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RailKing GG-1 Electric Engine

Service & Warranty Information

Limited One-Year Warranty

How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty

When you suspect an item is defective, please check the operator's manual for standard 
operation and trouble-shooting techniques that may correct the problem.  Additional 
information may be found on the M.T.H. Website.  Should you still require service, follow 
the instructions below to obtain warranty service.

First, e-mail, write, call or fax a M.T.H. Authorized Service Center (ASC) in your area to obtain Repair 
Authorization.  You can find the list of ASCs on the M.T.H. Website, www.mth-railking.com.  Authorized Service 

Centers are required to make warranty repairs on items sold  from that store; all other repairs may-- or may not 
be done at the store's own discretion.  If you did not purchase the item directly from the ASC, you will need to 

select a National Authorized Service Center (NASC).  These centers are compensated by M.T.H. to perform 

warranty service for any customer whose repair qualifies for warranty service.  A list of NASC retailers can be 
located on the M.T.H. Website or by calling 1-888-640-3700.  Should the warranty no longer apply, y ou may 

choose either an ASC or NASC retailer to service your M.T.H. Product.  A reasonable service fee will be charged.

CAUTION:  Make sure the product is packed in its original factory packaging including its foam and plastic 

wrapping material to prevent damage to the merchandise.  There is no need to return the entire set if only one of 
the components is in need of repair .  

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. Electric Trains.  M.T.H. assumes no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for material lef t in their 

possession, or work done, by priv ately owned M.T.H. Authorized Service Centers.

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 cover letter including your name, address, daytime phone 

number, e-mail address (if available), Return Authorization number (if required by the service cent er, a copy of 

your sales receipt and a full description of the problem must be included to facilitate the repairs.  Please include 
the description regardless of whether you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the 

Service Center for your Return Authorization.

All M.T.H. products purchased from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant are covered by this warranty.

a copy of the 

original sales receipt from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant

 

See our website at  or call 1-888-640-3700 to identify an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant near you.  

M.T.H. products are warrantied for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship, excluding wear 
items such as light bulbs, pick-up rollers, batteries, smoke unit wicks, and traction tires.  We will repair or replace (at our option) 
the defective part without charge for the parts or labor, if the item is returned to an Authorized  Service Center (ASC) or 
M.T.H. National Authorized Service Center (NASC) within one year of the original date of purchase. This warranty does not cover 
damages caused by improper care, handling, or use.  Transportation costs incurred by the customer are not covered under this 
warranty.

Items sent for repair must be accompanied by a return authorization number, a description of the problem, and 

, which gives the date of purchase.  If you are sending this 

product to an Authorized Service Center, contact that Center for their return authorization.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.  Specific questions 
regarding the warranty may be forwarded to M.T.H. directly.

Service Department
M.T.H. Electric Trains
7020 Columbia Gateway Drive
.Columbia MD  21046-1532

M.T.H. 

[email protected]

www.mth-railking.com

Summary of Contents for GG-1 ELECTRIC ENGINE

Page 1: ...lling stock and accessories This locomotive is equipped with Proto Sound 2 0 with Digital Command System DCS This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode when used with th...

Page 2: ...r Operation 7 Speed Control 7 Lock into a Direction State 8 Reset to Factory Defaults 8 Automatic Sounds 8 Maintenance 9 Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 9 Cleaning the Wheels Tires and Track 10...

Page 3: ...ound for as long as you continue to depress the button It will stop when you release the button Bell To sound the bell firmly press and release the Bell button To turn the bell off press and release t...

Page 4: ...ibed below Please read the full descriptions of each feature before using it To use these buttons to activate features rather than to blow the whistle or ring the bell you should press the buttons for...

Page 5: ...d so that the train will not move as you use the Direction button to trigger the sounds and Proto Sound 2 0 has disabled operator control over the Whistle and Bell buttons until the full PSA sequence...

Page 6: ...2 0 PSA module If the second engine is not equipped with PSAs at all you must remember not to leave the throttle at a high voltage level once you have stopped the engine to run the PSAs Otherwise the...

Page 7: ...d 2 0 have speed control capabilities that allow the engine to maintain a constant speed up and down grades and around curves much like an automobile cruise control You can add or drop cars on the run...

Page 8: ...engine to its normal state To lock your engine into neutral place engine in neutral and set the track voltage to less than 10v Then use the same 1 whistle 3 bell code to lock and unlock your engine fr...

Page 9: ...in some tightly packed engines you may need to move internal components temporarily in order to access the gears 1 Remove the screws from the chassis as seen in Figure 3 on page 10 then lift the body...

Page 10: ...s marked with G in Figure 3 Cleaning the Wheels Tires and Track Periodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup which can cause poor electrical contact and traction as well a...

Page 11: ...ing the body shell turn your engine upside down and remove the two Phillips screws holding the pick up roller to its truck Lift pick up roller and unplug the wire 3 Remove the single flathead screw in...

Page 12: ...the wheel you will need to remove and reinstall the tire Otherwise your engine will wobble while operating 4 Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove Use a razor blade to trim away any exc...

Page 13: ...move and Install a New One by Reversing the Process Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement To replace the light bulb in the locomotive follow these instructions Follow the cab removal instructions found in...

Page 14: ...ed When you notice that your 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 r...

Page 15: ...ring when I press the bell button The 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 w...

Page 16: ...cked 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...

Page 17: ...hrough the PSA sequences PSA is programmed to start ringing the bell at that point After approximately 12 rings of the bell it will automatically turn off Because PSA must control various effects in e...

Page 18: ...Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electronic Dallee Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic Lionel LW A U 8 18v 75 Watt Stan...

Page 19: ...arker and interior lights and ditch lights Emergency Stop Single button push deactivates all layout operation One Touch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives...

Page 20: ...will accompany the DCS remote control equipment CAUTION Electrically Operated Product Not recommended for children under 10 years of age M T H recommends adult supervision with children ages 10 16 As...

Page 21: ...ODEL TRAIN CENTER PINCKNEY 734 426 1651 BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS INC SAGINAW 989 793 4753 TREASURED TOYS SALEM 603 898 7224 AURORA RA ILS HOBBIES EASTAURORA 716 652 5718 DAVIS ELECTRONICS MILFORD 513...

Page 22: ...537 6586 CUSTOMRAILWAYSUPPLY COLORADOSPRINGS 719 634 4616 CABOOSE HOBBIES DENVER 303 777 6766 MIZELLTRAINS WESTMINSTER 303 429 4811 NEW ENGLAND HOBBY SUPPLY MANCHESTER 860 646 0610 HOLLYWOOD STATION H...

Page 23: ...RNY 201 955 6200 J B TRAINS INC MAPLE SHADE 856 414 0092 HOBBY SHOP MATAWAN 732 583 0505 HOBBYMASTERS INC RED BANK 732 842 6020 RIDGEFIELD HOBBY RIDGEFIELD 201 943 2636 TOM S MODEL TRAINS SCOTCH PLAIN...

Page 24: ...NURSERY TITUSVILLE 814 827 3823 EASTERN DEPOT TROY 570 297 1975 J J RAILROAD CROSSING TURTLECREEK 412 824 6009 TRAINS R FUN LEESBURG 703 779 8600 EMERALD TRAIN HOBBY GREENWOOD 864 223 2247 MODEL RAIL...

Page 25: ...d Service Centers 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...

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