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RAILKING NW-2 DIESEL ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

  Thank you for purchasing the RailKing® production of General Motors’
NW-2 diesel engine.  The engine’s durable ABS body and die-cast trucks
are traditionally sized for operation on most O-27 Gauge track.  The engine
should operate for years with most compatible AC transformers (see the
chart on page 31 for a list of compatible transformers) and is completely
compatible with most 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.  

  The locomotive is equipped with either an electronic horn or the Proto
sound® Digital Sound and train control system which contains several
deluxe features that are simple and fun to operate.  Each feature is described 
among the following pages which should be read before the engine is
operated.  For those of you who can’t wait to get started, the 

Quick Start

Basic Operating Instructions

 

found on Pages 3 and 4 should be read so that 

you understand the basics of the operating system.  Please note that some
features are only found in the Proto sound® models and are marked as such. 
Features not marked as Proto sound® features are available in all m odels.

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Страница 1: ...d accessories The locomotive is equipped with either an electronic horn or the Proto sound Digital Sound and train control system which contains several deluxe features that are simple and fun to operate Each feature is described among the following pages which should be read before the engine is operated For those of you who can t wait to get started the Quick Start Basic Operating Instructions f...

Страница 2: ...PROTO SOUND FEATURES 17 Entering RESET Options 18 Setting The Engine Volume 19 Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation 19 Programming For Horn In Neutral Operation 20 Programming For ProtoCoupler Operation 20 Programming For FYS Operation 21 Resetting All Proto sound Options To Factory Defaults 22 Programming For Cab Chatter Sounds 22 OIL LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS 23 TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INS...

Страница 3: ...s placed on the track the throttle on the transformer can be advanced You will see that only the engine s lights come on and that only two dings of the Proto sound bell occur followed by the diesel start up sounds on Proto sound equipped 3 rail models The engine does not run This is known as the RESET state and is explained in more detail beginning on Page 4 The Proto sound ECRU will not power the...

Страница 4: ...rating section the engine is controlled by a Proto sound DCRU reverse unit that contains the standard forward neutral reverse states found on most reverse units However as described earlier when power is first applied to the track the reverse unit begins in RESET or what seems like a neutral state Power must be interrupted again to get the locomotive to enter the forward state It is this first RES...

Страница 5: ...ng In fact when in RESET and the whistle button is depressed only one single bell chime will be heard each time the whistle button is pressed If you don t want to configure or change your locomotive using any of these programmable features simply leave RESET and wait 5 seconds before interrupting the power to put the engine in forward After you leave RESET your engine will operate normally in all ...

Страница 6: ...ain If you want to keep the bell on while running the engine simply interrupt the power with the transformer throttle or the transformer directional switch and enter forward or reverse PROTO COUPLER OPERATION Your RailKing NW 2 ProtoSound equipped locomotive has two coil wound ProtoCouplers for remote uncoupling action The couplers are mounted on the power trucks Because the ProtoCoupler is contro...

Страница 7: ...o select either the front or rear coupler Simply slide the switch toward the direction of the coupler you want to make active SQUEAKING BRAKE SOUNDS ProtoSound equipped engines feature the ability to play the sound of squeaking brakes whenever your engine slows in speed There are two settings for activating the squeaking brake sounds The default setting allows the brake sounds to play while the en...

Страница 8: ...URE Users will find the squeaking brake feature to be a very realistic way to simulate the sound of an engine slowing down for curves crossings or coming to a stop at a station side track or switch yard However you may find that your engine continues to play the brake sounds once your engine comes to a stop or that the sounds stop before the engine comes to a complete halt For example if you simpl...

Страница 9: ...he Neutral State No additional wires or modifications are needed to enjoy these amazing sound effects The sounds themselves are randomly shuffled by the Proto Sound computer This gives the system the ability to play the various sounds in a different order each time FYS is enabled Quick Overview FYS Sounds The following is a quick over view on how you can operate FYS The train on track moving Forwa...

Страница 10: ... Change Press Direction The Train Will Remain In Neutral It Will Continue to Play More Background Noises d Bell Horn Whistle Direction OR Change Press Direction The Train Will Remain In Neutral You Will Hear a Double Air Release A Man Whistling Plays More Background Noises d Bell Horn Whistle Direction OR GO Change Press Direction The Train Will Remain In Neutral You Will Hear Closing Doors Horn B...

Страница 11: ...r direction and still have the FYS active You can now trigger the sounds to begin playing when you next enter Neutral Option 2 If you do not have a separate bell button available you can activate the FYS using your transformer s whistle button control To arm the FYS turn on the transformer throttle and cycle your engine into Neutral not RESET Once in neutral set the transformer throttle to 8 volts...

Страница 12: ...terrupt the transformer throttle to cycle the engine from forward into neutral If the throttle was at 14 volts or higher the squeaking brakes sound will play Once the engine is stopped the throttle m ust be turned on to keep it in the neutral state Note Failure to turn the throttle back on within 3 seconds of leaving forward will disable FYS and shutdown Proto Sound The next time power is turned o...

Страница 13: ...two seconds later by a man whistling and continued freight yard loading and unloading sounds Event 4 Interrupt the transformer throttle again to complete the FYS feature and cycle the engine into forward FYS confirms it has entered forward by playing the sound of the freight car door closing Within two seconds the whistle will sound two short blasts three if entering reverse and the bell will begi...

Страница 14: ... equipped with an FYS programmed Proto Sound module If the second engine isn t equipped with FYS the only thing to remember is not to turn up the transformer throttle very high when entering Reverse in Stage 2 If the throttle is set too high then the second locomotive will begin vibrating on the track as its motors will be turning in reverse If your second engine is equipped with FYS you may want ...

Страница 15: ...he battery is continually charged from the track when power is applied above 11 volts Should last for up to five years In addition the NiCad battery is a dry battery and should not leak or cause any damage to your locomotive during its lifetime The 6 cell NiCad is NOT recommended for use with Proto Sound applications If you notice that the sounds seem distorted or garbled at low voltages or become...

Страница 16: ... sounds remotely from the transformer Turning the volume adjustment knob one direction will increase the volume Turning it the opposite direction will lower the volume of all sounds bell whistle and enhanced neutral sounds For information on operating the RESET volume adjustment option see the section entitled Programming Proto Sound RESET Options on the following pages Proto Sound Volume Control ...

Страница 17: ...you will hear the engine s startup sounds begin In order for Proto Sound to properly initiate the system check do not advance the transformer throttle past 10 volts when you first enter RESET wait for the startup sounds to play then slowly turn the transformer throttle to the off position and back on again to enter forward Interrupting the power too quickly may cause the system to re enter RESET s...

Страница 18: ...imes After the second advance you will hear two clinks indicating that the computer is now in Feature 2 Advance the throttle again and you will hear three clinks for Feature 3 Advance it two more times and you will hear a clank indicating that you are now in Feature 5 Advance the throttle two more times and you will hear a clank and two clinks indicating Feature 7 5 throttle advancements 1 clank 2...

Страница 19: ...re 45 allows you to determine if and how the Squeaking Brakes recording will be activated To use cycle to Reset 45 and press the Whistle button The engine will play a series of bells This indicates the current setting Each time the Whistle is pressed Proto Sound will cycle to the next available setting and provide the appropriate bell indicator The settings for Reset 45 are 1 Bell On Demand Enable...

Страница 20: ...ture 10 2 Clanks Reset 10 allows you to turn the operation of the Proto Coupler on or off When OFF the coupler will not arm or fire from Neutral To use cycle to Reset 10 and press the Whistle button The engine will play a series of bells This indicates the current setting Each time the Whistle button is pressed Proto Sound will cycle to the next available setting and provide the appropriate bell i...

Страница 21: ...n in only one of the directional states Forward Neutral or Reverse whenever power is applied The most common use for locking out an engine is in the use of power blocks on a layout To use cycle to Reset 40 and press the Whistle button The engine will play a series of bells This indicates the current setting Each time the Whistle button is pressed Proto Sound will cycle to the next available settin...

Страница 22: ...Cab Chatter recordings will not be played when the engine is in Neutral To use cycle to Reset 23 and press the Horn Whistle button The engine will play a series of bells This indicates the current setting Each time the Horn Whistle button is pressed Proto Sound will cycle to the next available setting and provide the appropriate bell indicator The settings for Reset Feature 23 are 1 Bell ON 2 Bell...

Страница 23: ...to the internal gearing until the body is removed from the chassis which is held in place by four Phillips screws The screws are located on each end of the chassis as seen in Fig 7 below After removing the screws lift the body away from the chassis and lay the body next to the chassis Next remove the truck blocks from the chassis by unscrewing the large Phillips motor mount screw on the bottom of ...

Страница 24: ...TION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Your locomotive is equipped with two neoprene rubber traction tires on each power truck While these tires are extremely durable and long lasting there may arise a time where they will need to be replaced Should this occur you will need to remove the trucks and truck sides on the truck block from the chassis in order to slip the new tire over the grooved drive whe...

Страница 25: ... Trains HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT The NW 2 locomotive contains two bulbs that are controlled by the track voltage The headlight bulb simply plugs into its lamp socket and can be easily removed should the bulbs expire To remove the bulbs follow the cab rem oval instructions found in the lubrication section on the preceding pages Once the cab has been removed from the chassis gently twist and push the b...

Страница 26: ...depressed fully the ProtoSound circuit may not recognize the signal Try pressing the whistle button slower taking approximately 1 second to fully depress the button BELLPROBLEMS REMEDY When I press the whistle button to activate the bell the horn sounds You are trying to ring the bell in Forward or Reverse The bell only operates in Neutral unless you have programmed ProtoSounds to recognize a sepa...

Страница 27: ...e transformer It sits still with the diesel compressor sounds running The engine is locked out into the Neutral position Follow the unlocking procedures in the Lockout Section The engine won t lock out into Forward Neutral or Reverse even after the short horn blast sounds You are waiting too long to turn the throttle back on after the short horn blast sounds The power must be turned back on immedi...

Страница 28: ...completed This will guarantee that the system check will have been completed since the startup sounds take longer than 2 2 seconds to play If the problem persists we recommend that you operate the throttle with a slower movement as you interrupt the power in RESET and enter the Forward Phase BRAKE SOUND PROBLEMS REMEDY When the transformer is throttled down the sounds won t play The brake features...

Страница 29: ...ssenger station sound effects and operation is as realistic as possible ProtoSounds disables the reverse unit state whenever FYS is enabled This way the engine never goes into reverse as the operator cycles through the various FYS events When the engine enters FYS event 5 the bell automatically comes on FYS has a built in command to turn on the bell when the system enters Event 5 After approximate...

Страница 30: ...8 in RESET and press and hold the transformer whistle button until you hear a soft warbled bell sound RESET OPERATION DEFAULT CLANKS CLINKS 6 Engine Volume Full Volume 1 Clank 5 Clinks 10 Coupler ON OFF Coupler ON 2 Clanks 0 Clinks 18 Reset Default Settings 3 Clanks 3 Clinks 23 Cab Chatter ON OFF Cab Chatter ON 4 Clanks 3 Clinks 25 Horn In Neutral Horn In Neutral OFF 5 Clanks 0 Clinks 27 RESERVED ...

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Страница 32: ...crew IA 0000049 36 Bulb CG 0000002 37 Socket CH 0000005 38 Screw IA 0000090 39 Motor RS 365SH BE 0000044 7 8X17 0mm worm gear 4 5X27 6mm flywheel 40 Battery BG 4000001 41 Battery leads BC 0000003 42 Chassis AT SF DH 2200029 black silver 42 Chassis Southern black DH 2200023 43 Screw IA 0000016 44 Insulator pick up top BD 0000035 45 Screw IA 0000016 46 Bracket IH 0000036 speaker 12 0X12 0mm Name and...

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Страница 34: ...O 27 curves and switches you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the RailKing NW 2 through O 27 switches Should this occur we suggest adding weight to the cars making them heavier and less likely to derail In addition the 6 wheel version may rub the switch box ...

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Страница 36: ...ncluding your name 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 description regardless of whether or not you discussed the problem with one of our service technicians when contacting MTH for your Return Authorization number 3 Please make sure you have fol...

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