Accucraft trains D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED Instruction Manual Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 20

D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Instructions Provided by Pikes Peak Locomotive Works

ACCUCRAFT TRAINS

33268 CENTRAL AVE

UNION CITY, CA 94587

TEL: 510-324-3399

FAX: 510-324-3366

WWW.ACCUCRAFT.COM

Summary of Contents for D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED

Page 1: ...D RGW K 28 COAL FIRED INSTRUCTION MANUAL Instructions Provided by Pikes Peak Locomotive Works ACCUCRAFT TRAINS 33268 CENTRAL AVE UNION CITY CA 94587 TEL 510 324 3399 FAX 510 324 3366 WWW ACCUCRAFT COM...

Page 2: ...eal wood NOT BRIQUET charcoal Available from gourmet cooking stores barbeque supply stores and some home improvement centers Cowboy Brand barbeque charcoal Cowboy brand barbeque charcoal available fro...

Page 3: ...each run is highly recommended with special attention to the eccentric ram and driving yoke of the axle pump AFTER RUN BRUSHING To clean off the light dusting of ash and cinders following a run we use...

Page 4: ...m done The functioning water level of a butane locomotive with its usual single flue located along the bottom of the boiler is less critical than that of a coal fired boiler with a crown sheet The cro...

Page 5: ...your locomotives boiler and how it behaves The boiler in your locomotive duplicates a full size boiler in all aspects including significant areas of flat surface Construction includes 8 fire tubes an...

Page 6: ...producing a corrosive in the form of sulphur dioxide which in the presence of moisture becomes sulphuric acid The ash or non combustible portion composed mostly of clay remains behind to form clinker...

Page 7: ...ng The Welsh steam coal available from Coles Power Models falls into this category Although it bums relatively fast and needs more continuous stoking than other coals it burns without much ash no smok...

Page 8: ...r Also available is Green Velvet Steam Cylinder Oil We have not tried this oil and have no opinion as to its suitability but it is being used by various ride on 7 5 inch gauge builders It can be purch...

Page 9: ...condensed water remaining after a run Your lubricator is fitted with a drain to use for removing the condensate at the end of a run but this makes measuring it difficult The best way to accomplish th...

Page 10: ...but only after a good bed of coals is established If you are using the Cole s Power Models product it will come in a bucket with pieces ranging from pea sized on up to the a lump twice the size of the...

Page 11: ...f running time Water can now be added to the tender It will hold approximately 2 quarts and should be filled to the bottom of the hatch Once the tender is full of water you can clear the pump feed lin...

Page 12: ...best By now your locomotive should be completely converted over from the startup charcoal and you can begin a regular rhythm of stoking checking the water gauge and occasionally adding water to the t...

Page 13: ...h pan Place engine on table so that front truck and rear truck are on newspaper or paper towel Open hinged Smoke box door and using the flue brush thoroughly brush out the tubes and flue Use computer...

Page 14: ...e fired again within 60 days you may leave the boiler with water at or above the red line on the gauge glass Store engine and tender in a dry environment Do not wrap in plastic condensation can form w...

Page 15: ...ates the 2 mm stainless steel socket headed cap screws although we provide one for your use replacements can also be purchased at your Sears store The wrench set best suited for maintaining your locom...

Page 16: ...nnecting Rod Pin Valve Gear and Valve Guide Reverse Rod Check That Grates are Clean and Installed 3 Place Locomotive on Track and Prep Check That Smoke box is Clean Close Door Drain and fill Lubricato...

Page 17: ...ghtly to compensate for increased pressure When Pressure Reaches 70 Lbs Start Engine Check Coal Level Add level with bottom of door if needed Open Cylinder Drains Check that Bypass Valve is Closed Pla...

Page 18: ...urn out while the engine continues to run When pressure drops to about 45 lbs Run engine onto cooling track Close throttle close lubricator valve close blower valve Open firebox door Open gauge glass...

Page 19: ...ont engine and run ning gear and firebox Wipe off residue with paper towels and let engine air dry for a while Lightly spray running gear with WD 40 and wipe excess off with a paper towel Reassemble s...

Page 20: ...e shovel or the hook end of the Fire Pick Il also runs cool enough to be opened and closed by hand The door has two small air holes in it that allow the operator to see the intensity of the fire The w...