Aim to keep the water level between ½ and ¾ up the gauge and re-
fill the gas tank as detailed earlier whenever it is empty. In this way,
you can keep the loco in steam and at working pressure as long as
you like.
Don’t forget to re-fill the displacement lubricator about every 45
minutes.
TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE
On a working model of this nature, it is important to keep all
working parts well lubricated as detailed in the lubrication section.
With constant heating up, cooling down and the stresses of hard
work, screws etc. can work loose so, it is good practice to check all
fixings and cylinder screws regularly, particularly when the model is
new but, remember - never over tighten.
STORAGE BETWEEN OPERATING SESSIONS
At the end of an operating session, it is good practice to clean the
locomotive carefully with a clean soft cloth, and to oil all bright
metal parts.
Do not leave fuel or water in the tank or boiler for long
periods.
Do not store in places where the temperature may drop below
freezing as water may still be present in the pipework.
Ensure all controls are closed and the valve gear in mid gear.
Ensure that radio control equipment is switched off.
Remove batteries from the locomotive and the transmitter.
Periodically it may be necessary to wash off all traces of dirt and
old oil from the moving parts with paraffin (not thinners). This will
remove any accumulations of dirt or grit. After washing with
paraffin, leave to dry thoroughly overnight before re-oiling. It is
most important that clean oil is applied and allowed to penetrate
fully into all moving parts before the locomotive is run again.
Manually moving the locomotive back and forth will assist in
distributing the oil fully. Under normal operating conditions this
procedure should not be required more than once or twice per
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