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Instruction Manual

1:32 Scale

NORFOLK & WESTERN

4-8-4 J-CLASS #611, LIVE STEAM

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Summary of Contents for AL97-372

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual 1 32 Scale NORFOLK WESTERN 4 8 4 J CLASS 611 LIVE STEAM ...

Page 2: ...s the end of the 1950s N W began receiving more diesels with a view toward replacing their steam ﬂeet In 1959 J class 611 hauled a last special the remainder of the class were scrapped N W 611 however was lucky thanks partly to an accident in 1956 when the loco derailed at speed near Cedar Virginia Due to its consequent good condition following a rebuild and partly to the efforts of the legendary ...

Page 3: ...as follows 1 The safety valves have been set at the factory to release at around 60 pounds per square inch of pressure Never tamper with the safety valve 2 The ﬁring system has been designed to use butane gas only Do not use any other gas including propane or butane propane mix as the storage pressures can reach unsafe levels 3 Always refuel the engine well away from other working live steam locom...

Page 4: ...s Length 42 in Width 4 25 in Height 7 in Recommend Radius 3M 10ft Boiler water capacity to top of water glass 450ml Tender water capacity 600ml Alcohol tank capacity 500ml Be sure to leave at least 3 clear ance measured from the inner rail to allow for overhang Caution This model is an accurate replica of the original locomotive It has sharp and moving parts The locomotive drive rods are stainless...

Page 5: ...ense into water This water will sink to the bottom of the lubricator forcing a similar quantity of oil into the steam line and thus to the cylinders Remove the lubricator cap and draw out any water from the previous run with a syringe Use only proper steam cylinder oil Fill the lubricator but leave a small air space between the oil and the cap 4 Fill the tender with water Open the bypass valve a l...

Page 6: ...lose the throttle and blower valve Place the battery powered suction fan in the smoke stack but do not turn it on yet To light up light a ﬁre stick and hold it at the opened ﬁrebox door while simultaneously opening the gas valve in the tender very slowly until the gas ignites Make sure the burner is lit by looking in the ﬁre door then immediately turn on the suction fan It will take approximately ...

Page 7: ...ttle The engine may need to be pushed a little to overcome the steam condensing into water in the cold cylinders but the open drain cocks will minimize this After a few moments the engine should take off on its own moving away smoothly Once the engine is running smoothly When the engine is running the blower valve can be turned down but should be open whenever the engine is stopped a train can be ...

Page 8: ...quipped with the hand pump which needs to be used to prime the axle pump Only two or three strokes are necessary to prime the pump Shutting down To shut the engine down simply close the gas valve Make sure the ﬁre is completely out before turning off the steam blower if engine is standing still This will mini mize the chance of the paint getting scorched from any ﬁre still burning in the ﬁrebox th...

Page 9: ... will warm the gas in the tank and keep its pressure up which will cause the engine to operate in a much livelier manner much as it does in warm weather If the water in the tank cools just replace it with warmer water Empty the tender at the end of the day s run Never put hot boiling water in the compartment This could cause dangerous pressure levels in the gas tank The water should be comfortable...

Page 10: ...ACCUCRAFT COMPANY 33268 Central Avenue Union City CA 94587 Tel 510 324 3399 Email info accucraft com Copyright 2016 ...

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