RAILKING 2-8-0
STEAM ENGINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents
SET UP 3
Transformer Operation 4
Operating The Locomotive 4
Special Reverse Unit Options 5
MAINTENANCE 6
Oil 6
Grease 7
Locomotive Lamp Replacement 8
Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement 9
Proto Smoke Unit Operation and Maintenance 10
COMPATIBILITY 11
TRANSFORMER COMPATIBILITY CHART 12
SAFTEY & WARNING PRECAUTIONS 13
SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 16
HOW TO GET SERVICE 16
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 16
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must take before operating this RailKing
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6). Running the engine
3 on page 7) to prevent them from squeaking. Use
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6). Do not over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.
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Transformer Operation
Button Functions:
Bell: No Function
Horn/Whistle: Press to activate the mechanical whistle
Direction: Press to stop motion of train and press again to change direction
Operating The Locomotive
Advance the transformer throttle. The locomotive's light will come on and the
engine should now proceed in the forward direction. At this point, advancing
the throttle further will allow the engine to pick up speed, reducing the throttle
will slow the engine down. Turning the throttle OFF and then back ON will
park the engine into neutral. Cycling the throttle OFF and then back ON
again one more time will allow the locomotive to enter reverse.
Tip: An alternative method to using the throttle to enter the next reverse unit
state is to press the direction button. When depressed, the transformer
interrupts all power to the track. Releasing the button reapplies power to the
track at whatever voltage level the transformer throttle is set at.
*Note: Pressing the bell button will have no effect on your set engine because
your locomotive is not equipped with a bell. Only locomotives equipped with
full digital sound systems (which feature engine sounds, horns, bells,
air-release sound effects, squeaking brakes and many other locomotive related
sound effects) can utilize the bell button.
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DCRU Switch
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Figure 1. Location of the DCRU Lock-Out Switch
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Maintenance Instructions
Proper locomotive performance requires regular attention to lubrication. The
following guidelines should be followed to ensure that your locomotive lasts
for many years of operration
Oil
Before operating the locomotive, apply a small drop of oil to lubricate the side
rods and pick up rollers. Use light household oil and apply sparingly only to
the points indicated by Figure 2. Wipe away any excess, especially if oil spills
onto the finish of the locomotive. To prevent accidental scratches or other
damage to the locomotive shell while you are working, you may want to place
the locomotive in a repair cradle or an old towel or other cloth folded to
provide a firm but soft resting place.
Check the locomotive oiling points periodically to be sure they are moving
freely and quietly. If they are not, apply a small amount of oil again. Also
check the locomotive wheels for dirt build-up that can cause performance
problems. Such dirt build-up can interfere with electrical contacts, reduce
traction (especially on elevated track sections), and cause neoprene traction
tires to wear out prematurely.
Lubricate Pick Up Rollers (L)
Lubricate Side Rods (L)
Lubricate Pivot Point (L)
Figure 2. Lubrication Points on the Locomotive
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x2
x1
Grease Drive Gear (G)
Body Mount Screws
Body Mount Screws
Figure 3. Locations of the Body Mounting Screws and Adding Grease to the Gear Box
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Lamp Replacement
The light in your locomotive may occationally burn out during normal
operation. Should this occur, you will need to remove the boiler from the
chassis in order to replace the burned out bulb.
To remove the 2-8-0 locomotive boiler from its chassis, follow the body
removal instructions (see figure 3). Once the body has been removed, rotate
the headlight bulb counter-clockwise as seen in Figure 4 to remove.
You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department.
Location of the
headlamp bulb
Figure 4. Replacing the Locomotive’s Headlamp
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Remove the side rods (the rods that connect each drive wheel to the other)
Make sure the old tire has been completely removed from the groove in the
Slip the new tire onto the wheel. You may find it useful to use two small
Make sure the tire is fully seated inside the groove. Use a razor blade to trim
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ProtoSmoke® Unit Operation
This steam locomotive contains a smoke unit that outputs smoke through the
smokestack on the boiler of the engine. The smoke unit is essentially a small
heating element and wick that soaks up and then heats a mineral oil-based
fluid that emits a harmless smoke. The smoke is then forced out of the stack
by a small electric fan.
With a few easy maintenance steps, you should
enjoy trouble-free smoke unit operation for years.
• When preparing to run this engine, add 15-20
drops of smoke fluid through the smokestack (see
Fig. 5). We recommend M.T.H. ProtoSmoke,
Seuthe, LGB, or LVTS fluids (a small pipette of
ProtoSmoke fluid is included). Do not overfill the
unit or the fluid may leak out and coat the interior
engine components.
• If you choose not to add the fluid (or have
already added the fluid but choose to run
smoke-free), turn off the smoke unit switch
located under the engine body (see Fig. 6).
Failure either to add fluid to the unit or to
turn it off may damage the smoke unit
heating element and/or wicking material.
• When the smoke output while running the
engine begins to diminish, add another
10-15 drops of smoke fluid or turn the
smoke unit off.
• When storing the unit for long periods of
time, you may want to add about 15 drops of
fluid to prevent the wick from drying out.
• After removing the engine from storage, add another 25 drops of fluid,
letting the wick soak up the fluid for 15 minutes prior to operation.
Add Smoke
Fluid Here
Figure 5. Adding Smoke
Fluid to the Engine
Smoke Unit ON/OFF Switch
Figure 6. Smoke Unit ON/OFF
Swtich
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7 ). After removing the chassis and inspection cover
Remove These
Two Screws to
Inspect the Smoke Wick
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or ScaleTrax™ or traditional tubular
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Transformer Compatibility and Wiring Chart
The 2-8-0 locomotive reverse unit is designed to work with any standard AC
transformer. The chart below lists many of the compatible transformers and
how the terminals on these compatible transformers should be attached to
your layout.
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Read this manual thoroughly before using this device.
M.T.H. recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the
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Service & Warranty Information
How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty
For warranty repair, do not return your product to the place of purchase. Instead, follow the
instructions below to obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the
product under the terms of this warranty.
1. First, write, call or FAX M.T.H. Electric Trains, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD
21046, (Tel 410-381-2580; FAX No.: 410-423-0009; e-mail: service@mth-Railking.com), stating
when it was purchased and what seems to be the problem. You will be given a return authorization
number to assure that your merchandise will be properly handled upon its receipt.
2. CAUTION: Make sure the product is packed in its original factory packaging including its foam
and plastic wrapping material so as to prevent damage to the merchandise. The shipment must be
prepaid and we recommend that it be insured. A cover letter including your name, address, daytime
phone number, e-mail address (if available), Return Authorization number, a copy of your sales
receipt and a full description of the problem must be included to facilitate the repairs. Please include
the description regardless of whether you discussed the problem with one of our service technicians
when contacting M.T.H. for your Return Authorization number.
3. Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise
for service.
Limited One-Year Warranty
All M.T.H. products purchased from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant are covered by this
warranty.
See our website at www.mth-railking.com or call 1-888-640-3700 to identify an Authorized M.T.H.
Train Merchant near you.
M.T.H. products are warrantied for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material or
workmanship, excluding light bulbs and traction tires. We will repair or replace (at our option) t he
defective part without charge for the parts or labor, if the item is returned to M.T.H. Electric Trains
within one year of the original date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damages caused by
improper care, handling, or use. Transportation costs incurred by the customer are not covered under
this warranty.
Items sent for repair must be accompanied by a return authorization number, a description of the
problem, and a copy of the original sales receipt from an Authorized M.T.H. Train Merchant, which
gives the date of purchase. Call 410-381-2580, fax 410-423-0009, or e-mail the Service Department at
Service@mth-railking.com to obtain a return authorization number.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state t o state.
Service Department
M.T.H. Electric Trains
7020 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia MD 21046-1532
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