Accucraft trains D&RGW K37 2-8-2 Instruction Manual - page 3
Instruction Manual -D&RGW K-37 Electric
Instruction Manual -D&RGW K-37 Electric
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General information About
Accucraft K-37 Model:
This accurately detailed model is
constructed of brass and stainless
steel. A large Pittman gearhead
motor powers all eight drivers
through a metal gear box and the
side rods. The museum quality
finish and lettering represents
this locomotive as it would
have looked in the early 1950’s.
Your locomotive and tender are
electrically connected via a twelve-
prong plug.
This plug takes the place of the
usual “wireless drawbar” that has
traditionally been found on metal
locomotive models. The drawbar
on this model is just what its name
implies, a drawbar only. Both
locomotive and tender units have
carbon brush pickups on both rails
to insure reliable operation when
using track power.
Your K-37 comes with Accucraft’s
new scale couplers. These operate
much the same as the prototype,
and they are scaled from D&RGW
photos and drawings. They can
be activated as on the prototype,
from both the top and bottom of
the coupler. These couplers are
made of a plastic material, and will
allow you to double head your K-
37 with another metal locomotive
without incurring any short-circuit
problems.
Disassembly
of
this
large
and complex model is not
recommended.
However,
if
absolutely necessary, the 1.6mm
hex bolts can be turned with a nut
driver sized for US 00-90.
Please take care in lifting this
large and heavy model. It is
recommended that the locomotive
be picked up by carefully grasping
it under the frame on both ends.
K37 Electrical Diagram