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Railking

2-8-8-8-2

Triplex

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Compatibility

This engine will operate on any traditional
O-42 Gauge track system, including
M.T.H.’s RealTrax

or ScaleTrax

™

traditional tubular track. It is also compatible
with most standard AC transformers. (See
page 22 for a complete list of compatible
transformers and wiring instructions.)

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Summary of Contents for Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex

Page 1: ...on any traditional O 42 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 22 for a complete list...

Page 2: ...erheat 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 wi...

Page 3: ...kage L Lubricate Pick Up Rollers L Lubricate Wheel Axles L Figure 1 Lubrication Points on the Locomotive Priming The Smoke Unit DO NOT OVER OIL Running the engine without a primed smoke unit may cause...

Page 4: ...se unit plug that extends out of the tender into the receptacle at the back of the boiler cab WARNING DO NOT CONNECT THIS ENGINE TO A TENDER FROM ANOTHER ENGINE IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE Connect the...

Page 5: ...ed 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 pre...

Page 6: ...the volume 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 Proto Sound 2 0...

Page 7: ...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 Chart Total...

Page 8: ...0 has disabled operator control over the Horn and Bell buttons until the full FYS sequence is complete After waiting about 30 seconds for that sequence to run press the Direction button again to trigg...

Page 9: ...not be active when you run FYS in Proto Sound 2 0 FYS can be triggered from Neutral It will operate the same as if triggered while in motion except that at the conclusion of the FYS the engine will de...

Page 10: ...on the run Because the engine will run more slowly at a given throttle voltage when speed control is on than when it is off you should adjust the throttle to a lower power level for operation with spe...

Page 11: ...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 whi...

Page 12: ...ne year whichever comes first To access the gear box and axles do the following 1 Turn the engine upside down 2 First remove the six body mount screws to separate the chassis from the boiler and tende...

Page 13: ...ls and tires can be cleaned using denatured not rubbing alcohol applied with a cotton swab Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers While...

Page 14: ...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 side rods in the same positions as noted...

Page 15: ...o remove the light bulb from the headlight shell 3 Gently push the new light bulb into the headlighthousing 4 Reconnect the blue connectors Marker LEDs The marker lights are illuminated by Light Emitt...

Page 16: ...nnect the yellow connector Cab Interior 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 pus...

Page 17: ...proved at the end of the 15 minute test charge the batteries charge has run down and can be recharged There are a number of ways you can do this Leave the engine in neutral with track voltage at 10 12...

Page 18: ...he tender body see figure 5 Failure to either add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and or wicking material When the smoke output while running begins todim...

Page 19: ...Railking 2 8 8 8 2 Triplex 19 Remove screws to separate the boiler Figure 14 Inspection Cover Screws Figure 15...

Page 20: ...upler 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 whistle button the bell sounds Reverse the transformer leads You...

Page 21: ...ne 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 vo...

Page 22: ...stic as possible Proto Sound 2 0 disables the reversing unit whenever FYS is enabled This way the engine remains still at its stop as the operator cycles through the FYS sequences FYS is programmed to...

Page 23: ...5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1043 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1043M U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17...

Page 24: ...ch 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 allows us...

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...

Page 26: ...NTER 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 513 831 6425 RICK...

Page 27: ...96 TRUCKS TRAINS HOBBIES SANTA ROSA 707 537 6586 CUSTOM RAILWAY SUPPLY COLORADO SPRINGS 719 634 4616 MIZELL TRAINS INC WESTMINSTER 303 429 4811 NEW ENGLAND HOBBY SUPPLY MANCHESTER 860 646 0610 K R R B...

Page 28: ...ES 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...

Page 29: ...THE STATION NEW CUMBERLAND 717 774 7096 FRYER S STORE ORWIGSBURG 570 366 2258 CHESTNUT TOYBOX PHILADELPHIA 215 545 0455 TOBY TYLER S HOBBY CENTER PITTSBURGH 412 653 5030 C T MC CORMICK HARDWARE ZELIEN...

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