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RAILKING 2-8-4 BERKSHIRE

STEAM ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This RailKing 2-8-4 Berkshire Steam Engine is produced in detailed Die-Cast Metal and
operates on O-31 track. This RailKing Steam Engine contains M.T.H.’s Loco-Sound™
sound and train control system.  The locomotive is easy to operate with any compatible
standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page

 

14), and is completely

compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories.

M.T.H. takes pride in manufacturing high quality products like your RailKing steam
engine, and we hope that you will enjoy it for a long time.  Please read all the
accompanying instructions carefully before setting up and operating your locomotive. 
With proper care, this engine should yield years of trouble-free performance.

Summary of Contents for 2-8-4 BERKSHIRESTEAM ENGINE

Page 1: ...h any compatible standard AC transformer see the compatibility chart on page 14 and is completely compatible with most other 3 rail locomotives rolling stock and accessories M T H takes pride in manuf...

Page 2: ...Proto Dispatch 6 Volume Control 7 Maintenance 8 Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 8 Cleaning the Wheels Tires and Track 9 Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement 9 Smoke Unit Maintenance 10 Locomotiv...

Page 3: ...linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked L in Fig 2 on p 8 Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each...

Page 4: ...n The bell will continue to ring from the time your turn it on until you press and release the button again to turn it off Direction Your train is programmed to start in neutral To put the engine into...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...ble CD tape player to connect your microphone to the remote lock on To use Proto Dispatch simply plug the mini cable into the microphone and into the Mic port on the left side of the remote lock on an...

Page 7: ...e 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 see Fig 1 Loco Sou...

Page 8: ...d not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first To access the gear box do the following 1 Turn the engine upside down 2 Remove the Phillips screw marke...

Page 9: ...xtremely durable you may need to replace them at some point 1 Remove the side rods the rods that connect each drive wheel to the other from the wheels in order to slip the new tire over the grooved dr...

Page 10: ...components If you choose not to add the fluid or have already added the fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the smoke unit switch located under the engine body see Fig 5 Failure either to add...

Page 11: ...ctions and see the diagrams below Remove the locomotive boiler from its chassis as shown in Figure 3 Once the body has been removed rotate the headlight bulb counter clockwise as seen in Figure 8 to r...

Page 12: ...ineered for ease of use you may have some questions during initial operation The following table should answer most questions If your problem cannot be resolved with this table contact M T H for assis...

Page 13: ...operate on any traditional O 31 or larger O 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 14...

Page 14: ...Compatibility and Wiring Chart 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 cons...

Page 15: ...cautions should be followed 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 perio...

Page 16: ...ns when contacting M T H for your Return Authorization number 3 Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service Limited One Year Warranty All...

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