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RailKing Gs-2 Steam Engine
the smoke unit inspection cover from the smoke unit’s body (see Fig. 6 ). After
removing the chassis and inspection cover screws, lift the inspection plate
away and inspect the wick. If it is darkly discolored and hard (see figure 7), it
should be replaced.
You can obtain replacement wicks
directly from the M.T.H. Parts
Department
.
Locomotive and Tender Light Bulb Replacement
To replace the light bulb in the locomotive, follow these instructions and see
the diagrams below:
Remove the locomotive boiler from its chassis as shown in Figure 3. Once the
body has been removed, rotate the headlight bulb counter-clockwise as seen in
Figure 8 to remove.
To replace the fire box light, unplug the wires from its harness, push the bulb
down through the bracket, replace and reassemble.
To replace the light in the tender, unscrew the four screws holding the tender
shell on. Unplug the wires from its harness and replace the bulb, reassemble.
You can obtain replacement bulbs directly from the M.T.H. Parts Department.
HeadLight
Fire Box Light
Figure 8. Replacing the Headlight and the Fire Box
Figure 7. Examples of a wick in poor
condition and in good condition.
