Rail King F40-PH User manual

RAILKING F40-PH

WITH LOCO-SOUND

READY-TO-RUN TRAIN SET

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Your RailKing

®Ready-To-Run train set is complete with everything you need to get

your model railroad up and running. You get an

F40-PH diesel locomotive, a set of three

freight cars

, a transformer, a loop of RealTrax, the RailKing wireless infrared remote

control, and the infrared activated remote lock-on. M.T.H.’s exclusive RailWare CD-

ROM which is included, has track layout software and other information helpful to

model railroaders.

Please read all the accompanying instructions carefully before setting up and operating

your train set.

RailKing F40-PH Diesel Engine

Table of Contents

Set Up Assembling RealTrax®3

Plugging in the Transformer 4

Lubricating the Engine 4

Coupling the Engine and Cars 4

Remote Control 5

BasicOperation

Operation Buttons 6

Speed Control 7

Direction Lock 7

Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch 8

VolumeControl 9

Maintenance

Care of Remote Control 10

Lubrication and Greasing Instructions 10

Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track 12

Locomotive Traction Tire Replacement 12

Locomotive Light Bulb Replacement 13

Caboose Light Bulb Replacement 14

RailWare Interactive CD-ROM 16

Troubleshooting 18

Compatibility 19

Transformer Compatibility Chart 20

Safety Precautions 21

Service and Warranty Information 24

RailKing F40-PH Diesel Engine

Set Up Checklist

• Assemble RealTrax®

• Connect the transformer

• Lubricate the train

• Place the engine and cars on the track and couple them together

• Apply power to run as described in the Basic Operation section of

these instructions.

Assembling RealTrax

Unlike other O Gauge track systems, each RealTrax section features a realistic

built-in roadbed base, solid nickel-silver track rails, and realistic railroad ties,

all designed to give you an authentic looking track system. The quick

connectors and built-in roadbed allow you to set up RealTrax anywhere,

including most carpeted surfaces, without the need for track nails or the worry

of carpet stains.

Each RealTrax segment has at least one knock-out tab in the roadbed (on either

end of the segment) that can be removed with a pair of pliers to reveal an

opening for the lock-on that is used to connect the transformer to the track. To

assemble RealTrax, follow the instructions below.

Knock Out must be

removed before

RemoteLockOncan

be installed

Remove Knock Out

by Holding and Twisting Up

with a pair of pliers

1d Make sure the

copper contacts

lineup.

Fig. 1a-1d: Installation of Remote Lock On

Connecting the Transformer

The Z-750

®power supply included with this set provides an easy-to-use, safe

power source for most AC-powered trains and accessories.

Plug the wire from the transformer into the remote lock-on’s center port, then

plug the transformer into the wall outlet. Insert two AA batteries (not

included) into the remote handheld.

Lubricating the Engine

You must lubricate the engine before operating it. Use a light household oil

and follow the lubrication points marked “L” in Fig. 9 on Page 10. Do not

over oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.

Coupling the Engine and Cars

Our couplers are designed for realistic

operation. Place the engine and cars on the

track and couple them together. If the

coupler is already closed, press down on

the small finger that extends from under

the right side of the coupler to open the

coupler knuckle and allow the couplers to

interlock as shown in Figure 4. Push Down on Coupler Finger to

Release Knuckle

Figure 4.

Coupling the Freight Cars

Together

RailKing F40-PH Diesel Engine

Align Quick Connect

Plugs and Gently Push

RealTrax® Sections Together

Figure 2: Preparing to snap RealTrax®

sections together by aligning Quick

Connect Connectors.

Figure 3: RealTrax® sections in properly

connected position.

RailKing F40-PH Diesel Engine

Whistle/

Horn

Direction

Throttle Control

Rocker Switch

Bell

Emergency

Stop

Fig. 6: Overview of the Remote controls

Figure 5. Aim the Remote at the Rounded

Side of the Receiver’s Lens, the Slanted

Side Should Face Away.

Remote Control

The RailKing

®Remote Control System included with this set uses wireless

infrared technology, much like a television remote control, to allow users

remote control of their trains from up to 15 feet away. The remote and

lock-on replace the control box found with M.T.H.’s Z-750

®transformer, and

they are designed for use with moderately powered transformers such as this

one. It is compatible with most manufacturer’s engines.

Because the RailKing remote is an infrared line-of-sight remote, you must aim

it at the lock-on in order to send signals to the track. You need to rotate the

lock-on’s receiver lens so that it faces the direction you will most often signal

from (see figure 5 below). The receiver lens can be repositioned later as

needed. The green LED atop the lock-on will come on, indicating the track is

receiving power. Subsequent pushes of any buttons on the remote will cause

the LED to blink, indicating it is receiving the signal.

Note: The RailKing

®Remote Control and Remote Lock-on will not

operate engines equipped with pre-1997 versions of Proto-Sound

®or with

Proto-One,

™Proto-Plus,

™Proto-Deluxe,™aftermarket systems.

RailKing F40-PH Diesel Engine

Basic Operation

Throttle up the power to your track. Give your train enough power so that

the head light shines brightly. Then put the engine into motion by firmly

pressing the Direction button on your remote once.

Operation Buttons

Use the operation buttons on your remote as described below.

• Throttle – To increase or decrease track voltage, and therefore train speed,

press the throttle control rocker switch. Pressing the top end of the throttle will

increase voltage and speed. Pressing the bottom end of the throttle will

decrease voltage and speed. The engine will maintain the speed you set after

you release the throttle until you press it again to change the voltage and speed.

• Horn/Whistle - To sound the horn, firmly press the Horn/Whistle button.

The horn will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button. It will

stop when you release the button. The horn will have a different ending

depending on whether you hold the button for less than 3, 4, or 5 seconds.

• Bell - To sound the bell, firmly press and release the Bell button. To turn the

bell off, press and release the Bell button again. The bell will continue to ring

from the time your turn it on until you press and release the button again to

turn it off.

• Direction– Your train is programmed to start in neutral. To put the engine

into forward and then to change the direction of the train or to put it into

neutral, firmly press and release the Direction button on your remote. Just as

you must stop your car between forward and reverse, this engine will not go

directly from forward to reverse; it goes into neutral between directions. If the

train has been moving forward, the first press of the Direction button will put

the train from forward into neutral, the second press into reverse, the third

press back into neutral, and the fourth back into forward.To prevent accidental

high-speed start-ups, this engine is programmed to restart in neutral each time

the track voltage is turned off for 25 seconds or more.

• Emergency Stop – To drop track voltage instantly to 0, firmly press the

Emergency Stop button. All trains on the track controlled by the remote will

stop until you reapply voltage.

RailKing F40-PH Diesel Engine

Speed Control:

M.T.H. engines equipped with Loco-Sound have speed control capabilities that

allow the engine to maintain a constant speed up and down grades and around

curves, much like an automobile cruise control. You can add or drop cars on

the run, and the engine will maintain the speed you set.

While the engine is programmed to start with the speed control feature

activated, you can opt to turn it off. This means the engine’s speed will fall as

it labors up a hill and increase as it travels downward. It is also affected by the

addition or releasing of cars while on the run. The engine will run more slowly

at a given throttle voltage when speed control is on than when it is off.

To turn speed control on and off,put the engine in neutral, then press the

remote’s Whistle button firmly but quickly one time then immediately press

the Bell button two times. Repeat the 1 whistle, 2 bells code to return it to the

other state. You will want to do this during the initial neutral upon start-up if

you ever couple this engine to another engine that is not equipped with speed

control to avoid damaging the motors in either engine. Each time you shut

down the engine completely, it will automatically turn speed control on.

Direction Lock:

You can lock your engine into a directional state (forward, neutral, or reverse)

so that it will not change directions. To do this, put the engine into the

direction you want or into neutral, to lock it into neutral, run it at a very slow

speed (< 10 scale mph), and quickly but firmly press your remote’s Whistle

button once followed immediately by three presses of the Bell button. The

engine will not change direction (including going into neutral) until you repeat

the 1 whistle, 3 bells code to return the engine to its normal state.

Feature to Be Activated:

Speed Control On/Off

Lock into a Directional State/Unlock

Button Code:

1 Whistle, 2 Bells

1 Whistle, 3 Bells

RailKing F40-PH Diesel Engine

Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch:

When used with the remote lock-on included in this set, Loco-Sound-equipped

engines gain Proto-Cast™and Proto-Dispatch™features.

Proto-Cast: This feature allows you to

play audio recordings through your

engine’s speakers. You must supply the

audio source (a small portable is

sufficient) and a male-to-male mini cable

(1/8” plug, like that used for the headset

with a portable CD/tape player) to

connect your audio source to the Remote

Lock-On. To use Proto-Cast, simply plug

the mini-cable into your audio source

(usually into the headphone jack) and into

the “Audio” port on the right side of the

remote lock-on and adjust the volume.

Proto-Dispatch: Thisfeatureallows you

to broadcast your own voice through your

engine’s speakers. You must supply the microphone and a mini cable (1/8”

plug, like that used for the headset with a portable CD/tape player) to connect

your microphone to the Remote Lock-On. To use Proto-Dispatch, simply plug

the mini-cable into the microphone and into the “Mic” port on the left side of

the remote lock-on and speak into the microphone.

When these features are in use, the locomotive’s own sounds (engine sounds

and bells, whistles, and horns) will be muted so that only the sounds you

broadcast will be heard. Because these two features are voice activated, there

will be a 10-15 second delay after you stop speaking into the microphone or

turn off the stereo before the engine sounds resume. To stop using the feature

and return to normal operation, unplug the cable from the lock-on jack.

If using parallel tracks with multiple Loco-Sound-equipped engines,

Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch transmissions from one track may be picked up

by the other nearby engines.

If you experience popping and interference, try cleaning the track with

denatured alcohol as described in the “Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track”

section of this booklet.

Note: M.T.H. does not recommend using Proto-Cast and Proto-Dispatch

at the same time.

Proto-CastProto-DispatchPower

Figure 7: Overview of the Inputs on

the Remote Lock On

RailKing F40-PH Diesel Engine

Manual Volume Control

–To adjust the volume of all sounds made by

this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the engine

clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease the

volume (see Fig.

8).

Loco-Sound

VolumeAdjustment

Knob

Figure 8. Location of the Loco-Sound Volume Adjustment Knob

RailKing F40-PH Diesel Engine

Lubricate Pick Up Roller (L)

Lubricate Axle Bushings (L)

LubricatePick UpRoller(L)

Figure 9. Lubrication Points on the Engine

Maintenance:

Care of the Remote Control

Your RailKing Remote Control System should offer years of trouble-free

service. There are a few things you can do to ensure trouble-free operation:

If your train responds inconsistently, replace old batteries with fresh ones. Do

not mix old and new batteries.

Remove batteries before storing for extended periods.

Do not drop the remote. It can damage the delicate electronics inside.

Any attempt by anyone other than an authorized M.T.H. repair person to open

and repair the handheld transmitter or lock-on may result in damage and the

loss of warranty protection.

Lubrication and Greasing Instructions

The engine should be oiled and greased in order to run properly.

You should regularly lubricate the engine and pickup rollers to prevent them

from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points

marked “L” in Fig. 9. Do not over oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot

point.

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