RAILKING D&RG 4-6-0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the die-cast RailKing D&RG 4-6-0 steam locomotive. The engine’s die-cast body and tender are traditionally sized for operation on any O-27 or larger layout. The engine is compatible with any standard AC transformer, (see page 33 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions) and is completely compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and accessories.
Table Of Contents QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION(All 3-Rail Models) PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION PROTO-SOUND® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Proto-Sound® DCRU® Reverse Unit Operation (All 3-Rail Models) Whistle Operation Bell Operation ProtoCoupler™ Operation Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds Squeaking Brake Sounds Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds Passenger Station Sounds (PFA) Activating and Triggering Passenger Sounds Tips On Using PFA Features Special Reverse Unit Options Self-Charging Battery Backup System Rep
QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION The RailKing D&RG 4-6-0 contains state-of-the art electronics with several built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these advanced features, the D&RG 4-6-0 is easy to operate with any compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 34). All models are equipped with an operating smoke system that should be primed with smoke fluid before operating . Adding 15 - 20 drops of fluid through the smoke stack should be sufficient.
PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION The D&RG 4-6-0 contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs a steady stream of smoke through the smoke stack on the roof of the engine. The ON/OFF switch located next to the trailing truck must be in the ON position in order for the smoke unit to function. See Fig. 3 below. The smoke unit is essentially a small heating element and wick which soaks up and then “cooks" a mineral oil-based fluid that omits a harmless smoke.
PROTOSOUNDS® INSTRUCTIONS The MTH Proto-Sound® digital sound and train control system provides the operator with unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad. In addition to actual D&RG 4-6-0 engine, CD-equivalent 16-bit digital sounds, you get the following features: 1.
transformer throttle to the off position and then back on again to enter the forward phase. Interrupting the power too quickly may cause the system to re-enter RESET (signaled by two dings of the bell). Should this happen, wait longer before interrupting the power to enter the Forward phase.
continuously in RESET (Remember NEUTRAL is the state between Forward and Reverse). Once the bell is turned on, it will continue to ring when the engine is cycled into forward or reverse until you press the bell button or re-enter NEUTRAL and turn the bell off with the whistle button. In fact, because of Proto-Sound® state-of-the-art design, the microprocessor remembers its last command.
in NEUTRAL. Once the coupler is armed it can be fired in Forward, Neutral or Reverse. However, you may find that the coupler doesn’t open when firing the coupler at high speeds. Reduce the voltage setting on your transformer if this occurs and run your engine at a slower speed before firing the coupler. oil knuckle If the coupler continues to open erratically, try lubricating the knuckle with light oil as indicated in Fig. 5.
to stop before the brake sound is completed. Operators will find that by coordinating the movement of the throttle setting from 8 volts to off will allow the engine to maintain its movement while the brake sounds play. Note: The brake sounds will not be heard if the transformer throttle is not set above 14 volts and/or not reduced below 8 volts.
Operating Proto-Sound® Passenger Station Sound Effects Passenger Station Announcements (PFA) Proto-Sound® is equipped with operator controlled Passenger Station Sounds, referred to as PFA. The PFA sequence is designed to simulate the arrival, disembarking, embarking and departure of a passenger train in a Passenger Station. This easy-to-use feature allows you to play digitally recorded sounds of Passenger Station sounds while your engine is parked in the Neutral State.
Bell d OR Horn Whistle Direction To Play PFA, Stop Train Direction. This Can Be Done by Pressing the DIRECTION Button or Cycling the Transformer Handle. At This Time the Train Will Stop in Neutral. In a Few Seconds, An Arrival Message Plays, Followed by a Background Noise. STOP Bell d OR Horn Whistle Direction Bell d OR Horn Whistle Direction Change/Press Direction- The Train Will Remain In Neutral. It Will Continue to Play More Background Noises.
Activating Passenger Sounds (PFA)- Detailed PFA Instructions Arming The Passenger Sounds Feature Before the Passenger Station sounds can be heard, the feature must be activated. The feature can be activated in one of two ways. ARMING THE PASSENGER SOUNDS FEATURE Before the passenger station sounds can be heard, Proto-Sound® must activate the feature so that the next time the engine enters the neutral position, the sounds can play, The feature can be activated one of two ways.
at least three seconds. You will hear the bell turn on and, after three seconds, you should hear a short whistle blast or air release. Once the whistle blast or air release is heard, the whistle button can be released. The bell will continue to chime, so if you want to turn off the bell ringing, simply press and release the whistle button. Interrupt the transformer throttle to enter the next directional state (either forward or reverse). (Note: the PFA will only play in the first Neutral after it is armed.
footsteps, muffled voices, baggage being moved about and whistling for a taxi. Additionally, several conductor highlights will be heard in the foreground. Event 2: Interrupt the transformer throttle again to cycle the engine from neutral into reverse. In order to have the engine leave Interrupt Throttle To Enter The Next Phase the yard in the same direction it entered Proto-Sound® disables the motors in this reverse state to prevent the engine from running backwards.
TIPS ON USING THE PFA FEATURES PFA is a unique feature of Proto-Sound® that is completely controlled by the operator. You decide how, when or if you want to utilize the feature. By reviewing the following tips, you should find solutions or suggestions to the various operating scenarios you might encounter when using PFA. Tip #1: You can escape the PFA sequence by interrupting the transformer throttle before the man’s whistle plays in Event 1 (neutral).
Special Reverse Unit Options Reverse Unit Lockout Operation For operators who wish to lock their engine into a single direction, Proto-Sound’s® unique design eliminates the need for a lock-out switch on the locomotive. This will allow users to run the engine on layouts equipped with block signals or stop stations that would normally cycle the engine back into neutral. Note: The feature must be first turned on by accessing RESET Feature 40 (See page 23).
SELF-CHARGING BATTERY BACKUP Proto-Sound® state-of-the-art design includes a self-charging battery backup system for improved performance at any speed. The battery ensures that power to the sound system will remain on during directional changes, while setting RESET options or when traveling over spots of dirty track and switches. The self-charging battery backup system is automatically turned on or off whenever track power is turned on or off.
MD 21046-1532. A standard 9v alkaline battery can be substituted as a temporary fix, but, since alkaline batteries can’t take a charge, it will eventually wear down. PROTOSOUND® VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Your Proto-Sound® system has two types of volume adjustment. A manual turn knob on the bottom of the chassis (See Fig.
USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTO-SOUND® Proto-Sound® is equipped In RESET Mode Move The Throttle Advance The Throttle Up & Down From Up & Down From with High Voltage To Low High Voltage To Low 2 Times 4 More Times several programmable features which are accessed in the RESET Listen For 1 Clank Listen For The And 1 Clink Sounds state by moving the 2 Clink Sounds transformer throttle up and down between full voltage and low voltage (8 volts) without shutting the transformer off completely.
Remotely Adjusting The Engine Volume - Reset Feature 6 – (1 Clank, 1 Clink) Reset Feature 6 allows In RESET Mode Move The Throttle Push The Horn/Whistle Button you to change the Up & Down From Until You Reach The High Voltage To Low Setting You Desire volume setting of the 6 Times chuff sounds without affecting the volume of H other sounds, such as Interrupt The Throttle Listen For 1 Clank To “Lock-In” And 1 Clink Sounds whistle, bell, enhanced The Volume Setting neutral sounds, etc.
Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation- Reset Feature 25 -(5 Clanks) Reset Feature 25 allows you to operate the Whistle while the engine is in the Neutral state. When ON, pressing the Horn/Whistle button while in Neutral, with 10V AC or less on the track, will cause the Horn/Whistle recording to sound. To use, cycle to Reset 25 and press the Horn/Whistle button. The engine will play a series of bells. This indicates the current setting.
Adjusting Chuff Rate - Reset Feature 27 - (5 Clanks, 3 Clinks) Reset Feature 27 allows the operator to “fine tune” the rate of chuff relative to the speed of the engine by setting the minimum and maximum chuff points. To do this with the MTH Z-4000®, follow the steps below: 1. With the steam engine on the track, and the transformer throttles in the “OFF” position, press the “PROGRAM” button for the track in use. The display will read “00” and “PG”. 2.
Programming PFA Operation - Reset Feature 28-(5 Clanks, 3 Clinks) Reset Feature 28 allows you to turn the operation of the In RESET Mode Move The Throttle Push The Horn/Whistle Button Until You Hear PFA sequence on or off. Up & Down From High Voltage To Low 2 Bell Dings 28 Times When OFF, the PFA will not activate. To use, cycle H to Reset 28 and press the Interrupt The Throttle Listen For 5 Clank To “Lock-In” Horn/Whistle button. The And 3 Clink Sounds The PFA Setting engine will play a series of bells.
Resetting All Proto-Sound® Options To Factory Defaults Reset Feature 18 -(3 Clanks, 3 Clinks) Reset Feature 18 is the most powerful of the Reset features available. Using Reset Feature 18 allows you to override all changes in programming and return all Resets to the original, out of the box settings. To use, cycle to Reset Feature 18 and press the Horn/Whistle button. The engine will play a distorted bell, followed by a clear bell sound.
OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS Rear Chassis Mounting Screws Front Chassis Mounting Screws L G - (Grease) L “G” Grease Truck Tongue Figure 8: Lubricating The Locomotive Chassis In order for the engine to perform correctly and quietly, it is important that the chassis be lubricated before operation. Lubrication should include all side rods and linkage components and pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked “L" in Fig.
In addition to the internal gearing, it is a good idea to lubricate the leading and trailing locomotive truck “tongues” to enhance their ability to slide on the chassis. Follow the grease points as seen in Figure 8 on page 25. Periodically, check the locomotive wheels 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, especially on elevated track sections.
reinstalled or a noticeable wobble in your engine 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 engine to wobble. A razor blade can be used to trim away any excess tire that doesn’t seat itself inside the groove properly. Replacement tires are available directly from MTH Electric Trains.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROTOSOUND® PROBLEMS Although Proto-Sound® has been designed and engineered for ease of use, some questions may arise during initial operation. The following table should answer most questions. If you find that your problem can’t be resolved with this manual, contact MTH Proto-Sound® Electronics (7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580) for additional assistance. WHISTLE PROBLEMS REMEDY The WHISTLE seems distorted at low voltages.
COUPLER PROBLEMS REMEDY The ProtoCoupler™ won’t let the engine uncouple on the “Fly”. The power required to fire the coupler open when the engine is on the “Fly” may be greater than the Proto-Sound® system is capable of providing. As a result, you may experience times when the coupler won’t fire open. Unfortunately, the only solution is to stop the engine and fire the coupler in Neutral.
BATTERY PROBLEMS REMEDY I get no sounds when the engine shifts between the direction states. The battery may be dead or needs charging. See the Battery Backup section for more information. After I turn off my transformer, my engine continues to make sounds before quitting with a ding of its bell. Proto-Sound® continues to sound for approximately 10 seconds after power to the track has been shut off. The sounds distort at low voltages. The battery is insufficiently charged or dead.
PFA PROBLEMS REMEDY The PFA feature does not begin even after stopping the engine and hearing the brake sounds. The power was not turned back on once the engine enter the neutral state thus disabling PFA.The transformer throttle was interrupted too quickly in neutral thus disabling PFA. Leave the throttle on in neutral until after the PFA arrival message plays. The PFA sound effects occasionally repeat themselves.
PROTO-SOUND® RESET FEATURE CHART The following chart lists the available features found in your ProtoSound® equipped engine. The default settings are listed for each feature as well as the operation of the feature. You can reset all features to their original factory settings by accessing Feature 18 in RESET and then pressing and holding the transformer whistle button until you hear a soft, warbled bell sound.
TRANSFORMER COMPATIBILITY AND WIRING CHART Proto-Sound® is designed to work with any standard AC transformer that uses a “Pure Sine-Wave" format. The chart below lists the many Lionel® compatible transformers, such as the Lionel KW or ZW models. In addition, the chart details how the terminals on these compatible transformers should be attached to your layout. The Trainmaster system from Lionel® will not function correctly with Proto-Sound® without disrupting the sound effects.
O-27 OPERATION While the D&RG 4-6-0 engine is more than capable of operating on O-27 curves and switches, you may find that certain light freight cars are prone to derailing when being pulled or pushed by the D&RG 4-6-0 through O-27 switches. Should this occur, we suggest adding weight to the cars making them heavier and less likely to derail.
WARNING: When using electrical products, basic 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 recommended for children under ten years of age without adult supervision.
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, email or FAX MTH Electric Trains, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2580 (FAX No.
