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RailKing N&W J Steam Engine

RailWare Interactive CD-ROM 

M.T.H. provides a free RailWare CD-ROM in each Ready-To-Run set.  It is
full of helpful information on M.T.H. product history, track planning software, 
a dealer finder, and information and video clips on Loco-Sound and
Proto-Sound 2.0.  Follow the directions below to use the CD-ROM.

Minimum System Requirements: Pentium 100, 16MB RAM, Windows 95 or
later, CD-ROM drive, Sound Card, display properties set to greater than 256
colors.  The CD will not work on a Mac OS unless you run VirtualPC

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Running RR-Track Software

You may run the RR-Track software directly off of the CD-Rom or you may
install the software to your hard drive. 

1. On the Desktop, click on the icon that says My Computer. 

2. Find your CD-Rom drive. 

3. With the MTH CD-Rom in the drive, double click on the icon for the
CD-Rom drive. 

4. Find the folder on the CD-Rom entitled INSTALLATION. 

5. Choose the folder inside entitled RRTRAXSETUP. 

6. Run the file in that folder called SETUP.EXE and follow the directions it
provides. 

The program may ask you for a registration code. If it does type in MTH and it 
will run.

Summary of Contents for RAILKING N&W J WITHPROTO-SOUND 2.0READY-TO-RUN TRAIN...

Page 1: ...ital Command System DCS This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Command mode when used with the DCS Remote Control System sold separately or Conventional mode Conventional operati...

Page 2: ...eration 12 Speed Control 12 Lock into a Direction State 12 Reset to Factory Defaults 13 Automatic Sounds 13 Maintenance Care of Remote Control 14 Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 14 Cleaning the...

Page 3: ...ck system The quick connectors and built in roadbed allow you to set up RealTrax anywhere including most carpeted surfaces without the need for track nails or the worry of carpet stains Each RealTrax...

Page 4: ...he lubrication points marked L in Fig 9 on Page 14 Do not over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot point Priming the Smoke Unit You should prime the smoke unit with smoke fluid before operating A...

Page 5: ...own on the small finger that extends from under the right side of the coupler to open the coupler knuckle and allow the couplers to interlock as shown in Figure 6 Insert the reverse unit plug that ext...

Page 6: ...anufacturer s engines Because the RailKing remote is an infrared line of sight remote you must aim it at the lock on in order to send signals to the track The green LED atop the lock on will come on i...

Page 7: ...r as long as you continue to depress the button It will stop when you release the button B ell To sound the bell firmly press and release the Bell button To turn the bell off press and release the Bel...

Page 8: ...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 8 Proto Sound 2 0 VolumeAd...

Page 9: ...hould read these instructions thoroughly before using Proto Sound 2 0 features in order to prevent harm to yourself or your equipment Activating Proto Sound 2 0 Conventional Mode Features Proto Sound...

Page 10: ...ce of PSA The reverse unit is temporarily disabled 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 Whis...

Page 11: ...e engine to run the PSA Otherwise the engine without PSA will begin vibrating on the track as its motors strain to move the train since they cannot be automatically disabled during the PSA cycle If th...

Page 12: ...turn it off This means the engine s speed will fall as it labors up a hill and increase as it travels downward It is also affected by the addition or releasing of cars while on the run To turn speed...

Page 13: ...ned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults while in Neutral press the Whistle button once followed immediately by five quick pushes of the Bell button Two horn blasts will indicate that th...

Page 14: ...g for extended periods Do not drop the remote It can damage the delicate electronics inside Lubrication and Greasing Instructions The engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly You sh...

Page 15: ...located at the fourth set of drivers counting from the front of the engine 3 Use a grease tube dispenser to put a small amount approx 1 2 ml of lithium based grease into the gearbox 4 Replace the scre...

Page 16: ...ction Tire Replacement Instructions Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers While these tires are extremely durable you may need to repla...

Page 17: ...e turn off the smoke unit switch located under the body see figure 5 on pg 5 Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off may damage the smoke unit heating element and or wicking material...

Page 18: ...er from its chassis as shown in Figure 10 Once the body has been removed rotate the headlight bulb counter clockwise as seen in Figure 12 to remove You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M...

Page 19: ...body and chassis see Figure 13 2 You may need to twist the car a little to make to roof come loose from the body 3 Gently pull the bulb away from its housing see Figure 13 3 and push the replacement b...

Page 20: ...engine in neutral and leave the track voltage at 12 volts for 15 minutes If the garbled or distorted sounds are reduced the battery charge has run down and can be recharged Do this by leaving the eng...

Page 21: ...eater than 256 colors The CD will not work on a Mac OS unless you run VirtualPC Running RR Track Software You may run the RR Track software directly off of the CD Rom or you may install the software t...

Page 22: ...hat says My Computer 2 Find your CD Rom drive 3 With the MTH CD Rom in the drive double click on the icon for the CD Rom drive 4 Find the folder on the CD Rom entitled INSTALLATION 5 Choose the folder...

Page 23: ...ring when I press the bell button When I try to fire the coupler PSA starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly You may be pressing the button too quickly Try pressing the whis...

Page 24: ...ked 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 s...

Page 25: ...int After approximately 12 rings of the bell it will automatically turn off Because PSA must control various effects in each sequence Proto Sound 2 0 takes control of these sound effects until you exi...

Page 26: ...tandard Lionel1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt 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 Electron...

Page 27: ...ols how much smoke each engine outputs and matches smoke to locomotive speed Locomotive Lighting Control Independently controls locomotive headlights marker and interior lights and ditch lights Emerge...

Page 28: ...etermine locomotive values for consist make ups allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together Query Locomotive Information User can query locomotive programming to learn loc...

Page 29: ...ayout 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 fat...

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Page 32: ...ns when contacting 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...

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