Accucraft trains DECAUVILLE 0-4-0T Instruction Manual - page 4
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Preparation for running
The Decauville is fitted with a water gauge; this allows the driver to keep
the model in steam continuosly for longer periods of time than the usual
single fill system. This is done using a boiler Top-up System avaiable
from us or your dealer. The initial fill up with gas, oil and water is the
same as for a basic run, but then to carry on and run for longer periods
requires supervision of the boiler water level, topping up of the lubricator
and refilling of the gas. These procedures will be explained in another
section after the Running section instructions.
Always service the engine in the following order; first gas, oil then water.
To fill the gas tank: invert the gas can and apply the nipple to the gas
inlet valve on the top of the tank turret. It is advisable to support the loco
under the gas tank whilst filling, to prevent the engine tipping over. You
will know when the tank is full; gas will blow back from the inlet valve in a
strong jet. A small amount of gas and air will escape during filling, but the
difference between this and when the gas tank is full is always clear.
Always keep the gas can vertical when filling the gas tank.