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 RailKing Genesis Diesel Locomotive  

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Cab Chatter

Lock-out

Volume

Battery

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 still 
with the engine sounds running.

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 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.

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 PSA 
sequence, it is probable that some of 
these sound clips will be repeated 
from time to time.

Summary of Contents for Genesis Diesel Locomotive

Page 1: ...bility 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...

Page 2: ...ed trains may overheat resulting in damage to your layout This train set is intended for indoor use Do not use if water is present Serious injury or fatality may result l l l l Do not operate the hobb...

Page 3: ...ubrication points marked L in Fig 1 Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Lubricate Pick Up Rollers L Lubricate Wheel Axles L Lubricate Wheel Axles L Figure 1 Lubrication Points o...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...e bell you should tap the buttons very quickly with a second pause between button presses You may need to practice your timing to make this work smoothly Proto Sound 2 0 Operating Instructions Timing...

Page 7: ...as disabled operator control over the Horn and Bell buttons until the full PSA sequence is complete After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run press the Direction button again to trigger...

Page 8: ...leave the throttle at a high voltage level once you have stopped the engine to run the PSA Otherwise the engine without PSA will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train si...

Page 9: ...level for operation with speed control off to avoid high speed derailments When speed control is off the volume will drop to allow for better low voltage operation To turn speed control on and off pu...

Page 10: ...ell Direction Lock Two Horn Blasts Repeat to Return to Normal Condition indicates change is made To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults...

Page 11: ...comes first Follow the greasing instructions 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...

Page 12: ...es 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...

Page 13: ...ewdrivers to stretch the tire over the wheel 3 If you twist the tire while stretching it over the wheel you will need to remove and reinstall the tire Otherwise your engine will wobble while operating...

Page 14: ...f 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 Test P...

Page 15: ...g Genesis Diesel Locomotive 15 Battery Charge r Item No 50 1019 Replace If the sounds are not improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge it is time to replace the battery Available through M T H...

Page 16: ...bell won t work on a separate bell button When I try to fire the coupler PSA starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly When I press the whistle button the bell sounds Reverse t...

Page 17: ...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 i...

Page 18: ...ealistic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever PSA is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the PSA sequences PSA is programme...

Page 19: ...andard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostl...

Page 20: ...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 allow...

Page 21: ...s If you need assistance at any time email MTH Service at or call 410 381 2580 only unless otherwise instructed by the Service Center The shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be insured A...

Page 22: ...N MODEL TRAIN CENTER PINCKNEY 734 426 1651 BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS INC SAGINAW 989 793 4753 TREASURED TOYS SALEM 603 898 7224 AURORA RAILS HOBBIES EASTAURORA 716 652 5718 DAVIS ELECTRONICS MILFORD 51...

Page 23: ...7 537 6586 CUSTOM RAILWAY SUPPLY COLORADO SPRINGS 719 634 4616 CABOOSE HOBBIES DENVER 303 777 6766 MIZELL TRAINS WESTMINSTER 303 429 4811 NEW ENGLAND HOBBY SUPPLY MANCHESTER 860 646 0610 HOLLYWOOD STA...

Page 24: ...EARNY 201 955 6200 J B TRAINS INC MAPLE SHADE 856 414 0092 HOBBY SHOP MATAWAN 732 583 0505 HOBBYMASTERS INC REDBANK 732 842 6020 RIDGEFIELD HOBBY RIDGEFIELD 201 943 2636 TOM S MODEL TRAINS SCOTCH PLAI...

Page 25: ...WILCOX GREENHOUSE NURSERY TITUSVILLE 814 827 3823 EASTERN DEPOT TROY 570 297 1975 J J RAILROAD CROSSING TURTLE CREEK 412 824 6009 TRAINS R FUN LEESBURG 703 779 8600 EMERALD TRAIN HOBBY GREENWOOD 864 2...

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