Once the cylinders are warm and cleared of condensate you are ready to
set off.
When starting off ensure the johnson bar is in the full forward notch. You
can notch back when running at speed to conserve steam.
For Butane - Adjust the burner level to suit the running conditions and
keep
it
as low as possible while maintaining the needed steam supply.
Excessive blowing of the safety is wasting fuel and water and shortens the
run time. Maintain the boiler level using the hand and axle pump. Never
allow the water level to get below the top of top of the lower nut on the
glass as that exposes the flue from water inside.
End of run
When the fire goes out, stop at a convenient place off the mainline to shut
down and drain or to refill for continued running. If shutting down
,
close
the gas and throttle valves, open the lubricator drain valve and release the
oil/water into a rag or paper towel. Do not open the lubricator until you
know the pressure is at 0 on the gauge and has cooled. The locomotive
will be hot at first.
Drain the water from the tender using the supplied syringe. Once cooled
,
the locomotive should be wiped down with a cotton cloth. Check the
running gear for dirt. If seen, clean as described earlier otherwise wipe
and apply oil.
Always store in a temperature controlled environment unless completely
drain
ed
of water as freezing temperature will shatter the sight glass.
The locomotive may drip oil or water during storage so keep a cloth or
towel underneath.
This model was developed with assistance of David Fletcher and Jason
Kovac along with the PA State Archives for their invaluable collection of
original working drawings to make this one of the finest models built to
date of the PRR E6s
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