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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Victorian Railways 'NA' Class 2-6-2T

Safety First

1.
Please read all the instructions thoroughly before running for the first time.
2.
Do not pick up the engine by the bodywork, chimney or boiler, especially when hot. Only pick up the engine by the
buffer beams and when hot, use the gloves provided or a cloth.
3.
Avoid positioning your face directly over the model as steam and hot water may be released from the stack or safety
valve unexpectedly.
4.
The firing system has been designed to use butane gas only. Never use any other gas (including propane or butane/
propane mix).
5.
Always refuel the engine in a well-ventilated area and away from other working live-steam models. The fuel filling
system allows a small amount of gas to vent off as the fuel tank is being filled. A passing engine can ignite this bleed-
off gas, causing a potentially hazardous situation and No Smoking
6.
Butane gas is heavier than air so may settle into any depressions below or around the model. After fuelling blow around
the model to disperse any residual gas that may have 'puddled' under or around it.
7.
As in full size locomotive practice, the fire and the water within the model must be monitored for safe operation.
• Make sure the fire remains within the fire tube.
• The boiler must be full to the correct level before starting a run.
• Under some circumstances the gas may outlast the water.
• Should the boiler water run low, extinguish the fire immediately and let the boiler cool before adding water.
8.
The model should only be handled or operated by an adult who is familiar with the model and it's functioning, who fully
appreciates all the Hazards associated with it and who has the knowledge and the ability to minimise the Risks involved
in its operation.
Olinda VIC 3788 Australia Phone: +61 3 9751 1964
Argyle Loco Works Pty Ltd
www.argyleloco.com.au
www.argyleloco.com.au | OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - VR 'NA' Class 2-6-2T | Page 1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    The model should only be handled or operated by an adult who is familiar with the model and it’s functioning, who fully appreciates all the Hazards associated with it and who has the knowledge and the ability to minimise the Risks involved in its operation. Argyle Loco Works Pty Ltd Olinda VIC 3788 Australia Phone: +61 3 9751 1964 www.argyleloco.com.au...
  • Page 2 Preparing the engine The following parts have been removed for transport and will require fitting to complete the model The exhaust from the electric generator. The ‘Sanding rods’. These are the fine wires that run from the cab front to the two smaller domes. The dummy safety valves, whistle and the whistle pull wire.
  • Page 3 Water Unscrew the filler plug inside the cab and fill the boiler to the top with water then pull out 40 ml with the large syringe. Use only distilled water in your engine’s boiler. Tap water contains minerals that will leach out and ultimately affect the performance of the engine.

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    Servicing a Hot Engine After a full run, a complete Gas, Oil and Water service must be carried out. Be sure the gas valve is closed and the fire has been extinguished. It can be difficult transferring gas from a cool refill canister to a warm engine. This is because the pressure is higher in the loco gas tank than in the refill canister.
  • Page 5 Historical Supplement By David Fletcher History 1A Builder’s Photo Photo courtesy of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (PHMC), H.L. Broadbelt Collection. The Victorian Railways (Australia) ‘NA’ class 2-6-2 tank locomotives were built to serve the 4 narrow gauge 2’ 6” (762 mm) gauge branch lines in that state.
  • Page 6 Light Ivy Green and Gold The first two NA class 2-6-2Ts delivered by the Baldwin works in Philadelphia were painted to a livery standard, known as the Baldwin ‘Book of Styles’. Baldwin Book of Styles Livery - ‘Light Ivy Green and Gold, Style 292’. Image courtesy David Fletcher It was common for US and UK builders to provide new locomotives using works livery, rather than the specific corporate livery of the purchasing railway unless specifically requested of the builder.
  • Page 7 Puffing Billy and Walhalla Goldfields Railways. ISBN: 978-0-9807640-3-1 www.sierraaustralia.com/the-narrow-gauge.html Specifications are subject to update as development and production proceed and may change without notice. Copyright © 2014 Argyle Loco Works Pty Ltd, Australia www.argyleloco.com.au | OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - VR ‘NA’ Class 2-6-2T | Page 7...

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