described in the manual control section.
For more information on using the radio control equipment, see the
manufacturer’s instruction booklet supplied with the Radio Control
Set.
The art of fine control will soon be learnt with a little practice
NOTE:
Ensure that the valve gear is fully in gear for the required
direction when the engine is moving. The model is fitted with a
simplified Walschaerts type valve gear which is not suitable for
'notching up' (altering the cut off).
Always bring the locomotive to a halt by closing the regulator
before changing direction. If an emergency stop is required, simply
release the reversing lever, which will spring back into mid gear
and halt the train. Then close the regulator. Always ensure that the
regulator is fully closed before switching off the radio control
equipment.
Always switch off the receiver and transmitter when not in use to
preserve battery life. It is good practice to switch on the transmitter
before the receiver and switch off the receiver before the
transmitter. In this way, the radio receiver is never on when the
transmitter is switched off and so should always be under your
control.
When the batteries are getting low, a poor signal between
transmitter and receiver will result and control of the engine will
become erratic. Refer to the instructions supplied with the radio
control equipment.
WATER TOP UP SYSTEM
A water top up system is fitted to this model. This enables the
water level in the boiler to be monitored and topped up to keep the
engine in steam for long periods.
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