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Instruction Manual - Shay Electric

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Please  take  care  in  lifting  this  large  and  heavy  model.    It  is 

recommended  that  the  locomotive  be  picked  up  by  grasping  it 

under the frame on both ends.

Technical Specifications

Scale   

 

1:20.3

Gauge 

 

45mm Gauge

Total Weight   

9.25 lb.

Length 

 

16 in.

Width   

 

4.75 in.

Height  

 

7 in.

Minimum Radius  1.2 M, 48 in.

Power   

 

0-24V, Pittman Gearhead Motor

Features 

 

Constant Lighting

* Be sure to leave at least 3” clearance (measured from the inner 

rail) on the 46 1/4 ins radius curve to allow for overhang.

The following parts are packaged separately

M3 hex head screws

3mm hex head screw 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.   AT ANY TIME, OPERATORS 

MUST  NOT  BECOME  IN  CONTACT  WITH  THE  MODEL  

WHILE  IT  IS  POWERED.      UNDER  NO  CIRCUMSTANCES 

SHALL  ACCUCRAFT  TRAINS  BE  RESPONSIBLE  FOR  ANY 

INCIDENTAL  OR  CONSEQUENTIAL  DAMAGES  ARISING  IN 

REGARD TO ANY ACCUCRAFT PRODUCT.    

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.

Detailed boiler with fittings, domes, pipes, and handrails

Operating steel drive rods, valve gear and cross heads

Prototypical livery and lettering

Steel helical gears in a die-cast transfer box

Summary of Contents for Shay Electric

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Shay Electric ACCUCRAFT TRAINS 31112 San Clemente Street Hayward CA 94544 Tel 510 324 3399 Fax 510 324 3366 E mail info accucraft com www accucraft com ...

Page 2: ...ve although there were a very few with the engine on the left The boiler was offset on the frame to counterbalance the weight of the engine The engine drove a drive shaft that through flexible couplings turned bevel gears that engaged the wheels This type of engine is know as a geared engine since the wheels turn at a different rate from the engine due to the gear ratio This arrangement made the e...

Page 3: ...r 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 AT ANY TIME OPERATORS MUST NOT BECOME IN CONTACT WITH THE MODEL WHILE IT IS POWERED UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ACCUCRAFT TRAINS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN REGARD TO ANY ACCUCRAFT PRODUCT Mode...

Page 4: ...uper Lube or another hobby gear lubricant To access the many moving parts of this model it is best to carefully place it on its side on a soft towel or foam sheet A drop of light oil on every moving part is necessary and there are many on this locomotive Be sure to lubricate all the crosshead slides piston rods etc that you can see Do not over lubricate for excess oil only picks up unwanted dirt B...

Page 5: ...model is powered by the DC voltage off the track All drivers are insulated on both sides of the locomotive and the electricity is picked up with 8 pickup wheels Be sure to clean electrical pickup units before each operation Replacement electrical pickup units can be ordered from Accucraft Trains Lighting This model features directional lighting The constant voltage is set at 1 5V General maintenan...

Page 6: ...ng directions before unpacking your locomotive 1 Remove foam around the locomotive Slide the inner box cover to the side and open the inside cardboard box with a cutting knife 2 Lift the plastic case from the cardboard box 3 The locomotive is firmly taped to a 1 2 wood board which is then fastened to the metal case with 4 M6 bolts Bolts must be removed before lifting the locomotive with wood board...

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