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Instruction Manual

B&O 0-4-0 DOCKSIDE

Live Steam

Summary of Contents for B&O 0-4-0 DOCKSIDE

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual B O 0 4 0 DOCKSIDE Live Steam ...

Page 2: ...f lifts up and tilts sideways to give easy access to the cab interior SAFETY FIRST All our locomotives are safe to run and will give many hours of pleasure providing the following safety procedures are followed 1 Please read the instructions thoroughly before running for the first time 2 Always do a complete refill of gas oil and water Never refill just the gas to prolong the run 3 Never let the e...

Page 3: ...ed and acceleration both will cause premature wear in the valve gear 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 all condensed water and remaining oil Leave the drain valve open and allow all the remaining steam to blow out The locomotive should be allowed to ...

Page 4: ...as can valve vertical when filling the gas tank After filling pour room temp water into tender for fuel tank water bath To fill the lubricator as you will read in the instructions for the end of the run the lubricator should be empty of oil and water with the valve left in the open position Now close the valve and remove the filler cap Fill up the lubricator with steam oil to about inch below the ...

Page 5: ... to raise steam RUNNING When the engine has raised to about 40 psi you are now ready to start running It is advisable to run the engine in reverse first It clears the condensed water from the cylinders best this way Before commencing your first run of the day it is advisable to put a cloth loosely over the chimney for a few minutes as condensed water will be ejected from the chimney This is quite ...

Page 6: ...tor before refilling and DO NOT refill with gas near any other live steam loco or open flame When locomotive slows as the pressure falls at the end of a run stop the engine Gently open the lubricator valve and blow out any condensed water If you intend to continue running close the drain when you see oil coming out of it and carry out a general refill If it is the last run of the day leave the lub...

Page 7: ...ength 13 35 inches 339 06 mm Width 4 13 inches 105 mm Height 5 87 inches 149 mm 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 INCID...

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