Rail King USRA 2-8-8-2 Bedienungsanleitung

RAILKING USRA 2-8-8-2

STEAM ENGINE OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the RailKing die-cast USRA 2-8-8-2 steam

locomotive. The engine’s die-cast body and tender are traditionally sized

for operation on any O-31 or larger layout. The engine is compatible with

most standard AC transformers, (see page 31 for a complete list of

compatible transformers and wiring instructions) and is completely

compatible with most other 3-rail locomotives, rolling stock and

accessories.

The locomotive and tender are equipped with either a electronic whistle or

the Proto-Sound® digital sound and train control system which contains

several deluxe features that are simple and fun to operate. Each feature is

described among the following pages which should be read before the

engine is operated. For those of you who can’t wait to get started, the

Quick Start Basic Operating Instructions found on page 3 should be read

so that you understand the basics of the operating system. Please note that

some features are only found in the Proto-Sound® equipped engines and are

marked as such. Features not marked as Proto-Sound® features are

available in both versions.

USRA 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine Operating Instructions

Table Of Contents

QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION(All 3-Rail Models) 3

PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION 4

PROTOSOUNDS® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5

ProtoSound® DCRU® Reverse Unit Operation (All 3-Rail Models) 5

Whistle Operation 6

BellOperation 6

ProtoCoupler™ Operation 7

Enhanced Neutral Steam Sounds 8

Squeaking Brake Sounds 8

Tips On Using The Squeaking Brake Sounds 9

FreightYardSounds(FYS) 10

Activating and Triggering Freight Yard Sounds 12

Tips On Using FYS Features 15

MANUAL LOCK-OUT OPERATION 16

Self-Charging Battery Backup System 17

Replacing The Proto-Sound® Battery 17

Manual Volume Adjustment of Proto-Sound® 18

USING “RESET" TO PROGRAM PROTO-SOUND®19

Entering RESET Options 19

Setting The Engine Volume 20

Programming For Squeaking Brake Operation 20

Programming For Whistle In Neutral Operation 21

Programming For ProtoCoupler™ Operation 21

Adjusting Chuff Rate 22

Programming For FYS Operation 23

Activating Remote Lockout Control 23

ResettingAll Proto-Sound® Options To Factory Default 24

OIL & LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS 24

TRACTION TIRE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 26

LIGHT BULB REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT 26

TROUBLE SHOOTINGPROTO-SOUND® PROBLEMS 27

Proto-Sound® RESET Feature Chart 30

Transformer Wiring Chart 31

O-31 OPERATION 32

SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 36

HOW TO GET SERVICE 36

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 36

USRA 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine Operating Instructions

QUICK START - BASIC OPERATION

The RailKing USRA 2-8-8-2 contains state-of-the art electronics with

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

these advanced features, the USRA 2-8-8-2 is easy to operate with any

compatible standard AC transformer (see the compatibility chart on page

31). All models are equipped with an operating smoke system thatshould

be primed with smoke fluid before operating. Adding 15 - 20 drops of

fluid through the smoke stack should be sufficient. If you choose to not

prime the units with fluid, turn the smoke unit switch located under the

trailing truck to the OFF position. (See Figure 3) This will prevent any

damage from occurring to the smoke unit when running the engine without

a primed smoke unit. For more information see the section on page 4 on

Smoke Unit operation.

The USRA 2-8-8-2 model is controlled by

an electronic reverse unit (in mechanical

whistle equipped engines) or by the

Proto-Sound® Digital Sound and Train

Control System (in Proto-Sound® equipped

engines). In either model, 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 Proto-Sound® 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. Before the engine can be operated however, the reverse

unit plug that extends out of the tender must be inserted into the receptacle

at the back of the boiler cab as seen in Figure 1. Once the plug is inserted,

the throttle on the transformer can be advanced. You will see that only the

engine’s lights come on and that on Proto-Sound® equipped engines, two

dings from the sound system will chime followed by the steam compressor

pump sounds. The engine does not run. This is known as the RESET state

and is explained in more detail beginning on Page 6. The ProtoSound®

electronics will not power the motor 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.

Figure 1: Plugging in the tender harness

Figure 2: ProtoSound® DCRU® Cycle Phases

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PROTOSMOKE™ UNIT OPERATION

The USRA 2-8-8-2 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.

The smoke is then forced out of the stack via a small

electric fan which runs at a constant speed. However,

the smoke intensity can be varied by increasing the

transformer voltage setting. The higher the setting,

the more intense the smoke output.

For best results, we recommend that you add 15 -

20 drops of ProtoSmoke™, Seuthe, LGB or LVTS

fluid before you run the engine. If you don’t choose

to add the fluid, then the smoke unit switch should

be turned off. Failure to either add the fluid or turn the switch off could lead to damage to the

smoke unit heating element and or wicking. Add the fluid through the smoke stack hole. After

adding the fluid, gently blow into the stack to eliminate any air bubbles. Do not overfill the

unit as overfilling can cause the fluid to leak out and coat the interior engine components.

When the smoke output begins to diminish while running the engine, an additional 10-15

drops of smoke fluid should be added or the smoke unit switch should be turned off. When

storing the engine for long periods of time, you may want to add at least 15 drops of fluid to

keep the wick soaked with fluid and prevent it from drying out. After removing the engine

from storage, it is advisable to add another 25 drops of fluid, letting the wick soak up the fluid

for 15 minutes prior to operation.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: Operating the engine without smoke fluid

and with the smoke unit switch in the ON position can

damage your smoke unit wick, causing the wick to

become hard, blackened and unabsorbant around the

heating element. When this occurs, it may be difficult

for the wick to soak up the smoke fluid resulting in poor

or no smoke output. If that occurs, we recommend that

you inspect and/or replace the wick taking care to not

run the engine without fluid in the future. You can

inspect the wick to see if it needs replacement by

removing the smoke unit inspection cover from the body

as seen in Fig.4. After removing the chassis and

inspection cover screws lift the inspection plate away

and inspect the wick. If the wick is darkly discolored

and hard, it should be replaced.

Figure 3: Smoke Unit Switch

Figure 4: Inspecting The Smoke Unit

USRA 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine Operating Instructions

PROTOSOUNDS® INSTRUCTIONS

The MTH ProtoSound® digital sound and train control system provides

the operator with unprecedented realistic operation on your model railroad.

In addition to actual USRA 2-8-8-2 engine, CD-equivalent 16-bit digital

sounds, you get the following features:

1. ∗Built-In ProtoSound® DCRU® Reverse Unit * Authentic Steam Whistle Sound*

Authentic Steam Bell Sound* Squeaking Brake Sound* Freight Yard Sounds*

Operating Remote Controlled ProtoCoupler™* Self-Charging Battery Back-Up

System With Automatic Battery Shut-Off* Remotely Controlled Reverse Unit

Lock-Out* Remotely Adjustable Steam Engine Chuffing Volume* Authentic

Steam Engine Neutral Sounds*

Each feature is described among the following pages. Though the system

is easy to use, we encourage you to read the instructions thoroughly.

PROTO-SOUND® REVERSE UNIT

As mentioned in the Basic Operating section, the engine is controlled by a

ProtoSound® reverse unit that contains the standard

forward-neutral-reverse states found on most reverse units. However, as

described earlier, when power is first applied to the track, the reverse unit

begins in RESET or what seems like a neutral state. Power must be

interrupted again to get the locomotive to enter the forward state. It is this

first RESET state that gives ProtoSound® its unique, remote controlled

functions. The system will enter RESET whenever power to the track is off

for three or more seconds. NEUTRAL will be referred to as the state

between Forward and Reverse.

ProtoSounds® is equipped with a microprocessor, that, depending on the

amount of memory it is allotted, allows the user to utilize several remotely

activated functions. In the simplest terms, ProtoSounds® has its own

“Computer" controlling these functions. In order to access many of these

remotely controlled functions, the user must be in the RESET state to do so.

RESET is entered anytime power to the locomotive has been off for more

than 3 to 5 seconds. When the engine first enters RESET, the

microprocessor initiates a system check to determine if the system,

transformer and engine are operating correctly. This takes approximately

2.2 seconds during which you will hear the engine’s compressor sounds

begin. In order for ProtoSounds® to properly initiate the system check, do

not advance the transformer throttle past 10 volts when you first enter

RESET, wait for the compressor sounds to begin and then slowly turn the

USRA 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine Operating Instructions

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.

ProtoSounds® comes with several programmable functions, including

remote Steam Chuffing Volume Adjustment, Separate Bell Button

Operation (pre-programmed at the factory), Whistle In Neutral Operation,

ProtoCoupler™ On/Off Control, Squeaking Brakes and Passenger Station

or Freight Yard Proto-Effects. Each of these features are described in more

detail later. You will notice that when in RESET, your engine will not

respond to the whistle button with a horn blast or continuous bell ringing.

In fact, when in RESET and the whistle button is depressed, only one single

bell chime will be heard each time the whistle button is pressed. If you

don’t want to configure or change your locomotive using any of these

programmable features, simply leave RESET and wait 2.2 seconds before

interrupting the power to put the engine in forward. After you leave

RESET, your engine will operate normally in all the direction states of

forward, neutral and reverse. Remember though, once power is turned off

for more than 3 seconds, the next time power is applied to the track, your

engine will be back in RESET.

WHISTLE OPERATION

Your USRA 2-8-8-2 ProtoSound® equipped engine is equipped with a

digital recording of a steam whistle. The whistle sound can be activated

anytime the engine is in forward or reverse by pressing the whistle button

on your transformer. The whistle will continue to blow as long as the

whistle button is depressed. The whistle will not function in RESET and

must be configured through a RESET option to allow the whistle to work

when the engine is in neutral. See page 21 for information on whistle

programming in the Using RESET To Program ProtoSounds® section of

this manual.

BELL OPERATION

Your USRA 2-8-8-2 ProtoSound® equipped engine is equipped with a

digital recording of an actual steam engine bell. The bell can be turned on

or off with any separate bell button, like the Lionel® Railsounds® No. 5906

Bell Button, by simply pushing the button. If you don’t have a separate

bell button, the bell can be controlled through your transformer’s whistle

button whenever the engine is in NEUTRAL. The bell will never ring

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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 ProtoSounds® state-of-the-art design, the

microprocessor remembers its last command. Therefore, unless you turn

the bell off before you quit running your train, the next time you run the

engine, the bell will come on. No matter whether you come back an hour

later or a year later, the bell will begin chiming once the engine enters one

of the three directional states.

To turn the bell on using the transformer’s whistle button, turn on power to

the track and cycle the engine into NEUTRAL. Turn the throttle to 8 volts

or less (any higher voltage will arm the ProtoCoupler™) and press the

whistle button. The bell should begin chiming. To turn the bell off, press

the whistle button again. If you want to keep the bell on while running the

engine, simply interrupt the power with the transformer throttle or the

transformer directional switch and enter forward or reverse.

PROTO-COUPLER™ OPERATION

Your USRA 2-8-8-2 ProtoSound® equipped locomotive tender is

equipped with a coil-wound ProtoCoupler™ for remote uncoupling action.

Because the ProtoCoupler™ is controlled through ProtoSounds®

microprocessor, it doesn’t require an uncoupling track section or

modification to your layout to function. The three simple steps below are

required to operate the coupler.

1. Put your engine in NEUTRAL and turn the throttle all the way up.

2. Press the transformer whistle button to “Arm" the coupler. (You

will hear a “Clank").

3. After arming the coupler, press the whistle button again to open

the coupler.

When the knuckle fires

open you will hear the

buzzing of the coil

energizing and the sound

of the air lines coming

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apart. It can best be described as a CHA-CHUSHHH sound. The coupler

doesn’t have to be fired 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. If the coupler

continues to open erratically, try

lubricating the knuckle with

light oil as indicated in Fig. 5.

ENHANCED

NEUTRAL STEAM

SOUNDS

The enhanced Neutral Sounds can be automatically heard whenever the

engine is in neutral. The sounds, which include Steam Pop-Off, Steam

Blow-Down, and Steam Injector sounds occur every 2 to 30 seconds. Each

of the three sequences will play at random intervals to eliminate repetitive

and boring sequences. While the sounds are selected to play randomly by

the microprocessor, there is no guarantee that you won’t hear the same

message repeated twice or more times.

SQUEAKING BRAKE SOUNDS

ProtoSound® equipped engines feature the ability to play the sound of

squeaking brakes whenever your engine slows in speed. There are two

settings for activating the squeaking brake sounds. The default setting

allows the brake sounds to play while the engine is in forward or reverse

and the transformer throttle is lowered from a high setting to a low setting

(14 volts to 8 volts or less). The second setting requires that a bell button be

used to “arm” the brake feature and is explained in more detail in the

“Activating Freight Yard

Figure 5: Lubricating The Coupler

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Sounds” section found later in this manual. The sound itself is a stored

record on the ProtoSounds® software chip and will always play the same

brake sound for the same three second length each time the voltage is

reduced from high to low. Some practice may be required to synchronize

the playing of the brake sounds with the movement of the engine. It is not

uncommon for the engine 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.

TIPS ON USING THE SQUEAKING BRAKE FEATURE

Users will find the squeaking brake feature to be a very

realistic way to simulate the sound of an engine slowing down

for curves, crossings or coming to a stop at a station, side track

or switch yard. However, you may find that your engine

continues to play the brake sounds once your engine comes to a

stop, or that the sounds stop before the engine comes to a

complete halt. For example, if you simply run the engine and

turn the throttle off quickly, the brake sounds will likely

continue playing even though the engine has come to a

complete stop.

This effect can be eliminated by simply practicing with the

brake feature. In no time, you will quickly learn how to

“feather" the throttle to keep the engine moving while the brake

sounds play and then turning the throttle off just as the sounds

stop.

USRA 2-8-8-2 Steam Engine Operating Instructions

Operating Proto-Sound Freight Yard

Sound Effects Freight Yard Sounds (FYS)

Proto-Sound® is equipped with operator controlled Freight Yard Sounds,

referred to as FYS. The FYS sequence is designed to simulate the arrival,

unloading, loading and departure of a freight train in a freight yard. This

easy-to-use feature allows you to play digitally recorded sounds of

freight yard operations while your engine is parked in the Neutral State.

No additional wires or modifications are needed to enjoy these amazing

sound effects. The sounds themselves are randomly “shuffled” by the

Proto-Sound® computer. This gives the system the ability to play the

various sounds in a different order each time FYS is enabled.

Quick Overview- FYS Sounds

The following is a quick over view on how you can operate FYS.

Your train is now ready for you to play the FYS.

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