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RAILKING GS-2 

STEAM ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This RailKing Gs-2 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 GS-2 STEAM ENGINE

Page 1: ...tible 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 hi...

Page 2: ...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 Locomotive Ligh...

Page 3: ...You should lubricate all side rods and 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 o...

Page 4: ...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 forw...

Page 5: ...ch 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 activated...

Page 6: ...D 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 and spe...

Page 7: ...me 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 Sound Vol...

Page 8: ...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 marked GREA...

Page 9: ...ely 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 drive w...

Page 10: ...nents 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 fluid...

Page 11: ...agrams 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 remove To replace the...

Page 12: ...ed 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 assistance...

Page 13: ...te 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 for...

Page 14: ...ibility 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 consider a...

Page 15: ...ons 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 periodical...

Page 16: ...tacting 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 M T H prod...

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