Rail King 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Manuel de l'opérateur Page 1

CompatibilityThis locomotive is capable of operating onAC or DC output power supplies (See page28 for a complete list of compatibletransformers and wi

10 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive Activating Features Using AC PowerUsing an AC output transformer equipped with a whistle and bell but

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 11 Manual Volume Adjustment - To adjust the volume of all sounds made by this engine,turn the master volume contr

12 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive The following pages contain the operating instructions for Proto-Sound 2.0 RailKingOne-Gauge locomoti

13 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam LocomotiveYour engine is equipped with a sound package of freight yard sounds that you can playwhen you pull into

14 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive Tips on Using PSA• You can terminate PSA at any time by turning off power to the track for 15seconds.

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 15 M.T.H. engines equipped with Proto-Sound 2.0 are equipped with Proto-Speed Controlwhich allows the locomotive t

16 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive You can lock your locomotive into a direction (forward, neutral, or reverse) so that it will not chan

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 17 MaintenanceThe engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.You should regularly lubricate

18 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 2. After removing the boiler mounting screws, separate theboiler from the chassis and turn the chassi

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 19 7. Lift the gearbox up and out of the chassis,rotate 190 degrees to reveal the now exposedgears and

CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. M.T.H. recommends adult supervision with children ages 10

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 20 Light Bulb Replacement InstructionsThe locomotive and tender lights are controlled by a constant voltage circui

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 21 Self Charging Battery Back-UpThe special NiCad AA self-charging batteries recharge continuously during trainope

22 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive ProtoSmoke® Unit OperationThis RailKing One-Gauge steam locomotive contains a self-powered smoke unit

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 23 Although Proto-Sound 2.0 has been designed and engineered for ease of use, you mayhave some questions during in

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26 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive TransformerModelMin/Max.VoltagePowerRatingTransformerTypeMRC Controlmaster 20PH HobbiesPS5PH HobbiesP

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 27 TransformerModelCenter Rail Outside RailMin/Max.VoltagePowerRatingTransformerTypeLionel 1032 U A 5-16v 90-Watt

28 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive TIUPOWERSOURCE(-)to outside rail(-)to transformer groundor black(+)to inside rail(+)to transformer po

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 29 (Additional equipment required)While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 2.0 engine yields wonderfully

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 3 Set Up Checklist•Install the tender coupler•Lubricate the locomotive•Prime the smoke unit•Check to see whether t

Service & Warranty InformationLimited One-Year WarrantyHow to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year WarrantyWhen you suspect an item

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 31 CANADACALIFORNIACOLORADOCONNECTICUTFLORIDAMARYLANDMICHIGANNEW HAMPSHIRENEW YORKOHIOPENNSYLVANIAVIRGINIAWISCONSI

32 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive CANADAALABAMAARIZONACALIFORNIACOLORADOCONNECTICUTFLORIDAILLINOISINDIANAIOWAKENTUCKYLOUISIANATOY TRAIN

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 33 MAINEMARYLANDMASSACHUSETTSMICHIGANMISSOURINEVADANEW HAMPSHIRENEW JERSEYNEW YORKNORTH CAROLINAOHIOWHEELS, WINGS

34 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive TRAINS-N- THINGSNORTH CANTON330-499-1666GRAND PACIFIC JUNCTIONOLMSTEAD FALLS440-235-4777RICK'S T

4 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive Installing The Tender Coupler (cont’d)If the locomotive is to be mated up with adifferent manufacturer

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 5 LubricationYou should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking. Uselight household oil and follow the

6 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive Checking The BatteryYou may find, if your locomotive was built several months before you set it up, th

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 7 DCS Polarity SwitchDCS OperationLocated under the left side of the cab is a DPDT slide switch that allows the en

8 4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive Basic OperationRailKing One-Gauge locomotives can be operated with AC or DC power outputtransformers.

4-6-4 J3a Hudson Steam Locomotive 9 Using DCS With DC PowerM.T.H.’s revolutionary Digital Command System, or DCS, allows users tocontrol their RailK