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RAILKING 4-6-2 K-4 

STEAM ENGINE

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

 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 RAILKING 4-6-2 K-4 STEAM ENGINE

Page 1: ...lity 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 en...

Page 2: ...Proto 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 Locomoti...

Page 3: ...s and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking Lightly grease the outside idler and drive gears marked G in Fig 3 on page 8 to prevent them from squeaking Use light househo...

Page 4: ...ontinue 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 forward and then...

Page 5: ...istle 2 bells code to return it to the other state 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 speed co...

Page 6: ...ape 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...

Page 7: ...ounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located under the engine clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume see Fig 1 Proto Sound 2 0 Volume Ad...

Page 8: ...s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first To access the gear box do the following Unscrew...

Page 9: ...and denatured alcohol not rubbing alcohol Unplug the transformer and wipe the rails of the track turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the rails Traction Tire Replacem...

Page 10: ...enjoy trouble free smoke unit operation for years When preparing to run this engine add 15 20 drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack see Fig 4 We recommend M T H ProtoSmoke Seuthe LGB or LVTS fl...

Page 11: ...plate away and inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and hard it should be replaced You can obtain replacement parts directly from the M T H Parts Department Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement T...

Page 12: ...when I press the bell button You may 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...

Page 13: ...tubular track It is also compatible with virtually any standard AC transformer See page 14 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions Volume Remedy The sounds seem distort...

Page 14: ...t Standard Lionel1063 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 15: ...en using electrical products basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Read this manual thoroughly before using this device M T H recommends that all users and persons superv...

Page 16: ...e address daytime phone number a copy of your sales receipt the Return Authorization number and a full description of the problem must be included to facilitate the repairs Please include the descript...

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