Rail King Y6b 2-8-8-2 Operator's Manual

Rail King USRA 2-8-8-2Steam LocomotiveOPERATOR’S MANUALCompatibilityThis engine will operate on any traditional O-31 Gauge track system, including M.T

Front Coupler:To fire the front coupler (if your engine has one), quickly tap the Bell button once followed by four quick taps of the Horn button, all

Locking Locomotive Into A DirectionYou can lock your engine into a direction (forward, neutral, or reverse) so that it will not change directions. To

MaintenanceLubricating and Greasing InstructionsThe engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.You should regularly lubricate al

Cleaning The Wheels, Tires, and TrackPeriodically check the locomotive wheels and pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor electrical contac

Traction Tire Replacement Instructions1. Remove the side rods from the wheels in order to slip the new tire over the grooved drive wheel. Make sure t

RailKing USRA 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine15Headlight Replacement InstructionsA constant voltage circuit in the engine controls the locomotive’s lights. They

The marker lights for the tender can be replaced following the same procedure use for the engine. Remove the six screws that attach the tender body to

Self Charging Battery Back-upThe special NiCad 2.4v self-charging battery recharges continuously during train operation and should last for up to fi

RailKing USRA 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine18Battery PackFigure 10Battery PortFigure 11. Battery Recharging Port

ProtoSmoke® Unit OperationThis Premier steam locomotive contains a self-powered smoke unit that outputs smoke through the smokestack on the roof of t

Table of ContentsSet Up Checklist...Lubricati

If you experience poor or no smoke output when the smoke unit is on and has fluid, check the wick to see if it has become hard, blackened, and unabso

Troubleshooting Proto-Sound® ProblemsAlthough Proto-Sound 2.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of use, you may have some questions during in

RailKing USRA 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine22Cab ChatterLock-outVolumeBatteryPSARemedyRemedyRemedyRemedyRemedySometimes the Cab Chatter sounds don’t play.I can

RailKing USRA 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine23PSA RemedyOnce in PSA, the engine doesn’t go into reverse.When the PSA enters its last sequence the bell automatic

RailKing USRA 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine24Transformer Compatibility and Wiring ChartProto-Sound 2.0 is designed to work with most standard AC transformers.

RailKing USRA 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine25Additional Features Accessible With The DCS Remote Control System(Additional equipment required)While conventiona

Service & Warranty InformationHow to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year WarrantyWhen you suspect an item is defective, please ch

Set Up Checklist- Lubricate the locomotive- Check to see whether the battery needs to be charged for full sound effects- Prime the smoke unit- Apply p

Placing the Engine on the TrackPlace the engine on the track, then insert the reverse unit plug that extends out of the tender into the receptacle at

Basic Operation The Throttle knob controls how fast your train will travel. Turn the throttle knob up ½-way, until the engine and caboose lights shin

Manual Volume ControlTo adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine, turn the master volume control knob located under the tender clockwise to

Proto-Sound 2.0 Operating InstructionsThis manual contains the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 in conventional mode only. Instructions for

Passenger Station Announcements (PSA)Your engine is equipped with a sound package of passenger station announcements that you can play when you pull i

Tips on Using PSA•You can terminate PSA at any time by turning off power to the track for 15 seconds.•You do not have to be in Forward to use PSA. A