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Instruction Manual - Lilly Belle 1:20.3 Scale, Live Steam
GENERAL HINTS:
Keep the engine as clean as possible, and the
motive free from dirt and garden debris, the valve
gear, axles and crank pins should be oiled spar-
ingly with light oil, e.g. "3-in-1 oil." Over-oiling
attracts dirt and grit, which will increase wear.
Regularly check that all screws and motion-
bolts are firm. Do not over tighten, as the strips
threads and shears bolts,
When filling the
lubricator, always use high temperature
superheat steam oil, suitable for locos fitted
with super heaters; this is available from
garden railway product retailers.
FAILURE
TO USE THE CORRECT GRADE OF OIL
CAN LEAD TO BLOCKED STEAM PIPES,
AND WILL INVALIDATE THE GUARANTEE.
When running your engine, avoid exces-
sive speed and acceleration, both will
cause premature wear in the valve gear.
Prototypically,
narrow
gauge
locomo-
tives ran at a speed of between 20 and 40
m.p.h. and never should exceed 45 m.p.h.
END OF RUN:
As previously mentioned, the locomotive will
slow (due to pressure dropping) when the fire
has gone out. Stop at a convenient place and
open the lubricator drain valve. Blow out tall
condensed water and the remaining oil. Leave
the drain open allow all the remaining steam oil
blow out. The locomotive should be allowed to
cool. When cool, clean the engine, check the
motion and oil if necessary. The locomotives
should always be put away in a clean condition,
as it attracts less dust and is always ready for
the next run (or to be shown to an admiring
friend). It is advisable to store the loco where
any residual drips of oil or water do not matter.
BLOCK GAS JETS:
If the gas jet becomes blocked with particles of
dirt within the gas, the jet will have to be removed
and cleaned. Using a spanner carefully.
Remove the jet holder assembly from the
burner. Holding the jet holder, gently, unscrew
the jet. To clear, place the jet nozzle against the
inverted gas can nozzle and clear the jet with
a blast of gas. Under no circumstances use a
wire, this will damage the jete hole. Replace the
jet in the holder, ideally using a thread sealant
sparingly on the threades. Ensure it tightened
up firmly. Replace the assembly into the burner.
