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Summary of Contents for T R Knapp Model Engineering SEARAILS RR-Series
- Page 1 SEARAILS RR-XXX 0-4-0 STEAM LOCOMOTIVES ASSEMBLY MANUAL 30 March 2015 T R Knapp Model Engineering...
- Page 2 ASSEMBLY MANUAL – SEARAILS RR-XX – 0-4-0 SYTEAM LOCOMOTIVES This diagram shows basic assembly of Nn3/Z Porter 0-4-0T This diagram shows basic assembly of Baldwin “Dockside” 0-4-0T 3/30/15 T R Knapp Model Engineering...
- Page 3 PowerMAX! chassis. Apply drop of CA to wiper insulating bushing to fix in place Cut driver center from etching fret; glue driver center etch in driver using SMALL drop of ACC glue. 3/30/15 T R Knapp Model Engineering...
- Page 4 Cranks pins are to be made from brass pins (supplied.) It is suggested a jig be made from laminated styrene as shown. Place pins in jig, set jig on flat surface, and cut 2mm long crank pins 3/30/15 T R Knapp Model Engineering...
- Page 5 ASSEMBLY MANUAL – SEARAILS RR-XX – 0-4-0 SYTEAM LOCOMOTIVES File end of crank pin into point. File face of pin flat. Finished crank pin 3/30/15 T R Knapp Model Engineering...
- Page 6 ASSEMBLY MANUAL – SEARAILS RR-XX – 0-4-0 SYTEAM LOCOMOTIVES Cut main and side rods from etching fret; fold main rod as shown above, and secure with CA adhesive.
- Page 7 Press cylinder castings onto pilot casting; DO NOT FORCE – if too tight a fit, ream holes in cylinders. 3/30/15 T R Knapp Model Engineering...
- Page 8 90°. Slide piston rods into holes in cylinders as pilot is fitted to front of chassis. (Note: add etched crosshead guide and wire valve rod after step 20 at right.) 3/30/15 T R Knapp Model Engineering...
- Page 9 Richmond controls LEDs will need to be marked after trimming to 1-1/2” length.) Solder LEDs together in pairs, anode (+) to cathode (-). Solder LEDs together in pairs, anode(+) to cathode (-) 3/30/15 T R Knapp Model Engineering...
- Page 10 Lubricate with AeroCar ACT- 2112 or ACT-3753 at drive gears and lay shaft bearings. Run to work oil around friction surfaces. 3/30/15 T R Knapp Model Engineering...
- Page 11 Step 18.) Test again, and mark LEDs for correct orientation; after testing, insulate LED solder pads with CA adhesive, Pacer Canopy Glue or Gallery Glass coating. 3/30/15 T R Knapp Model Engineering...
- Page 12 MTL Z/Nn3 coupler mounting screw, making sure there is clearance between coupler box and gear; attach another MTL 905 to opposite end of locomotive. Test run locomotive again. PAINTING OPTION 2: Mask 3/30/15 T R Knapp Model Engineering...
- Page 13 ASSEMBLY MANUAL – SEARAILS RR-XX – 0-4-0 SYTEAM LOCOMOTIVES wheels and headlamps and paint after assembly. After paint cures, remove masking and Test run locomotive again. 3/30/15 T R Knapp Model Engineering...
- Page 14 N'gineering 1-1/2" wire leads 6 couplers (and screws) 002 02 021 1/2 package F0090B188 7 screws 00-90 x 3/16 J I Morris Co 144 per package 8 instructions insert 9 die-cut package insert 3/30/15 T R Knapp Model Engineering...
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