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USA Trains UNION PACIFIC “BIG BOY” Owner's Manual

USA Trains UNION PACIFIC “BIG BOY” Owner's Manual

4-8-8-4 steam locomotive

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UNION PACIFIC "BIG BOY"
4-8-8-4 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE
OWNERS MANUAL
1:29 Scale
USA TRAINS
P.O. BOX 100
MALDEN, MA 02148
USA
www.usatrains.com

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john
February 25, 2025

i have a building blocks big boy made by lego what do i need to make it run on a track

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Mr. Anderson
February 25, 2025

To run the USA Trains UNION PACIFIC “BIG BOY” on a track, you need:

1. Track Power Supply – The locomotive operates on direct track voltage and should not exceed 24V DC.
2. Magnets for Whistle and Bell Activation – These must be placed inside the track rails to trigger the reed switches on the locomotive.
3. Properly Assembled Track – Ensure the track is correctly laid out and powered for smooth operation.
4. Lubrication Maintenance – Regular gearbox lubrication is recommended after every 100 hours of operation.
5. Optional Decoder Installation – If desired, you can install a decoder to control motors and lights, but the sound and smoke units remain connected to track power.

Following these steps ensures proper operation and longevity of the locomotive.

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Summary of Contents for USA Trains UNION PACIFIC “BIG BOY”

  • Page 1 UNION PACIFIC “BIG BOY” 4-8-8-4 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE OWNERS MANUAL 1:29 Scale USA TRAINS P.O. BOX 100 MALDEN, MA 02148 www.usatrains.com...
  • Page 2 Museums across the country. the customer are not covered under this warranty. The accurate reproduction of this locomotive in its original body style by USA Trains will allow the modeler to have an authentic Big Boy oper- ating on their model railroad.
  • Page 3 MAINTAINING AND SERVICING FEATURES Big Boy Locomotive Features: LUBRICATION • Highly detailed die-cast metal construction Your locomotive was lubricated at the factory and under normal operat- • Factory installed Phoenix Sound system ing conditions will not need to be lubricated during the first 50 hours of •...
  • Page 4 To add smoke fluid, add approxi- ON/OFFf lights, and ON/OFF smoke generators. The control switches are mately 20 drops of USA Trains smoke fluid (part number R50001) into each located under the roof hatches on side directly forward of the cab. (See of the smoke stacks.