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PO BOX 231 ~ 315 Point Township Drive ~ NORTHUMBERLAND, PA 17857
Web Site: www.weavermodels.com ~ E-mail: customerservice@weavermodels.com
Steam Locomotive Owner's Manual
Thank you for purchasing this Weaver Baldwin 2-8-0 Consolidation steam
locomotive. A variety of railroads carried the 2-8-0 Consolidation design. This engine
was used for a variety of tasks, which included short and long freight runs and in some
cases even passenger runs. The 2-8-0's were used until the end of the steam era.
Our 1/4" scale die cast reproduction is highly detailed and designed for years of
operation on your O Scale pike.
compatible with most other O Scale engines, rolling stock, and accessories. Refer to
this manual for information about your 2-Rail and 3-Rail Weaver Baldwin 2-8-0
Consolidation.
Traction Tires
Two of the drive wheels of this locomotive are equipped with traction tires.
These traction tires provide for maximum pulling capability of your locomotive. An
extra set of traction tires is included with your engine (3-Rail models only).
1 Traction Tires
PHONE: 570-473-9434 FAX: 570-473-3293
Baldwin 2-8-0 Consolidation
(2-Rail & 3-Rail models)

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Summary of Contents for Weaver Baldwin 2-8-0

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    O Scale pike. Weaver steam locomotives are completely compatible with most other O Scale engines, rolling stock, and accessories. Refer to this manual for information about your 2-Rail and 3-Rail Weaver Baldwin 2-8-0 Consolidation. Traction Tires Two of the drive wheels of this locomotive are equipped with traction tires.
  • Page 2: Before You Use Your Engine

    Greasing Points Maintaining Your Engine As with all our Weaver steam engines, this locomotive is designed so that very little maintenance is required from the owner. It is recommended that all moving parts (side rod linkages and axles) be oiled after 25 hours of operation. On heavily used engines, bearing grease (or a similar lubricant) should be added to the gearbox.
  • Page 3: Smoke Unit Instructions

    Cab-1 remote and command base. 3-Rail With Sound (non-command operation) The Baldwin 2-8-0, running in a non-command mode, will have steam engine chuff sounds, and also steam whistle and bell. Virtually any alternating current (AC) transformer is suitable to operate your locomotive. To access the whistle and bell features your transformer will need to have both a whistle and bell activation button.
  • Page 4: Trainmaster® Command Operations

    components will occur and may void your warranty. A 9-volt battery is only necessary when the engine is to be used with a conventional transformer in a non-command mode such as the QW, TW, KW, etc. This will enable the locomotive to maintain uninterrupted sound when the voltage drops below 8 volts.
  • Page 5: Cab-1 Remote® Control Commands

    Address your steam engine using the CAB-1 Remote Controller®. Press ENG and 1 on the numeric keypad of your CAB-1 Remote®. This command is sent by the CAB-1 Remote® to the Command Base, which then translates your command into a digital code. That code is sent around your railroad's outside rails in the form of a digital "halo".
  • Page 6: Cab-1 Remote® Numeric Keypad Commands

    CAB-1 Remote® Numeric Keypad Commands When you press the AUX1 on CAB-1 Remote Controller®, you turn the numeric keypad into 10 command buttons. The keypad lets you control extra command features (until you press any top row button). Stops and resets the steam locomotive to forward. Raises the volume of RailSounds®.
  • Page 7: Eob Speed Control Operating Instructions

    Your engine remembers its ID# forever, change it any time with these steps. EOB Speed Control Operating Instructions Your Baldwin 2-8-0 is equipped with Train America Studios EOB® Speed Control to provide the best in operating realism. EOB is a constant speed control system designed to maintain a constant speed regardless of track conditions, load or grade.
  • Page 8 ENG + ID Number + DIR + AUX1 + AUX1 + AUX1 + 2 The whistle will blow after the 3rd AUX1 and again after 2. These whistles are to verify the locomotive took the commands you sent. 32 Speed step mode, cruise off This mode is used to provide lashup compatibility with non cruise equipped locomotives.
  • Page 9: Reprogramming Lcru Circuit Boards To Restore Features

    Instead, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service as our dealer network is not prepared to service the product under the terms of this warranty. 1. First: WRITE, CALL or FAX Weaver Models, PO Box 231, 315 Point Page 9...
  • Page 10 MUST be included to facilitate the repairs. Please include the description regardless of whether you discussed the problem with one of our service technicians when contacting Weaver Models. 3. Please make sure you have followed the instructions carefully before returning any merchandise for service.

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