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- Page 1 Coal fired steam locomotive NGG16 Garratt Owners Manual...
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Page 2: Running Your Locomotive
Maintenance / troubleshooting Precautionary instructions The NGG16 Garratt locomotive operates just like its full-sized counterpart by using coal to produce steam under pressure. Therefore, parts of the locomotive will become very hot. Provided the locomotive is operated with adequate care and attention, no problems should arise. - Page 3 Controls 1. Water gauge glass 2. Water gauge glass blow-down valve 3. Pressure gauge 4. Lubricator 5. Blower valve 6. Water bypass control...
- Page 4 Locomotive running tools The following tools are supplied with your new locomotive: Battery blower Firing shovel and pricker Flu brush Water top-up bottle Bottle of steam oil Bag of coal Preparing your locomotive Your locomotive must be fully prepared before every running session in accordance with the operational guidelines below.
- Page 5 Operating your locomotive Raising steam When you are ready to light your locomotive, place the battery blower into the chimney and turn it on. Then prepare a shovel of lit paraffin-soaked charcoal and shovel this into the firebox to light the fire. Soon after, shovel three or four more loads onto the fire and shut the firebox door.
- Page 6 Running the locomotive Turn on the radio transmitter and then the locomotive. The switch is located under the rear tank on the right hand side. Move the reverser into the desired gear by moving the right hand stick left or right and then open the regulator by moving the left hand stick up.
- Page 7 The bypass valve controls the axle pump, which pumps water from the tank into the boiler while the loco is running and therefore maintains a steady level of water in the gauge glass. Setting the water bypass valve so it pumps water at the optimum rate is something that is learnt over time as you become familiar with your locomotive.
- Page 8 Put the end of your water top-up bottle onto the pipe and pump water around the system, this pushes out any dirt. Once done reconnect the rubber tube and test the locomotive. Remember; practice makes perfect! We hope that you find great enjoyment in your NGG16 Garratt.
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