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Instruction Manual

WSL #3 Heisler

Live Steam

Summary of Contents for WSL #3 heisler

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual WSL 3 Heisler Live Steam ...

Page 2: ...s and has 14 000lbs tractive effort In 1947 this engine was converted to standard gauge and served as the mill switcher for many years The only change required to make the conversion was the substitution of longer axles 3 now has been fitted with narrow gauge wheels again and is in operation on the Roaring Camp Big Trees R R a tourist pike at Felton California 1 ...

Page 3: ...As the steam passes through it a small amount will condense into water This water will sink to the bot tom of the lubricator forcing a similar quantity of oil into the steam line and thus to the cylinders Remove the lubricator cap and draw out any water from previous run with a syringe Use only proper steam cylinder oil Fill the lubricator but leave a small air space between the oil and the cap 4 ...

Page 4: ...he engine and you ll be able to see the flue To light up strike a match and hold it at the open smokebox door while simultaneously opening the gas valve in the tender very slowly until the gas ignites You should hear the gas coming into the burner Opening the valve too wide or too fast may blow out the flame or cause the fire to burn in the smokebox The fire should flash back into the back of the ...

Page 5: ...c tion If you have a suitable track the engine can be left to run on its own at a steady speed Keep your eye on the water glass When the water level drops add water by pumping the hand pumper Shutting down After a day s operation in the garden you ll probably find that your engine has a coating of oil all over it This is steam cylinder oil that has been ex hausted from the stack A simple wipe down...

Page 6: ...nk If you have warmed the engine s gas tank and the supply can is cooler gas will not transfer Never put boiling hot water in the tender around the fuel tank Notes on Radio Control Although the Heisler was designed as a manually controlled locomotive there is no reason why radio control R C cannot be fitted with some inge nuity A two channel radio is all that s necessary one for the throttle and o...

Page 7: ...from other working live steam locomotives The fuel filling system allows a small amount of the gas to bleed off as the fuel tank is being filled A passing en gine can ignite this bleed off gas caus ing a potentially hazardous situation 4 When lighting up light your match first then turn on the gas 5 A steam engine gets hot Be care ful The following parts are packaged separately M3 hex head screws ...

Page 8: ...rp and moving parts The locomotive drive rods are stainless steel with sharp edges AT ANY TIME OPERA TORS MUST NOT COME IN CON TACT WITH THE MODEL WHILE IT IS POWERED UNDER NO CIR CUMSTANCES SHALL ACCUCRAFT TRAINS BE RESPONSIBLE FORANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN REGARD TO ANY ACCUCRAFT PRODUCT Accucraft Trains locomotives are fine scale brass models with small parts To provide ...

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