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4-6-0 Steam Freight/

Passenger Set

Operation Manual (3V PS2)

FYS

PSA

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE

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Summary of Contents for 4-6-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set

Page 1: ...4 6 0 Steam Freight Passenger Set Operation Manual 3V PS2 FYS PSA PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE www mthtrains com...

Page 2: ...output jacks or other parts In the event such conditions exist the train set should not be used until properlyrepaired l Do notoperateyourlayoutunattended Obstructedaccessoriesorstalledtrainsmayoverhe...

Page 3: ...e track and couple them together r Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects r Connect the transformer and installing DCS Remote Commander r Apply power to run as des...

Page 4: ...Getting Started Assembling RealTrax The quick connectors and built in roadbed allow you to set up RealTrax anywhere including carpeted surfaces RailKing 4 6 0 Steam Freight Passenger Set with Proto So...

Page 5: ...unit control see illustration to the OFF position Full Counter Clockwise Position Running the engine without a primed smoke unit may cause damage See the ProtoSmoke Unit Operation section of this book...

Page 6: ...play The second hole is for normal operation on the track Be Sure Cable Loops Upward Plug tender plug into boiler socket at the back of cab RailKing 4 6 0 Steam Freight Passenger Set with Proto Sound...

Page 7: ...iver 3 Plug the Z 500 transformer barrel jack into the port labeled Power on the Receiver Using the RealTrax Wire Harness plug the color coded wires from the Receiver to the Lighted Lock on 4 Make sur...

Page 8: ...Control and the train will start to move forward Each time you press the end of the Throttle Control the train will move faster and faster Please see the Operating Buttons Using the Handheld Remote fo...

Page 9: ...ine Release the button and whistle sound will decay just like the real thing Also depending upon how long you hold the button once you release it the engine will play up to three different whistle end...

Page 10: ...s the engine will start and move out on its own at the current throttle setting in the same direction it was traveling when you began the sequence Once the bell turns off the operator regains control...

Page 11: ...ou set Reset to Factory Defaults From the factory your engine is set to run with the DCS Remote Commander System at the factory default If for some reason your engine address changes the engine must b...

Page 12: ...Rollers Do Not Oil the Flat Part of Pick Up Rollers Lubricate Side Rods Lubricate Lubricate Greasing Instructions The locomotive s internal gearing was greased at the factory Grease engine every 50 h...

Page 13: ...ag 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 an eye on the track and clean it when it gets...

Page 14: ...e wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel you will need to remove and reinstall...

Page 15: ...or counter clockwise to reduce the amount If you choose not to add smoke fluid or have already added fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the smoke unit by turning the smoke unit control to the...

Page 16: ...screws locate the smoke unit assemby 2 Use a phillips head screwdriver to remove the inspection cover screws 3 After removing the inspection cover inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and hard...

Page 17: ...ise to remove To replace the light bulb in the locomotive follow the body removal instructions below 1 Body Mount Screws Passenger Car Light Bulb Replacement If your Ready To Run Set came equipped wit...

Page 18: ...ou can then lower the interior down from the shell 4 You can now replace the bulbs by pushing the socket up from the bulb holder and pull the bulb from its socket Replace with a new one and reverse th...

Page 19: ...ame by the bottom and pivot outward 5 degrees Remove the step platforms from both ends 4 Lower the chassis from the shell taking care not to pull the wires out aboose Light Bulb Replacement replace th...

Page 20: ...ox If engine sounds seem distorted or garbled at low voltages or become silent when power from the transformer is turned off test the battery to determine whether it should be recharged or replaced Te...

Page 21: ...t board and or the batteries Do not use alkaline batteries for testing or checking purposes for the 3 Volt PS2 boards Using alkaline batteries will damage the 3 Volt battery charging circuit RailKing...

Page 22: ...lution Symptom Ensure SU SD has been pressed Press the VOL button then press on the throttle control to raise the volume 1 Ensure the model has coil wound proto couplers 2 Press the CPLR button then p...

Page 23: ...e with denatured alcohol not rubbing alcohol and let dry Cab Chatter Volume Battery Remedy Remedy Remedy Sometimes the Cab Chatter sounds don t play The sounds seem distorted especially when the whist...

Page 24: ...reversing unit whenever FYS PSA is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS PSAsequences FYS PSA is programmed to start ringing the bell at that po...

Page 25: ...ionel SW U A Unknown 130 Watt Standard Lionel TW U A 8 18v 175 Watt Standard Lionel ZW Lionel Post War Celebration Series ZW A B C or D A B C or D U Common 8 20v 0 20v 275 Watt 135 190 Watt Standard M...

Page 26: ...es 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 Publ...

Page 27: ...ROM drive 4 Find the folder on the CD ROM entitled INSTALLATION 5 Choose the folder inside entitled RRTRAXSETUP 6 Run the file in that folder called SETUP EXE and follow the directions it provides The...

Page 28: ...he 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 instruc...

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