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DARJEELING 'B' CLASS
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  • Page 1 DARJEELING ’B’ CLASS Owners Handbook For the Darjeeling ‘B’ Class Locomotive...

  • 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Darjeeling ’B’ Class Instruction Booklet CONTENTS Tool kit Page 4 Un-packing the model Page 4 Running in Page 5 Access to controls Page 5 Identification of parts of the locomotive Page 6 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 water top up pump bottle. One set of spare washers and ‘0’...

  • Page 5: Identification Of Parts Of The Locomotive

    a tendency to prime more, and simply overcoming the initial tightness of the moving parts. As the model heats up and cools down each time you raise steam, screws and nuts have a tendency to stretch and loosen a little so you will also need to make regular checks and 'nip up' any that become loose.

  • Page 6: Filling The Gas Tank

    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' section for more information on this subject.

  • Page 7: Filling The Boiler

    Before attempting to fill the gas tank, make sure that the gas control valve is closed by turning it clockwise. The filler valve for the gas tank is on top of the coal bunker on the right hand side and is accessed through the hole in the dummy coal load. Invert the gas canister and place its nozzle over the gas filler valve.

  • 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: 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 By Radio Control

    water expire before the gas is fully used, the pressure will drop rapidly and the loco will stop. Check the pressure gauge – if this is zero turn off the gas. No damage will result if the gas is turned off immediately. Never re-fill the gas tank without first re-filling the boiler.

  • Page 11: Water Top-Up System

    the switch under the left hand side of the coal bunker The left hand stick on the transmitter controls the steam regulator, down for stop up for go. Moving to the left or right has no function. The right hand stick operates the reverser, left for forward and right for reverse.
  • Page 12 for longer periods. Once the locomotive is in operation as detailed in the previous sections, water can be added to the boiler at any time during the run as follows. Fill the water pump bottle from your usual water supply. Push the end of the plastic tube into the open end of the water filling valve on the right hand side of the turret and hold it in, but do not touch the hot boiler fittings.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    It is better to pump small amounts of water into the boiler at frequent intervals. Aim to keep the water level between ½ and ¾ up the gauge and re-fill the gas tank as detailed in the locomotive operating instructions whenever it is empty.

  • Page 14: Regulator Not Shutting

    REGULATOR NOT SHUTTING (R/C models) The steam regulator seating and seal can, after a period of time become worn or compressed so that when the lever on the radio control is fully closed, the locomotive still moves. To overcome this, a trimmer is fitted to the transmitter.
  • Page 15 If any of these should happen, clean out the jet as follows. (* On very cold days, a burner may start off burning weakly due to the temperature of the gas but should increase to its normal level as the engine warms up. This is quite normal).
  • Page 16 near the end of the spindle. Gas Regulator (Internal Parts) Regulator ‘O’ ring to be Hexagon Back-Lash Body lubricated Retaining Spring Regulator White PTFE Knurled Spindle Washer Knob...
  • Page 17 ROUND ROUNDHOUSE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. HOUSE Units 6-9 Churchill Business Park. Churchill Road. ENGIN Wheatley. Doncaster. DN1 2TF. England EERIN Telephone 01302 328035 Fax 01302 761312 G CO. www.roundhouse-eng.com Model: LADY ANNE Model: DARJEELING ‘B’ CLASS Serial No.: Serial No.:...
  • 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.

  • 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 email mail@roundhouse-eng.com...

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