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  • Page 1 FOWLER Owners Handbook...

  • Page 2: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: Read these instructions carefully before operating the locomotive. The following items are required for running this engine and are not included with the model. Fuel Butane gas. See 'Filling the gas tank' Water See 'Filling the boiler' Lubricating oil See 'Lubrication' SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This is a working model locomotive using steam under pressure and...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Fowler Instruction Booklet CONTENTS Tool kit Page 4 Running in Page 4 Access to controls Page 4 Coupling engine and tender Page 4 Identification of parts of the locomotive Page 5 Preparations for operation Page 6 1. Filling the Gas Tank Page 6 2.

  • Page 4: Tool Kit

    TOOL KIT The following items are included with your locomotive. One 60ml bottle of special steam oil for use in the cylinder lubricator. One 60ml syringe with plastic tube for filling the boiler with water. One set of spare washers and ‘0’ rings. One spare gas jet.

  • Page 5: Identification Of Parts Of The Locomotive

    curves are tight. On radio controlled versions, the servo leads pass through the rear buffer beam and should be coupled to the leads from the tender. Note that these are marked so that the correct plug and socket can be connected together. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS OF THE LOCOMOTIVE Radio controlled version illustrated 1) Lubricator drain screw.

  • Page 6: Preparations For Operation

    A special brass 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’...

  • Page 7: Lubrication

    centre dome on top of the boiler. This painted brass dome is a substantial and heavy item, being turned from solid brass. Care is needed when removing the dome, especially when the engine is hot, as the dome itself will be hot. Take care not to drop the dome onto the locomotive, as the weight of it may damage the model.

  • Page 8: Lighting The Burner

    When carrying out general lubrication, do not forget the regulator spindles (see Trouble Shooting section for further details of oiling the regulators). Internal lubrication is achieved by steam oil that is mixed with the steam in the displacement lubricator, housed in the left-hand side of the cab. Remove the knurled cap from the top and slacken the drain screw two or three turns at the bottom but do not remove it.

  • Page 9: Running The Locomotive

    NOTE as stated above, the gas regulator should be opened slowly until the burner ignites. If opened too quickly, particularly when the engine is cold or if the gas tank has just been filled, it is possible that the flame may not travel back into the boiler flue but stay in the smokebox.

  • Page 10: Driving Manually

    balancing steam generation to the operational requirement by the adjustment of the gas control valve will quickly be learned. The gas tank has a duration of about 25 minutes, though this will vary depending on gas valve setting. The boiler should not be allowed to run dry, and the gas tank capacity is such that the gas should run out before the water.

  • Page 11: Driving By Radio Control

    the regulator a little. Initially, there will be a certain amount of water in the pipes and cylinders, which will exhaust through the chimney and, after a few moments, the engine will move jerkily, until this clears. Once the parts have warmed up, the engine will move off steadily and its speed can be controlled with the regulator.

  • Page 12: Altering Wheel Gauge

    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 control on the transmitter, which will spring back into mid gear and halt the train. Then close the regulator. Always ensure that the regulator is closed before switching off the transmitter.

  • Page 13: Trouble Shooting & Maintenance

    of ‘Loctite’ is used on the thread to stop the nut unscrewing in service. When fitting the new bogies, do not tighten the screw but leave just enough slack to allow the bogie to swivel. TROUBLE SHOOTING & MAINTENANCE On a working model of this nature, it is important to keep all working parts well lubricated.

  • Page 14: Regulator Not Shutting

    tightening will affect the running of the model. Cylinder covers are fitted with gaskets and valve chests with ’O’ rings. A little ‘bubbling’ of oil may sometimes occur around these and is quite normal; however, steam leaking past the gasket should be attended to. If ‘nipping up’...

  • Page 15: Gas System

    GAS SYSTEM Internally locomotives are fitted with our 'FG' type gas burner, which is set up and fully tested at the factory. This system is designed for use with Butane or Iso-Butane gas. Mixed gasses, i.e. Butane with a proportion of Propane mixed in, are available, and may be used if straight Butane is unavailable.
  • Page 16 gas jet is included with the toolkit. Do not use wire to clean the jet as this can damage the precision hole and may upset the delicate balance of the gas system. Reassemble in the reverse order, putting a small amount of PTFE tape round the thread of the jet.
  • Page 17 ROUNDHOUSE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. ROUND Units 6-9 Churchill Business Park. Churchill Road. HOUSE Wheatley. Doncaster. DN1 2TF. England ENGIN Telephone 01302 328035 Fax 01302 761312 EERIN www.roundhouse-eng.com G CO. EC Declaration Of Conformity I hereby declare that the model described:...
  • Page 18 Please refer to the ‘owners handbook’ for your particular model of locomotive, for details on correct use of these pressure vessels. Pressure vessel care and maintenance Gas tank The gas tank is used for the storage of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) in the form of butane, iso-butane or as set out in the ‘owners handbook’.
  • Page 19 Gas Burner 1). Superheater Pipe. 2). Lubricator Pipe. 3). Gas Jet Holder retaining screw. 4). Gas Jet. 5). Gas Jet Holder. 6). Gas Pipe. 7). Gas Burner fixing screw. 8). Air Inlet Holes.

  • Page 20: Service And Parts

    Your dealer is; ROUNDHOUSE If your dealer is unable to help, you may contact the Factory directly: ROUNDHOUSE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. Units 6-10 Churchill Business Park. Churchill Road. Wheatley. Doncaster. DN1 2TF. England Telephone 01302 328035 Fax 01302 761312 e-mail support@roundhouse-eng.com...

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