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RAILKING EP-5 ELECTRIC ENGINE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

  Thank you for purchasing the RailKing®  EP-5 electric engine. This
reproduction of the famous EP-5 engine measures just over 14” in length
and weighs almost 4 ¼ pounds.  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 models.

Содержание RAILKING EP-5

Страница 1: ...ost 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 f...

Страница 2: ...ROTO 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 Ope...

Страница 3: ...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 sta...

Страница 4: ...ating 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...

Страница 5: ...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 usi...

Страница 6: ...in 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 OP...

Страница 7: ...elect 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 pla...

Страница 8: ...RE 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 yar...

Страница 9: ...e 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 a...

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 Wil...

Страница 11: ...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 F...

Страница 12: ...errupt 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 mus...

Страница 13: ...wo 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 forwa...

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...

Страница 15: ...e 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 da...

Страница 16: ...s 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 enhance...

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...

Страница 18: ...es 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...

Страница 19: ...e 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...

Страница 20: ...ure 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 Th...

Страница 21: ...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 Rese...

Страница 22: ...b 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 setti...

Страница 23: ...ng 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...

Страница 24: ...and pickups for dirt buildup as this can significantly affect the engine s ability to perform properly Dirty track and dirty wheels can cause both poor electrical contact as well as poor traction esp...

Страница 25: ...will occur when operating the locomotive In addition it is important to make sure that the tire is fully seated inside the groove Any portion of the tire extending out of the groove can cause the eng...

Страница 26: ...epressed 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...

Страница 27: ...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...

Страница 28: ...ompleted 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 thro...

Страница 29: ...senger 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 c...

Страница 30: ...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...

Страница 31: ...90 Watt Standard Lionel 1043 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1043M U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1044 U A 5 16v 90 Watt Standard Lionel 1053 U A 8 17v 60 Watt Standard Lionel 1063 U A 8 17v 60...

Страница 32: ...26 Proto sound board top AE 4500001 27 Proto sound chip N A 28 Battery leads BC 4000009 29 Battery BG 4000001 30 Bracket battery plastic IH 0000048 31 Screw IA 0000001 32 Screw IA 0000012 33 Motor mo...

Страница 33: ...57 57 54 46 5 8 9 45 44 63 62 51 50 57 56 55 54 48 47 58 46 63 62 50 43 51 9 57 45 44 43 41 60 5 9 40 35 34 38 19 39 18 32 33 24 23 30 29 28 36 32 34 27 22 17 3 2 2 3 11 2 53 49 42 61 37 31 18 14 13 4...

Страница 34: ...c safety precautions should be followed including the following Read this and all related manuals transformer power supply locomotive etc thoroughly before using this device This device is not recomme...

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Страница 36: ...cluding 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 incl...

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