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MTHTrains 30-5146-1 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

RailKing EP-5 Electric Engine

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

(Ps3)

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 page 19 for complete
list of compatible transformers and wiring
instructions.)

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE AND SAVE

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Freight Yard Sound

Passenger Station Announcement

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Summary of Contents for 30-5146-1

Page 1: ...k system including M T H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC transformers See page 19 for complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE AND SAVE www mthtrains com Freight Yard Sound Passenger Station Announcement ...

Page 2: ...s with all electric products precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock WARNING When using electrical products basic safety precautions should be observed including the following Read this manual thoroughly before using this device M T H recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equip ment periodic...

Page 3: ...ehold oil and follow the lubrication points marked L shown below Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Checking the Battery You may find if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up that the rechargeable battery has run down and needs to be charged before operating If you notice that the sounds are garbled test and charge the engine as described in the Self...

Page 4: ...unter clockwise 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 Bell To sound the bell in an engine equipped with a bell firmly press and release the Bell button To turn the bell off press and release the Bell button again The bell will continue to ring from the time you turn it on unt...

Page 5: ... Ps3 5 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 Manual Volume Control ...

Page 6: ...unds that you can play Each sequence described below will play as long as it is left on randomly generating sounds but be sure to allow approximately 30 seconds between the button pushes described below to allow the FYS PSA sufficient time to run through each sequence To cue the sound system to play the FYS PSA quickly but firmly tap the Bell button once followed by 2 quick taps of the Horn Whistl...

Page 7: ...o move the train since they cannot be automatically disabled during the FYS PSA cycle or if an original Proto Sound engine FYS PSA are triggered differently and that engine s motor disable feature will not be active when you run FYS PSA in Proto Sound 3 0 FSY PSA can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the same way as if triggered while in motion except that at the conclusion of the FYS PSA ...

Page 8: ... allow for better low voltage operation 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 1 2 second to lapse between each quick button press Repeat the 1 horn whistle 2 bells code to return it to the other condition You will want to do this during the initial ...

Page 9: ...ond to lapse between each quick button press Two horn whistle blasts will indicates that the engine has made the change Automatic Sounds Certain Proto Sound 3 0 sound effects automatically play in programmed conventional mode conditions Squealing Brakes play any time the engine s speed decreases rapidly Cab Chatter plays at random intervals when the engine idles in neutral Engine Start up and Shut...

Page 10: ...ns below Note that in some tightly packed engines you may need to move internal components temporarily in order to access the gears 1 To access the gear box remove the cab from the chassis by unscrewing the body mount screws as seen above and lifting the cab from the chassis 2 Once the cab is removed remove the trucks by unscrewing the black Phillips motor mount screw located on the underside of t...

Page 11: ... can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alchohol applied with a cotton swab To clean the track use RailKing Track Cleaning Fluid found in Maintenance Kit 30 50051 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 Thereafter keep and eye on the track and clean i...

Page 12: ...e over the grooved drive wheel Once the truck sides have been removed 1 Make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove in the drive wheel using a razor blade or small flathead screwdriver to pry away any remains 2 Slip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 3 If you twist the tire while stretc...

Page 13: ...uctions in the Lubrication and Greasing Instructions section on pg 10 of this manual Once the body has been removed locate burned out light bulb s Carefully remove bulb s from mounting Disconnect light bulb harness from main harness wire Replacement bulb harnesses are available directly from the M T H Parts department Connect replacement bulb harness and reassemble in reverse ...

Page 14: ...t the horn to blow when I press the whistle button You may be pressing the button too quickly Try pressing the whistle horn button more slowly tak ing approximately one full second to fully depress the button Bell Remedy When I press the whistle button the bell sounds Reverse the transfomer leads I can t get the bell to ring when I press the bell button You may be pressing the button too quickly T...

Page 15: ...hassis counter clockwise to reduce the volume Battery Remedy The engine will not leave the initial neutral setting Check to be sure the battery is installed and fully charged See the Self Charging Battery Back Up section I get no sounds when the engine shifts between directions The battery may be dead or need to be charged See the Self Charging Battery Back up section After I turn off my transform...

Page 16: ...at that point After approximately 12 seconds it will automatically turn off When FYS PSA is enabled pressing the whistle and bell buttons has no effect Because FYS PSA must control various effects in each sequence Proto Sound 3 0 takes con trol of these sound effects until you exit I push the direction button but the next sound clip in the sequence does not play or the engine does not come out of ...

Page 17: ... button push stops all Proto Sound 3 0 trains but does not turn off the power One Touch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined actions including sound lights and smoke Proto Dispatch Operation Public Address like feature allows users to speak through locomotive speaker during operation Proto Cast Allows users to play audio recordings through l...

Page 18: ...lists the many compatible transformers Note that many of the operational commands described in these instructions require a bell button so if your transformer does not have its own bell button you should consider adding one to get the full benefit of the system In addition the chart details how the terminals on these transformers should be attached to your layout ...

Page 19: ... Please include the description regardless of whether you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center for your Return Authorization Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service Authorized M T H Service Centers are independently owned and operated and are not agents or representatives of M T H Elect...

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