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RailKing SW 8-9 Operating Manual

QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION

The RailKing SW 8-9 contains state-of-the art electronics with several

built-in automatic features for incredibly realistic operation. Despite these

advanced features, the SW 8-9 is easy to operate with any compatible

standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page 35).

All models are controlled by a ProtoSound® 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).

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 ProtoSound® bell occur

followed by the diesel start-up

sounds (on ProtoSound® equipped 3-rail models). The engine does not run.

This is known as the RESET state

and is explained in more detail

beginning on Page 4. The

ProtoSound® 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 ProtoSound® 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.

DCRU® Electronic Reverse Unit

Lockout Switch

Figure 1: ProtoSound® DCRU® Lockout Switch

RESET

Neutral

Reverse

Neutral

Forward

Figure 2: DCRU™ Cycle Phases

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 39 40

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