Operating instructions

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RailKing E-8 AA Set Operating Manual
QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION
The RailKing E-8 AA Set contains state-of-the art electronics with several
built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these
advanced features, the E-8 AA Set is easy to operate with any compatible
standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 32).
All models are controlled by a Proto-Sound® DCRU® 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). See Fig. 1 for the location of the lock-out switch.
The reverse unit is designed to ignore
dirty track, dead spots on switches or
minor short circuits without disrupting
the engine operation, even at slow,
prototypical speeds. Once the engine is
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 start-up sounds (on Proto-Sound® equipped 3-rail models). The
engine does not run. This is known as the RESET state (see Fig. 2) and is
explained in more detail beginning on Page 4. The Proto-Sound® DCRU®
will not power the motors until the throttle is turned OFF and then ON
again. At this point, the engine will
now function just like any other
electronic or mechanical E-unit. On
Proto-Sound® equipped engines, the
diesel engine sounds will change in
volume as the engine begins to move.
The horn can be activated by pressing
the whistle button on the transformer just as any horn would be activated.
See the sections later in this guide, beginning on page 5, for more
information on activating the horn and bell sounds.
Reverse Unit
Lock-Out Switch
(horn only)
ProtoCoupler®
Selection Switch
Figure 1: Proto-Sound® DCRU® Lockout
Switch
RESET
Neutral
Reverse
Neutral
Forward
Figure 2: DCRU™ Cycle Phases