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Accucraft PRR E6s Atlantic
Manual for Butane and Alcohol versions
#1794 PRR E6s first production model
#460 PRR E6s last production model

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Summary of Contents for Accucraft trains PRR E6s Atlantic

  • Page 1 Accucraft PRR E6s Atlantic Manual for Butane and Alcohol versions #1794 PRR E6s first production model #460 PRR E6s last production model...
  • Page 2: General Information

    Instruction Manual PRR E6s Atlantic Note: Please read the entire manual prior to operation Unpacking Remove inner wooden boxes from the shipping carton, open and remove the foam padding. The locomotive is bolted down to the crate, use a long Phillips screwdriver and a wrench to remove the 4 bolts. Lift the plate and locomotive from the case.
  • Page 3: General Maintenance

    Instruction Manual General maintenance As with all operating machinery, model or full size, wear will occur. Much can be done to prevent and prolong the life of both. Keep the engine as clean as possible and the motion free of dirt and garden debris.
  • Page 4 Lubrication points for Steam Oil Displacement lubricator Piston rods Valve rods Crosshead Guides Lubrication points for lubricating oil All valve gear linkages and pins or pivot points Valve gear eccentrics Axlepump eccentric Main and connecting rod pins/bolts Journal box to axle Journal box to frame Trailing truck pivots Trailing truck journal to axle...
  • Page 5 Cab controls – Throttle at center with the Blower valve to the right Preparation to Running To connect the tender to the locomotive there are 3 lines to be connected. 1. Water feed line high pressure on the left side with the M5 threaded connection 2.
  • Page 6 2. Lubricate each motion point with a lubrication oil as discussed previously. Drain and fill the displacement lubricator in the cab until the oil is just to the fill bushing. Use a ISO460 oil only. Use a syringe to full the lubricator.
  • Page 7 Once the cylinders are warm and cleared of condensate you are ready to set off. When starting off ensure the johnson bar is in the full forward notch. You can notch back when running at speed to conserve steam. For Butane - Adjust the burner level to suit the running conditions and keep it as low as possible while maintaining the needed steam supply.
  • Page 8 PRR E6s Specifications Scale 1:32 Gauge 45mm Min Radius 72” Butane or Alcohol fired Slide valve cylinders Walscherts valve gear Cylinder draincocks Handpump/Axlepump Lubricator Water level gauge ACCUCRAFT TRAINS 33268 CENTRAL AVE UNION CITY, CA 94587 Phone 510-324-3399 info@accucraft.com www.accucraft.com...

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