Australian Railway Kits NSWGR NN 4-6-0 Instruction Manual

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The NN (later C35) locomotives of the NSWGR had three distinct phases in their lifetime. Firstly, as originally built, secondly as the
"intermediate" stage, and lastly as rebuilt with new cab and side valances. Within each of those phases there were some minor
differences between locomotives. This kit has been designed to represent the locos as originally built, however sufficient optional
parts are included to allow the building of the "intermediate" stage. The rebuilt C35 is available from Footplate Models as a separate
kit.
Before commencing construction, it is important that you decide the particular locomotive and period you are modelling. As there
does not appear to have been any real consistency in the way modifications were carried out to these locos, particularly in the
"intermediate" stage, modellers are advised to refer to photos when building their chosen prototype. For example, if you are building
the locomotive as it was used on the Caves Express, you will need to modify the cab sides and roof, drill additional holes for some
detail, and fill some holes for detail items not used. Note that some locomotives were built with staff exchangers on the L/H cab side,
however because not all modellers will want to fit the staff exchanger, we have left the cab side plain (it is a lot easier to make a small
cut-out for the exchanger than to fill one in). After making a selection, modellers are advised to carefully read the instructions right
through to ascertain exactly what parts (if any) need altering.
This kit contains sufficient optional parts to allow the building of the "intermediate" stage. Variations are shown on the
drawings, therefore during assembly refer to the parts listing where alternative parts are marked *. Modellers are also advised
to refer to the Datasheets plan of the NN, and the excellent article on these locomotives in the AMRM of June 1994 (Issue 186, Vol
16, No 9).
Based on information available at time of writing, our understanding of the two early phases of the NN locos is as follows:
ORIGINAL:
No generator or electric lighting.
No ladder or handrail post on the locomotive buffer beam.
No hungry boards on top of the tender sides.
Large dia. steam pipe mounted under the R/H running board.
Optional smokebox doors - either plain or drumhead (with dog bolts).
Optional speed recorder mounted under the cab on either R/H or L/H side.
Optional large kerosene lamps sometimes mounted on the loco buffer beam and tender buffer beam.
INTERMEDIATE:
Vertical handrails on front of the cab sides removed.
Ladder and hand post fitted to the locomotive buffer beam.
Oil boxes removed from side of the boiler.
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NSWGR NN 4-6-0
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