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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Rugged Rails 2-8-0

Steam Locomotive

(3V PS2)

Compatibility

This engine will operate on any traditional O-
27 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 23 for a

complete list of compatible

transformers and

wiring instructions.)

Summary of Contents for Rugged Rails 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive

Page 1: ...Compatibility This engine will operate on any traditional O 27 Gauge track system including M T H s RealTrax or ScaleTrax or traditional tubular track It is also compatible with most standard AC tran...

Page 2: ...0 16 As with all electric products precautions should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock WARNING When using electrical products basic safety precautions should be...

Page 3: ...rior engine components If 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 see Fig 2 Failure either...

Page 4: ...ou may connect those two pieces if not don t Connect the draw bar between the engine and tender The draw bar hole located farthest from the tender is for applications such as display The second hole i...

Page 5: ...ounterclockwise will decrease voltage and speed 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...

Page 6: ...ine Manual Volume Control To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located on the bottom of the tender clockwise to increase the volume and counter cl...

Page 7: ...Operating Instructions This manual contains the operating instructions for Proto Sound 2 0 in conventional mode only Instructions for accessing DCS command mode features accompany the DCS Remote Contr...

Page 8: ...ach press Press the Direction button once to stop the engine This will trigger the first sequence of FYS The reverse unit is temporarily disabled so that the train will not move as you use the Directi...

Page 9: ...that engine s motor disable feature will 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...

Page 10: ...e 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 Because the engine will run more slowly...

Page 11: ...t To override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults while in Neutral tap the Horn button quickly once followed by five quick taps of the Bell butt...

Page 12: ...nd should not need additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year whichever comes first To access the gear box and axles do the following 1 Turn the engine upside down 2 Remove the bo...

Page 13: ...tive 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 replace them at some point 1 Use a hexnut driver to...

Page 14: ...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 Failure to align rods may cause binding or damage to the drive...

Page 15: ...acement bulbs 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 6122 1 To rep...

Page 16: ...ave the track voltage at 10 12 volts high enough for the lights to shine brightly for 15 minutes Recharge If the sounds are improved at the end of the 15 minute test charge the battery charge has run...

Page 17: ...17 Rugged Rails 2 8 0 Steam Engine Figure 9 Figure 10 Battery Recharging JAck Unhook wires Remove and Replace Battery...

Page 18: ...luid or have already added the fluid but choose to run smoke free turn off the smoke unit switch located under the engine chassis see Fig 12 Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to turn it off m...

Page 19: ...pection cover inspect the wick If it is darkly discolored and hard it should be replaced Replacement parts and wick replacement instructions are available directly from the M T H Parts Department phon...

Page 20: ...ngineered for ease of use you may have some questions during initial operation The following table should answer most questions If your problem cannot be resolved with this table contact M T H for ass...

Page 21: ...21 Rugged Rails 2 8 0 Steam Engine...

Page 22: ...istic 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 t...

Page 23: ...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 17v 60 Watt Standard All Trol Left Terminal Right Terminal 0 24v 300 Watt Electroni...

Page 24: ...s all Proto Sound 2 0 trains but does not turn off the power One Touch Global Mute UnMute Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS controlled locomotives user defined actions including sound lights and...

Page 25: ...er you discussed the problem with a service technician when contacting the Service Center for your Return Authorization Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning a...

Page 26: ...1 475 2020 219 838 9999 ROUNDHOUSE DEPOT HOBBY SHOP SAMUELSON S TRAIN SHOP NORTH HOLLYWOOD lANTANA VALPARAISO 818 769 0403 561 585 1982 219 462 2708 DOLLHOUSES TRAINS HOLLYWOOD STATION MORE MIAMI IOWA...

Page 27: ...0 SYKESVILLE 410 549 6061 GENE S TRAINS THIRD STREET DEPOT BRICK NIAGARA FALLS CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAINS 732 840 9728 716 285 6464 HOBBIES THURMONT COLUMBUS TRAIN STATION ISLAND TRAINS 301 694 8331 COL...

Page 28: ...S LONGVIEW LONDON 903 757 2720 ENGLISH MODEL RR 740 852 0899 MONTOURSVILLE UTAH 800 327 5126 CLEARVIEW TRAIN HOBBY ALMOSTA JUNCTION LORAIN CLEARFIELD STATION M H INDUSTRIES 440 277 4488 801 776 1656 N...

Page 29: ...P CHICAGO RICE LAKE OHIO 773 775 4848 715 234 2996 DAVIS TRAINS MILFORD KENTUCKY 1 800 448 1060 CANADA L N TRAINS THINGS TOY TRAIN WORKSHOP LOUISVILLE CUMBERLAND PENNSYLVANIA 502 897 9005 13 833 8331...

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