M.T.H. RAILKING 4-6-0 Operator's Manual

PFAPassenger/FreightAnnouncementsRailKing 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler Steam EngineCompatibilityThis engine will operate on any traditional O-31 Gauge track s

Passenger/Freight Announcements (PFA)Your engine is equipped with a sound package of either passenger station announcements or freight yard sounds th

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

M.T.H. engines equipped with Proto-Sound 3.0 have speed control capabilities that allow the engine to maintain a constant speed up and down grades and

Reset to Factory DefaultTo override the settings you currently have assigned to the engine and reset it to its factory defaults, while in Neutral tap

NOTE – If you apply more than 9.0VDC to the engine at start-up the engine will not move. This is normal. We refer to this as “Anti-Jackrabbit” and thi

Basic DCC Operation:Your MTH PS3.0-equipped engine takes full advantage of DCC's capabilities. Below are the basic commands you'll want to

PFAF4 – PFA. PFA in MTH lingo stands for Passenger/Freight Announcements. Your engine is pre-programmed for the appropriate type of sounds based upon

CouplersYour MTH PS3.0-equipped engine comes with remotely controlled Proto-Couplers. They can be fired using your DCC handheld. F7 – Front Coupler.

Additional F FunctionsIdle Sequence - F14-F16. Pressing F14, F15, or F16 twice (toggling on then off) will trigger an Idle Sequence if the engine is

Single Whistle/Horn Blast – F24. To play a Single Horn Blast press the F24 button twice (toggling in on then off). This plays a single, short horn bla

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Function ChartF0F1F2F3F4F5F6F7F8F9F10F11F12F13F14F15F16F17F18F19F20F21F22F23F24F25F26F27F28HeadlightBellHorn Start-Up/Shut Down PFALightsMaster Volume

CV29 CV29 is the basic decoder setup CV that is used by all DCC decoder manufactures. So, if you are familiar with CV29 from other manufacturer'

To change your engine's Long Address using PoM:1. Call up the current engine's address on your DCC handheld2. Enter Programming on the Main

unsure of the engine address you can apply the 55-55-55 reset (send a value of 55 to CV55 to engine address 55). In order for this to work correctly

MTH PS3.0 Expanded DCC Functionality Advanced DCC Operation:This section of the manual provides more in-depth detail on how to set up and configure y

Below is the table of Factory Default MTH supported DCC CV's. This table is specific to the engine in the title of this manual:Factory Default V

User-Settable F-Function ListThis feature allows you to take the 28 F-Functions that currently reside in each MTH Proto-Sound 3.0-equipped O-Gauge Eng

The above list includes ALL F functions that an MTH PS3 engine could have. You are free to change any of the above listed items to any F function pos

Advanced Consisting Advanced Consisting follows the NMRA standards. Any values assigned to CV's 21-24 are ignored once the consist is removed (CV

Perform the following:1. Build the consist using your DCC system per the DCC system's manufacturer's instructions. In many newer systems you

You can obtain replacement parts and replacement instructions from the M.T.H. Parts Department (Order online: www.mthtrains.com, e-mail: parts@mth-r

NOTE – The convenient thing about setting up the consist as described above is that it allows you flexibility in the orientation of an engine in a con

1. Call up your Middle engine (address 2 in the example)2. Since you want to have the Middle engine respond to F3 only then write a value of 4 (CV21,

So, in the above example you simply add up the values in the “Decimal Value” row – 128+64+0+16+8 +0+0+1 = 217. You would write 217 to the CV you were

DO NOTOVER OILDO NOTOVER OILMaintenanceLubricating and Greasing InstructionsThe engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.Regul

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

Add 15-20 DropsSmoke FluidSmoke Unit CoverWick inPoor ConditionWick inGoodConditionProtoSmoke™ Unit OperationThis steam locomotive contains a smoke un

Running the engine without a primed smoke unit may cause damageProtoSmoke™ FluidProtoSmoke is the recommended fluid for M.T.H. products and can be use

Starting UpHornBellSolutionSolutionSolutionOnly my headlight comes on, nothing else.When I first turn the power on, the engine will not begin to run.

Volume SolutionThe sounds seem distorted, especially when the Horn or bell is activated.No Sound®Proto-Sound 3.0 volume is set too high. Turn the vo

Conventional DC Start-up SolutionSound SolutionWhen I apply power to the track my engine doesn't do anything. No lights, no sound, no nothing.I h

Add 15-20 DropsSmoke FluidRunning the engine without primed Smoke unit may cause damageRailKing 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler Steam Engine4Smoke Unit ControlFig.

One of my lights is out.None of my lights are on.Most likely you had been running the engine in DCC or DCS mode and toggled that light off. Put it bac

DCCWhen I apply power to the track my engine doesn’t do anything. No lights, no sound.Did you press F3 yet? F3 on your DCC handheld will start your en

One of my lights is out.None of my lights are on.Check your F keys. F0 is the headlight (also controls the Back-up light) and F5 will toggle the Cab l

DCS (Remember, it's NOT DCC) When I press the Whistle Button on my DCS remote or DCS commander the whistle doesn't blowI have no sound on my

One of my lights is out.None of my lights are on.Check that you haven't turned it off with the DCS controller. You have independent control over

Transformer Compatibility and Wiring ChartProto-Sound® 3.0 is designed to work with most standard AC transformers. The chart below lists the many comp

DC Power Supply ChartTransformerModelMin/Max.VoltagePowerRatingTransformerTypeMRC Controlmaster 200-20v100-WattElectronicPH HobbiesPS5PH HobbiesPS10G0

Additional Features Accessible With The DCS Remote Control System(Additional equipment required)While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound® 3

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

To disconnect the engine and tender apply downward pressure near the tender until the connectors separate.The drawbar is able to withstand a 90 degree

PS 3.0 EnhancementsHere are some of the exciting changes incorporated into your new MTH Proto-® Sound 3.0 Locomotives. More advanced features such as

to the Loader program’s instructions for more details. So, as MTH releases new features or updates you will be able to take full advantage without ha

system during direction changes or intermittent drops in track power due to dirty track switches, when operating in conventional mode). When the sup

Horn/Whistle - To sound the whistle, firmly press the Horn/Whistle button. The whistle will sound for as long as you continue to depress the button.