Australian Railway Kits NSWGR C30T 4-6-0 LOCOMOTIVE AND TENDER KIT Manual

Australian Railway Kits
®
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Incorporating Main West Models
Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Retailers of Quality Australian Model Railways
PO Box 252 Warwick, Queensland, 4370 Australia
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NSWGR C30T 4-6-0 LOCOMOTIVE AND
TENDER KIT
E139 Manufactured Exclusively for AR Kits by DJH Engineering from Patterns owned by AR Kits
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE COMMENCING ASSEMBLY
CONSTRUCTION
It is important to ensure that all parts are clean, free of "flash" (excess metal on castings) and fit properly. The "flash line" is easily
removed from most areas by scraping gently with a sharp hobby knife - a round blade is more effective than a straight pointed
type. Pull the blade along the "flash line" - several light strokes are better than a single one. Some areas are better cleaned up with
6" jewellers' files. Take care not to flatten round parts by filing too heavily. All locating holes for detail.l fittings should be pre-
drilled to the size specified in the instructions. Sometimes it is necessary to clean out these holes with a "rat tail" file; take care not
to snap off the tip of the file. Gently wash the castings in warm soapy water to remove mould release residue.
Etched brass items are best removed from the fret by placing the fret on a scrap piece of hard timber (eg Pyneboard) and cutting
the tabs with a large Stanley knife - cut the tab at the point furthest away from the part, then trim the tab off close to the part with
a small pair of quality side cutters. Hold small parts with a pair of flat nosed (not serrated jaws) pliers while cleaning up with
jewellers' files. Be careful not to distort the etchings; they are difficult to straighten if bent or twisted. Drill all required holes
before assembly, noting the spigot sizes of the fittings, because some holes will be difficult to drill after parts are assembled.
This kit contains sufficient parts to make either Saturated, Superheated or Drumhead Superheated versions of the C30T. The three
versions are shown on the drawings, therefore during assembly refer to parts listing where alternate parts are marked *. As with
all classes of NSWGR locomotives, individual C30Ts varied in minor details from time to time in their life. Modellers are
therefore advised to check photographs of the particular locomotive they have chosen to model.
A detailed history of the C30T locomotive is covered in Ron Preston's book "Standards in Steam The 30 Class", and an excellent
Data Sheet is also available.
These kits are designed to give many years of operating pleasure. A little extra time taken during construction will ensure that
your kit will do this. It cannot be emphasised too strongly that the basis of a smooth operating model is care when constructing the
chassis and valve gear, ie you must double check every step. Check that the axles turn freely in their bearings, check again with
the coupling rods on, then again with the connecting rods on, etc, etc.
Assembly methods
The two main construction methods are:
(a) Low melt solder - Low melt solder is an excellent medium for use with white metal kits. It is quick and easy providing a
stronger joint than can be achieved with glue. It has the added advantage of easily repairing minor casting flaws, and because of
the relatively low temperature, many parts can be held in the fingers while soldering. Brass to white metal joints can also be made
by "tinning" the brass first with normal solder. Low melt soldering requires the correct type of soldering iron (eg Dick Smith
T2200). These irons have temperature control, as low melt solder only requires around 200 degrees Centigrade. You must use
special low melting point solder, such as that available from AR Kits.
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