ARISTO-CRAFT TRAINS LIVE STEAM MIKADO 2-8-2, Instruction Manual

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Next, turn the switch to the position. Turn on the remote control, and replace the cab
cover and the tender as your engine warms up.
The heating process will take about 10 to 15 minutes. If you’ve put too much water in or
there was a residual amount added to in full, the extra water will flow through a drain
valve and exit on to the ground. NOTE! Please use a wrench and gloves or a rag while
handling this valve as the hot water is boiling, not just warm.
Never leave your Mikado
unattended while it is warming up and getting up to pressure!
After this point, close the overflow valve. Continue to heat the water and you will notice
the pressure gauge going up. When it rises to 25 psi (pounds per square inch) or 0.25
MPA and the front cylinder valves begins to release steam vapor, the heating process is
over and your train is ready to run
(See fig. #20) .
Sparking the Ignition Flame (continued)
fig. #20
Locomotive pressure gauge