Table of Contents
Set Up Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembling RealTrax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting the Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Lubricating the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Coupling the Engine and Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Checking the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Manual Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Proto-Sound 2.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Activating Proto-Sound 2.0 Conventional Mode Features . . . . . . . . . 7
Passenger station announcements (PSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tips on Using PSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Proto-Coupler Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lock into a Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Automatic Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Care of Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lubrication and Greasing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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teractive CD ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Transformer Compatibility Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Additional Features with DCS Remote Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Exploded View Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Service and Warranty Information
Getting Started
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Assembling RealTrax
The quick connectors and built-in roadbed allow you to set up RealTrax anywhere,
including carpeted surfaces.
The transformer included with this set provides an easy-to-use, safe power source for AC-
powered trains and accessories.
To complete the connection between the track and the transformer, simply plug in the
color-coded wire harness that was included in your set and plug the transformer into your
wall outlet.
ocomotive Traction Tire Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Car Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Self-Charging Battery Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RailWare In
Connecting the Transformer
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RailKing Genesis Passenger Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0
Horn
Horn
Fire
Rear
Coupler
=
Horn
Bell
Horn
Horn
Fire
Front
Coupler
=
Horn
Horn
Bell
Horn
Place
Engine into
Neutral
Bell
Bell
=
Speed Control
Two Horn Blasts
(indicates change is made)
Repeat to Return
to Normal Condition
