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- Page 1 Instruction Manual 1:32 Scale NORFOLK & WESTERN 4-8-4 J-CLASS #611, LIVE STEAM...
- Page 2 N&W J-Class - Butane Fired Prototype Background Some would argue that the Norfolk & Western Railway’s J-class represents the zenith of steam passenger locomotive development in the United States. The class was introduced towards the end of steam on U.S. railroads, but was designed and built without compromise to do the job in style.
- Page 3 N&W J-Class - Butane Fired General information Safety: Operating a model live steam loco- For your safety, there are certain rules motive is much different from running that should be observed, as follows: an electrically powered engine. It is 1. The safety valves have been set a more hands-on, interactive experi- at the factory to release at around 60 ence.
- Page 4 The locomotive drive rods are stainless steel with sharp edges. OPERATORS MUST NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH A MODEL THAT IS BEING POW- ERED AT ANY TIME. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ACCUCRAFT TRAINS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARIS-...
- Page 5 N&W J-Class - Butane Fired Preparing for operation: ensures the cylinders and valves are properly lubricated inside. As Oil all external moving parts the steam passes through it, a small of the engine and tender with a high amount will condense into water. This water will sink to the bottom of the grade, lightweight machine oil like 3-in- 1.
- Page 6 N&W J-Class - Butane Fired performance of the engine. Firing Up: Close the throttle and blower valve. Your locomotive burns butane Place the battery powered suction fan gas.The gas tank is located in the in the smoke stack, but do not turn tender beneath the coal load.
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Page 7: Drain Cock
N&W J-Class - Butane Fired reads 50 lbs. the engine is ready to should take off on its own, moving run. away smoothly. When the engine is running, the Drain Cocks: blower valve can be turned down but should be open whenever the This locomotive is fitted with working engine is stopped. - Page 8 N&W J-Class - Butane Fired Axle Pump: This locomotive is equipped with an After a day’s operation in the garden, axle pump and bypass valve. The you’ll probably find that your engine pump moves water from the tender to has a coating of oil all over it. This a check valve on the locomotive.
- Page 9 N&W J-Class - Butane Fired Cold-weather running The weather can dramatically affect the performance of your locomotive. Cold and wind can decrease efficiency to a disappointing level. Butane gas becomes liquid at 32̊ F and will not work. As it approaches 32̊ F , its pressure (and effectiveness) diminishes.
- Page 10 ACCUCRAFT COMPANY 33268 Central Avenue Union City, CA 94587 Tel: 510-324-3399 Email: info@accucraft.com Copyright 2016...
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