The gas filler valve and gas tank are situated in the rear bunker,
underneath a dummy coal load. There is a hole in the Dummy coal
load to allow access to the Gas Filler Valve. Please note that the
coal load is fixed in position and cannot be removed.
The switch for the locomotive R/C equipment is on the left hand
side, underneath the cab floor, at the rear of the locomotive.
The radio control equipment fitted to the locomotive is powered by
4 x AAA batteries. The battery box is accessed by removing the
roof by sliding it to the rear, and then lifting off.
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
The locomotive must be serviced before being operated. It is
important to perform all the following operations.
NOTE
, check that the batteries in both the R/C transmitter and the
locomotive are in good condition before attempting to operate the
model - see the Radio Control section later on.
1) FILLING THE GAS TANK
The filling of the gas tank should only be carried out in a well-
ventilated area, where there are no naked lights or other lighted
locomotives close by. Ordinary Butane or Iso-butane gas (as used
in gas cigarette lighters) is the preferred fuel, though for economy,
the larger canisters as used for blowlamps or camping stoves etc.
are better. The larger canisters have an EN417 threaded self
sealing valve on top and require a special adapter to couple up to
the filler valve on the locomotive. A Gas Filler Adapter is obtainable
from your local garden railway supplier or direct from
ROUNDHOUSE. Mixed gasses are also available and may be
used if ordinary butane or iso-butane are not available, but see the
‘Gas System’ section for more information on this subject.
Before attempting to fill the gas tank, make sure that the gas
control valve is closed by turning it clockwise and that there are no
other operating locomotives or naked flames nearby.
The filler valve for the gas tank is in the rear bunker and is
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