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RailKing 2-6-0 Train Set Operating Manual
RAILKING
When storing the engine for long periods of time, you may want to add
at least 15 drops of fluid to keep the wick soaked with fluid and prevent
it from drying out. After removing the engine from storage, it is
advisable to add another 25 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak up the
fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation.
Operating The Engine
and Cars
Once the track has been assembled
and the transformer wired to the
track lock-on, you are almost ready
to begin running your new train set.
Place the engine and cars on the
track and couple each up to one
another. If the coupler is already
closed, pressing down on the coupler armature will open the coupler
knuckle to allow the couplers to interlock with one another. Before
turning on the transformer, it is important to understand the features of
your new train set.
Electronic Reverse Unit
The 2--6--0 model is controlled by an electronic reverse unit. The
reverse unit operates in the same manner that all reverse units function
by using forward, neutral and reverse states that are entered each time
the throttle is turned on and off or by using the transformer direction
switch (if so equipped).
In addition to the electronic reverse unit, your new train set locomotive
features a mechanical whistle that can be activated by pressing the
white Horn/Whistle button on your Z-500 transformer. Any compatible
transformer whistle or horn button will also activate the horn in your
new locomotive. Simply pressing the Horn/Whistle button whenever
the throttle is above the OFF setting should activate the whistle. If the
whistle doesn’t blow, increase the throttle setting and press the button
again. The whistle will blow as long as the button is depressed.
Now, if you’ve lubricated the locomotive friction points as indicated
earlier, you’re almost ready to start running your train set.
Pushing Down
On The Coupler
Armature Opens
The Coupler
Knuckle
Figure 11: Pushing down on the coupler
armature to open up the coupler knuckle.
