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ACCUCRAFT TRAINS

33268 Central Avenue

Union City, CA 94587

Tel: 510-324-3399

Fax: 510-324-3366

www.accucraft.com

© 2008 Accucraft Trains All Rights Reserved.

Summary of Contents for Baldwin 4-4-0 1:20.3 Scale

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Baldwin 4 4 0 1 20 3 Scale Live Steam INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ectly uses these preserved locomotives even today when needing trains of that period Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION SAFETY FIRST All our locomotives are safe to run and will give many hours of pleasure providing the following safety procedures are followed 1 Please read the instructions thoroughly before running for the first time 2 Always do a complete refill of gas oil and water Neve...

Page 3: ...ned the locomotive will slow due to pressure dropping when the fire has gone out Stop at a convenient place and open the lubricator drain valve Blow out all condensed water and the remaining oil Leave the drain open allow all the remaining steam oil blow out The locomotive should be allowed to cool When cool clean the engine check the motion and oil if necessary The locomotives should always be pu...

Page 4: ...ricator so it easily flows into the lubricator WARNING WARNING It is important to make sure the regulator valve is open and the Lubricator is full of steam cylinder oil before starting your run No lubrication in the cylinders for long periods of time will cause premature failure of the O rings on the piston Make sure the valve on the lubricator is open one 1 or two 2 full turns when you start your...

Page 5: ... in reverse first It clears the condensed water from the cylinders best this way Before commencing your first run of the day it is advisable to put a cloth loosely over the chimney for a few minutes as condensed water will be ejected from the chimney This is quite normal the motion of the engine will be jerky until all condensate has been ejected DO NOT stand over the chimney as ejected boiling wa...

Page 6: ...illers The gas tank is in the tender Once the tank is charged you must put a water bath around the tank to keep the tank from freezing This keeps the gas pressure up The lubricator is in the left rear corner of the cab The lubricator drain is directly beneath the lubricator To drain un screw the drain valve through about one full and remove the cap turn The boiler water filler is on the top of the...

Page 7: ...cking tape if necessary Unpacking Baldwin 4 4 0 Accucraft Trains locomotives are fine scale brass models with small parts To provide maximum protection from shipping damage we carefully pack the models in metal cases We ship via UPS with insurance coverage to its full value Please contact UPS if package is damaged Each locomotive is packed under UPS guide line for shipping We do not warrant any da...

Page 8: ...team Oil AP 28301 Treadmill Roller AP 29101 M2 Hex Screw Driver AP 29102 M1 6 Hex Screw Driver AP 29201 Syringe Metal AP 29202 Syringe 50ml Water AP 29203 Syringe 5ml Oil AP 29204 Gas Adaptor Page 7 Where to buy Contact Accucraft authorized dealers Call 510 324 3399 Shop online www accucraft com ...

Page 9: ...ACCUCRAFT TRAINS 33268 Central Avenue Union City CA 94587 Tel 510 324 3399 Fax 510 324 3366 www accucraft com 2008 Accucraft Trains All Rights Reserved ...

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