Ruby 0-4-0t kit assembly instructions.
Part no .& name qty sheet 1 1 frame 2 2 bracket 4 3 m2 x 4 hex head screw 25 4 wheelset (without eccentrics) 1 5 wheelset (with eccentrics) 1 6 end beam 2 7 d2.2 washer 4 8 m2 x 10 hex head screw 4 9 rear frame spacer 1 10 deck plate 1 11 middle frame spacer 1 12 lower boiler mounting plate 1 13 rea...
Introduction the locomotive the accucraft ruby is a freelance, gauge 1, 1:20.3 scale, live-steam locomotive based on baldwin practice. It has been designed to be both simple to operate and sophisticated enough to satisfy more experienced modelers. With proper care, your ruby should give years of ser...
Is up. The frame should slide over the bushing with- out too much pressure. Don’t force it or you risk bending the frame. Once this has been accom- plished, do the same with the front axle. Your as- sembly should now look like photo 3. Screw the front and rear frame spacers between the frames with m...
Rod end. The set screw that is installed in the main rod must seat in that dimple to hold the piston rod in place. Carefully remove the set screw. With your fingers, rotate the piston rod so the dim - ple is facing downward. Align the large hole in the crosshead with the end of the piston rod and ro...
3-8. On the short leg of each valve rod (41) are two small grooves. Snap an e-clip (42) onto each inner groove. Carefully remove each valve from the valve blocks and screw them onto the ends of the valve rods (photo 8). Do not tighten the nut against the valve at this point, as the valves will have ...
Testing the chassis the chassis should be tested on compressed air. This could be from an air compressor or even a bi- cycle pump. You will have to arrange a temporary connection between the air supply and the inlet pipe. Alternatively, you can temporarily install the exhaust pipe (55) and apply the...
3-14. Place the boiler on the chassis. Screw an m3-5 phillips-head screw (31) through the deck and into the rear mounting stud from underneath. Do not tighten it too much yet. Fasten the smokebox to the saddle with two m2 x 4 phillips-head screws (40) through the saddle plate, as per the drawing. Th...
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