Accucraft trains SOUTHERN PACIFIC 2-10-2 F4 Instruction Manual - page 3
Instruction Manual SP 2-10-2 F4/F5
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SP 2-10-2 F4/F5 Supplemental Information
After running these models on various radius it was found that on our test
tracks this locomotive will negotiate 8 foot minimum radius. The manual states
10 foot minimum radius, and this should be regarded as a recommended
radius, but they will go sharper.
Instruction Manual SP 2-10-2 F4/F5
General information:
Southern Pacific 2-10-2 Live Steam
Model
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 sup-
plied, the locomotive is manually con-
trolled, which means that you must
actually drive the locomotive using the
controls in the cab, just as you would
a full-size engine.
The performance of the engine is also
unlike electric locomotives. The loco-
motive should pull a dozen or more
standard-size freight cars on good,
level track. Grades and sharp curves
will diminish its capability. A good engi-
neer will learn the engine’s character-
istics and idiosyncrasies over time, to
get the best performance and longest
duration from it.
Safety:
For your safety, there are certain rules
that should be observed, as follows:
1. The safety valve has been set at
the factory to release at around 60
pounds per square inch of pressure.
Never tamper with the safety valve.
2. The butane fi ring system has been
designed to use butane only. Do not
use an other fuel. Other fuel will create
a dangerous condition, and will also
damage the locomotive!
3. Always make sure the fi re is out
before refueling the locomotive. You
need to be absolutely sure that there
is no fl ame burning around the engine
when refueling is done!
4. A steam engine gets hot, Be care-
ful.
Carrying the engine:
The locomotive and tender should al-
ways be carried separately because
of their weight. We suggest carrying
the locomotive to the track by support-
ing it underneath the wheels with both
hands, as opposed to lifting by the pi-
lot (which may not stand the stress)
and rear beam.
For general carrying, the engine can
be carried on a carrying tray with han-
dles.
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