N&W J-Class -
Butane
Fired
7
Axle Pump:
This locomotive is equipped with an
axle pump and bypass valve. The
pump moves water from the tender to
a check valve on the locomotive. The
bypass valve is located on the back
side of the locomotive under the cab.
When the bypass valve is completely
shut, water is pumped into the loco-
motive. When the bypass valve is
open, the pump will re-circulate water
back into the tender. With careful
adjustment of this valve, the engine
will always have enough water to
keep running for long periods of time
until the tender water tank needs to be
refilled. The tender is also equipped
with the hand pump, which needs to
be used to prime the axle pump. Only
two or three strokes are necessary to
prime the pump.
Shutting down:
To shut the engine down, simply close
the
g
as valve .
Make sure the fire is completely out
before turning off the steam blower if
engine is standing still. This will mini-
mize the chance of the paint getting
scorched from any fire still burning in
the firebox that is not vented!
After a day’s operation in the garden,
you’ll probably find that your engine
has a coating of oil all over it. This
is steam-cylinder oil that has been
exhausted from the stack. A simple
wipe down with a dry cloth is all that’s
necessary to restore the engine to
pristine condition.
This is best done while the engine is
still warm. Wipe any grit and excess
oil from the wheels and running.
