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Rail King 4-6-6-4 Challenger

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Cab Chatter

Lock-out

Volume

Battery

FYS/PSA

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Remedy

Sometimes the Cab Chatter 
sounds don’t play.

I can’t get the engine to run after I 
power up the transformer. It sits 

The engine won’t lock into 
forward, neutral, or reverse.

The sounds seem distorted, 
especially when the whistle or bell 
is activated.

The engine will not leave the initial 
neutral setting.

The FYS/PSA sounds occasionally 
repeat themselves.

I get no sounds when the engine 
shifts between directions.

After I turn off my transformer, my 
engine continues to make sounds 
before quitting.

Cab Chatter plays only in neutral 
at random intervals.

The engine is locked into the 
neutral position. Follow the 
procedure in the “Lock into a 
Direction” section.
Engine speed must be below 10 
scale mph (approx. 10 volts or 
less in conventional mode).

Proto-Sound 2.0 volume is set too 
high. Turn the volume control knob 
on the bottom of the chassis 
counter-clockwise to reduce the 
volume.

Check to be sure the battery is 
installed and fully charged. See 
the “Self-Charging Battery Back-
Up” section.

The battery may be dead or need 
to be charged. See the “Self-
Charging Battery Back-Up” 
section.

Proto-Sound 2.0 is designed to 
continue to sound for a few 
seconds after power to the track 
has been shut off.

Proto-Sound 2.0 has a built-in 
random number generator that 
randomly selects each sound clip 
to play. Because there are a 
limited number of sound clips 
available in each FYS/PSA 
sequence, it is probable that some 
of these sound clips will be 
repeated from time to time.

Summary of Contents for 4-6-6-4 Challenger

Page 1: ...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 a complete list of compatible transform...

Page 2: ...s 10 16 As with all electric products precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock WARNING When using electrical products basic safety precautions should...

Page 3: ...e recommend M T H ProtoSmoke Seuthe LGB or LVTS fluids Do not overfill the unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior engine components Figure 2 NOTE Smoke Unit Switch is now a volume pot ty...

Page 4: ...CT THIS ENGINE TO A TENDER FROM ANOTHER ENGINE IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE Connect the draw bar between the engine and tender The draw bar hole located farthest from the tender is for applications suc...

Page 5: ...ine 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 rel...

Page 6: ...all sounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located next to the fuel tank clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume Proto Sound 2 0 Volume A...

Page 7: ...on 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...

Page 8: ...nce you have stopped the engine to run the FYS PSA Otherwise the engine without FYS PSA will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since they cannot be automatically disa...

Page 9: ...n quickly tap the transformer s horn whistle button one time then quickly tap the Bell button two times allowing approximately second to lapse between each quick button press Repeat the 1 horn whistle...

Page 10: ...sts will indicate that the engine has made the change Automatic Sounds Certain Proto Sound 2 0 sound effects automatically play in programmed conventional mode conditions Squealing Brakes play any tim...

Page 11: ...2 First remove the six body mount screws to separate the chassis from the boiler and tender shell Four of the screws in the engine are located through holes in the drive blocks Truck may need to be mo...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...will wobble while operating 5 Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove Use a razor blade to trim away any excess tire that doesn t seat itself inside the groove properly 6 Reinstall the s...

Page 14: ...remove the light bulb from the headlight shell 5 Gently push the new light bulb into the headlight housing 6 Reconnect the blue connectors 7 Reassemble pilot and headlight shell Marker LEDs The marker...

Page 15: ...nterior Light 1 Unplug the black connector at the rear of the boiler shell See fig 8a 2 Gently pull on the wires to remove the light bulb from the backhead 3 Gently push the new light bulb into the ba...

Page 16: ...If the sounds are improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge the battery charge has run down and can be recharged There are a number of Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10 12 vo...

Page 17: ...oat the interior engine 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 tender body see figu...

Page 18: ...Inspection Cover Screws Figure 15 Figure 14 Remove Screws to separate the boiler Rail King 4 6 6 4 Challenger 18...

Page 19: ...ll won t work on a separate bell button When I try to fire the coupler FYS starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly The coupler does not fire or stay coupled When I press the...

Page 20: ...to the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction section Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph approx 10 volts or less in conventional mode Proto Sound 2 0 volume is set too...

Page 21: ...realistic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the 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...

Page 22: ...d Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 Lionel LW Powermaster U A U A U A 8 17v 8 18v 8 18v 60 Watt 75 Watt 135VA Standard Standard Electronic All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v...

Page 23: ...utton push stops all Proto Sound 2 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 so...

Page 24: ...less 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 befor...

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