Accucraft trains AL97-372 Instruction manual

Manual is about: 1:32 Scale NORFOLK & WESTERN 4-8-4 J-CLASS #611, LIVE STEAM

Summary of AL97-372

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    Instruction manual 1:32 scale norfolk & western 4-8-4 j-class #611, live steam.

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    N&w j-class - butane fired prototype background some would argue that the norfolk & western railway’s j-class represents the zenith of steam passenger locomotive development in the united states. The class was introduced towards the end of steam on u.S. Railroads, but was designed and built without ...

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    N&w j-class - butane fired general information operating a model live steam loco- motive is much different from running an electrically powered engine. It is a more hands-on, interactive experi- ence. The locomotive must be periodically fueled, oiled and watered. As supplied, the locomotive is manua...

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    N&w j-class - butane fired 3 model features: this limited production model has been handcrafted for accucraft trains by bmmc, which is one of the most respected makers of large scale brass models. This museum quality model features: • detailed boiler with fittings, skyline casting, pipes and handrail...

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    N&w j-class - butane fired 4 preparing for operation: 1. Oil all external moving parts of the engine and tender with a high grade, lightweight machine oil like 3-in- 1. Don’t forget the wheel bearings in the pilot and trailing trucks, as well as those in the tender. Don’t over-oil; a tiny drop will ...

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    N&w j-class - butane fired performance of the engine. Your locomotive burns butane gas.The gas tank is located in the tender beneath the coal load. Remove the coal load with the ring provided. Simply press the nozzle of the butane canister hard onto the filler valve atop the tank, making sure that th...

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    N&w j-class - butane fired reads 50 lbs. The engine is ready to run. Drain cocks: this locomotive is fitted with working drain cocks on the cylinders. When first starting out, the cocks should be open (levers moved to “outside” positions). This will allow water in the cylinders to drain while the cyli...

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    N&w j-class - butane fired 7 axle pump: this locomotive is equipped with an axle pump and bypass valve. The pump moves water from the tender to a check valve on the locomotive. The bypass valve is located on the back side of the locomotive under the cab. When the bypass valve is completely shut, wat...

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    N&w j-class - butane fired 8 cold-weather running the weather can dramatically affect the performance of your locomotive. Cold and wind can decrease efficiency to a disappointing level. Butane gas becomes liquid at 32̊f and will not work. As it approaches 32̊f, its pressure (and effectiveness) dimini...

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