Accucraft trains AL97-372 Instruction manual - N&w J-Class -
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 cylinders
heat up to working temperature.
As steam enters cold cylinders, it
condenses, so expect a fair amount
of water to come out at the beginning
of each run. Once the cylinders have
warmed up, you can close the drain
cocks. To close them, move the levers
to the “up” position.
Running:
Move the reversing lever at the right
side of the cab to the forward posi-
tion. With the engine on the track, and
without a train, open the throttle. The
engine may need to be pushed a little
to overcome the steam condensing
into water in the cold cylinders, but
the open drain cocks will minimize
this. After a few moments, the engine
should take off on its own, moving
away smoothly.
Once the engine is running smoothly,
When the engine is running, the
blower valve can be turned down
but should be open whenever the
engine is stopped.
a train can be coupled on and the run
can proceed.
Since all of the locomotive’s functions
are controlled from the cab, it can be
driven like a full-size engine, meaning
that you’ll have to stay with the engine
through the run if you want to change
its speed or direction.
If you have a suitable track, the
engine can be left to run on its own
at a steady speed. Keep your eye on
the water glass. With practice and
good weather, steady runs of an hour
or more are not uncommon for this
engine.
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DRAIN COCK
BYPASS VALVE
WATER PUMP