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RAILKING 6-8-6 

STEAM TURBINE WITH

PROTO-SOUND 2.0

READY-TO-RUN TRAIN SET

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Your RailKing

®

 Ready-To-Run train set is complete with everything you need to get

your model railroad up and running.  This set includes a 6-8-6 steam turbine locomotive,
three freight cars , a transformer, a loop of RealTrax, the RailKing wireless infrared
remote control, and the infrared activated remote lock-on.  M.T.H.’s exclusive RailWare
CD-ROM, which is included with this set, provides track layout software and other
information helpful to model railroaders.

This locomotive is equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 with Digital 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 mode operating features are described in the following pages, while 
the 

DCS operating features are covered in the set of operating instructions that

accompanies the DCS equipment.

  Conventional Mode operation of this locomotive is

much simpler than operation of original Proto-Sound engines.  Please read all the
accompanying instructions carefully before setting up and operating your train set. 

Summary of Contents for 6-8-6 Steam Turbine Engine

Page 1: ...are and other information helpful to model railroaders This locomotive is equipped with Proto Sound 2 0 with Digital Command System DCS This new system will allow you to operate your locomotive in Com...

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

Page 3: ...track 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 RealTr...

Page 4: ...port then plug the transformer into the wall outlet Insert two AA batteries not included into the remote handheld Lubricating the Engine You must lubricate the engine before operating it Use a light...

Page 5: ...ss down 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...

Page 6: ...ately powered transformers such as this one It is compatible with most manufacturer s engines Because the RailKing remote is an infrared line of sight remote you must aim it at the lock on in order to...

Page 7: ...nds four seconds or five seconds or longer B ell To sound the bell firmly press and release the Bell button To turn the bell off press and release the Bell button again The bell will continue to ring...

Page 8: ...re 9 Location of Proto Sound 2 0 Volume Adjustment Knob Manual Volume Control To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine turn the master volume control knob located under the tender clockw...

Page 9: ...you should 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...

Page 10: ...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 Whistle and Bell buttons until the full FYS sequence is c...

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

Page 12: ...e is programmed to start with the speed control feature activated you can opt to 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 al...

Page 13: ...whistle 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state even if the engine is kept without power for extended periods of time Reset to Factory Defaults To override the settings you currently hav...

Page 14: ...Any attempt by anyone other than an authorized M T H repair person to open and repair the handheld transmitter or lock on may result in damage and the loss of warranty protection Lubrication and Greas...

Page 15: ...hat screw the PCB bracket to the gear box cover 3 Carefully lift out the PCB board to access the gear box cover Take care not to rotate or shift the portion of the electrical component screwed to the...

Page 16: ...Traction 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 r...

Page 17: ...ted 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 When the smoke output while running...

Page 18: ...boiler from its chassis as shown in Figure 10 Once the body has been removed rotate the headlight bulb counter clockwise as seen in Figure 13 to remove You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from t...

Page 19: ...both ends In order to do this you need to loosen the end frames from the step platform You must do this carefully so that you don t break them Grasp the end frame by the bottom and pivot outwards 5 Yo...

Page 20: ...20 RailKing 6 8 6 Steam Turbine Engine Grasp here END FRAME STEP PLATFORM 3 3 4 5 Figure 14 3 4 5 Next three Steps of Changing the Caboose Lights...

Page 21: ...the 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...

Page 22: ...o greater 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 softwa...

Page 23: ...on 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 fo...

Page 24: ...l to ring when I press the bell button When I try to fire the coupler FYS starts The Proto Coupler won t let the engine uncouple on the fly You may be pressing the button too quickly Try pressing the...

Page 25: ...engine is locked into the neutral position Follow the procedure in the Lock into a Direction State section Engine speed must be below 10 scale mph approx 10 volts or less in conventional mode Proto So...

Page 26: ...t point After approximately 12 rings of the bell it will automatically turn off Because FYS must control various effects in each sequence Proto Sound 2 0 takes control of these sound effects until you...

Page 27: ...side Track Terminal 5 16v 50V A Electronic R O W RedTerminal Black Terminal 0 24v 384 Watt Standard Lionel RS 1 RedTerminal Black Terminal 0 18v 50V A Electronic LionelRW U A 9 19v 110 Watt Standard L...

Page 28: ...ontrols 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 Em...

Page 29: ...an determine 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...

Page 30: ...bstructed 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 D...

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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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