Rail King 2-8-0 Operating Instructions Manual

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Rail King 2-8-0 Operating Instructions Manual Manual pdf 12 page image

12RailKing 2-8-0 Steam EngineTroubleshooting Loco-Sound ™ ProblemsAlthough Loco-Sound has been designed and engineered for ease of use, youmay have some questions during initial operation. The following table shouldanswer most questions. If your problem cannot be resolved with this table,contact M.T.H. for assistance (telephone: 410-381-2580; fax: 410-423-0009;service@mth-railking.com, 7020 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia MD21046-1532).Starting UpHornBellRemedyRemedyRemedyRemedyWhen I first turn the power on, theengine will not begin to run. I have toturn the throttle off and then on againto get the engine to operate.I can’t get the horn to blow when Ipress the whistle button.I can’t get the bell to ring when I pressthe bell button.You may be pressing the button tooquickly. Try pressing the whistle buttonmore slowly, taking approximately onefull second to fully depress the button.You may be pressing the button tooquickly. Try pressing the bell buttonmore slowly, taking approximately onefull second to fully depress the button.This is normal behavior. To preventaccidental high-speed start-ups, Loco-Sound is programmed to start up inneutral anytime track power has beenturned off for several seconds. Seethe "Basic Operation" section for moredetails.Lock-out RemedyI can’t get the engine to run after Ipower up the transformer. It sits stillwith the engine sounds running.The engine won’t lock into forward,neutral, or reverse.The engine is locked into the neutralposition. Follow the procedure in the“Lock into a Direction” section.Engine speed must be below 10 scalemph (approx. 10 volts or less inconventional mode).