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RailKing Genesis Train Set Operating Manual
RAILKING
Because the locomotive features two ProtoCoupler® couplers (one on
each end), the operator will have to choose which coupler will be fired
when activated. To choose which coupler will be active, slide the
coupler selection switch toward the end of the engine you wish to
utilize an active ProtoCoupler®.
Diesel Cab Chatter Sounds
Whenever your diesel locomotive is parked in Neutral randomly played
“Cab Chatter” sound effects will occur every 2 to 30 seconds. There
are a total of six of these Cab Chatter sequences that capture authentic
radio transmissions between dispatcher and engineer. They are
designed to play at random intervals to eliminate repetitive and boring
sequences though there is no guarantee that you won’t hear the same
message repeated twice or more times.
Squeaking Brake Sounds
Proto-Sound® 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 engine is in forward or
reverse and the
transformer throttle
is lowered from a
high setting to a low
setting (14 volts to 8
volts or less). The
sound itself is a
stored record on the
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Squeeek
Throttle Down From
High Voltage To Low
Listen For The
Squeaking Brake Sounds
ProtoCoupler®
Selector Switch
Figure 12: ProtoCoupler® Selector Switch
