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Instruction Manual -D&RGW K-37 Electric

Instruction Manual -D&RGW K-37 Electric

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Model Features

This  limited  production  model  has  been  handcrafted  for  Accucraft 
Trains by AMMC, one of the most respected makers of large scale brass 
models.  This museum quality model features:

 

-Full cab interior details, with operating cab windows

 

-Detailed boiler with fittings, domes, pipes, and handrails

 

-Operating steel drive rods, valve gear and cross heads

 

-Prototypical livery and lettering

 

-Scale couplers (compatible with Kadee #835)

 

-Steel helical gears in a die-cast transfer box

Pittman DC Gearhead Motor Specifications (GM9234)

 

-Peak voltage 24V

 

-Gear ratio 38.3:1

 

-Peak rated output torque 187 oz-in

 

-Output shaft stall torque 911 oz-in

Tools you will need for maintenance

 

-1.5 mm allen wrench

 

-1.6 mm and 2 mm hex wrenches

 

-Flat head screw driver

 

-Phillips head screw driver

Unpacking Instructions

Accucraft  Train  locomotives  are 

fine  scale  brass  models  with 

small parts.  To provide maximum 

protection from shipping damage; 

we carefully pack the models in 

metal  cases.    We  ship  via  UPS 

with  insurance  coverage  to  its 

full value.  Please contact UPS if 

package is damaged.

1. 

Remove foam around the 

locomotive.  Slide  the  inner  box 

cover  to  the  side  and  open  the 

inside cardboard box by carefully 

cutting  the  tape  with  a  cutting 

knife.

2. 

Lift  the  metal  case  from 

the cardboard box.

Summary of Contents for D&RGW K37 2-8-2

Page 1: ...D RGW K37 2 8 2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 33268 Cental Avenue Union City CA 94587 Tel 510 324 3399 Fax 510 327 3366 www accucraft com Copyright 2006 ...

Page 2: ... purchased new frames from Baldwin Locomotive Works and used as much of the old 1902 Baldwin built consolidations as possible Boilers were used after a rebuilding smoke boxes were extended cabs were rebuilt tenders were lowered etc Interestingly although new lower profile tender truck bolster were used the axles were left at their standard gauge length with the narrow gauge wheels spaced towards th...

Page 3: ...nly Both locomotive and tender units have carbon brush pickups on both rails to insure reliable operation when using track power Your K 37 comes with Accucraft s new scale couplers These operate much the same as the prototype and they are scaled from D RGW photos and drawings They can be activated as on the prototype from both the top and bottom of the coupler These couplers are made of a plastic ...

Page 4: ...rew driver Caution This model is an accurate replica of the original locomotive It has sharp and moving parts The locomotive drive rods are stainless steel with sharp edges OPERATORS MUST NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE MODEL WHILE IT IS BEING POWERED AT ANY TIME UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCESSHALLACCUCRAFTTRAINSBERESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN REGARD TO ANY ACCUCRAFT PR...

Page 5: ...Gearhead Motor Specifications GM9234 Peak voltage 24V Gear ratio 38 3 1 Peak rated output torque 187 oz in Output shaft stall torque 911 oz in Tools you will need for maintenance 1 5 mm allen wrench 1 6 mm and 2 mm hex wrenches Flat head screw driver Phillips head screw driver Unpacking Instructions Accucraft Train locomotives are fine scale brass models with small parts To provide maximum protectio...

Page 6: ...s and removing it will allow you to access all the gears and bushings that need lubrication Take note of how the cover came off and replace it exactly the way it was when you started Lubrication of the locomotive should be done every 25 hours of operation After following the recommended lubrication procedures your D RGW K 37 is now ready to provide many years of reliable operation We recommend tha...

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