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(see  the  ‘Trouble  Shooting’  section  for  further  details  of  oiling  the 
regulators).  
Internal lubrication is achieved by steam oil that is mixed with the steam 
in  the  displacement  lubricator,  housed  in  the  left-hand  side  of  the  cab. 
Remove the knurled cap from the top and slacken the drain screw two or 
three turns at the bottom but do not remove it. Any water in the lubricator 
will  run  out  through  the  drain  screw.  Tighten  the  drain  screw  and  refill 
with  the  steam  oil  supplied,  then  replace  the  cap.  Take  time  filling  the 
lubricator,  especially  when  cold,  as  the  oil  takes  time  to  run  down  and 
may trap an air bubble. Both cap and drain screw are fitted with ‘0’ rings 
and need only be closed finger tight. 

NOTE: 

Only special steam oil as supplied should be used in the lubricator 

and under no circumstances should ordinary oil be substituted, or damage 
may result. 
 

LIGHTING THE BURNER 
WARNING: 

Before  lighting  read  the  section  on  gas  system 

troubleshooting  section  and  be  aware  of  potential  problems.  If  the  gas 
system is not operating correctly, 

shut it off immediately

 or damage may 

result. Move the locomotive to another location before lighting. Butane is 
heavier  than  air  and  small  pockets  of  gas  can  collect  around  the 
locomotive during filling. 
 
To light the burner, hold a lighted match or cigarette lighter over the top 
of  the  chimney  and 

slowly 

open  the  gas  regulator  by  turning  it  anti-

clockwise.  The  gas  should  ignite  almost  immediately  with  a  pop  as  the 
flame  travels  down  the  chimney  and  into  the  boiler  tube.  The  burner 
should be audible but not too loud.  
 

NOTE 

as  stated  above,  the  gas  regulator  should  be  opened  slowly  until 

the burner ignites.  If opened too  quickly, particularly  when the engine is 
cold or if the gas tank has just been filled, it is possible that the flame may 
not travel back into the boiler flue but stay in the smokebox. If this should 
happen, the burner will sound quite different to normal and the blue flame 
will be visible in the smokebox if viewed down the chimney from a safe 
height.  Should  this happen, turn off the  gas  immediately or damage may 
result and then re-light it. If the problem persists and it is not possible to 
ignite  the  burner  correctly,  then  a  dirty  jet  should  be  suspected  and 

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Summary of Contents for Blanche

Page 1: ...Linda Blanche Charles Owners Handbook For Linda Blanche Charles Locomotives ...

Page 2: ...It is intended for use out of doors and must only be operated in a well ventilated area Whilst the locomotive is in use hot gasses are exhausted up the chimney and excess steam frequently blows off through the safety valve even when stationary so operator and spectators should not bend over the model As you will appreciate this is not a toy and is therefore unsuitable for young unsupervised childr...

Page 3: ...brication Page 7 4 Lighting the Burner Page 8 Running the locomotive Page 9 Driving manually Page 10 Driving by radio control Page 10 Water top up system Page 12 Trouble shooting maintenance Page 13 Storage between operating sessions Page 13 Steam leaks Page 14 Regulator not shutting Page 14 Radio control Page 14 Gas system Page 14 Water top up system Page 16 Boiler and Gas Tank Certificate Pages ...

Page 4: ...also need to make regular checks and nip up any that become loose Most are quite visible and easy to get to however if there is any steam leaking from the valve chests between the frames refer to the Trouble Shooting section ACCESS TO THE CONTROLS For normal operation all controls are accessible without the need to remove any part of the locomotive however for ease of servicing the cab roof hinges...

Page 5: ...ARTS OF THE LOCOMOTIVE Radio controlled version illustrated 1 Lubricator filler cap 2 Safety valve 3 Gas tank filler valve 4 Gas regulator 5 Steam regulator 6 Lubricator drain 7 Water gauge 8 Pressure gauge 9 Gas burner 5 ...

Page 6: ...NG THE GAS TANK The filling of the gas tank should only be carried out in a well ventilated area where there are no naked flames or other lighted locomotives close by Ordinary Butane or Iso butane gas as used in gas cigarette lighters is the preferred fuel and for economy the larger canisters as used for blowlamps or camping stoves etc are better The larger canisters have an EN417 threaded self se...

Page 7: ...this type of water may cause long term damage to the boiler and fittings There has to be a space above the water to allow steam to be raised so insert the end of the plastic pipe into the boiler and withdraw 30ml of water with the syringe Replace the filler plug finger tight then place the dome over it Due to the design considerations of this locomotive the boiler capacity is such that the water w...

Page 8: ...is not operating correctly shut it off immediately or damage may result Move the locomotive to another location before lighting Butane is heavier than air and small pockets of gas can collect around the locomotive during filling To light the burner hold a lighted match or cigarette lighter over the top of the chimney and slowly open the gas regulator by turning it anti clockwise The gas should ign...

Page 9: ...tained during a run then the burner should be turned up After a few minutes of running it may be noticed that the gas pressure through the burner has increased This is due to the gas tank becoming warmer and so increasing the gas pressure Simply turn the gas down this may need to be performed several times during a run The art of balancing steam generation to the operational requirement by the adj...

Page 10: ...clockwise to close Using the reversing lever select the desired direction of travel and open the regulator a little Initially there will be a certain amount of water in the pipes and cylinders which will exhaust through the chimney and after a few moments the engine will move jerkily until this clears Once the parts have warmed up the engine will move off steadily and it s speed can be controlled ...

Page 11: ... required direction when the engine is moving The model is fitted with a simple reversing valve gear and is not capable for notching up altering the valve cut off Always bring the locomotive to a halt by closing the regulator before changing direction If an emergency stop is required simply release the reversing lever which will spring back into mid gear and halt the train Then close the regulator...

Page 12: ...mp bottle from your usual water supply Push the end of the plastic tube through the hole in the top of the brass steam dome and into the water filling valve on top of the boiler and hold it in Take care not to touch the hot boiler fittings Pump the handle and this will inject water into the boiler You will sometimes see water and air bubbles passing through the sight glass as you pump so allow the...

Page 13: ...S At the end of an operating session it is good practice to clean the locomotive carefully with a clean soft cloth and to oil all bright metal parts Do not leave fuel or water in the tank or boiler for long periods Do not store in places where the temperature may drop below freezing as water may still be present in the pipework Ensure all controls are closed and the valve gear in mid gear Ensure t...

Page 14: ...or further advice Periodic oiling of the gland will help keep the regulator working freely Place a spot of steam oil between the gland nut and the regulator arm and work the regulator a few times DRIVING BY RADIO CONTROL This model is fitted with 2 4 GHz R C equipment On a Radio Controlled model speed and direction are controlled by the transmitter First turn on the transmitter and then turn on th...

Page 15: ...quite normal On Penrhyn versions it is necessary to remove the cab back This is held on by two 8BA screws and nuts at the top and two M2 nuts under the rear edge of the footplate Once all four have been removed ease the top of the cab back gently outwards until it clears the roof supports then lift upwards to remove the two threaded studs from the footplate Carefully disconnect the gas pipe from t...

Page 16: ...taining nut then screw the spindle out of the body The O ring can now be lubricated Replace the spindle followed by the retaining nut Slide the white PTFE washer and backlash spring over the spindle and replace the knob Note that the grub screw that holds the knob in place tightens into a groove near the end of the spindle WATER TOP UP SYSTEM Over a period of time the end of the plastic filling tu...

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Page 18: ... five to ten years 1 hydrostatic pressure test to not less than 1 5 and not more that 2 times the maximum working pressure Boiler The boiler is fitted with a safety valve to prevent the steam pressure rising above the maximum allowable working pressure This is pre set to open at between 2 38 bar 35 psi and 2 72 bar 40 psi and must not be adjusted to increase this value If the safety valve becomes ...

Page 19: ...Gas Burner 1 Superheater Pipe 2 Lubricator Pipe 3 Gas Jet Block retaining screw 4 Gas Jet 5 Gas Jet Block 6 Gas Pipe 7 Gas Burner fixing screw 8 Air Inlet Holes 19 ...

Page 20: ...d first contact their local dealer Your ROUNDHOUSE dealer is www roundhouse eng com If your dealer is unable to help you may contact the Factory directly ROUNDHOUSE ENGINEERING CO LTD Units 6 9 Churchill Business Park Churchill Road Wheatley Doncaster DN1 2TF England Telephone 01302 328035 Fax 01302 761312 e mail support roundhouse eng com ONLINE 20 ...

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