Coal fired steam locomotive
HAMLET
Owners Manual
Page 1: ...Coal fired steam locomotive HAMLET Owners Manual...
Page 2: ...s of the locomotive will become very hot Provided the locomotive is operated with adequate care and attention no problems should arise The model is intended for outdoor use and should only be used in...
Page 3: ...Controls 1 Water bypass control 5 Pressure gauge 2 Reverser 6 Blower 3 Gauge glass 7 Lubricator 4 Gauge glass blow down 8 Regulator 9 Water top up valve 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8...
Page 4: ...rainwater or filtered water from a dehumidifier may also be used Next unscrew the top of the lubricator 7 and also unscrew the drain of the lubricator which is located beneath the cab floor on the rig...
Page 5: ...priming is expected identified by water escaping from the chimney This is normal and will soon clear Following priming the locomotive is ready to start running When running the locomotive it is impor...
Page 6: ...will remove the remainder Removing the smoke box ash will reveal the boiler tubes Using the flu brush provided clean out all five tubes that you will see down the boiler These can get blocked with bit...
Page 7: ...ough water into the boiler there are usually two reasons for this The most likely of which is that small particles of dirt have blocked the pump This dirt can be removed by opening the bypass valve in...
