D&RGW C-25 2-8-0 COAL FIRED MANUAL
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Close Blower Valve
4.
Prepare Coal Supply
Fill Firing Car with Coal
Shovel
Rake / Pick
5.
Begin Firing Process
Place Suction Fan in Smokestack
Leave Switch Off
Stoke Firebox with Charcoal Soaked in Lamp Oil.
Fill level with bottom of firebox door.
Light Charcoal
Simultaneously Turn On Fan.
Close firebox Door.
When Steam Pressure Reaches 10 Ibs. Turn Off and Remove Fan.
Turn On Blower.
Add 2 to 3 Scoops of Coal.
When pressure reaches 30 Lbs, add coal. Fill level with bottom of Door. Use pick to spread the coal
evenly throughout firebox. Reduce blower slightly to compensate for increased pressure.
When Pressure Reaches 70 Lbs. Start Engine
Check Coal Level• Add level with bottom of door if needed.
Open Cylinder Drains.
Check that Bypass Valve is Closed.
Place Johnson Bar in Forward.
Open Throttle 112 to 3/4 Turn.
Assist Locomotive if needed.
After traveling 15 to 20 feel close cylinder drains and adjust throttle.
Throttle opening approximately 1/4 turn.
After traveling approximately 100 feet add coal until level with bottom of firebox door.
6.
Continuous Running Procedures
WATER
Closely Monitor Water Level.
If level is Above, At or Close to the Top of Glass, OPEN BYPASS VALVE.
If level is at or approaching bottom nut. CLOSE BYPASS
VALVE. IF WATER IS BELOW WATER GAUGE NUT
IMMEDIATELY STOP LOCOMOTIVE MAKE SURE BLOWER IS OFF
OPEN FIREBOX DOOR
USE TENDER PUMP TO ADD WATER TO BRING WATER LEVEL UP.
NOTE: Goodall Valve and pump bottle can also be used to add water.
When water level is restored turn on blower, close door and commence running locomotive.
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.
Adjusting the Fire.
