound the whistle, firmly press the Horn/Whistle button. The horn will
sound for as long as you continue to depress the button. It will stop when you release the
button.
Bell - To sound the bell, firmly press the bell button. The bell sound will continue until
the bell button is firmly pressed a second time.
Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral. The
train will always cycle neutral-forward-neutral-reverse with
each press and release of the direction button. The engine is
programmed to restart in neutral each time the track voltage
is turned off for 25 seconds or more.
Speed Control
M.T.H. engines equipped with Loco-Sound 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, and the engine will
maintain the speed you set.
While the engine is programmed to start with the speed control feature activated, you can
opt to turn it off. This means the engine's speed will fall as it labors up a hill and increase
as it travels downward. It is also affected by the addition or releasing of cars while on the
run. To maintain a constant speed when speed control is turned off, you need to adjust
track voltage yourself.
To turn speed control on and off,put the engine in neutral, then quickly tap the
transformer's 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 whistle, 2
bells code to return it to the other condition. You will want to do this during the initial
neutral upon start-up if you ever couple this engine to another engine that is not
equipped with speed control to avoid damaging the motors in either engine. Each
time you shut down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on.
RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Loco-Sound™

Direction Lock
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 very slow crawl (as slowly as it will move without halting),
and quickly but firmly tap the Whistle button once followed by three quick taps of the
Bell button, allowing approximately ½ second to lapse between each quick button press.
The engine will not change direction (including going into neutral) until you repeat the 1
whistle, 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal condition, even if the engine is kept
without power for extended periods of time.
Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch:
When used with the remote lock-on included in this set, Loco-Sound equipped engines
™™
gain Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch features.
Proto-Cast: Allows you to play audio recordings through your engine's speaker.
Your set includes an audio source (a small portable CD/tape player) and
a male-to-male mini cable (1/8" plug) to connect the audio source to the
remote lock-on.
To use Proto-Cast
!Plug the mini-cable first into your audio source (into the headphone jack)
!Plug Cable into the "Audio" port on the right side of the remote lock-on.
!Adjust the volume. If engine sounds keep breaking through the recorded sounds,
increase the volume on the audio source.
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Timing Chart
Total Time Lapse: 1 Seconds½
Press
Whistle
Short &
Firm
½ Sec.
Pause ½ Sec. Pause
Press
Bell
Short &
Firm
Press
Bell
Short &
Firm
Whistle
Place
Engine into
Neutral
Bell Bell
Speed Control
Repeat to Return
to Normal Condition
=
Place
Engine into
Desired
Direction
Whistle
Bell Bell Bell
Direction Lock
Repeat to Return
to Normal Condition
=
1/8" plug
+
=
Proto-Cast
+
Proto-Dispatch Proto-Cast
RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Loco-Sound™

Proto-Dispatch: This feature allows you to broadcast your own voice through your
engine's speaker You must supply the microphone for use with the mini cable (1/8”
plug) in this set to connect your microphone to the remote lock-on.
To use Proto-Dispatch
!Connect the microphone to the mini-cable with 1/8” plug included in this set..
!Plug the ”Cable" into the proto-dispatch port on the left side of the remote lock-on
and speak into the microphone.
When these features are in use, the locomotive's own sounds (engine sounds and bells,
whistles, and horns) will be muted so that only the sounds you broadcast will be heard.
Because Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch are voice activated, there will be a several second
delay after you stop speaking into the microphone or turn off the audio source before the
engine sounds resume. To stop using the feature and return to normal operation, unplug
the cable from the lock-on jack.
If using parallel tracks with multiple Loco-Sound equipped engines, Proto-Cast and
Proto-Dispatch transmissions from one track may be picked up by the other nearby
engines.
If you experience popping and interference when using Proto-Cast or Proto-Dispatch, try
cleaning the track as described in the "Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track" section of
this booklet.
Manual Volume Control
To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control
knob located under the tender clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to
decrease the volume.
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1/8" plug
+ = Proto-Dispatch
Proto-Dispatch
Proto-Dispatch
NOTE: M.T.H. does not recommend using Proto-Cast
and Proto-Dispatch at the same time.
increase
RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Loco-Sound™

Maintenance
Lubrication Instructions
The engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly.
Regularly lubricate all side rods and linkage components 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 two on each pivot point.
Greasing Instructions
The locomotive's internal gearing was greased at the factory. Grease engine every 50
hours of use or one year. Use a lithium based grease and follow the greasing instructions.
Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track
Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt
and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contact and
traction and prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires.
Wheels and tires can be cleaned using denatured (not rubbing)
alcohol applied with a cotton swab.
To clean the track, use RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid or
denatured (not rubbing) alcohol and a clean rag. Unplug the
transformer and wipe the rails of the track, turning the rag frequently to ensure that you
are using clean cloth on the rails. Because the manufacturing process leaves a coating on
RealTrax center rail, you should clean the rails after the first 30 minutes of use (you may
notice an electrical smell during initial use as the coating wears off; this is normal).
Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good
electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires.
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DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Lubricate Valve Gear Lubricate Pick-Up Rollers
(Do Not Oil the Flat Part of
Pick-Up Rollers)
Lubricate Side Rods
!Remove the screw from the chassis to open
the grease port.
!Insert the grease tube tip into the port and
squeeze the tube once or twice to add grease
to the gearbox.
!Wipe off any excess grease and replace the
phillips screw securely.
GREASE
GREASE
RailKing 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Loco-Sound™