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RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Engine

CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:

WARNING:

When using electrical products, basic safety

precautions should be observed, 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 and other electronic equipment
periodically for conditions that may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons, such as damage to the
primary cord, plug blades, housing, output jacks or other parts.
In the event such conditions exist, the train set should not be used
until properly repaired.

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.

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Do not operate the hobby transformer with damaged cord, plug,

switches, buttons or case.

Recommended for Ages 14 and up. Not recommended for
children under 14 years of age without adult supervision. As
with all electric products, precautions should be observed
during handling and use to prevent electric shock.

Summary of Contents for Ready-To-Run 2-8-0

Page 1: ...contains M T H s Loco Sound sound and train control system The locomotive is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformers see the compatibility chart on page 14 and is completely comp...

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 Lig...

Page 3: ...age 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 over oil Use only a drop or two on each pivot...

Page 4: ...lease the Bell button again The 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 neut...

Page 5: ...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 you can opt to turn it off This means the engine s speed wil...

Page 6: ...e 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...

Page 7: ...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 see Fig 1 Volum...

Page 8: ...e locomotive 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 follo...

Page 9: ...oprene rubber traction tires on the rear set of flanged drivers While these tires are extremely durable you may need to replace them at some point 1 Remove the side rods the rods that connect each dri...

Page 10: ...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 to the...

Page 11: ...from the smoke unit s body see Fig 6 After removing the chassis and inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away and inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and hard it should be replac...

Page 12: ...en 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 t...

Page 13: ...knob on the bottom of the chassis counter clockwise to reduce the volume Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O 31 or larger O Gauge track system including M T H s RealTrax or Sc...

Page 14: ...Watt 135VA Standard Standard Electronic 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 Lion...

Page 15: ...plug blades housing output jacks or other parts In the event such conditions exist the train set should not be used untilproperlyrepaired Do not operate your layout unattended Obstructed accessories...

Page 16: ...t 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...

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