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Page 1: Instruction Manual
D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED INSTRUCTION MANUAL Instructions Provided by Pikes Peak Locomotive Works ACCUCRAFT TRAINS 33268 CENTRAL AVE UNION CITY, CA 94587 TEL: 510-324-3399 FAX: 510-324-3366 WWW.ACCUCRAFT.COM... - Page 2 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL K-28 COAL FIRING- MATERIALS NEEDED Following are recommended supplies you will need to successfully fire and run your coal fired K-28 from Accu- craft. COAL High quality, low clinker coal. The size of the pieces should not exceed that of a lima bean. “Dr.
- Page 3 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL STEAM OIL Your coal fired conversion contains an adjustable feed lubricator with the feed line separate from the main steam line. This allows you to adjust the feed rate to provide adequate oil to the cylinders without creating an excess of oil soaked residue of cinder and ash in the smoke box.
- Page 4 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL FIRING Firing and running a coal fired locomotive is an entirely different experience from that of a butane fired engine. Coal firing is a dynamic process that is continuously changing from moment to moment. The variables presented by temperature, humidity, track conditions, train load, firing technique, distractions and your attention to the firing process will make every run a new and challenging event.
- Page 5 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL Included with these instructions, as an addendum, are several published articles that have appeared in various magazines and elsewhere. They are included with permission from their respective authors, and we thoroughly suggest that you read them as well as these instructions. Introduction To Coal Firing Coal firing a locomotive is a dynamic, interactive, process;...
- Page 6 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL pump is sized to pump water in excess to the needs of the engine, and given time, will fill the boiler to its maxi- mum capacity. During those times the locomotive is stopped and the blower is on, makeup water needs to come via the tender pump.
- Page 7 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL Selecting Coal, Water And Oil Your selection of coal , water and oil will contribute as much to the success of your coal firing experience as your firing technique. Coal A discussed above, coal is a complex compound and comes in many “flavors.” Coal falls into 4 basic classifica- tions, anthracite is a hard, shiny coal with a high heat content;...
- Page 8 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL Distilled water that has been ‘DEIONIZED” is extremely active electrically and should NEVER be used in your boiler. Often water Will be OZONATED to kill bacteria. Water that has been ozonated is acceptable as long as it has also been steam distilled.
- Page 9 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL Charcoal As discussed earlier, coal needs exposure to heat to initiate combustion. The easiest way to do this is to build your coal fire upon a strong bed of charcoal embers. Charcoal is easy to ignite, especially when soaked in lamp oil, burns hot and reduces completely to ash.
- Page 10 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL Solvent Cleaner Following every 4 to 5 hours running time you will want to more thoroughly clean your locomotive, including the smoke box. We recommend you accomplish this by washing with” Stoddard” solvent. This product is designed for parts washing in the aviation and automotive industry.
- Page 11 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL Firing Your Locomotive Since it is absolute human nature “not to read instructions,” there is included with this set of instructions a “K-28 COAL FIRING CHECK LIST”. This checklist covers the entire firing process, in abbreviated form, from setting the locomotive out on the track to putting the locomotive in long term storage.
- Page 12 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL The pressure should, by now, be approaching 70 pounds, and you can place the locomotive in forward gear, turn the blower down to a light level , but not totally off, open the throttle and proceed to pull out. Let the locomotive run about 100 to 150 feet, then stop it to check the firebox.
- Page 13 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL Ending Your Run Unlike a butane locomotive, you can not just turn the burner off to finish a run . When it approaches time to quit, quit stoking, but keep the engine running as the combustion level drops. Adding water will also further cool the boiler down.
- Page 14 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL • Reassemble smoke box, replace grate/ash pan . • Re-lubricate entire engine. Use straight SAE - 40 weight oil. • After re-Iubricating, wipe the engine and tender with a paper towel dampened with Lemon Pledge, or similar furniture polish.
- Page 15 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL Maintaining your CoaI Fired K-28 The amount of maintenance your locomotive needs will be directly related to how well you lubricate, clean and care for it. It should need relatively little maintenance, other than keeping the pipe work tight, and occasionally adjusting the axle pump gland.
- Page 16 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL K-28 COAL FIRING CHECK LIST AND QUICK REFERENCE Unpack Tender Lubricate Tender Use straight SAE - 40 weight oil. Journals and bolsters Place Tender on Track Unpack Locomotive Lubricate Locomotive Use straight SAE - 40 weight oil. Axle Pump Truck Swivel Points Left Side...
- Page 17 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL ••• LEAVE BYPASS CLOSED’” Adjust Lubricator Consumption should be about 1 to 1 112 cc per hour of running time. Opening the adjusting valve 1/8 turn from dosed Is a good place to start. Close Blower Valve Prepare Coal Supply Fill Firing Car with Coal Maximum Size 112 X 1/2 X 1/2...
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Page 18: After Each Run
D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL COAL Approximately every 4 to 5 minutes when using Welsh Coal from Coles’, check condition of fire . Coal from Coles’ burns fairly fast. Other coat may burn slower. A strong bed of embers needs to be maintained, and coal should be added as necessary . The intensity of the fire can be watched through the 2 holes in the door. - Page 19 D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL Use computer vacuum to remove accumulated cinders from Smoke box. With rear truck overhanging table edge, use toothbrush to brush out firebox sides, front and back. Brush off rear truck and its swivel linkage. Re-Iubricate front and rear truck axles and swivel linkage. Use straight SAE - 40 weight oil. Lightly spray running gear with WD-40 and wipe excess off with a paper towel.
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Page 20: Pressure Gauge
D&RGW K-28 COAL FIRED MANUAL PRESSURE GAUGE LUBRICATOR WATER FILLER VALVE THROTTLE VALVE ACCUCRAFT K-28 Control Layout Control layout is shown above with the cab removed to provide clarity. All controls are readily accessible from the rear of the cab with the tender connected, and the Throttle, Blower Valve and Axle Pump Bypass Valves all project outside of the cab within easy reach.