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- Page 1 SAMMIE & BERTIE Basic Series Locomotives Owners Handbook For the Sammie and Bertie Locomotives...
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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... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Sammie & Bertie Instruction Booklet CONTENTS Tool kit Page 4 Running in Page 4 Identification of parts of the locomotive Page 5 Preparations for operation Page 6 1. Filling the Gas Tank Page 6 2. Filling the Boiler Page 7 3. -
Page 4: Tool Kit
TOOL KIT The following items are included with your locomotive. One small bottle of special steam oil for use in the lubricator. One 60ml syringe with plastic tube for filling the boiler with water. One spare gas jet. One set of spare washers and ‘0’ rings. One Allen key for cylinder socket cap screws. -
Page 5: Identification Of Parts Of The Locomotive
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS OF THE LOCOMOTIVE 1/ Steam regulator. 2/ Gas regulator. 3/ Gas filler valve. 4/ Gas burner. -
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 ‘Gas System’ on page 13 for more information on this subject. -
Page 7: Filling The Boiler
2) FILLING THE BOILER The boiler is filled with water through the safety valve bush, housed on top of the boiler under the dome nearest the cab. This painted brass dome is a substantial and heavy item, being turned from solid brass. -
Page 8: Lubrication
3) LUBRICATION Regular lubrication of all working parts is important and should be carried out before each operating session. There are two types of lubrication required: The external moving linkages and bearings are lubricated with a medium oil such as motor engine oil, and the internal steam mechanisms such as cylinders, pistons and valves are lubricated with a special steam oil that is mixed with the steam. -
Page 9: Lighting The Burner
drain screw and refill the lubricator from the top with the steasm oil supplied. Replace the cap. Take time filling the lubricator, especially when cold, as the oil takes time to run down and may trap an air bubble. Both cap and drain screw are fitted with ‘0’ rings and need only be closed finger tight. -
Page 10: Driving The Locomotive
troubleshooting. For the first couple of minutes keep the burner on low. This is important, as until it warms up, the flame will be a little unstable and turning it up too much could cause it to go out. Also, with a completely full tank, liquid gas could be drawn off instead of vaporised gas, which can also extinguish the flame. - Page 11 amount of water in the pipes and cylinders which will cause the engine to run jerkily until it is exhausted through the chimney. This is known as priming and is quite normal and will clear after a few moments. If the engine appears to ‘lock up’ during initial starting from cold, it is often helpful to close the regulator and gently move the engine manually to expel the excess water from the cylinders then open the regulator just a little to allow a small amount of...
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Page 12: Storage Between Operating Sessions
For those who would like longer runs, a set of parts is available from ROUNDHOUSE to add a water level gauge and water filling system. This allows the boiler to be topped up at any time and maintain a fairly constant water level. -
Page 13: Trouble Shooting & Maintenance
TROUBLE SHOOTING & MAINTENANCE On a working model of this nature, it is important to keep all working parts well lubricated. With constant heating up, cooling down and the stresses of hard work, screws etc. can work loose particularly over the first few hours of running. -
Page 14: Gas System
leak, a service kit is available which includes replacement gaskets and seals and full instructions for fitting. Steam leaking from the front or rear cylinder covers can be cured by carefully tightening the four screws that hold each one to the cylinder block. These covers are fitted with gaskets. - Page 15 the temperature of the gas but should increase to its normal level as the engine warms up. This is quite normal) Carefully, disconnect the gas pipe from the gas jet holder using a 2BA spanner. Note when connecting or disconnecting the gas pipe and jet block, do not use excessive force.
- Page 16 Beneath the knob is a back-lash spring and white PTFE washer which will slide off the spindle. Unscrew the hexagon retaining nut then screw the spindle out of the body. The ‘O’ ring can now be lubricated. Replace the spindle followed by the retaining nut. Slide the white PTFE washer and backlash spring over the spindle and replace the knob.
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Page 17: Boiler And Gas Tank Certificate, Pages 17
Model: SAMMIE or BERTIE Serial No.: Description and specification of equipment covered Stea Model: Type 4 boiler Serial No.: Test date: soci pipe work Vessel Serial No.: Model: Type ‘B’ gas tank Test date: Group 1 gasses and asso- ciated pipe work and Signed Dated ……………….. - Page 18 Please refer to the ‘owner’s 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.
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Page 20: Service And Parts
ROUNDHOUSE Millie Bertie Sammie The Roundhouse ‘Basic Series’ family. 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...