C.P. Royal Hudson Live Steam - Alcohol Fired
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C.P. Royal Hudson Live Steam - Alcohol Fired
General information about The
Royal Hudson Model:
Operating a model live steam loco-
motive is much different from running
an electrically powered engine. It is
a more hands-on, interactive experi-
ence.
The locomotive must be periodically
fueled, oiled and watered. As supplied,
the locomotive is manually controlled,
which means that you must actually
drive the locomotive using the controls
in the cab, just as you would a full-size
engine.
The performance of the engine is also
unlike electric locomotives. The loco-
motive should pull a dozen or more
standard-size freight cars on good,
level track. Grades and sharp curves
will diminish its capability. A good engi-
neer will learn the engine’s character-
istics and idiosyncrasies over time, to
get the best performance and longest
duration from it.
Safety:
For your safety, there are certain rules
that should be observed, 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 alcohol fi ring system has been
designed to use denatured alcohol.
Do not use an other fuel. Other fuel
will create a dangerous condition, and
will also damage the locomotive!
3. Always make sure the fi re is out
before refueling the locomotive. The
Alcohol fi re is nearly invisible so be
absolutely sure that there is no fl ame
burning around the engine when refu-
eling is being done!
4. A steam engine gets hot, Be care-
ful.
The locomotive and tender should al-
ways be carried separately because
of their weight. We suggest carrying
the locomotive to the track by support-
ing it underneath the wheels with both
hands, as opposed to lifting by the pi-
lot (which may not stand the stress)
and rear beam.
For general carrying, the engine can
be carried on a carrying tray with han-
dles.
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