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WHEELS, WINGS & THINGS
LUDLOW
207-532-6277

PLAZA HOBBY

CUMBERLAND

301-729-6424

HOBBYTOWN U S A
FREDERICK
301-694-7395

ENGINE HOUSE HOBBIES
GAITHERSBURG
301-590-0816

J & B TRAINS

HAGERSTOWN
240-420-4930

THE TRAIN ROOM
HAGERSTOWN

301-745-6681

PURKEY'S TOY TRAINS
SYKESVILLE
410-549-6061

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS 
& HOBBIES
THURMONT
301-694-8331

NORTHEAST TRAINS

PEABODY

978-532-1615

EAST BAY HOBBIES
SEEKONK

508-336-5573

MICHIGAN MODEL TRAIN 
CENTER
PINCKNEY
734-426-1651

BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS 

INC.
SAGINAW
989-793-4753

SWITCH STAND

SAINT LOUIS

314-781-4458

MARK TWAIN HOBBY CENTER
ST. LOUIS
636-946-2816

RENO RAILS

RENO
775-337-6669

RAILROAD SPECIALTIES
NASHUA

603-801-0801

TREASURED TOYS
SALEM

603-898-7224

COUNTRY AND STUFF
ANDOVER
973-786-7086

COLUMBUS TRAIN STATION

COLUMBUS
609-518-1800

ATLANTIC RAILS
HAMMONTON

609-567-8490

GRAND CENTRAL STATION
KEARNY
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 PLAINS
908-322-6122

TRAINS & THINGS
TRENTON

609-883-8790

COAST TRAINS AND 
COLLECTIBLES
WALL
732-556-9005

HOLLY BEACH TRAIN DEPOT
WILDWOOD
609-522-2379

AURORA RAILS & HOBBIES

EAST AURORA

716-652-5718

NASSAU HOBBY CENTER, INC.
FREEPORT

516-378-9594

HOBBY WORLD
MONTICELLO
845-794-8770

CITY DEPOT, INC.

NEW HAMPTON
845-374-3010

SCAG’S ELECTRIC TRAINS
STATEN ISLAND

718-727-7373

AMERICANA STORE
TIVOLI

845-757-4246

KROSS HARDWARE
WEST BABYLON
631-669-3069

THE ROUNDHOUSE & 
BACKSHOP

CARY
919-465-0810

TRAINS LTD.

CHARLOTTE
704-566-9070

DRY BRIDGE STATION
MOUNT AIRY

336-786-9811

THE FREIGHT YARD
SMITHFIELD
919-934-6229

TRAIN LOFT

WINSTON-SALEM
336-760-9817

GLEN'S TRAIN SHOP
AKRON

330-253-6527

E & S TRAINS
AKRON
330-745-0785

T & K HOBBY SHOP
BRIDGEPORT
740-633-6607

PARMA HOBBY

CLEVELAND
216-741-6440

SANDY'S HOBBY'S & 
COLLECTIBLES

ELYRIA
440-365-9999

HUDSON TOY, TRAIN & 
HOBBY
HUDSON

330-653-2997

CLEARVIEW TRAIN & HOBBY
LORAIN
440-277-4488

DIXIE UNION STATION
MASON
513-459-0460

DAVIS ELECTRONICS

MILFORD

513-831-6425

Summary of Contents for R-12 Subway Set

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 See page 15 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions ...

Page 2: ...r parts In the event such conditions exist the train set should not be used until properlyrepaired Do not operate your layout unattended Obstructed accessories or stalled 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 hobby transformer with damaged cord ...

Page 3: ...ngine to prevent it from squeaking Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked L in Fig 1 Do not over oil and avoid getting lubricant on flat surface of pickup roller Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Lubricate Pick Up Rollers L Lubricate Pick Up Rollers L Lubricate Wheel Axles L On Each Truck Figure 1 Lubrication Points on the Locomotive DO NOT OVER OIL ...

Page 4: ...al upon start up is forward Firmly press and release the Direction button to allow the engine to move forward Just as you must stop your automobile between forward and reverse this engine will not go directly from forward to reverse it goes into neutral between directions If the train has been moving forward the first press of the Direction button will put the train from forward into neutral the s...

Page 5: ...atures accompany the DCS Remote Control System equipment Loco Sound Operating Instructions Timing Chart Total Time Lapse 1 Seconds Press Horn Short Firm Sec Pause Sec Pause Press Bell Short Firm Press Bell Short Firm Feature to Be Activated Speed Control On Off Lock into a Direction Unlock Button Code 1 Whistle 2 Bells 1 Whistle 3 Bells Activating Loco Sound Features ...

Page 6: ... one time then quickly tap the Bell button two times allowing approximately second to lapse between each quick button press Two horn blasts will indicate that the engine has made the change Repeat the 1 horn 2 bells code to return it to the other condition You will want to do this during the initial neutral upon start up if you ever couple this engine to another engine that is not equipped with sp...

Page 7: ...adcast your own voice through your engine s speakers You must supply the microphone and a mini cable 1 8 plug like that used for the headset with a portable CD 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 speak into the microphone When these features...

Page 8: ...ver 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 Remove the eight Phillips screws from the chassis as seen in Figure 3 then lift the body away from the chassis 2 Remove the truck blocks from the chassis by unscrewing the black Phillips motor mount screw on the bottom o...

Page 9: ...ntact and traction as well as prematurely wear out the neoprene traction tires 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 can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab To clean the track use RailKing Track Cleaning...

Page 10: ...move To replace the interior lights in the unpowered units 1 Remove the eight Phillips screws from the chassis then lift the body away from the chassis Lift the shell off carefully and turn body shell over to reveal interior lights 2 Pull light bulbs straight out and push new bulbs straight in to replace Gently Pull Bulbs Away From Socket To Remove Figure 5 Lightbulb Replacement Instructions Non P...

Page 11: ...wered unit 1 Remove the shell as described for the interior lights above 2 Locate the marker or headlight wire harnesses and unplug from two pin connector and replace entire harness Replacement bulbs and wire ties are available directly from the M T H Parts Department order online www mth railking com e mail parts mth railking com mail 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046 1532 FAX 410 381...

Page 12: ...emains 2 Slip the new tire onto the wheel You may find it useful to use two small flathead screwdrivers 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 4 Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove Use a razor blade to trim away any excess tire tha...

Page 13: ... be pressing the button too quickly Try pressing the whistle button more slowly taking approximately one full second to fully depress the button You may be pressing the button too quickly Try pressing the bell button more slowly taking approximately one full second to fully depress the button This is normal behavior To prevent accidental high speed start ups Loco Sound is programmed to start up in...

Page 14: ... Set Volume Remedy The sounds seem distorted especially when the whistle or bell is activated Loco Sound volume is set too high Turn the volume control knob on the bottom of the chassis counter clockwise to reduce the volume ...

Page 15: ...rd 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 Hostler Left Terminal Right Terminal Electronic Lionel LW A U 8 18v 75 Watt Standard Lionel KW A or B U 6 20v 190 Watt Standard Lionel MW Outside Track Terminal Inside Track Terminal 5 16v 50V A Electronic Li ...

Page 16: ... 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 center a copy of your sales receipt and a full description of the p...

Page 17: ...ER PINCKNEY 734 426 1651 BRASSEUR ELECTRIC TRAINS INC SAGINAW 989 793 4753 TREASUREDTOYS SALEM 603 898 7224 AURORA RAILS HOBBIES EAST AURORA 716 652 5718 DAVIS ELECTRONICS MILFORD 513 831 6425 RICK S TOY TRAINS TOLEDO 419 478 0171 BUSSINGER TRAINS AMBLER 215 628 2366 FAIRCHANCE PHARMACY FAIRCHANCE 724 564 7817 TOBY TYLER S HOBBY CENTER PITTSBURGH 412 653 5030 LOCUST GROVE TRAINS LOCUST GROVE 540 8...

Page 18: ... 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 STATION HOLLYWOOD 954 921 2700 DEPOT HOBBY SHOP LAKE WORTH 561 585 1982 READY TO ROLL MIAMI 305 688 8868 FRANK S TRAINS HOBBIES OLDSMAR 813 855 1041 COLONIAL PHOTO HOBBY ORLANDO 407 841 1485 WARRICK CUSTOM HOBBIES PLANTA...

Page 19: ... 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 PLAINS 908 322 6122 TRAINS THINGS TRENTON 609 883 8790 COAST TRAINS AND COLLECTIBLES WALL 732 556 9005 HOLLY BEACH TRAIN DEPOT WILDWOOD 609 522 2379 AURORA RAILS HOBBIES EASTAURORA 716 652 5718 NASSAU HOBBY CENTER INC FREE...

Page 20: ...SE NURSERY TITUSVILLE 814 827 3823 EASTERN DEPOT TROY 570 297 1975 J J RAILROAD CROSSING TURTLE CREEK 412 824 6009 TRAINS R FUN FRAZER 610 644 4585 EMERALD TRAIN HOBBY GREENWOOD 864 223 2247 MODEL RAILROAD HOBBY SHOP MEMPHIS 901 384 6500 HOBBY TIME AMARILLO 806 352 9660 RIVERVIEW TRAINS ANGLETON 979 848 3895 GREAT TRAINS HOBBIES LONGVIEW 903 757 2720 LEESBURG HOBBIES LEESBURG 703 779 8600 LOCUST G...

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